Turkish translation of the Modified JOA for cervical myelopathy
Official title: Validity, Reliability, and Clinical Correlation Study of the Turkish Translation of the Modified JOA (Japanese Orthopedic Association) Cervical Myelopathy Score
Run by Izmir Democracy University · NCT07448883 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This project will test whether a Turkish version of the Modified Japanese Orthopaedic Association (mJOA) score reliably measures neurologic function in adults with degenerative cervical myelopathy.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 70 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Izmir Democracy University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Buca, İzmir) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | May 10, 2026 |
| Main results expected | April 30, 2027 |
| Study ends | May 30, 2027 |
| Registry record updated | May 13, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT07448883 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates are Turkish-speaking adults (≥18 years) with clinically and/or MRI-confirmed degenerative cervical myelopathy who can provide informed consent and complete the forms.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients with spinal cord dysfunction due to trauma, tumor, infection, inflammatory disease, prior cervical surgery, severe cognitive impairment, or who do not speak Turkish are unlikely to benefit from this specific validation.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This prospective, cross-sectional validation will culturally adapt the mJOA using standardized forward–backward translation and apply it to Turkish-speaking adults with clinically or MRI-confirmed degenerative cervical myelopathy. Participants recruited from outpatient clinics will complete the Turkish mJOA while clinicians record neurological findings; analyses will test reliability (inter-rater and test–retest), internal consistency, and construct validity. The study excludes patients with traumatic, neoplastic, infectious, or inflammatory spinal cord disorders, prior cervical surgery, or severe cognitive impairment. Results will determine whether the Turkish mJOA correlates with clinical severity and is suitable for routine clinical and research use.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, clinicians and patients in Turkey will have a reliable, standardized Turkish mJOA to measure disease severity, guide treatment decisions, and compare outcomes across centers.
How similar studies have gone: The mJOA has been translated and validated in several other languages with generally good reliability and validity, so this applies an established approach to Turkish.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Adults aged 18 years and older * Patients diagnosed with degenerative cervical myelopathy using clinical or magnetic resonance imaging * Able to provide written informed consent to participate in the study * Cognitive competence to understand Turkish forms and scales Exclusion Criteria: * Spinal cord injury due to trauma, tumor, infection, inflammatory diseases, etc., pathologies * Previous cervical surgery * Severe cognitive impairment or communication problems that would prevent participation in the study * Subjects who were informed about the study but refused to participate
Where it's running
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Izmir Democracy University
Buca, İzmir, Turkey (Türkiye) Recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Kadir Songür, Assoc. Prof.
- Email: kadir.93@gmail.com
- Phone: +905054529231
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.