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Can culturally adapted physiotherapy ease chronic pelvic pain?

NCT ID NCT07820176

Symptom relief Sponsor: Kristiania University College Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Sep 15, 2026 · Last updated Sep 16, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

Researchers are testing a culturally adapted physiotherapy program for Somali women in Norway who have chronic pelvic pain. The program combines guided exercise, home exercise three times a week, pelvic floor muscle training, and pain education. Thirty women aged 18 to 45 will take part, and each woman serves as her own control in a single-case experimental design. The study measures pain severity, distress, and interference, along with quality of life, health literacy, and self-efficacy, and interviews participants about their experiences.

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Active substance
A culturally adapted multimodal physiotherapy program combining guided exercise, home exercise, pelvic floor muscle training, and pain education.
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a culturally tailored physiotherapy option for Somali women with chronic pelvic pain, and a model for adapting care to other immigrant groups.
What could go wrong
This is a small study of 30 women using a single-case design, so results may not apply broadly. Physiotherapy may not relieve pain for everyone, and participants must attend regular appointments.

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 30 people

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Expected to start

Sep 2026

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Expected to finish

Dec 2031

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Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 to 45 years

Sex

Female participants only

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Inclusion Criteria: * Biological females, aged between 18 and 45 years * Chronic pelvic pain symptoms \>3 months * Moderate to severe pain intensity (≥4/10) * Somali background and currently residing in Norway * Able to understand simple Norwegian * Able to perform physical activity of low to moderate intensity * Able to travel to physiotherapy appointments for participation * Able and willing to give informed consent to participate. Exclusion Criteria: * Surgery during the past 12 months and any medical conditions that would interfere with the ability to participate * Severe pathology (malignancy) * Pregnancy, as well as childbirth within the last 12 months and breastfeeding * Severe psychiatric disorders * Exercising regularly including pelvic floor muscle training (PFMT) more than once per week.

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Conditions

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Chronic Pain Motor Activity Pain vulvodynia

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Chronic pelvic pain

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  • Different physiotherapy clinics in South-Eastern Norway

    Oslo, Norway

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