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Effect of Massage and Hydrotherapy to Improve Well-being and Pain Perception in Women With Endometriosis Unresponsive to Conventional Treatment
Led by Universidad de Granada · Updated on 2024-07-17
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Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
2 weeks
Total Duration
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AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
Researchers are evaluating the short-term effects of a comprehensive HAMMAM experience on women with endometriosis-related chronic pelvic pain who have not responded to conventional treatment. This study aims to understand how combining therapeutic hydrotherapy, aromatherapy, music therapy, and Swedish massage impacts both objective measures and patient-reported outcomes related to well-being and pain reduction. The study involves two groups: an intervention group receiving standard gynecological care plus three sessions of the HAMMAM experience spaced two weeks apart, and a control group receiving only their usual gynecological treatment. Each HAMMAM session includes a 75-minute thermal circuit featuring cold, warm, and hot water pools and a steam room, followed by a 15-minute Swedish massage using essential oils. The final session adds a traditional 15-minute Kessa massage on a hot stone bed involving skin cleansing with red grape soap suds. Participants are evaluated before the intervention and immediately after the last session using various self-reported scales for well-being, life satisfaction, quality of life, pain intensity, pain interference, and pain catastrophizing. Objective pressure pain thresholds are also measured. The primary outcome is the change in pain intensity. The total study duration covers the intervention period with assessments at baseline and post-treatment to analyze treatment effects and patient responses.
CONDITIONS
Brief Title
Effect of Massage and Hydrotherapy to Improve Well-being and Pain Perception in Endometriosis Patients
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Pelvic pain for at least 6 months with a pain score of 4 or higher on the numeric rating scale
- Diagnosed with endometriosis by surgery, MRI, or ultrasound
- Premenopausal status
- Able to walk without assistance
- Able to read and write
- Capable and willing to provide consent
You will not qualify if you...
- Acute or terminal illness
- Recent fracture in upper or lower limbs (less than 3 months), disc herniation, or chronic disease or orthopedic issues that interfere with participation
- Unwillingness to complete study requirements
- Currently involved in another rehabilitation program
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Your Study Journey
Duration - 2 to 4 weeks
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial.
1 visit (in-person)
Duration - Approximately 6 weeks
Participants in the experimental group undergo a comprehensive Hammam experience consisting of 3 sessions every two weeks. Each session includes a 75-minute thermal circuit and a 15-minute Swedish massage, with the final session featuring a traditional Kessa massage. Participants in the control group continue their usual care as prescribed by their gynecologist.
3 sessions (in-person) every two weeks
Duration - Immediately after treatment
Participants are evaluated immediately after the last treatment session for changes in pain intensity, pain interference, pressure pain threshold, catastrophizing thoughts, quality of life, functioning, and subjective well-being.
1 visit (in-person)
Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
Francisco Artacho Cordón
Granada, Spain, 18016
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Research Team
F
Francisco Artacho-Cordón
O
Olga Ocón-Hernández
How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
SINGLE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
TREATMENT
Number of Arms
2
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