Yoga vs. exercise: which soothes endometriosis pain better?
NCT ID NCT07424859
First seen Mar 05, 2026 · Last updated Jun 19, 2026 · Updated 21 times
Summary
This completed study compared an 8-week online yoga program to a conventional exercise routine in 52 women with endometriosis. The goal was to see if yoga could better reduce pain and improve quality of life. Participants practiced meditation, breathing, and gentle poses, while the other group did strengthening and stretching exercises.
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Beneficencia Portuguesa de Sao Paulo
São Paulo, São Paulo, 01323001, Brazil
What this could mean
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Active substance
yoga program (meditation, breathing, postures)
What this could lead to
If it works, yoga could offer a low-cost, accessible way to manage endometriosis pain and improve daily life.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage trial with only 52 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. Yoga is unlikely to cure endometriosis or replace medical treatments.
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