The Impact of Yoga on Endometriosis-Related Pain

Not Applicable

Not yet recruiting

• Conditions: Endometriosis
• Interventions: Behavioral: Yoga

• Registration Number: NCT06559852
• Lead Sponsor: Milton S. Hershey Medical Center

Brief Summary

The central hypothesis of the investigators is that the practice of yoga will result in an improvement of endometriosis related pain symptoms for women with endometriosis.

Detailed Description

Yoga has been demonstrated to improve menstrual pain associated with primary dysmenorrhea through use of physical exercises, mental meditation, and breathing techniques. Still, there has been limited studies assessing potential benefits of yoga on pain symptoms of endometriosis. It is important to further assess yoga as a complementary therapy for women with endometriosis.

Study Timeline

• Study First Submitted: 2024-08-15
• Study First Submitted QC: 2024-08-15
• Study First Posted: 2024-08-19
• Status Verified: 2025-02
• Last Update Submitted: 2025-02-25
• Last Update Posted: 2025-02-28
• Study Start: 2025-08-15
• Primary Completion: 2026-09-15
• Study Completion: 2026-09-15

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: NOT_YET_RECRUITING
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 30

Inclusion Criteria

1. Reproductive aged women 18-45
2. Self-reported prior surgery with pathology confirming a diagnosis of endometriosis
3. No current use of yoga
4. Baseline moderate pain, score greater than or equal to 5 on VAS scoring
5. Access to internet with wifi capability for zoom platform and completion of weekly surveys
6. Access to items required for yoga session participation (2 blankets or towels, firm pillow, stable chair, wall space, comfortable clothing, water)
7. Ability to commit to duration of 12-week yoga course

Exclusion Criteria

1. Pregnant patients
2. Established yoga participation or moderate exercise regimen
3. Physical trauma or disability
4. Planned surgery or hormonal medication change during study
5. Non-English speaking patients

Study & Design

• Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL
• Study Design: SINGLE_GROUP

Arm && Interventions

Group	Intervention	Description
Yoga Intervention	Yoga	-

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Change in Endometriosis Health Profile-30 Pain Score	Baseline to completion at 12-weeks	Identify the impact of yoga on endometriosis related pain based on the Endometriosis Health Profile-30, with specific focus on the domain of pain. The EHP-30 questionnaire consists of five scales which includes pain, control and powerlessness, emotional well-being, social support, and self-image and a total of 30 questions. Each scale is translated into a score ranging from 0, or the best health status, to 100, the worst health status.

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Change in Visual Analog Scale scores	Baseline to completion at 12-weeks	Comparison of visual analog scale scores from start to the end of the study. The visual analog scale is a validated scale for measuring acute and chronic pain. Scores are recorded on a scale between 0 or "no pain" and 10, the "worst pain".