Assessing disability in patients with chronic low back pain
Answerability and Minimal Clinical Significance of the Turkish Versions of the Roland-Morris Disability Questionnaire, Quebec Low Back Pain Disability Scale, and Oswestry Disability Index in Patients With Non-specific Chronic Low Back Pain
Acibadem University · NCT06271460
This study is testing how well three different disability questionnaires work for people with chronic low back pain to see which one gives the most useful information.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 100 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years to 65 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Acibadem University (other) |
| Locations | 1 site (Istanbul, None Selected) |
| Trial ID | NCT06271460 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This observational study aims to evaluate the reliability and sensitivity of Turkish versions of three disability questionnaires: the Roland-Morris Disability Questionnaire, the Quebec Back Pain Disability Scale, and the Oswestry Disability Index. It seeks to determine the most appropriate minimal clinically significant difference values for these tools in patients diagnosed with chronic nonspecific low back pain. By enhancing the confidence in these assessments, the study hopes to improve their application in both clinical practice and research settings.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are Turkish-speaking adults aged 18 to 65 diagnosed with chronic nonspecific low back pain.
Not a fit: Patients with systemic diseases, cognitive impairments, or specific lumbar conditions such as radiculopathy or recent surgeries may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to more accurate assessments of disability in patients with chronic low back pain, ultimately improving treatment outcomes.
How similar studies have performed: Other studies have successfully validated similar disability assessment tools, indicating a promising approach for this research.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Getting diagnosed with chronic non-specific low back pain * Being able to read and speak Turkish * Being between the ages of 18 and 65 * Agreeing to participate in the research and signing the voluntary consent form Exclusion Criteria: * Presence of systemic disease * Cognitive impairment status (Mini-Mental State Examination \<24), * Recent (\<12 weeks) history of myocardial infarction, cerebrovascular accident * Presence of radiculopathy, infection, tumor, osteoporosis, vertebral fracture, trauma and surgery in the lumbar region * Having received any exercise therapy before * Refusal of treatment or failure to comply with treatment
Where this trial is running
Istanbul, None Selected
- Acıbadem Health Group — Istanbul, None Selected, Turkey (RECRUITING)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Elif E Safran, asst. prof. — Acibadem University
- Study coordinator: Elif E Safran, asst. prof.
- Email: elif.bayraktar@acibadem.edu.tr
- Phone: 500 4047
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Conditions: Chronic Nonspecific Low Back Pain, chronic low back pain, disability, minimal clinically significant difference