Turkish adaptation and validation of the Burnt Hand Outcome Tool (BHOT)
Turkish Adaptation of the Burnt Hand Outcome Tool (BHOT): A Validity and Reliability Study in Adult Patients With Hand Burns
This project will test whether the Turkish version of the Burnt Hand Outcome Tool (BHOT) works well for adults who have had hand burns.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 100 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Necmettin Erbakan University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Konya, Meram) |
| Trial ID | NCT07329400 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This observational validation project enrolls adults with a history of unilateral or bilateral hand burns who can read Turkish. Participants complete the Turkish BHOT and the QuickDASH questionnaire and provide sociodemographic information. Objective measures including hand grip strength with a dynamometer and sensory testing are collected, with some participants repeating the BHOT to test test-retest reliability. Statistical analyses will examine internal consistency, test-retest reliability, and construct validity by comparing BHOT scores with objective hand function measures.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are adults (18+) with second-degree or higher burns to one or both hands who can read and understand Turkish and can give informed consent.
Not a fit: People with pre-existing hand trauma, prior hand surgery or rheumatologic disease, cognitive impairment, inability to read Turkish, or those under 18 are unlikely to benefit from participating.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the Turkish BHOT could give clinicians and researchers a reliable, language-appropriate tool to track hand burn recovery and tailor rehabilitation.
How similar studies have performed: Other translated and validated musculoskeletal and burn outcome measures have generally shown good reliability and validity, though the Turkish BHOT validation is a novel application for this specific tool.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Age 18 years or older * History of second-degree or higher burn injury in one or both hands * Ability to read and understand Turkish * Willingness to participate and provision of written informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * History of trauma, surgery, or rheumatologic disease affecting hand function prior to the burn injury * Age under 18 years * Cognitive impairment or psychiatric disorder preventing completion of the questionnaires * Refusal to participate or withdrawal from the study at any time
Where this trial is running
Konya, Meram
- Konya City Hospital (Konya Şehir Hastanesi) — Konya, Meram, Turkey (Türkiye) (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Pariya Puriyamanesh
- Email: fzt.pariya@gmail.com
- Phone: +905538304970
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.