NCT06153303Recruiting
Internet-based ACT for Endometriosis and Chronic Pain
A Pilot Study of Internet-based ACT for Endometriosis and Chronic Pain
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · Last updated 19 Feb 2026
Brief summary (registry, in English)
The primary aim of this study is to investigate the effect of Internet-delivered Acceptance and commitment therapy for endometriosis and chronic pain. A pilot study (no randomization; N=10) will be conducted to test the intervention and assessment procedures. The participants will go through an active internet-based ACT treatment focused on education about endometriosis and chronic pain, value-based exposure for avoided situations, and behavior change through exercises targeting the processes mindfulness, cognitive defusion and acceptance. The treatment is delivered on a safe internet platform. Participants have planned telephone contact with their assigned psychologist 2 times during the program and can also contact their psychologist via a message system in the platform and expect answer within 48 hours.
- Status (registry)
- Recruiting
- Study type
- Interventional
- Enrollment
- 10 (estimated)
- First submitted
- 13 Oct 2023
- Start date
- 1 Jan 2024
- Primary completion date
- 1 Oct 2026
- Lead sponsor
- Skane University Hospital
- Diseases
- Endometriosis
- NCT number
- NCT06153303
What you commit to
- Study type: Interventional
- Planned participants: 10
- From 1 Jan 2024 to the primary completion date, 1 Oct 2026
- 1 site in 1 country
- Visits and tests: ask the trial team, the registry does not list them
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Who cannot take part
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Prior treatment
- were actively abusing analgesic medications (including narcotics), alcohol or other drugs
Other illness
- had acute or severe psychiatric disorders or symptoms that warranted designation as the primary disorder (ongoing substance dependence, untreated bipolar disorder, OCD, psychotic symptoms, severe depression, PTSD)
Other
- had great difficulty to harbour and handle strong emotions that could lead to emotional outbursts or self-harming behavior
- had health risks due to medical reasons;
- had social or economic difficulties or lack of social support that hindered behavior change
- current severe suicidal ideation that warranted immediate intervention (indicated by the MINI and a score of 3 to item 9 of the Patient Health Questionnaire 9-item version (PHQ9))
Who the study is looking for
- verified endometriosis
- age between 18-65 years
- were fully examined medically and had received medical treatment if indicated
- were able to be an active part of the rehabilitation process, regain functioning in different life areas and participate in treatment interventions for approximately 5 hours every week
- stable dose of medication
- able to read and write in Swedish
- had access to a smart phone or computer with internet access
Age in the registry: 18 years to 65 years · Sex: Female · Does not accept healthy volunteers
Sites (1)
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| Site | City | Country | Site status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skåne unviersity Hospital Coordinator of this site? Confirm its status | Lund | Sweden | Recruiting |
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