Knowledge, Coping Strategies, and Sexual Function in Chronic Pelvic Pain

NCT07487025 | Not Yet Recruiting

• 1 other identifier: UO-DPC-KCS-2026
• Study Type: observational
• Target: 50
• Locations: 0 countries
• Sites: N/A

Brief Summary

This study aims to explore the relationships between knowledge about pain, coping strategies, and sexual function in adults with chronic pelvic pain. Chronic pelvic pain is a persistent condition that can affect physical health, emotional wellbeing, and daily life. Research suggests that understanding of pain and coping responses may influence how people experience chronic pain and its impact on quality of life. Participants will be adults diagnosed with chronic pelvic pain who attend hospital outpatient clinics. Those who agree to participate will complete a set of questionnaires assessing knowledge about pain, coping strategies, sexual function, and basic demographic and pain-related information. Participation is voluntary and anonymous and involves a single assessment session lasting approximately 10-15 minutes. No treatments or interventions are provided as part of this study. The results will contribute to understanding how knowledge about pain, coping strategies, and sexual function interact in people with chronic pelvic pain and may inform future educational and clinical approaches.

Conditions

Chronic Pelvic Pain; Chronic Pain

Keywords

Chronic pelvic pain; pain knowledge; pain education; coping strategies; pain catastrophizing; sexual function; cross-sectional study; observational study

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

• Pain Knowledge Score

  oping strategies related to pain assessed using the Pain Catastrophizing Scale (PCS), with higher scores indicating greater pain catastrophizing.

  Day 1

Secondary Outcomes (4)

• Pain Beliefs (Pain Beliefs and Perceptions Inventory - PBPI / Pain Beliefs Questionnaire - PBQ)

  Day 1

• Coping Strategies (Pain Catastrophizing Scale - PCS)

  Day 1

• Sexual Function (Arizona Sexual Experience Scale - ASEX)

  Day 1

• Pain Intensity (Visual Analogue Scale - VAS)

  Day 1

Study Arms (1)

Chronic Pelvic Pain Group

Adults diagnosed with chronic pelvic pain attending hospital outpatient clinics who complete a single assessment of pain knowledge, coping strategies, and sexual function.

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 18 Years+
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: No
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)
• Sampling Method: Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

Adults with a clinical diagnosis of chronic pelvic pain attending hospital outpatient clinics in Asturias, Spain, during the recruitment period.

You may qualify if:

• Adults aged 18 years or older.
• Clinical diagnosis of chronic pelvic pain lasting at least 6 months.
• Ability to understand spoken and written Spanish.
• Willingness to participate and provide written informed consent.

You may not qualify if:

• Current pregnancy.
• Major pelvic surgery within the previous 3 months.
• Active pelvic infection or active neoplastic disease.
• Cognitive impairment or any condition preventing completion of questionnaires.
• Inability to understand Spanish.

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Maria Blanco Diaz: lead
• Hospital Universitario Central de Asturias: collaborator

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Chronic Pain

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Pain; Neurologic Manifestations; Signs and Symptoms; Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms

Central Study Contacts

María Blanco Diaz, PhD.

CONTACT

+34667681858; blancomaria@uniovi.es

Study Design

• Study Type: observational
• Observational Model: OTHER
• Time Perspective: CROSS SECTIONAL
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: SPONSOR INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: Professor, Department of Surgery, University of Oviedo

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: March 17, 2026
• First Posted: March 23, 2026
• Study Start: March 1, 2026
• Primary Completion: April 1, 2026
• Study Completion: April 1, 2026
• Last Updated: March 25, 2026

Record last verified: 2026-03

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will not share