RecruitingEndometriosisSurgery
Physical Therapy After Endometriosis Excision
Eligible age
18–50 yrs
Accepts
Women
Locations
1 state
Healthy volunteers
No
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About this study
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.
Sponsor: Oregon Health and Science University
You may qualify if…
- ✓ 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
You may not qualify if…
- ✕ 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's recruiting
Oregon
Portland
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · NCT07127783 · last updated 2025-10-06