Endometriosis Group Care (NCT05622955) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedNot Applicable
Endometriosis Group Care
United States35 participantsStarted 2023-02-20
Plain-language summary
The goal of this clinical trial is to test the effectiveness of the Peer Empowered Endometriosis Pain Support (PEEPS) program in people living with endometriosis-related pelvic pain. The main question\[s\] it aims to answer are:
* Is PEEPS effective at decreasing pain interference and improving patient-reported quality of life outcomes?
* What are the barriers and facilitators to PEEPS implementation? Participants will engage in eight weekly 2-hour sessions led by an endometriosis specialist, pain psychologist, pelvic floor physical therapist, and yoga instructor. At these sessions they will participate in peer support, education, mindfulness, and yoga.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 48 Years
Sex
FEMALE
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Age 18-48 years
* Operative confirmation of endometriosis
* Chronic pelvic pain (defined as pain perceived to originate from the pelvis, lasting ≥6 months)
* No plan to have surgery in next 12 weeks
* Be able to attend eight 2-hour weekly sessions on the Washington University campus
Exclusion Criteria:
* Non-English speaking
* Currently pregnant
* Severe physical impairment
* History of hip or spine surgery
* Opioid use ≥ 5 days in the past 3 months, other than for the 6-week post-operative period
* Current or history of psychiatric disorder with psychosis
* Vulvadynia or vaginismus
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.