Pelvic PainNCT07241637
Effect of Tele-Yoga on Pain, Fatigue, and Quality of Life in Endometriosis
A study testing Tele-Yoga Group in people with Pelvic Pain and Endometriosis, run by Ankara University at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).
Trial summary
This study aims to examine the effects of Tele-yoga on chronic pelvic pain, fatigue, and quality of life in patients diagnosed with endometriosis. It will be conducted as a single-center, randomized controlled experimental study design. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 to 65 years, women only
- Conditions the study is for
- Pelvic Pain, Endometriosis
- What is being tested?
- Tele-Yoga Group
- Type of treatment
- Pill or oral medicine, Lifestyle or therapy programme
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 60 participants
- Where
- 1 siteTurkey (Türkiye)
- Study dates
- 1 Sep 2025to 30 Jun 2026
- Phase
- Interventional
- Are there results?
- None posted in the registry
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 65 years
- Women only
- No healthy volunteers
- Adult, Older adult
Who may be able to join
- Voluntary willingness to participate in the study.
- Ability to communicate effectively, with no language barriers.
- Completion of at least primary school education.
- Aged 18 years or older.
- Premenopausal.
- Mild (1-3) or moderate (4-6) chronic pelvic pain.
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- Not pregnant.
- No use of any complementary and integrative health practice during the study period.
- No regular exercise (defined as exercising more than three times per week).
- No physiotherapy within the previous 3 months.
- No pelvic surgery within the previous year.
- No planned surgical treatment for endometriosis.
- No other injury or medical condition causing pelvic pain.
- Access to a computer, smartphone, or tablet with a camera and a stable internet connection to participate in the online sessions.
Who cannot join
- Participant's request to withdraw from the study at any stage.
- Failure to attend all tele-yoga sessions.
- Initiation of regular exercise or physiotherapy during the study period.
- Pregnancy during the study period.
- Decision to undergo surgical treatment during the study period.
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
Turkey (Türkiye)1 site
Ankara University Nursing Faculty
Ankara, Ankara
About this study
Official title: The Effect of Tele-Yoga Application on Chronic Pelvic Pain, Fatigue and Quality Of Life In Women With Endometriosis Diagnosis
This study aims to examine the effects of Tele-yoga on chronic pelvic pain, fatigue, and quality of life in patients diagnosed with endometriosis. It will be conducted as a single-center, randomized controlled experimental study design.
Read the detailed description
Endometriosis is a chronic, estrogen-dependent condition affecting approximately 10% of women of reproductive age worldwide. In Türkiye, it is estimated that around 2.4 million women are diagnosed with endometriosis. The disease is commonly associated with symptoms such as chronic pelvic pain (CPP), dysmenorrhea, dyspareunia, and infertility, among which CPP is the most prevalent. Endometriosis-related pain is typically recurrent and progressive, significantly impairing women's daily activities and overall quality of life.
Fatigue is another frequently reported symptom among women with endometriosis. Evidence indicates that fatigue is substantially more common in this population compared to the general female population and has a detrimental impact on both physical and psychological well-being. The coexistence of chronic pain and fatigue further exacerbates the negative effects of endometriosis on quality of life.
In recent years, there has been growing interest in Complementary and Integrative Health Approaches (CIHA) for managing pain and fatigue associated with endometriosis. The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) guidelines emphasize the importance of multidisciplinary and mind-body-based strategies in endometriosis management. Yoga, recognized by the World Health Organization (WHO) as a complementary health practice, integrates physical postures, breathing exercises, and meditation. It is a low-cost, non-invasive intervention known to promote relaxation and reduce pain, stress, and fatigue.
Telerehabilitation enables the remote delivery of such interventions through digital technologies, improving accessibility and continuity of care. However, there is a limited number of studies investigating telerehabilitation-based yoga interventions among women experiencing chronic pelvic pain due to endometriosis.
