Can brain scans unlock the mystery of chronic pelvic pain?
NCT ID NCT02160483
First seen Aug 06, 2026 · Last updated Aug 07, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study uses functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) to examine brain activity in women with chronic pelvic pain and endometriosis. Researchers will also conduct psychological tests to assess anxiety, depression, and pain catastrophizing. The goal is to understand how chronic pain affects the brain and emotions, which could inform future pain management strategies.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could reveal brain patterns linked to chronic pelvic pain, potentially guiding future treatments.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational study, so it won't test treatments. Results may not apply to all patients, and brain imaging findings are exploratory.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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KK Women's and Children's Hospital
Singapore, 229899, Singapore