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Improving Life for Women with Endometriosis: A Psychological Intervention Study to Enhance Quality of Life and Reduce Depression

Adapting to Better Life with Endometriosis (ABLE): A study to improve quality of life of women with endometriosis and investigate economic burden of the disease. - NIL

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Phase 1
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2025/07/092051
Enrollment
480
Registered
2025-07-30
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2025-11-17

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Health Condition 1: N809- Endometriosis, unspecified

Interventions

Intervention1: Behavioral Activation Treatment for Depression (BATD)-based psychological group sessions: - 8 group sessions over 3-week intervals, including patient education, coping strategies, and m

Sponsors

The George Institute of Global Health, India
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Women will be eligible to participate if they meet all of the following criteria: 1. Aged between 18 and 49 years. 2. Have a confirmed diagnosis of endometriosis, either surgically or via transvaginal ultrasound. 3. Reside within 20 km of the study hospital site. 4. Have a PHQ-9 score of 5 or above, indicating at least mild depressive symptoms. 5. Are willing and able to attend all 8 Behavioral Activation (BA) group sessions. 6. Are willing to engage in homework (30 40 minutes weekly) involving mindfulness activities and worksheets. $$$$$$

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Participants will be excluded if they meet any of the following: 1. Have a severe psychiatric disorder that impairs their ability to provide consent or attend sessions. 2. Are currently pregnant or planning pregnancy during the study period. 3. Have associated malignancies. 4. Are unable to speak and understand any of the following languages: Hindi, English, Kannada, or Assamese.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Change in quality of life as measured by WHOQOL-BREFTimepoint: 6 and 12 months

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
1. Change in depression score using PHQ-9 at 6 and 12 months 2. Incremental cost analysis from provider perspective Timepoint: 6 and 12 months

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactSarah Shabbir Suwasrawala

The George Institute of Global heaalth, India

schatterjee@georgeinstitute.org.in9953770639

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026