Exercise eases endometriosis: new study shows promise
NCT ID NCT06776627
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether a 12-week adapted physical activity program could improve health-related quality of life in 51 women with endometriosis in Martinique. The program included aerobic, strength, and flexibility exercises. Researchers measured changes using a standard endometriosis quality-of-life questionnaire.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- adapted physical activity program
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could offer a low-cost, non-drug way to help women with endometriosis feel better and manage symptoms.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, completed study with only 51 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. Exercise might be hard for those in severe pain.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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University Hospital Center of Martinique
Fort-de-France, Martinique, 97261, France
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