Relationship between high PainDETECT scores, pain location, and diagnosis in musculoskeletal care
Evaluation of the Association Between PainDETECT Scores, Pain Localization, and Diagnosis in a Musculoskeletal and Sports Medicine Outpatient Population
See if PainDETECT questionnaire scores relate to pain locations and clinical diagnoses in adults with musculoskeletal pain who visit a sports medicine clinic.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 150 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Uskudar University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Istanbul) |
| Trial ID | NCT07356115 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This is an observational, non-interventional study at a musculoskeletal and sports medicine outpatient clinic where adult patients presenting with pain complete the PainDETECT questionnaire. Pain regions and clinical diagnoses determined during routine care will be recorded alongside questionnaire scores. Data will be collected prospectively from medical records and linked to patient-reported outcomes without any change to standard treatment. Statistical analyses will explore associations between PainDETECT scores, pain localization, and clinical diagnoses.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Adults aged 18 and older who present to the clinic with pain and have complete medical records including PainDETECT questionnaire data are ideal candidates.
Not a fit: Patients under 18, those with incomplete questionnaire or clinical data, or those with pain primarily from systemic non-musculoskeletal conditions are unlikely to benefit.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the findings could help clinicians spot neuropathic pain features in musculoskeletal patients and tailor management more accurately.
How similar studies have performed: Prior studies have used PainDETECT in musculoskeletal populations and often found it useful for identifying neuropathic pain components, though results vary across settings and diagnoses.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * Patients aged 18 years and older * Patients who presented to the musculoskeletal and sports medicine clinic with pain complaints * Availability of complete medical records including PainDETECT questionnaire data Exclusion Criteria: * Patients younger than 18 years * Incomplete clinical or questionnaire data
Where this trial is running
Istanbul
- Dr. Cavit Meclisi - Istanbul Orthopaedics Group, Musculoskeletal and Sports Medicine Clinic — Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye) (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.