The Impact of Yoga on Endometriosis-Related Pain

Recruiting

Who can join

Ages 18 to 45 · All sexes

Full eligibility criteria

Inclusion Criteria:

1. Reproductive aged women 18-45
2. Self-reported prior surgery with pathology confirming a diagnosis of endometriosis
3. No current use of yoga
4. Baseline moderate pain, score greater than or equal to 5 on VAS scoring
5. Access to internet with wifi capability for zoom platform and completion of weekly surveys
6. Access to items required for yoga session participation (2 blankets or towels, firm pillow, stable chair, wall space, comfortable clothing, water)
7. Ability to commit to duration of 12-week yoga course

Exclusion Criteria:

1. Pregnant patients
2. Established yoga participation or moderate exercise regimen
3. Physical trauma or disability
4. Planned surgery or hormonal medication change during study
5. Non-English speaking patients

About the study

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.

What is being tested

Yoga (behavioral)

Sponsor: Milton S. Hershey Medical Center · Participants: 30 · Started: Aug 15, 2026

Contact the study team

Linda Li, MD · Phone: 7175313503
Ashlie Carter, MD · Phone: 7175313503

Official record on ClinicalTrials.gov — NCT06559852

Locations in the U.S.

Pennsylvania

Penn State Health, Hershey

Conditions

From ClinicalTrials.gov, data retrieved Sep 30, 2026. Each study sets its own eligibility; the study team decides who can join.