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The Impact of Yoga on Endometriosis-Related Pain

United States30 participantsStarted 2026-03-15

Plain-language summary

The central hypothesis of the investigators is that the practice of yoga will result in an improvement of endometriosis related pain symptoms for women with endometriosis.

Who can participate

Age range18 Years – 45 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion criteria

✓. Reproductive aged women 18-45
✓. Self-reported prior surgery with pathology confirming a diagnosis of endometriosis
✓. No current use of yoga
✓. Baseline moderate pain, score greater than or equal to 5 on VAS scoring
✓. Access to internet with wifi capability for zoom platform and completion of weekly surveys
✓. Access to items required for yoga session participation (2 blankets or towels, firm pillow, stable chair, wall space, comfortable clothing, water)
✓. Ability to commit to duration of 12-week yoga course

Exclusion criteria

✕. Pregnant patients
✕. Established yoga participation or moderate exercise regimen
✕. Physical trauma or disability
✕. Planned surgery or hormonal medication change during study
✕. Non-English speaking patients

What they're measuring

Change in Endometriosis Health Profile-30 Pain Score

Timeframe: Baseline to completion at 12-weeks

Trial details

NCT IDNCT06559852

SponsorMilton S. Hershey Medical Center

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2026-09-15

Contact for this trial

Linda Li, MD

7175313503 lindali@pennstatehealth.psu.edu

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