Therefore, this project aims to examine the effects of Tele-yoga on chronic pelvic pain, fatigue, and quality of life in women diagnosed with endometriosis. The findings of this research are expected to contribute to developing holistic, accessible, and evidence-based management strategies for women living with endometriosis
- Conditions
- Pelvic Pain, Endometriosis
- Being tested
- Tele-Yoga Group
- Keywords
- Pelvic Pain, Yoga, Fatigue, Quality of Life, Endometriosis
- Medical subject headings
- Pelvic Pain, Endometriosis, Fatigue
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Tele-Yoga GroupBehavioural
Tele-yoga is a telerehabilitation method that enables the delivery of yoga-based rehabilitation services through electronic systems. Initially developed for emergency management, this approach has become effective in daily practice with the increasing cost of treatment and the privatization of healthcare services. Yoga is a practice that can be adapted to the individual needs of each woman. In women with endometriosis, yoga helps develop a different response to pain through mindful attention to painful areas, relaxation postures, breathing techniques, and movement sequences
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Tele-Yoga Group | Experimental | The researcher conducted live online tele-yoga sessions with participants diagnosed with endometriosis who had chronic pelvic pain using a computer or tablet. The intervention consisted of 16 individual sessions delivered twice weekly over eight weeks, with each session lasting 60 minutes. Sessions were conducted via Google Meet between the researcher and each participant. The schedule for the following week's sessions was determined after the second session each week. All sessions were conducted in a private setting chosen by the participant to ensure privacy and comfort, and no screenshots or video recordings were taken. Each session began with breathing exercises and a 10-minute meditation in the Sukhasana pose, followed by a 10-minute warm-up of stretching and mobilization exercises. This was followed by a 35-minute yoga sequence integrating various asanas with breathing techniques and concluded with 5 minutes of deep relaxation in the Savasana pose. Receives: Behavioral: Tele-Yoga Group |
| Control Group | No intervention | No intervention was applied to the control group. Participants were followed for eight weeks and completed the study scales at the end of the eighth week. |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Numerical Rating Scale (NRS)
In patients diagnosed with endometriosis, the Numerical Rating Scale (NRS) is used to assess pain intensity by having the patient rate their perceived pain on a scale from 0 to 10.A value of 0 is considered "no pain," while a value of 10 is considered "the worst pain imaginable." Patients are asked to circle the number representing the amount of pain they experience during the assessment. As the number on the scale increases, the pain increases.
Measured: The scale was administered to all groups before the intervention began and after the intervention was completed (at the end of the eighth week).
Secondary outcomes (2)
The Fatigue Severity Scale (FSS)
The Fatigue Severity Scale (FSS) is used to determine how fatigued the patient has felt over the past week, including the day the test is administered.
Measured: The scale was administered to all groups before the intervention and after the intervention was completed (at the end of the eighth week).
The Endometriosis Health Profile-5 (EHP-5)
The Endometriosis Health Profile-5 (EHP-5) is used to assess the impact of endometriosis on women's quality of life.
Measured: The scale was administered to all groups before the intervention began and after the intervention was completed (at the end of the eighth week).
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted21 Nov 2025
- Study start1 Sep 2025
- Primary completion30 Mar 2026
- Study completion30 Jun 2026
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Pelvic PainStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- More trials run by Ankara UniversityThe sponsor's other registered studies.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
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
- Prevention
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Model description
- A comprasion of the two groups to be assigned as experimental and control groups will be made.
- Masking
- Double blind
- Who is masked
- Participant, Outcomes assessor
- Enrolment
- 60 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Ankara University
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Melek Hava Köprülü, Ankara University
- Investigators
- Funda Özdemir, Principal investigator, Ankara University
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07241637
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- AnkaraU-HEM-RK-02
- Status last verified
- Jul 2026
- First submitted
- 17 Nov 2025
- Last updated
- 28 Jul 2026
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- No
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 28 Jul 2026. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- The Effect of Tele-Yoga Application on Chronic Pelvic Pain, Fatigue and Quality Of Life In Women With Endometriosis Diagnosis
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07241637
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- AnkaraU-HEM-RK-02
- Conditions
- Pelvic Pain, Endometriosis
- Keywords
- Pelvic Pain, Yoga, Fatigue, Quality of Life, Endometriosis
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 60 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Ankara UniversityUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 1 Sep 2025 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 30 Mar 2026 (actual)
- Study completion
- 30 Jun 2026 (actual)
- First posted
- 21 Nov 2025 (actual)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
This study aims to examine the effects of Tele-yoga on chronic pelvic pain, fatigue, and quality of life in patients diagnosed with endometriosis. It will be conducted as a single-center, randomized controlled experimental study design.
Detailed description
Endometriosis is a chronic, estrogen-dependent condition affecting approximately 10% of women of reproductive age worldwide. In Türkiye, it is estimated that around 2.4 million women are diagnosed with endometriosis. The disease is commonly associated with symptoms such as chronic pelvic pain (CPP), dysmenorrhea, dyspareunia, and infertility, among which CPP is the most prevalent. Endometriosis-related pain is typically recurrent and progressive, significantly impairing women's daily activities and overall quality of life.
Fatigue is another frequently reported symptom among women with endometriosis. Evidence indicates that fatigue is substantially more common in this population compared to the general female population and has a detrimental impact on both physical and psychological well-being. The coexistence of chronic pain and fatigue further exacerbates the negative effects of endometriosis on quality of life.
