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POPPY Study​

Program to Overcome Pelvic Pain studY (POPPY)

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Suffering from pelvic pain?

Researchers from the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) and Stanford University are trying to learn more about women with chronic pelvic pain, including whether they can improve their pain and quality of life by practicing special yoga or physical conditioning exercises.​

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Study Overview

Research Topic​

Pelvic Pain

Location

Online Visits and Classes

across the United States

Compensation

Up to $200 over the course of the study

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What is the purpose of this study?

The main goal of this study is to determine whether women with pelvic pain can learn to practice special yoga or muscle conditioning exercises to improve their pain and quality of life.

Who can join?

You may be able to join if...​

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  • You are female, 18 years of age or older, living in the mainland United States​

  • You are often bothered by pelvic pain even when you are not even when you are not having a menstrual period​

  • Have an electronic device that can be used for online (Zoom) classes, such as a laptop, iPad, tablet, or computer with an attached camera ​

  • Have a broadband internet connection​

You can't join if...​​

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  • You are currently participating in group yoga, Pilates, or other muscle-strengthening classes.​

  • You are currently pregnant or planning on becoming pregnant in the next 6 months​

  • You are not able to stand up or walk without assistance​​

Who can join?

Or click on the "prescreen" button to answer a few questions to see if you may qualify for the study.

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  • Complete simple diaries and questionnaires online or over the phone​

  • Agree to be randomly assigned to study yoga or physical conditioning classes​

  • Participate in interactive, online yoga or physical conditioning classes twice weekly for 8 weeks

What will participants be asked to do?

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Will participants be paid?

  • Study participants will be compensated up to $200 during the study for their time​

  • Participants also get free access to study yoga and physical conditioning classes​

  • Participants will receive a set of yoga or exercise props based on their assigned class​

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Contact the Study Team​

Want more information?

Leave a voicemail at (415) 885-7547

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FAQs

What is chronic pelvic pain?

Chronic pelvic pain is pain in the lower part of their belly (below the belly button) that lasts for a long time. It’s a pain that keeps coming back and doesn’t go away easily. Sometimes people with pelvic pain have a diagnosed condition like endometriosis or interstitial cystitis, but often it’s not clear why people have pelvic pain. This kind of pain can make it hard for people to do their normal activities. ​

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