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New group program aims to ease endometriosis pain without drugs

NCT ID NCT05622955

Symptom relief Sponsor: Washington University School of Medicine Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tested a program called PEEPS for people with endometriosis-related pelvic pain. Over eight weekly sessions, participants learned about mindfulness, yoga, nutrition, and pain coping strategies, while getting support from peers and clinicians. The goal was to see if the program could reduce pain interference and improve quality of life. The study included 35 adults with confirmed endometriosis and chronic pelvic pain.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Peer Empowered Endometriosis Pain Support (PEEPS) program
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a non-drug, supportive approach to help people with endometriosis better manage chronic pelvic pain and improve daily life.
What could go wrong
This is a small pilot study with only 35 participants and no control group, so results may not apply broadly. The program requires weekly in-person attendance, which may not be feasible for everyone.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

35 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Feb 2023

Finished

Sep 2025

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 to 48 years

Sex

Female participants only

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Age 18-48 years * Operative confirmation of endometriosis * Chronic pelvic pain (defined as pain perceived to originate from the pelvis, lasting ≥6 months) * No plan to have surgery in next 12 weeks * Be able to attend eight 2-hour weekly sessions on the Washington University campus Exclusion Criteria: * Non-English speaking * Currently pregnant * Severe physical impairment * History of hip or spine surgery * Opioid use ≥ 5 days in the past 3 months, other than for the 6-week post-operative period * Current or history of psychiatric disorder with psychosis * Vulvadynia or vaginismus

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

endometriosis Pelvic Pain

As listed by the trial registrant

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Endometriosis Pelvic pain

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Washington University in St. Louis

    St Louis, Missouri, 63110, United States

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