Endometriosis, Quality of Life
Conditions
Keywords
endometriosis, quality of life, smartphone application
Brief summary
Comparison of quality of life before and after 14 days of use of Endo App® in endometriosis patients compared to non-users
Detailed description
Introduction: Endometriosis can significantly impair the quality of life of those affected. Multimodal self-help measures are recommended but often difficult to access. Smartphone apps have been shown to improve quality of life for other conditions with chronic pain. The aim of this study was to examine whether there is evidence of beneficial effects of the Endo-App and whether a multicenter randomized controlled trial should be planned to substantiate these effects. Methods: In a sample of N=106 women affected by endometriosis the present study determined the influence of the use of a smartphone app (Endo-App ®) on their quality of life. Among others, the validated questionnaire Endometriosis Health Profile from Oxford University was used for this purpose.
Interventions
BEHAVIORALuse of Endo App®
use of Endo App® smartphone application containing endometriosis relevant exercises and educational material
Sponsors
University Hospital Muenster
Study design
Allocation
NON_RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Intervention model description
two arm study
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
FEMALE
Age
18 Years to No maximum
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
* suffering from endometriosis * 18 years or older * willing and capable of using a smartphone
Exclusion criteria
* minor under 18 years * endometriosis excluded * not capable of using a smartphone
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| quality of life of endometriosis patients | 14 days | quality of life measured bei Endometriosis Health Profile 30 |
Countries
Germany
Outcome results
None listed