Home physical therapy after endometriosis surgery: a new hope for pelvic pain relief?
NCT ID NCT07127783
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study compares a home pelvic floor physical therapy program to standard care for 30 women having endometriosis surgery (without hysterectomy). Participants will report their pain and quality of life over the recovery period. The goal is to see if a simple home program can ease symptoms and improve daily living.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
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- Participants
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About 30 people
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- Started
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Aug 2025
- Expected to finish
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Mar 2026
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- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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- Ages
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18 to 50 years
- Sex
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Female participants only
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Premenopausal * English speaking * Undergoing endometriosis excision surgery without hysterectomy at Legacy Health with subspecialty-trained surgeons specializing in endometriosis care * History of chronic pelvic pain (defined as \>= 6 months of pain in the anatomic pelvis) * Diagnosis of high tone pelvic floor dysfunction on examiniation * Have access to reliable email and phone for study-related communication Exclusion Criteria: * Non-English speaking * Unable to consent * Unable to sustain 30 minutes of moderate activity at baseline * Uses a mobility assistive device at baseline * Chronic opioid use * No histologic diagnosis of endometriosis on surgical pathology * Need for additional pelvic rest (\>2 weeks) postoperatively * Pregnancy or planning to pursue pregnancy or undergo fertility treatments within 12 weeks postoperatively
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Oregon Health & Science University
RECRUITINGPortland, Oregon, 97239, United States
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