Pain testing study for endometriosis patients
Part of Pain, Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This study uses special tests to measure how your body processes pain and whether you have heightened pain sensitivity (central sensitization). It may help researchers understand pain in endometriosis better.
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Who can take part
- You are between 19 and 49 years old.
- You have a new or repeat appointment at the BC Women's Centre for Pelvic Pain and Endometriosis.
- You have surgically confirmed endometriosis, a current imaging diagnosis, or your doctor suspects it after your appointment.
- You agree to fill out six questionnaires about your pain.
- You are willing to undergo pain testing (QST) on your shoulder and hand.
- You are not pregnant, breastfeeding, or past menopause.
- You do not have diabetes or a nerve disease that affects pain, and you have not had major belly surgery or injury on the test areas.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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