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EndometriosisPEEPSNCT05622955

Endometriosis Group Care

A study testing Peer Empowered Endometriosis Pain Support (PEEPS) in people with Endometriosis and Pelvic Pain, run by Washington University School of Medicine at 1 site in United States.

Completed

Finished. The study has ended and is not enrolling. Results may be posted on the official record.

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Trial summary

The goal of this clinical trial is to test the effectiveness of the Peer Empowered Endometriosis Pain Support (PEEPS) program in people living with endometriosis-related pelvic pain. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 18 to 48 years, women only
Conditions the study is for
Endometriosis, Pelvic Pain
What is being tested?
Peer Empowered Endometriosis Pain Support (PEEPS)
Could I receive a placebo?
No, everyone receives an active treatment
How many people
35 participants
Where
1 siteUnited States
Study dates
20 Feb 2023to 26 Sep 2025
Phase
Interventional
Are there results?
Yes, posted in the registrySummary in the doctors' view

Key requirements

Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.

  • Ages 18 to 48 years
  • Women only
  • No healthy volunteers
  • Adult

Who may be able to join

  • Age 18-48 years
  • Operative confirmation of endometriosis
  • Chronic pelvic pain (defined as pain perceived to originate from the pelvis, lasting ≥6 months)
  • No plan to have surgery in next 12 weeks
  • Be able to attend eight 2-hour weekly sessions on the Washington University campus

Who cannot join

  • Non-English speaking
  • Currently pregnant
  • Severe physical impairment
  • History of hip or spine surgery
  • Opioid use ≥ 5 days in the past 3 months, other than for the 6-week post-operative period
  • Current or history of psychiatric disorder with psychosis
  • Vulvadynia or vaginismus

Trial locations and contacts

1 site in 1 country.

United States1 site
  • Washington University in St. Louis

    St Louis, Missouri, 63110

Other trials in United States

About this study

Official title: A Novel Approach to Endometriosis Treatment: Piloting an Interdisciplinary Group Care Model

The goal of this clinical trial is to test the effectiveness of the Peer Empowered Endometriosis Pain Support (PEEPS) program in people living with endometriosis-related pelvic pain. The main question[s] it aims to answer are:

  • Is PEEPS effective at decreasing pain interference and improving patient-reported quality of life outcomes?
  • What are the barriers and facilitators to PEEPS implementation? Participants will engage in eight weekly 2-hour sessions led by an endometriosis specialist, pain psychologist, pelvic floor physical therapist, and yoga instructor. At these sessions they will participate in peer support, education, mindfulness, and yoga.
Read the detailed description

This is an 8 week interdisciplinary, integrative group care program conducted through the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB/GYN) at Washington University in St. Louis (WUSTL). The program, called PEEPS, incorporates mindfulness, physical therapy, yoga, physical activity, nutrition, and education. Additionally, PEEPS will provide peer support and demonstrate investment of individual clinicians and the healthcare system.

The program focuses on equipping participants with pain management and coping skills so they have an expanded toolkit to manage their pain after completing the program.

Being tested
Peer Empowered Endometriosis Pain Support (PEEPS)
Keywords
Group care, Integrative care, Pelvic floor physical therapy, Yoga, Mindfulness, Patient-centered outcomes
Medical subject headings
Endometriosis, Pelvic Pain

What participants receive

What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.

  • Peer Empowered Endometriosis Pain Support (PEEPS)Other

    The sessions will provide education on endometriosis, mindfulness, yoga, nutrition, and strategies to cope with chronic pain. Patients will additionally receive peer and clinician support to decrease the social isolation experienced by people with endometriosis

Study groups in NCT05622955
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
Endometriosis group careExperimentalGroups of 6-10 patients with endometriosis and chronic pelvic pain will attend eight weekly two-hour sessions.
Receives: Other: Peer Empowered Endometriosis Pain Support (PEEPS)

What is being measured

The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.

  1. PROMIS Pain Interference SF 8a

    Change in pain interference at completion of the intervention (8-weeks) as compared to baseline is reported. Analysis was conducted using mixed-effects modeling. PROMIS measures are reported with T-scores using a mean of 50 and a standard deviation (SD) of 10, based on the U.S. general population. Higher score indicates more of the measure (i.e. more pain).

    Measured: 8 weeks

Secondary outcomes (7)
  1. PROMIS Physical Function SF10a

    Change in physical function at completion of the intervention (8-weeks) as compared to baseline is reported. Analysis was conducted using mixed-effects modeling. PROMIS measures are reported with T-scores using a mean of 50 and a standard deviation (SD) of 10, based on the U.S. general population. Higher score indicates more of the measure (i.e. more/better physical function).

