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Exercise and sex ed may ease endometriosis sexual struggles

NCT ID NCT06810297

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

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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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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 28 people

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Started

Oct 2024

Expected to finish

Nov 2028

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Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 to 50 years

Sex

Female participants only

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * People of legal age (over 18 years old) * Not older than 50 years old * Currently residing in Spain * Spanish speakers * With a medical diagnosis of endometriosis * Without any other associated gynecological pathology Exclusion Criteria: * Minors * People over 50 years old * Those with cognitive limitations that prevent them from completing the different questionnaires used * People who are involved in litigation processes * People with gynecological pathologies other than endometriosis

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Conditions

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endometriosis Sexual Behavior

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Endometriosis Sex behavior Sexual function

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Laura Fuentes Aparicio

    Valencia, 46010, Spain

  • University of Valencia

    Valencia, 46010, Spain

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