Effectiveness of an Adapted Physical Activity Program on Improving the Health-related Quality of Life of Women with Endometriosis in Martinique

Last updated: January 13, 2025
Sponsor: University Hospital Center of Martinique
Overall Status: Active - Recruiting

Phase

N/A

Condition

Endometriosis

Treatment

Adapted physical activity (APA)

Clinical Study ID

NCT06776627
24_RIPH2-03
2024-A01875-42
  • Ages > 18
  • Female

Study Summary

There is no specific treatment for endometriosis, because the pathophysiology is poorly understood.

Adapted physical activity (APA) is recognized as a beneficial supportive care for patients suffering from chronic pathology. Adapted physical activity can play a role in managing endometriosis symptoms. Studies have shown that regular physical exercise can help reduce pain, improve quality of life and alleviate symptoms related to chronic diseases.

However, it is known that few women with endometriosis have regular physical activity because of pain, chronic fatigue that lead to activity limitation or even disability.

This study provides an opportunity to evaluate the impact of regular APA practice on improving the quality of life and symptoms of women with endometriosis in Martinique.

Based on this, APA could be included in the endometriosis care pathway in Martinique.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Adult woman of childbearing age,

  • Clinico-radiological or clinico-histological diagnosis of endometriosis: laparoscopywith biopsy or MRI,

  • History of endometriosis symptoms before diagnosis,

  • Walking without technical assistance,

  • Able to read and write,

  • Patient wishing to improve her health by optimizing her lifestyle,

  • Patient affiliated or beneficiary of a social security scheme,

  • Patient having given free, informed and written consent.

Exclusion

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Acute or terminal illness,

  • Recent fracture of the upper or lower limbs (< 3 months),

  • Other chronic unstable or orthopedic illness that could interfere with the abilityto participate in a physical activity program,

  • Resting ECG at inclusion outside the normal range,

  • Patients who practice moderate to intense physical activity for more than 150minutes per week,

  • Absolute contraindication to physical activity linked to severe co-morbidities,

  • Patient placed under legal protection, guardianship or curatorship,

  • Pregnant or breastfeeding woman.

Study Design

Total Participants: 51
Treatment Group(s): 1
Primary Treatment: Adapted physical activity (APA)
Phase:
Study Start date:
December 11, 2024
Estimated Completion Date:
May 25, 2026

Study Description

The investigators' hypothesis is that APA improves the overall quality of life of women with endometriosis and also has a positive impact on pain, functional abilities and sleep. The effectiveness of the proposed adapted physical activity program also improves the psycho-social and professional impact of the disease in the daily lives of patients.

Connect with a study center

  • University Hospital Center of Martinique

    Fort-de-France, 97261
    France

    Active - Recruiting

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