Therapeutic physiotherapy for pain and quality of life in women with endometriosis
Effect of a Therapeutic-educational Physiotherapy Program on Pain and the Physical-functional Sphere in Women With Endometriosis and Its Impact on Quality of Life
This study is testing if a combination of exercise and pain education can help women with endometriosis feel better and improve their quality of life compared to just receiving pain education.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 62 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years to 45 Years |
| Sex | Female |
| Sponsor | University of Valencia Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Valencia) |
| Trial ID | NCT06212349 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This clinical trial involves women diagnosed with endometriosis who will be divided into two groups: one receiving therapeutic-educational physiotherapy that combines exercise with a pain education program, and a control group receiving only the pain education program. Participants will be evaluated at three time points: before the intervention, after an 8-week treatment period, and after an additional 8-week follow-up. Assessments will include pain levels, physical functionality, quality of life, and other related health metrics. The goal is to determine the effectiveness of the combined therapeutic approach on managing symptoms of endometriosis.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are women diagnosed with endometriosis who experience persistent pelvic pain and have their condition under control with hormone treatment.
Not a fit: Patients who are menopausal, pregnant, or undergoing fertility treatments may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could significantly improve pain management and quality of life for women suffering from endometriosis.
How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown promising results with similar therapeutic approaches in managing chronic pain conditions, suggesting potential for success in this trial.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Diagnosis of endometriosis made by imaging techniques (MRI or ultrasound) or by surgery. * A period of 3 months or more since the last surgery if they have undergone surgery. * Who are receiving hormone treatment and have their disease under control. * Persistent pelvic pain for at least 3 months. * With pain and hypertonus in the pelvic musculature, myofascial syndrome, vestibulodynia or pudendal neuropathy. * Consent to participate in the study * Capable of carrying out the follow-up of the study until the final visit. * Who have audiovisual resources and the internet at their disposal. Exclusion Criteria: * Women in the menopausal phase * Women undergoing fertility treatment or planning to undergo fertility treatment in the next 3 months. * Pregnant women. * Women undergoing physiotherapy treatment or who have undergone physiotherapy treatment in the last 3 months. * Having suffered a fracture in the last 3 months in the lower limb that limits their functional capacity. * Cognitive illness that prevents correct comprehension of the exercises. * Musculoskeletal pathology or neuropathy in acute phase. * Having suffered or suffering from a neoplastic disease. * Untreated endometriosis * Acquired genital abnormalities of the pelvis or pelvic floor. * Women in a situation of litigation or economic compensation, or pending the granting of a degree of disability. * Severe mental illness (schizophrenia, borderline personality disorder, etc.)
Where this trial is running
Valencia
- Hospital Universitari i Politècnic La Fe, — Valencia, Spain (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: laura Fuentes Aparicio, PhD — University of Valencia
- Study coordinator: Irene Juarez, MD
- Email: ijuapa@gmail.com
- Phone: 961244000
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.