    Measured: 8 weeks

  2. Female Sexual Function Index

    Change in reported sexual function, measured by the Female Sexual Function Index. 19-question validated survey administered to participants who endorsed being sexually active. Composite score is reported. The Scale Score Range is from 2.0 to 36.0 with higher score indicating better sexual function.

    Measured: 8 weeks

  3. Endometriosis Health Profile-30

    Change in endometriosis-specific quality of life (measured by Endometriosis Health Profile-30) at completion of the intervention (8-weeks) as compared to baseline is reported. Analysis was conducted using mixed-effects modeling. This is a 30-question survey with 5 sub-domains. Composite score is reported. The score range is from 0 (best possible health status) to 100 (worst possible health status measured by the questionnaire). Lower scores mean better health.

    Measured: 8 weeks

  4. PROMIS Anxiety SF7a

    Change in anxiety at completion of the intervention (8-weeks) as compared to baseline is reported. Analysis was conducted using mixed-effects modeling. PROMIS measures are reported with T-scores using a mean of 50 and a standard deviation (SD) of 10, based on the U.S. general population. Higher score indicates more of the measure (i.e. more anxiety).

    Measured: 8 weeks

  5. PROMIS Depression SF8b

    Change in depression at completion of the intervention (8-weeks) as compared to baseline is reported. Analysis was conducted using mixed-effects modeling. PROMIS measures are reported with T-scores using a mean of 50 and a standard deviation (SD) of 10, based on the U.S. general population. Higher score indicates more of the measure (i.e. more depression). Lower score indicates symptom improvement.

    Measured: 8 weeks

  6. Patient Global Impression of Change (PGIC)

    Percentage of Participants Reporting Improved Symptoms at PEEPS completetion measured by the Patient Global Impression of Change Scale. A score of 6 or greater indicates clinically significant improvement in symptoms.

    Measured: 8 weeks

  7. Modified Every Day Discrimination Scale

    To assess experiences of healthcare discrimination, this Modified Every Day Discrimination Scale was administered at baseline. It is a validated survey that assesses experience of discrimination in 10 potential domains. Percentage of participants reporting experiencing discrimination "at least a few times per year" or more frequently is reported.

    Measured: Baseline

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted21 Nov 2022
  2. Study start20 Feb 2023
  3. Primary completion26 Dec 2024
  4. Study completion26 Sep 2025

Resources

More details

For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.

Study design
Study type
Interventional
Phase
Phase N/A
Primary purpose
Treatment
Allocation
Not applicable
Intervention model
Single group
Masking
None (open label)
Enrolment
35 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT05622955
Sponsor's protocol ID
202206202
Acronym
PEEPS
Status last verified
Feb 2026
First submitted
10 Nov 2022
Last updated
6 Mar 2026
Data monitoring committee
No
FDA-regulated drug
No
FDA-regulated device
No
Individual data sharing
No

Publications

  • Mowers EL, Lim CS, Skinner B, Mahnert N, Kamdar N, Morgan DM, As-Sanie S. Prevalence of Endometriosis During Abdominal or Laparoscopic Hysterectomy for Chronic Pelvic Pain. Obstet Gynecol. 2016 Jun;127(6):1045-1053. doi: 10.1097/AOG.0000000000001422.

    PubMed 27159755
  • Missmer SA, Cramer DW. The epidemiology of endometriosis. Obstet Gynecol Clin North Am. 2003 Mar;30(1):1-19, vii. doi: 10.1016/s0889-8545(02)00050-5.

    PubMed 12699255
  • As-Sanie S, Black R, Giudice LC, Gray Valbrun T, Gupta J, Jones B, Laufer MR, Milspaw AT, Missmer SA, Norman A, Taylor RN, Wallace K, Williams Z, Yong PJ, Nebel RA. Assessing research gaps and unmet needs in endometriosis. Am J Obstet Gynecol. 2019 Aug;221(2):86-94. doi: 10.1016/j.ajog.2019.02.033. Epub 2019 Feb 18.

    PubMed 30790565
  • Walker EA, Katon WJ, Hansom J, Harrop-Griffiths J, Holm L, Jones ML, Hickok LR, Russo J. Psychiatric diagnoses and sexual victimization in women with chronic pelvic pain. Psychosomatics. 1995 Nov-Dec;36(6):531-40. doi: 10.1016/S0033-3182(95)71608-5.

    PubMed 7501783
  • Meltzer-Brody S, Leserman J, Zolnoun D, Steege J, Green E, Teich A. Trauma and posttraumatic stress disorder in women with chronic pelvic pain. Obstet Gynecol. 2007 Apr;109(4):902-8. doi: 10.1097/01.AOG.0000258296.35538.88.

