Yoga to reduce endometriosis-related pelvic pain
Official title: The Impact of Yoga on Endometriosis-Related Pain
Run by Milton S. Hershey Medical Center · NCT06559852 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This 12-week program will test if practicing yoga can reduce pelvic pain in women aged 18–45 with surgically confirmed endometriosis.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years to 45 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 30 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Milton S. Hershey Medical Center Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Hershey, Pennsylvania) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | October 15, 2026 |
| Main results expected | March 30, 2027 |
| Study ends | April 30, 2027 |
| Registry record updated | October 6, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT06559852 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Women aged 18–45 with prior surgery and pathology confirming endometriosis, baseline moderate pain (VAS ≥5), not currently doing yoga, with internet access for Zoom, and able to commit to 12 weeks.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients who are pregnant, already engaged in regular yoga or moderate exercise, have significant physical limitations, plan surgery or hormonal changes during the study, or cannot participate in English are unlikely to benefit from this program.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This interventional 12-week program delivers guided yoga sessions to women with surgically confirmed endometriosis who report moderate pelvic pain (VAS ≥5). Sessions are conducted via live Zoom and combine physical postures, breathing techniques, and meditation, with weekly surveys to monitor symptoms. Eligible participants are reproductive-aged women not currently practicing yoga and able to commit to the full course, while exclusions include pregnancy, planned surgery or hormonal medication changes, established yoga or moderate exercise regimens, physical disability, and non-English speakers. The study measures change in endometriosis-related pain from baseline after the yoga intervention.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, yoga could reduce pelvic pain and improve daily function and quality of life for women with endometriosis.
How similar studies have gone: Yoga has shown benefits for menstrual pain in primary dysmenorrhea, but there are few studies specifically testing yoga for endometriosis pain, so direct evidence is limited.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: 1. Reproductive aged women 18-45 2. Self-reported prior surgery with pathology confirming a diagnosis of endometriosis 3. No current use of yoga 4. Baseline moderate pain, score greater than or equal to 5 on VAS scoring 5. Access to internet with wifi capability for zoom platform and completion of weekly surveys 6. Access to items required for yoga session participation (2 blankets or towels, firm pillow, stable chair, wall space, comfortable clothing, water) 7. Ability to commit to duration of 12-week yoga course Exclusion Criteria: 1. Pregnant patients 2. Established yoga participation or moderate exercise regimen 3. Physical trauma or disability 4. Planned surgery or hormonal medication change during study 5. Non-English speaking patients
Where it's running
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Penn State Health
Hershey, Pennsylvania, United States Recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Linda Li, MD
- Email: lindali@pennstatehealth.psu.edu
- Phone: 7175313503
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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.