Tests yoga for pain in women with endometriosis
Tests whether yoga eases pain in women aged 18 to 45 with endometriosis.
Plain-language title generated from the registry record
Registry title: The Impact of Yoga on Endometriosis-Related Pain
Key facts
- Where
- Hershey, United StatesSee the site
Could this be for you?
Answer for yourself. This is not a decision: only the study team can say whether you can take part.
- Are you between 18 and 45 years old?
Source: NCT06559852, who can take part
Where in United States
- Penn State HealthHershey, United StatesTaking people
Questions to ask the study team
- How often do I need to come in, and for how long each time?
- Are travel costs paid?
- Can I keep my own doctor?
- What happens if I want to stop?
Trial details
- Who runs it
- Milton S. Hershey Medical Center
- Trial code
- NCT06559852
- Record updated
- 6 October 2026
- Original description
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.Read full original descriptionShow less
The Impact of Yoga on Endometriosis-Related Pain
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.
Inclusion: Reproductive aged women 18-45; Self-reported prior surgery with pathology confirming a diagnosis of endometriosis; No current use of yoga; Baseline moderate pain, score greater than or equal to 5 on VAS scoring; Access to internet with wifi capability for zoom platform and completion of weekly surveys; Access to items required for yoga session participation (2 blankets or towels, firm pillow, stable chair, wall space, comfortable clothing, water); Ability to commit to duration of 12-week yoga course.
Exclusion: Planned surgery or hormonal medication change during study; Pregnant patients; Established yoga participation or moderate exercise regimen; Physical trauma or disability; Non-English speaking patients.