    PubMed 17400852
  • Latthe P, Mignini L, Gray R, Hills R, Khan K. Factors predisposing women to chronic pelvic pain: systematic review. BMJ. 2006 Apr 1;332(7544):749-55. doi: 10.1136/bmj.38748.697465.55. Epub 2006 Feb 16.

    PubMed 16484239
  • Fourquet J, Sinaii N, Stratton P, Khayel F, Alvarez-Garriga C, Bayona M, Ballweg ML, Flores I. Characteristics of women with endometriosis from the USA and Puerto Rico. J Endometr Pelvic Pain Disord. 2015 Oct-Dec;7(4):129-135. doi: 10.5301/je.5000224. Epub 2015 Oct 1.

    PubMed 27331050
  • Delanerolle G, Ramakrishnan R, Hapangama D, Zeng Y, Shetty A, Elneil S, Chong S, Hirsch M, Oyewole M, Phiri P, Elliot K, Kothari T, Rogers B, Sandle N, Haque N, Pluchino N, Silem M, O'Hara R, Hull ML, Majumder K, Shi JQ, Raymont V. A systematic review and meta-analysis of the Endometriosis and Mental-Health Sequelae; The ELEMI Project. Womens Health (Lond). 2021 Jan-Dec;17:17455065211019717. doi: 10.1177/17455065211019717.

    PubMed 34053382
  • Falcone T, Flyckt R. Clinical Management of Endometriosis. Obstet Gynecol. 2018 Mar;131(3):557-571. doi: 10.1097/AOG.0000000000002469.

    PubMed 29420391
  • Williams AC, Eccleston C, Morley S. Psychological therapies for the management of chronic pain (excluding headache) in adults. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2012 Nov 14;11(11):CD007407. doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD007407.pub3.

    PubMed 23152245
  • Geneen LJ, Moore RA, Clarke C, Martin D, Colvin LA, Smith BH. Physical activity and exercise for chronic pain in adults: an overview of Cochrane Reviews. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2017 Apr 24;4(4):CD011279. doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD011279.pub3.

    PubMed 28436583
  • Smith CA, Armour M, Zhu X, Li X, Lu ZY, Song J. Acupuncture for dysmenorrhoea. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2016 Apr 18;4(4):CD007854. doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD007854.pub3.

    PubMed 27087494
  • Monticone M, Ambrosini E, Rocca B, Cazzaniga D, Liquori V, Pedrocchi A, Vernon H. Group-based multimodal exercises integrated with cognitive-behavioural therapy improve disability, pain and quality of life of subjects with chronic neck pain: a randomized controlled trial with one-year follow-up. Clin Rehabil. 2017 Jun;31(6):742-752. doi: 10.1177/0269215516651979. Epub 2016 May 31.

    PubMed 27246516
  • van Koulil S, van Lankveld W, Kraaimaat FW, van Helmond T, Vedder A, van Hoorn H, Donders R, de Jong AJ, Haverman JF, Korff KJ, van Riel PL, Cats HA, Evers AW. Tailored cognitive-behavioral therapy and exercise training for high-risk patients with fibromyalgia. Arthritis Care Res (Hoboken). 2010 Oct;62(10):1377-85. doi: 10.1002/acr.20268.

    PubMed 20521308
  • Meissner K, Schweizer-Arau A, Limmer A, Preibisch C, Popovici RM, Lange I, de Oriol B, Beissner F. Psychotherapy With Somatosensory Stimulation for Endometriosis-Associated Pain: A Randomized Controlled Trial. Obstet Gynecol. 2016 Nov;128(5):1134-1142. doi: 10.1097/AOG.0000000000001691.

    PubMed 27741200

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A study testing Peer Empowered Endometriosis Pain Support (PEEPS) in people with Endometriosis and Pelvic Pain, run by Washington University School of Medicine at 1 site in United States.

The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.

Who may be eligible to take part?

The sponsor lists 5 inclusion and 7 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.

Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?

The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 6 Mar 2026. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 1 site in United States. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.

What are the possible benefits and risks?

They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.

Are results available for this study?

Yes. Results are posted in the registry (first posted 6 Mar 2026). A summary is in the For doctors view, and the full results are on ClinicalTrials.gov.

How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?

The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

What does the primary outcome measure?

PROMIS Pain Interference SF 8a (time frame: 8 weeks). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?

On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT05622955, which also lists 57 linked publications.

Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?

No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.

How often is this information updated?

AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 6 Mar 2026.

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