Quantitative Sensory Testing and Central Sensitization in Endometriosis
Recruiting
Observational Study
Endometriosis
Pain
No Study Drug
Researchers observe your health over time — no experimental treatment is given.
At a Glance
- Age
- 19 – 49
- Sex
- Female
- Study type
- Observational
- Participants needed
- 90 (estimated)
- Sponsor
- BC Women's Hospital & Health Centre · Other
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About This Trial
Endometriosis is a gynecologic condition where there is growth of endometrial-like tissue outside the uterus, leading to severe pelvic pain. Despite conventional treatment, many patients experience persistent pelvic pain due to central sensitization (CS), where the central nervous system amplifies pain signals. Quantitative Sensory Testing (QST) enables objective testing of CS. However, there are …
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
* New or re-referral appointment at the BC Women's Centre for Pelvic Pain and Endometriosis.
* Consented to be contacted for future research in the centre data registry (EPPIC NCT02911090; H16-00264).
* Surgically confirmed endometriosis, current imaging diagnosis, or current cl…
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