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Influence of Bodily Practices on the Quality of Life of Women With Endometriosis
Led by Fondation Hôpital Saint-Joseph · Updated on 2024-10-26
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Participants Needed
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Research Sites
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Total Duration
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What this Trial Is About
Researchers are studying how physical activity might improve the quality of life for women with endometriosis by enhancing their self-perception, especially about their physical abilities and body image. This research aims to explore the connection between physical self-concept and regular exercise to better understand ways to manage the physical and psychological effects of endometriosis. The study compares three groups one doing 40-minute circuit training sessions, another receiving 40-minute analgesic physical therapy with massage and Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation, and a third group combining 25 minutes of circuit training with 15 minutes of physical therapy. Participants are randomly assigned to one of these treatments to see how each affects their well-being. Women in the study will be evaluated over six months, focusing on their quality of life. Researchers will monitor their progress through regular assessments, including self-reported measures of pain and symptoms related to endometriosis. The study ensures careful observation of physical activity and therapy effects to gather meaningful data on improving life quality for these women.
CONDITIONS
Brief Title
Influence of Bodily Practices on the Quality of Life of Women With Endometriosis
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Women aged 18 to 55 who are menstruating
- Confirmed diagnosis of endometriosis by pelvic ultrasound or MRI
- Endometriosis-related pain higher than 3 on the VAS scale or chronic incapacitating symptoms
- No treatment or stable endometriosis treatment (pill and/or ATG) with no changes in the last 6 months
- Affiliated with a health insurance scheme
- French-speaking
- Provided free, informed, and express oral consent
You will not qualify if you...
- Endometriosis treatment modified within the last 6 months
- Endometriosis-related pain greater than or equal to 8 on the VAS scale
- Cardiovascular risks related to physical training
- Inability to perform the proposed exercises
- Under guardianship
- Deprived of liberty
Research Team
F
Frederique PERROTTE
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