Internet-based ACT for Endometriosis and Chronic Pain
Eligible age
18–65 yrs
Accepts
Women
Locations
0 states
Healthy volunteers
No
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About this study
The primary aim of this study is to investigate the effect of Internet-delivered Acceptance and commitment therapy for endometriosis and chronic pain. A pilot study (no randomization; N=10) will be conducted to test the intervention and assessment procedures. The participants will go through an active internet-based ACT treatment focused on education about endometriosis and chronic pain, value-based exposure for avoided situations, and behavior change through exercises targeting the processes mindfulness, cognitive defusion and acceptance. The treatment is delivered on a safe internet platform. Participants have planned telephone contact with their assigned psychologist 2 times during the program and can also contact their psychologist via a message system in the platform and expect answer within 48 hours.
Sponsor: Skane University Hospital
You may qualify if…
- ✓ verified endometriosis
- ✓ age between 18-65 years
- ✓ were fully examined medically and had received medical treatment if indicated
- ✓ were able to be an active part of the rehabilitation process, regain functioning in different life areas and participate in treatment interventions for approximately 5 hours every week
- ✓ stable dose of medication
- ✓ able to read and write in Swedish
- ✓ had access to a smart phone or computer with internet access
You may not qualify if…
- ✕ had acute or severe psychiatric disorders or symptoms that warranted designation as the primary disorder (ongoing substance dependence, untreated bipolar disorder, OCD, psychotic symptoms, severe depression, PTSD)
- ✕ were actively abusing analgesic medications (including narcotics), alcohol or other drugs
- ✕ had great difficulty to harbour and handle strong emotions that could lead to emotional outbursts or self-harming behavior
- ✕ had health risks due to medical reasons;
- ✕ had social or economic difficulties or lack of social support that hindered behavior change
- ✕ current severe suicidal ideation that warranted immediate intervention (indicated by the MINI and a score of 3 to item 9 of the Patient Health Questionnaire 9-item version (PHQ9))
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · NCT06153303 · last updated 2026-02-19