How exercise, pain beliefs, and daily activity relate in people with musculoskeletal pain
Investigation of the Relationship Between Exercise Benefits and Barriers, Pain Beliefs, and Activity Patterns in Individuals Experiencing Musculoskeletal Pain
This study sees how exercise benefits and barriers, pain-related beliefs, and daily activity patterns are related in adults with musculoskeletal pain.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 55 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years to 65 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Istinye University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Istanbul) |
| Trial ID | NCT07528807 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This observational study enrolls adults aged 18–65 who have experienced musculoskeletal pain within the past six months and can read Turkish. Participants complete questionnaires about pain intensity, perceived benefits and barriers to exercise, pain-related beliefs, and typical activity patterns. No treatments or interventions are provided; all data are self-reported and collected confidentially. Analyses will examine relationships among beliefs, perceived barriers, and activity to help guide future strategies to support exercise participation.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Adults 18–65 who have experienced musculoskeletal pain in the past six months, can read Turkish, and are willing to complete questionnaires and provide informed consent are ideal candidates.
Not a fit: People with very recent acute trauma, recent surgery or infection causing temporary pain, severe unrelated cardiovascular/neurological/psychiatric conditions, pregnant women, those outside the 18–65 age range, cognitive impairment, or an inability to read Turkish are unlikely to benefit from participating.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If clear links are found, the results could inform targeted education or support to help people with musculoskeletal pain be more active and improve function and quality of life.
How similar studies have performed: Previous observational work has repeatedly linked pain beliefs and perceived barriers to activity, and interventions addressing beliefs have produced modest improvements in exercise adherence and function.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: Adults aged 18-65 years Experiencing musculoskeletal pain (must have experienced musculoskeletal pain within the past 6 months) Voluntarily agree to participate and provide signed informed consent Able to read and understand Turkish (to complete questionnaires accurately) Exclusion Criteria Younger than 18 years or older than 65 years Acute trauma, recent surgery, or infection causing temporary musculoskeletal pain Severe cardiovascular, neurological, or psychiatric disorders unrelated to musculoskeletal pain Pregnant women (due to potential physiological changes affecting musculoskeletal pain) Cognitive or mental impairments preventing accurate completion of study questionnaires Exclusion Criteria: \-
Where this trial is running
Istanbul
- İstinye University Faculty of Health Sciences, Department of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation — Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye) (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Elif Dilara durmaz Istinye University, Turkey
- Email: elifdilaradurmaz@gmail.com
- Phone: 0905072367034
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.