Tele-yoga for pelvic pain, fatigue, and quality of life in endometriosis
The Effect of Tele-Yoga Application on Chronic Pelvic Pain, Fatigue and Quality Of Life In Women With Endometriosis Diagnosis
This study will test whether guided online tele-yoga can reduce chronic pelvic pain and fatigue and improve quality of life in premenopausal adults with endometriosis.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 66 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years to 65 Years |
| Sex | Female |
| Sponsor | Ankara University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Ankara, Ankara) |
| Trial ID | NCT07241637 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This is a single-center, randomized controlled study at Ankara University comparing a tele-yoga intervention to usual care for adults with endometriosis-related chronic pelvic pain. Eligible participants will join regular guided yoga sessions delivered online and outcomes including pain intensity, fatigue, and health-related quality of life will be measured at baseline and follow-up. The protocol excludes people with recent or planned pelvic surgery, pregnancy, other causes of pelvic pain, or regular exercise habits above the allowed threshold, and requires access to a camera-enabled device and internet. Results will show whether a remote, low-cost mind-body program can be a feasible adjunct to symptom management in this population.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are premenopausal adults (18+) with a diagnosis of endometriosis who report mild to moderate chronic pelvic pain, are not regularly exercising, have no recent pelvic surgery or planned surgery, and have access to a device and internet for online sessions.
Not a fit: Patients with severe pelvic pain, pregnancy, other non-endometriosis causes of pelvic pain, recent or planned pelvic surgery, or those unable to attend online sessions or lacking internet access are unlikely to receive benefit from this intervention.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, tele-yoga could provide a low-cost, non-invasive way to reduce pelvic pain and fatigue and improve daily functioning and quality of life without needing frequent in-person visits.
How similar studies have performed: Previous studies of yoga and mind-body interventions have reported reductions in pain and improved quality of life for women with chronic pelvic pain and endometriosis, but evidence specifically for tele-yoga is limited.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * Voluntarily agree to participate in the research * Able to communicate effectively and have no language barriers * Have at least a primary school education * Are 18 years of age or older and premenopausal * Are not pregnant * Have no health problems that would prevent them from practicing yoga * Do not exercise regularly / do not exercise more than three times per week * Have not received physical therapy within the past three months * Have not undergone any pelvic surgery within the past year * Do not have surgical treatment planned for endometriosis * Do not have any other injury or disease causing pelvic pain * Have mild (1-3) or moderate (4-6) chronic pelvic pain * Have access to a computer, phone, or tablet with a camera and an available internet connection to participate in online sessions Exclusion Criteria: * Those who wish to withdraw at any stage of the research * Those who do not attend all Tele-yoga sessions * Those who begin regular exercise or physical therapy during the study period * Those who become pregnant during the study * Those who use any Complementary or Alternative Medicine (CAM) method during the intervention * Those who undergo surgical treatment during the course of the study
Where this trial is running
Ankara, Ankara
- Ankara University Nursing Faculty — Ankara, Ankara, Turkey (Türkiye) (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Funda Özdemir — Ankara University
- Study coordinator: Melek Ha Köprülü
- Email: melekkoprulu@hotmail.com
- Phone: +905417266590
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.