Therapeutic-educational Physiotherapy on Pain, Physical-functionality and Quality of Life in Wome… (NCT06212349) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Therapeutic-educational Physiotherapy on Pain, Physical-functionality and Quality of Life in Women With Endometriosis.
Spain62 participantsStarted 2024-09-09
Plain-language summary
This is a randomized clinical trial that will be carried out in women with endometriosis divided into two groups: the experimental group (EG) that will receive therapeutic-educational physiotherapy, which will combine therapeutic exercise with a pain education program, and the control group (CG) who will receive the pain education program.
The participants will be evaluated at three moments: before starting the study (T1), after the 8-week treatment program (T2) and after another 8 weeks of follow-up in which they will be encouraged to continue with the treatment (T3). The initial assessment will include a medical and physiotherapy history, and at T1, T2 and T3 the following will be assessed: pain, abdominopelvic mobility, muscle status, functionality, sexual function, quality of life, stress and biomarkers of chronic inflammation.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 45 Years
Sex
FEMALE
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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.)
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?
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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.