Open Research Studies
Taking part in research is a practical and meaningful way to support advances in the treatment and management of pelvic pain. Research studies often provide access to innovative therapies, expert care, and structured support at no cost or at very low cost. For many people, joining a study can also offer direction and purpose—knowing their involvement helps build evidence and improve care for others.
Participation in research is always voluntary, with studies conducted under strict ethical and safety standards. You choose what feels right for you, and you are free to withdraw at any time.
Consumers are encouraged to apply directly to the research groups running each study. Some studies are online, others in person. By getting involved, you contribute to the development of better diagnostics, treatments, and long-term management options for pelvic pain.
Click on each study to learn more and apply.
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CodeEndo - online supportive care program for people living with endometriosis
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Women’s wellness Intrauterine Neuroimmune modulation Study (WIN Study). Alyra Biotech has developed a new intrauterine device (Alyra Device) to help people with difficult to manage period and pelvic pain. Alyra Biotech is a bio-pharmaceutical company with novel, patented, first-in-class, neuroimmune-modifying, intrauterine products to treat neuroimmune conditions including pain, currently in human trials.
We modulate the Uterus-Brain Axis to reduce pelvic pain, bowel and bladder symptoms, headache, fatigue, endometriosis-associated pain and premenstrual syndrome symptoms.
Alyra Biotech is guided by our close collaboration with consumers and our in-house end user research. Wellbeing and the human experience are central of our innovation process.
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Understanding the Experiences of Young Adults with Chronic Health Conditions: Challenges, Treatment Needs, and Barriers to Psychological Care
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Beyond the Pain: Unveiling the Psychosocial Impacts of Adenomyosis in Australia
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Are you a health care professional working with women in pelvic pain? We are interested in improving the assessment and diagnostic process of women with pelvic floor muscular causes of pelvic pain. Help us understand the diagnostic experience of women through the lens of health care professionals through this anonymous survey that will take under 15 minutes to complete.
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Researchers at Deakin University are seeking participants who are interested in testing a novel Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) program, adapted and designed for people living with endometriosis (ACTforEndo).
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Do you experience endometriosis-related pain and associated symptoms? Do you live in New South Wales? NICM Health Research Institute’s Associate Professor Mike Armour is leading the EndoCann Trial. The research team are seeking participants to be involved in a clinical trial examining the efficacy and safety of two different medicinal cannabis interventions in people with endometriosis and associated pain.
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Exploring Experiences Following a Normal Laparoscopy for Pelvic Pain. Our research focuses on understanding the emotional experiences and health-seeking responses of individuals assigned female at birth (AFAB) who have undergone a normal laparoscopy for persistent pelvic pain. Pelvic pain, a condition rarely discussed, often results in prolonged suffering for those without a clear diagnosis.
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LongSTEPPP stands for the Longitudinal Study of Teenagers with Endometriosis, Period and Pelvic Pain in Australia and is a 5-year study starting in 2022. LongSTEPPP believes that period and pelvic pain can be managed to prevent chronic pain and endometriosis.
Led by researchers at MCRI, the LongSTEPPP project combines responses from participants' questionnaires with information collected by other services to find out how we can best care for young people experiencing period pain, pelvic pain, or who may have endometriosis.
