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Whole-Body Cryotherapy as a Non-Pharmacological Treatment to Reduce Chronic Pelvic Pain and Improve Quality of Life in People With Endometriosis

RecruitingNAAges 16 Years - anyFemaleUniversity of Edinburgh
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In plain words

What the trial is, and whether it could suit you

The aim of this study is to investigate whether whole-body cryotherapy (a brief exposure to very cold temperatures) can help reduce pain and improve quality of life in people living with endometriosis, and whether it may represent a safe, non-pharmacological approach to managing endometriosis-related symptoms. Up to 30 participants with symptomatic endometriosis (chronic pelvic pain for more than six months) will be recruited over a 12-month period. Participants will attend two study visits at the hospital, approximately four weeks apart. Between these visits, participants will undergo five whole-body cryotherapy sessions, each lasting approximately 3 minutes. During cryotherapy, participants stand in a specialised chamber where the body is briefly exposed to cold, dry air (around -120ยฐC). During the study, will be assessed changes in systemic inflammation and biological markers using

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๐Ÿ“‹ Eligibility rules (as published)
Inclusion Criteria: * Women or assigned female at birth * Aged 16 or over * Endometriosis identified at laparoscopy or imaging, performed within the last ten years * Chronic pelvic pain for more than six months * Willing to comply with the treatment * Willing to use effective contraception throughout the trial (if needed) * Willing and able to give informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * Pregnant, breastfeeding or actively trying to get pregnant * Post-menopausal (no periods for \>12 months and not taking hormonal treatments to prevent periods, or bilateral oophorectomy performed) * Previous hysterectomy with bilateral oophorectomy * Raynaud's Disease * Current treatment for malignancy * Diabetes * Known hypothyroidism * Pre-existing or current diagnosis of anaemia * Cardiovascular disease: severe hypertension (180/100, unstable angina, arrhythmia, recent (\<6months) myocardial infarction, peripheral artery disease, cardiac pacemaker, recent (\<6months) stroke or transient ischaemic attack) * Acute kidney and urinary tract diseases * Cryoglobulinemia * Previous venous thromboembolism or peripheral artery occlusive disease * Cold urticaria * Livedo reticularis * Open wounds or ulcers, large-area bacterial and viral skin infections * Uncontrolled seizure disorder * Known coagulopathy (eg von Willibrand disease, haemophilia) * Severe claustrophobia * Acute infections and fever * Intoxication (alcohol, drugs) * Signs or symptoms of cold allergy * Severe wasting diseases * Known Hepatitis B/C and/or HIV (due to Royal Mail restrictions on biospecimen postage)
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What it tests

  • Whole-Body Cryotherapy
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Where

1 site
Institute for Regeneration and Repair, University of Edinburgh and Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
๐Ÿค Taking part is your choice, and you can leave at any time. Only the trial team can confirm you are eligible โ€” always decide together with your own doctor.
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