Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy and Exercise for Women With Endometriosis and Chronic Pelvic Pain (NCT07733583) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy and Exercise for Women With Endometriosis and Chronic Pelvic Pain
Brazil64 participantsStarted 2026-03-05
Plain-language summary
Endometriosis is a chronic gynecological condition that can cause persistent pelvic pain, painful menstruation, painful sexual intercourse, and reduced quality of life. This study will evaluate whether specialized pelvic floor physical therapy combined with a structured physical exercise program is more effective than a placebo intervention combined with the same exercise program in reducing chronic pelvic pain in women with endometriosis. Participants will be randomly assigned to one of the two groups and followed for 12 weeks.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 45 Years
Sex
FEMALE
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Female, aged 18 to 45 years.
* Diagnosis of endometriosis confirmed by surgery and/or imaging examinations.
* Chronic pelvic pain for at least 6 months.
* Visual Analog Scale (VAS) score ≥4 for chronic pelvic pain.
* Willingness and ability to provide written informed consent and comply with all study procedures.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Current pregnancy or planned pregnancy during the study period.
* Pelvic surgery within the previous 3 months.
* Neuromodulation treatment within the previous 3 months.
* Medical or musculoskeletal conditions that contraindicate participation in pelvic floor physical therapy or the exercise program.
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
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Chronic Pelvic Pain Intensity
Timeframe: Baseline; after 8 treatment sessions (approximately 8 weeks); after completion of the 12-session intervention (approximately 12 weeks).