RecruitingNot Applicable

Impact of Pelvic Pain Podcast

United States100 participantsStarted 2026-05-05

Plain-language summary

The purpose of this research study is to study the impact of an educational podcast on pelvic pain. If you decide to take part in this research, you may receive the standard treatment for pelvic pain, or you may receive the standard treatment plus access to an educational podcast series. You will be randomly assigned to receive access to the podcast or to receive standard care. If you are assigned to receive access to the podcast, participating in this research will involve listening to a podcast series. All participants will complete three ten-minute online surveys over the course of 6 months. Reasons you may choose to participate in this research are if you want to learn more about pelvic pain and possible benefits of listening to the podcast, such as improved quality of life, reduced stigma, or increased satisfaction with your medical care.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years

Sex

FEMALE

See this in plain English?

AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.

Inclusion Criteria: * Being seen as a new patient or consult visit by provider in the division of minimally invasive gynecology surgery for chronic pelvic pain or endometriosis * 18 years of age or older * Understand English * Has an email address and personal device with capability to listen to an audio podcast Exclusion Criteria: * Not able to speak English * Being seen for acute pelvic pain

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.

What they're measuring

Pelvic Pain Impact Questionnaire

Timeframe: 6 months

Social Support Subset of Endometriosis Health Profile 30

Timeframe: 6 months

Loneliness and Social Isolation, DeJong Gierveld Loneliness Scale

Timeframe: 6 months

Chronic Illness Anticipated Stigma Scale

Timeframe: 6 months

Patient Satisfaction CSQ4 Questionnaire

Timeframe: 6 months

Trial details

NCT IDNCT07568834

SponsorVanderbilt University Medical Center

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2027-08-01

Contact for this trial

Annie N Apple, MD

484-320-0710 annie.apple@vumc.org

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Plain-language summary

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years

Sex

FEMALE

See this in plain English?

AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.

What they're measuring

Pelvic Pain Impact Questionnaire

Timeframe: 6 months

Social Support Subset of Endometriosis Health Profile 30

Timeframe: 6 months

Loneliness and Social Isolation, DeJong Gierveld Loneliness Scale

Timeframe: 6 months

Chronic Illness Anticipated Stigma Scale

Timeframe: 6 months

Patient Satisfaction CSQ4 Questionnaire

Timeframe: 6 months