Developing a visual scale to assess shoulder pain in athletes
Investigating the Development, Validity, and Reliability of the Avoidance of Sports Activities Photo Scale
This study is trying to create a new visual tool to help athletes with shoulder pain understand how their condition affects their ability to play sports.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 170 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years to 35 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Hacettepe University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Ankara) |
| Trial ID | NCT06266273 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study focuses on creating a reliable and valid visual assessment scale, known as the Avoidance of Sports Activities Photo Scale, specifically for overhead athletes suffering from shoulder pain. It aims to evaluate the functional status of the shoulder joint by identifying which sports activities are most affected by pain. The research will be conducted at Hacettepe University, following COSMIN guidelines, and will involve at least 100 participants who will complete surveys to assess the scale's psychometric properties. The goal is to fill a gap in the literature regarding shoulder pain assessment in athletes.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are male and female athletes aged 18-35 who have been engaged in overhead sports for at least 3 years and are currently experiencing shoulder pain.
Not a fit: Patients with neurological or rheumatological diseases, active infections, a history of cancer, or severe visual impairments may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this scale could provide a more accurate and functional assessment of shoulder pain, leading to better management and treatment strategies for athletes.
How similar studies have performed: While there may be existing assessments for shoulder pain, this specific visual scale approach is novel and has not been widely tested in similar contexts.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * Male and female athletes aged between 18-35, * Engaged professionally in sports involving overhead activities for at least 3 years (volleyball, basketball, swimming, badminton, water polo, tennis, American football, handball, etc.), * Actively participating in competitions for at least 1 year, * Experiencing current traumatic or non-traumatic pain, or having a history of shoulder pain, or having chronic shoulder pain, * Native Turkish speakers. Exclusion Criteria: * Neurological and/or rheumatological disease, * Active local or systemic infection, * History of cancer, * Severe visual impairment.
Where this trial is running
Ankara
- Elif Turgut — Ankara, Turkey (Recruiting)
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.