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Group Care Program for Endometriosis (PEEPS Trial)

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Research Sponsored by Washington University School of Medicine

Eligibility Criteria Checklist

Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial

Must have

Age 18-48 years

Operative confirmation of endometriosis

Timeline

Screening 3 weeks

Treatment Varies

Follow Up 8 weeks

Awards & highlights

PEEPS Trial Summary

This trial tests a program to help people with endometriosis-related pelvic pain reduce their pain and improve their quality of life. It includes peer support, education, mindfulness, and yoga.

Who is the study for?

This trial is for individuals aged 18-48 with confirmed endometriosis and chronic pelvic pain, who can attend eight weekly sessions at Washington University. It's not suitable for those planning surgery within 12 weeks, non-English speakers, pregnant women, people with severe physical impairments or a history of hip/spine surgery, frequent opioid users (except post-surgery), or those with psychiatric disorders involving psychosis.Check my eligibility

What is being tested?

The study tests the Peer Empowered Endometriosis Pain Support (PEEPS) program to see if it reduces pain interference and improves life quality in endometriosis patients. PEEPS includes peer support, education from specialists, mindfulness practices, and yoga over eight weekly sessions.See study design

What are the potential side effects?

Since PEEPS involves non-medical interventions like education and yoga rather than drugs or surgeries, significant side effects are not expected. However, participants may experience discomfort related to new exercises or emotional distress during discussions.

PEEPS Trial Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

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I am between 18 and 48 years old.

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My endometriosis was confirmed through surgery.

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I have had pelvic pain for 6 months or more.

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I do not have any surgeries planned for the next 12 weeks.

PEEPS Trial Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~ baseline

Screening ~ 3 weeks

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~baseline

This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and baseline for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.

Primary outcome measures

Pain Interference

Secondary outcome measures

Anxiety

Depression

Endometriosis-specific quality of life

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PEEPS Trial Design

1Treatment groups

Experimental Treatment

Group I: Endometriosis group careExperimental Treatment1 Intervention

Groups of 6-10 patients with endometriosis and chronic pelvic pain will attend eight weekly two-hour sessions.

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Who is running the clinical trial?

Washington University School of MedicineLead Sponsor

1,937 Previous Clinical Trials

2,299,655 Total Patients Enrolled

3 Trials studying Pelvic Pain

412 Patients Enrolled for Pelvic Pain

National Institutes of Health (NIH)NIH

2,701 Previous Clinical Trials

7,506,810 Total Patients Enrolled

2 Trials studying Pelvic Pain

377 Patients Enrolled for Pelvic Pain

Frequently Asked Questions

These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.

Are there any remaining vacancies available to participants in this clinical experiment?

"As evidenced on clinicaltrials.gov, the medical study is actively recruiting participants - its posting first appearing on February 20th of this year and most recently being edited October 24th."

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Does this clinical experiment enroll individuals over the age of 35?

"The specified age range for enrolment in this medical trial is 18 to 48. Additionally, there are 5 clinical trials that accept participants under 18 and 35 clinical trials designed with patients aged 65 or older in mind."

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What are the eligibility criteria for participation in this research?

"This clinical trial is recruiting 40 individuals with endometriosis, aged 18-48. To be eligible for the study, patients must show operative evidence of their condition and experience chronic pelvic pain for at least 6 months. Additionally they are expected to attend 8 two hour weekly meetings located on Washington University's campus and not plan any surgery in the following 12 weeks."

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How many participants are being considered for inclusion in this experiment?

"Confirmed. Clinicaltrials.gov indicates that this research project, first introduced on February 20th 2023, is currently recruiting participants. 40 patients need to be admitted from a single medical facility."

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Recent research and studies

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Fostering Implementation of Health Services Research Findings into Practice: A Consolidated Framework for Advancing Implementation Science

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A Systematic Review of the Use of the Consolidated Framework for Implementation Research

Kirk, M. Alexis, Caitlin Kelley, Nicholas Yankey, Sarah A. Birken, Brenton Abadie, and Laura Damschroder. 2015. “A Systematic Review of the Use of the Consolidated Framework for Implementation Research”. Implementation Science. Springer Science and Business Media LLC. doi:10.1186/s13012-016-0437-z.

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The Burden of Endometriosis: Costs and Quality of Life of Women with Endometriosis and Treated in Referral Centres

Simoens, S., G. Dunselman, C. Dirksen, L. Hummelshoj, A. Bokor, I. Brandes, V. Brodszky, et al.. 2012. “The Burden of Endometriosis: Costs and Quality of Life of Women with Endometriosis and Treated in Referral Centres”. Human Reproduction. Oxford University Press (OUP). doi:10.1093/humrep/des073.

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