Tele-rehabilitation for chronic pelvic pain in endometriosis
Official title: Multimodal Physiotherapy Based on Tele-rehabilitation in Chronic Pelvic Pain Associated With Endometriosis
Run by University of Alcala · NCT06209346 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is testing a tele-rehabilitation program to see if it can help women with endometriosis and chronic pelvic pain feel better through online sessions that include pain education and exercises.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years to 55 Years |
| Sex | Women only |
| Enrollment | 66 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | University of Alcala Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Alcalà de Henares, Madrid) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | November 27, 2023 |
| Main results expected | January 17, 2025 |
| Study ends | January 17, 2027 |
| Registry record updated | January 17, 2024 |
| Trial ID | NCT06209346 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates are women aged 18 to 55 with a medical diagnosis of endometriosis and persistent pelvic pain.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients who are peri- or postmenopausal, pregnant, or have a history of gynecologic cancer may not benefit from this study.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of a tele-rehabilitation program designed for women suffering from chronic pelvic pain associated with endometriosis. The program includes pain education, therapeutic exercise, and respiratory control techniques delivered over 16 sessions. Participants will be randomly assigned to either the tele-rehabilitation group or a control group, with assessments conducted at multiple time points to measure pain levels, catastrophizing, kinesiophobia, sexual function, and quality of life. The study will involve 66 women diagnosed with endometriosis and will utilize various questionnaires to gather data on outcomes.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this program could significantly reduce chronic pelvic pain and improve the quality of life for women with endometriosis.
How similar studies have gone: Similar studies have shown promise in using tele-rehabilitation for chronic pain management, indicating potential success for this approach.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Women with a medical diagnosis of endometriosis. * Age equal to or older than 18 years and up to 55 years. * Who are or have received medical and/or surgical treatment and with controlled disease. * Persistent pelvic pain for at least 3 months. * Pain greater than 4 on the EVN. * No cognitive limitation to understand the information sheet, instructions and freely sign the informed consent * Have any electronic device available (tablet, computer, cell phone). * Have a current email address. * Have a valid e-mail address. Exclusion Criteria: * Peri- and postmenopausal women. * Women pregnant or desiring gestation during the study. * Women with a history of gynecologic cancer and/or undergoing any systemic and/or localized oncologic treatment in the pelviperineal region * Women with a diagnosis of chronic fatigue or fibromyalgia▪. * Women concomitantly participating in another intervention study. * Women undergoing surgery during the study.
Where it's running
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Physiotherapy in women´s health research group. University of Alcalà
Alcalà de Henares, Madrid, Spain Recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: María Torres-Lacomba, PhD
- Email: maria.torres@uah.es
- Phone: 918856875
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.