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Mind over matter: could your expectations shape surgery success?

NCT ID NCT05019612

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

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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

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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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Study facts

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Participants

395 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Aug 2021

Finished

Jun 2024

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Who is studied

Women will be selected who are treated in the Frauenklinik an der Elbe.

Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Female participants only

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Inclusion Criteria: 1. Adult women (18+) 2. Endometriosis related symptoms and complaints 3. Clinical indication for surgery/laparoscopy 4. Clinically diagnosed endometriosis (postoperatively) 5. Informed consent 6. Sufficient knowledge of the German language Exclusion Criteria: 1. Incomplete excision of endometriosis 2. Malignant biopsy result (postoperatively)

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Conditions

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endometriosis

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Endometriosis Expectations Laparoscopy

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Helmut Schmidt University

    Hamburg, Germany

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