In recent years, there has been growing interest in Complementary and Integrative Health Approaches (CIHA) for managing pain and fatigue associated with endometriosis. The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) guidelines emphasize the importance of multidisciplinary and mind-body-based strategies in endometriosis management. Yoga, recognized by the World Health Organization (WHO) as a complementary health practice, integrates physical postures, breathing exercises, and meditation. It is a low-cost, non-invasive intervention known to promote relaxation and reduce pain, stress, and fatigue.
Telerehabilitation enables the remote delivery of such interventions through digital technologies, improving accessibility and continuity of care. However, there is a limited number of studies investigating telerehabilitation-based yoga interventions among women experiencing chronic pelvic pain due to endometriosis.
Therefore, this project aims to examine the effects of Tele-yoga on chronic pelvic pain, fatigue, and quality of life in women diagnosed with endometriosis. The findings of this research are expected to contribute to developing holistic, accessible, and evidence-based management strategies for women living with endometriosis
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Prevention
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Double blind (participant, outcomes assessor)
- Number of arms
- 2
- Model description
- A comprasion of the two groups to be assigned as experimental and control groups will be made.
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Tele-Yoga Group | Experimental | Behavioral: Tele-Yoga GroupThe researcher conducted live online tele-yoga sessions with participants diagnosed with endometriosis who had chronic pelvic pain using a computer or tablet. The intervention consisted of 16 individual sessions delivered twice weekly over eight weeks, with each session lasting 60 minutes. Sessions were conducted via Google Meet between the researcher and each participant. The schedule for the following week's sessions was determined after the second session each week. All sessions were conducted in a private setting chosen by the participant to ensure privacy and comfort, and no screenshots or video recordings were taken. Each session began with breathing exercises and a 10-minute meditation in the Sukhasana pose, followed by a 10-minute warm-up of stretching and mobilization exercises. This was followed by a 35-minute yoga sequence integrating various asanas with breathing techniques and concluded with 5 minutes of deep relaxation in the Savasana pose. |
| Control Group | No intervention | –No intervention was applied to the control group. Participants were followed for eight weeks and completed the study scales at the end of the eighth week. |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 to 65 years
- Sex
- Female only
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
- Age groups
- Adult, Older adult
Key inclusion criteria (14 listed)
- Voluntary willingness to participate in the study.
- Ability to communicate effectively, with no language barriers.
- Completion of at least primary school education.
- Aged 18 years or older.
- Premenopausal.
Key exclusion criteria (5 listed)
- Participant's request to withdraw from the study at any stage.
- Failure to attend all tele-yoga sessions.
- Initiation of regular exercise or physiotherapy during the study period.
- Pregnancy during the study period.
- Decision to undergo surgical treatment during the study period.
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| Tele-Yoga GroupTele-yoga is a telerehabilitation method that enables the delivery of yoga-based rehabilitation services through electronic systems. Initially developed for emergency management, this approach has become effective in daily practice with the increasing cost of treatment and the privatization of healthcare services. Yoga is a practice that can be adapted to the individual needs of each woman. In women with endometriosis, yoga helps develop a different response to pain through mindful attention to painful areas, relaxation postures, breathing techniques, and movement sequences | Behavioural | Tele-Yoga Group |
Primary outcome
Numerical Rating Scale (NRS)
Time frame: The scale was administered to all groups before the intervention began and after the intervention was completed (at the end of the eighth week).
In patients diagnosed with endometriosis, the Numerical Rating Scale (NRS) is used to assess pain intensity by having the patient rate their perceived pain on a scale from 0 to 10.A value of 0 is considered "no pain," while a value of 10 is considered "the worst pain imaginable." Patients are asked to circle the number representing the amount of pain they experience during the assessment. As the number on the scale increases, the pain increases.
2 secondary outcomes
The Fatigue Severity Scale (FSS)
Time frame: The scale was administered to all groups before the intervention and after the intervention was completed (at the end of the eighth week).
The Endometriosis Health Profile-5 (EHP-5)
Time frame: The scale was administered to all groups before the intervention began and after the intervention was completed (at the end of the eighth week).
Results and safety
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 28 Jul 2026.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: No
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
Funda Özdemir principal investigator
Ankara University
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing Tele-Yoga Group in people with Pelvic Pain and Endometriosis, run by Ankara University at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).
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 14 inclusion and 5 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 28 Jul 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 Turkey (Türkiye). 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?
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
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?
Numerical Rating Scale (NRS) (time frame: The scale was administered to all groups before the intervention began and after the intervention was completed (at the end of the eighth week).). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
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 28 Jul 2026.