A single-blind, randomized, pilot study of a brief mindfulness-based intervention for the endometriosis-related pain management.
Study Goal
The researchers aimed to investigate the effects of a brief Mindfulness-Based Intervention (bMBI) on endometriosis-related pain and psychological well-being in women with deep endometriosis who remained symptomatic despite conventional medical treatment.
Results Summary
The study found that bMBI significantly improved pain unpleasantness and psychological well-being compared to standard medical treatment alone. The intervention showed promise for managing endometriosis-related pain and enhancing mental health.
Population
Women with deep endometriosis who remained symptomatic despite conventional medical treatment.
Effective Dosage
Not specified
Duration
Not specified
Interactions
None mentioned
| Intervention | Direction | Endpoint | Population | Dosage | Impact | Claim # |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
brief Mindfulness-Based Intervention (bMBI) | decrease | pain unpleasantness | women with deep endometriosis who remain symptomatic despite undergoing conventional medical treatment | - | significantly improved | #1 |
brief Mindfulness-Based Intervention (bMBI) | decrease | endometriosis-related pain | women with deep endometriosis who remain symptomatic despite undergoing conventional medical treatment | - | improved | #2 |
brief Mindfulness-Based Intervention (bMBI) | increase | mental health | women with deep endometriosis who remain symptomatic despite undergoing conventional medical treatment | - | improved | #3 |
brief Mindfulness-Based Intervention (bMBI) | decrease | endometriosis-related pain | women with deep endometriosis who remain symptomatic despite undergoing conventional medical treatment | - | useful for managing | #4 |
brief Mindfulness-Based Intervention (bMBI) | increase | women's psychological well-being | women with deep endometriosis who remain symptomatic despite undergoing conventional medical treatment | - | restoring | #5 |
BACKGROUND: Women with endometriosis suffer from frequent symptoms despite multiple treatments in tertiary care. Although there is a need for a biopsychosocial perspective on endometriosis treatment, few conservative treatments have been investigated. We aimed to investigate the effects of a brief Mindfulness-Based Intervention (bMBI) in women with deep endometriosis who remain symptomatic despite undergoing conventional medical treatment. METHODS: A randomized controlled trial was performed with two groups: a standard medical treatment plus bMBI program and only standard medical treatment as a control. A total of 63 eligible participants were randomized to bMBI and control groups. The primary outcome was endometriosis-related pain, and secondary outcomes were quality of life and stress perception post-treatment. Analyses were carried out using multiple regression models. RESULTS: The results show that bMBI significantly improved pain unpleasantness (Cohen's f CONCLUSIONS: Our study suggests that bMBI is useful for managing endometriosis-related pain and restoring women's psychological well-being. SIGNIFICANCE: Brief Mindfulness-Based Intervention (bMBI) improved endometriosis-related pain and mental health compared to standard medical care. The present findings contribute to the applicability of MBI in visceral pain patients.