Exploring Patient Treatment Preferences for Chronic Pelvic Pain: A Mixed Methods Study

Launched by UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN · Aug 2, 2024

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is focused on understanding how patients with chronic pelvic pain (CPP) think about their treatment options. Researchers want to learn if a web-based program that teaches self-management strategies—like acupressure, physical activity, and pelvic floor exercises—can change patients' views on treating their pain. The study is looking to see how previous treatment experiences and trusted medical information sources influence how patients perceive different treatment methods for CPP.

To participate, you must be a woman aged 18 or older, experiencing moderate to severe pelvic pain for at least six months, and have an upcoming appointment at the Chronic Pelvic Pain and Endometriosis Referral Clinic at the University of Michigan. You also need access to the internet and be comfortable using English. The study aims to include a diverse group of participants, considering various backgrounds and experiences. If you join, you can expect to engage with the online program and share your thoughts on how it affects your treatment preferences.

Gender

FEMALE

Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Have chronic pelvic pain, defined as moderate to severe pelvic pain (based on protocol) for greater or equal to(≥) 6-month duration, and is non-cyclic, occurring for at least 14 days of each month.
• • Must be scheduled for a new patient visit with the Chronic Pelvic Pain and Endometriosis Referral Clinic within the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at the University of Michigan for treatment of chronic pelvic pain.
• • Access to internet via computer or smartphone
• • English-language proficiency (current version of the website is in English)
• • The study team will attempt to recruit a diverse group of patients, with attention to diversity in race, ethnicity, education level, rural vs urban locality, sexual orientation, and gender identification.
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Severe physical impairment precluding participating in internet-based program (for example, complete blindness or deafness)
• • Prior care within the Chronic Pelvic Pain and Endometriosis Referral Clinic within the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at the University of Michigan for treatment of chronic pelvic pain (seen previously but meets criteria for new patient visit because \> 3 year interval since last clinic visit).