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Protective Factors for Well-being in Endometriosis Patients
Sponsor: Maximiliane Uhlich
Summary
Endometriosis is a common chronic condition in which tissue resembling the lining of the uterus grows outside the uterus. It affects up to 10% of all women, causes severe pain, and places a significant burden on those affected. Current treatments often provide insufficient relief, and the impact of psychosocial factors on the well-being of those affected has received little research attention to date. With this study, the investigators aim to improve the well-being of women with endometriosis. To this end, the investigators have developed the EMPOWER intervention, a couple-based program designed to enhance well-being. The intervention is intended to alleviate pain, improve well-being, and help both partners cope better with the condition. The findings will be published in a free self-help manual intended to benefit those affected worldwide.
Official title: Resilience Through Connection: Protective Factors for Well-bein in Endometriosis Patients
Key Details
Gender
FEMALE
Age Range
18 Years - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
200
Start Date
2026-10
Completion Date
2029-10
Last Updated
2026-10-02
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
EMPOWER
The EMPOWER intervention consists of six 30-60 minute couple sessions (3x per week over two weeks), conducted at home via guided audio. Each session combines a structured mindfulness exercise (progressing difficulty) with a mutual partner support conversation (structured speaker-listener format, progressing difficulty).
Control
The active control condition consists of six sessions of similar length, comprising psychoeducation about endometriosis and chronic pain, unguided relaxation to music, and less structured couple conversations without the partner support component.