Endometriosis pain and lifestyle
Part of Pain, Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This study looks at how diet and lifestyle changes, including cognitive behavioral therapy (a type of talk therapy), might help reduce pain from endometriosis. You would follow a special diet and attend therapy sessions while researchers track your symptoms.
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Who can take part
- You have endometriosis confirmed by a doctor (through ultrasound, MRI, or surgery).
- Your average pain from endometriosis in the past month was more than 4 out of 10.
- You are between 17 years old and menopause, with a body mass index (BMI) between 18 and 30.
- You are willing to follow a special diet and attend cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) sessions.
- You are willing to stop hormonal birth control for two weeks, if needed, to collect menstrual fluid.
- You do not smoke, do not follow a vegan diet, and do not have conditions like Crohn's disease, celiac disease, or an eating disorder.
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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