Physical Therapy After Endometriosis Excision
Recruiting · NCT07127783 · Interventional (participants receive a specific treatment) · Lead sponsor: Oregon Health and Science University
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Active RecoveryStandard Postoperative Instructions
What this trial is about
This is a randomized controlled pilot study comparing a home pelvic floor physical therapy program to routine post-operative care for patients undergoing endometriosis excisional surgery without hysterectomy. Quality of life and endometriosis symptoms will be compared following the recovery period.
Who can take part
Age range
18 Years to 50 Years
Sex
Female
Healthy volunteers
No - a diagnosis or condition is required
Phase
Not applicable (e.g. observational or device study)
Study type
Interventional (participants receive a specific treatment)
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
Where it is running
1 location listed across 1 US state.
- Oregon Health & Science University - Portland, Oregon, United States