Educational Program for the Multidisciplinary Support of Patients With Endometriosis

Sponsor
Centre Hospitalier Emile Roux
Study ID
NCT07134023
Status
Recruiting
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Conditions

Eligibility Criteria

Sex
FEMALE
Age
18 Years - N/A
Healthy Volunteers
Not accepted

Interventions

  • Supportive Care — OTHER
    Initial Educational Assessment In addition to standard care, patients will meet the coordinating nurse for an initial educational assessment to evaluate their needs and present the multidisciplinary workshop program and individual support options. The nurse will register the patient for the first session, provide program materials, schedule the first follow-up call (1 month post-inclusion), and collect study questionnaires and demographics. If needed, the assessment may be scheduled within 15 days of inclusion. Educational Workshops Patients may attend workshops on topics like endometriosis, diet, sexuality, pain, fatigue, emotions, Pilates, non-drug symptom management, hypnoanalgesia, and fertility. At least three workshops are required, offered over two days. Telephone Follow-up Monthly calls for 6 months, then at 9 and 12 months, will monitor symptoms and refer patients to support services as needed.

Study Details

Background: Endometriosis is a chronic gynecological condition characterized by the ectopic presence of endometrial tissue outside the uterine cavity. It affects approximately 2 to 10% of women of reproductive age and up to 50% of women with chronic pelvic pain. In France, between 1.5 and 2.5 million women are estimated to be affected. Endometriosis significantly impairs quality of life, with consequences on cognitive, behavioral, sexual, and emotional well-being, and has substantial socio-economic impact. Rationale: Current medical and surgical treatments primarily aim to reduce pain and preserve fertility but show limited effectiveness and are often discontinued due to adverse effects. Many women resort to self-management strategies, which may pose risks if not properly supervised. A multidisciplinary and integrative approach is essential to address the complex and multifactorial symptoms of endometriosis. Therapeutic patient education (TPE) is a recommended strategy that can empower patients in the management of chronic conditions, yet remains underdeveloped in endometriosis care pathways. Objective: This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of a multidisciplinary educational program combined with nurse-led telephone follow-up on the quality of life of patients with endometriosis. Methods: The intervention will consist of a series of workshops led by various healthcare professionals (medical and paramedical), alongside regular nurse-led telephone follow-up. This approach intends to provide continuous support, assess patients' evolving needs, and facilitate access to supportive care services, particularly within regional endometriosis networks (ENDAURA and ENDOSUD). Expected Outcomes: The study will assess whether this intervention improves quality of life among women with endometriosis. It also aims to provide evidence for the scalability and transferability of such a program at a national level, in alignment with current public health priorities.

Key Dates

First listed
Aug 21, 2025
Start date
Dec 17, 2025
Status verified
Dec 2025
Primary completion
Jan 1, 2029
Completion
Jan 1, 2029

Study Design

Enrollment
260 participants (estimated)
Allocation
NON_RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
SUPPORTIVE_CARE

Arms

  • Experimental: The experimental group will participate in a therapeutic education and nursing support
    Therapeutic Education and Nursing Support Program for Supportive Care. In addition to conventional gynecological follow-up care, patients will participate in an initial educational assessment day. During this day, the patient will have a discussion with the pivot nurse to define personalized objectives, which will guide the choice of workshops and supportive care in the outpatient educational program.
  • No Intervention: Control group
    Patients follow conventional care.

Primary Outcome Measure

Endometriosis Health Profile-30 (EHP-30) [ Time Frame: baseline (T0) to 6 months and 12 months (M12) ]

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