Effect of Massage and Hydrotherapy to Improve Well-being and Pain Perception in Endometriosis Patients
Effect of Massage and Hydrotherapy to Improve Well-being and Pain Perception in Women With Endometriosis Unresponsive to Conventional Treatment
Universidad de Granada
44 participants
May 1, 2023
INTERVENTIONAL
Conditions
Summary
The objective is to analyze the short-term effect of a comprehensive HAMMAM experience combining therapeutic hydrotherapy, aromatherapy, music therapy, and Swedish massage on objective parameters and patient-reported outcomes related to well-being generation and pain reduction in women with endometriosis-related chronic pelvic pain.
Eligibility
Inclusion Criteria5
- Pelvic pain during the last 6 months more or equal to 4 in a NRS scale.
- Diagnosed with endometriosis (through surgery, magnetic resonance imaging or ultrasound imaging)
- Premenopausal status
- Be able to walk without assistance and to read and write enough
- Be capable and willing to provide consent
Exclusion Criteria4
- Acute or terminal illness
- A recent fracture in any upper or lower extremity (\<3 months), disc herniation and any chronic disease or orthopaedic issues that would interfere with her ability to participate in this intervention program
- Express unwillingness to complete the study requirements
- Be involved in other rehabilitation program
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Interventions
The comprehensive Hammam experience will consist of 3 sessions at the Arab baths of Hammam Al Ándalus, Granada -Spain- (once every two weeks). Each session will involve a thermal circuit lasting approximately 75 minutes, following the institution's guidelines, inviting women to explore the warm, hot, and cold water baths, as well as the steam room. The thermal circuit will be complemented by a 15-minute relaxing massage using essential oils. During the final session, massage will be preceeded by a traditional Kessa treatment on a hot stone bed. During sessions, women will be involved in a multisensory experience, including aromatherapy and where they will also have the opportunity to sipping on mint tea and relax on a building all decorated in resplendent Arabian décor. One member of the research team will be responsible for coordinating the sessions in collaboration with the Al Ándalus institution, subject to their availability.
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NCT06506708