Exercise and sex ed may ease endometriosis sexual struggles

NCT ID NCT06810297

ENROLLING_BY_INVITATION Symptom relief Sponsor: University of Valencia Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study tests whether an 8-week program combining therapeutic exercise with sexual education can improve sexual function and self-concept in people with endometriosis. Twenty-eight participants will be split into two groups: one gets exercise plus education, the other gets exercise alone. Researchers will measure changes in sexual function, blood pressure, heart rate, and pelvic muscle control before, after, and one month following the program.

What this could mean

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Active substance: therapeutic exercise and sexual education program
What this could lead to: If it works, this could offer a non-drug way to improve sexual function and quality of life for people with endometriosis.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage trial with only 28 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The program is short (8 weeks) and long-term benefits are unknown.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

endometriosis Sexual Behavior

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

ENDOMETRIOSIS SEX BEHAVIOR SEXUAL FUNCTION

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Locations

Laura Fuentes Aparicio

Valencia, 46010, Spain
University of Valencia

Valencia, 46010, Spain

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