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Physical Therapy After Endometriosis Excision
The Role of a Postoperative Home Physical Therapy Program for the Treatment of Pelvic Pain in Patients Undergoing Endometriosis Excision
Who can join
Ages 18 to 50 · Women
Full eligibility criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Premenopausal * English speaking * Undergoing endometriosis excision surgery without hysterectomy at Legacy Health with subspecialty-trained surgeons specializing in endometriosis care * History of chronic pelvic pain (defined as \>= 6 months of pain in the anatomic pelvis) * Diagnosis of high tone pelvic floor dysfunction on examiniation * Have access to reliable email and phone for study-related communication Exclusion Criteria: * Non-English speaking * Unable to consent * Unable to sustain 30 minutes of moderate activity at baseline * Uses a mobility assistive device at baseline * Chronic opioid use * No histologic diagnosis of endometriosis on surgical pathology * Need for additional pelvic rest (\>2 weeks) postoperatively * Pregnancy or planning to pursue pregnancy or undergo fertility treatments within 12 weeks postoperatively
About the study
This is a randomized controlled pilot study comparing a home pelvic floor physical therapy program to routine post-operative care for patients undergoing endometriosis excisional surgery without hysterectomy. Quality of life and endometriosis symptoms will be compared following the recovery period.
What is being tested
- Active Recovery (behavioral)
- Standard Postoperative Instructions (behavioral)
Sponsor: Oregon Health and Science University · Participants: 30 · Started: Aug 28, 2025
Contact the study team
- Women's Health Research Unit Department of Ob/Gyn · Phone: 503-494-3666
Official record on ClinicalTrials.gov — NCT07127783
Locations in the U.S.
| Oregon | Oregon Health & Science University, Portland |
Conditions
From ClinicalTrials.gov, data retrieved Sep 30, 2026. Each study sets its own eligibility; the study team decides who can join.