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Mind over matter: could your expectations shape surgery success?

NCT ID NCT05019612

Completed Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Helmut Schmidt University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jul 17, 2026 · Last updated Jul 17, 2026

Summary

This study looks at whether a woman's expectations before endometriosis surgery influence her pain, disability, and well-being afterward. Researchers follow about 300 women for a year, tracking their symptoms and psychological factors. The goal is to understand why some women still have symptoms even after successful surgery, and whether mindset plays a role.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

What this could lead to
If expectations are found to influence recovery, this could lead to simple psychological strategies to improve outcomes after endometriosis surgery.
What could go wrong
This is an observational study, not a treatment trial, so it cannot prove cause and effect. Results may show only a weak link between expectations and recovery.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

endometriosis

As listed by the trial registrant

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

ENDOMETRIOSIS EXPECTATIONS LAPAROSCOPY

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Helmut Schmidt University

    Hamburg, Germany

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