Turkish version of the BITEC: testing treatment expectations in chronic pain
Official title: Turkish Cross-Cultural Adaptation, Validity, and Reliability of the "Brief Inventory of Treatment Expectations in Chronic Pain" (BITEC) Scale
Run by Hacettepe University · NCT07673874 · Data updated 2026-11-12
We’re testing a Turkish version of a short questionnaire to see what adults with chronic pain expect from treatment.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years to 70 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 250 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Hacettepe University Academic / other |
| Locations | 2 sites (Bingoel and 1 other locations) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | September 15, 2026 |
| Main results expected | May 31, 2027 |
| Study ends | August 31, 2027 |
| Registry record updated | November 2, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT07673874 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Adults 18–70 with chronic pain (any etiology) who are literate and currently receiving medical treatment at participating centers.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients with cognitive impairment, psychiatric illness, cancer-related pain, acute pain, or disabling visual/motor impairments may not benefit from this instrument.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This is a cross-cultural adaptation and psychometric study to translate and validate the Brief Inventory of Treatment Expectations in Chronic Pain (BITEC) for Turkish adults with chronic pain. The study follows standard translation steps, tests comprehensibility with volunteers, and then collects data from patients to assess reliability and validity. Data collection involves survey completion without new clinical interventions, at Bingöl State Hospital and related facilities. Participants will be adults aged 18–70 with at least 3 months of chronic pain who are literate and receiving medical treatment.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, clinicians will have a concise, Turkish, theory-informed tool to gauge patients’ treatment expectations.
How similar studies have gone: Similar cross-cultural adaptations of treatment-expectation measures have shown good validity and reliability in other languages.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Aged 18-70 years * Having chronic pain for at least 3 months according to the International Association for the Study of Pain (IASP) criteria * Diagnosed with any chronic pain condition (e.g., fibromyalgia, nociceptive pain, neuropathic pain, etc.) * Being literate * Currently receiving any medical treatment Exclusion Criteria: * Presence of cancer-related pain * Diagnosis of acute pain * Being unable to fill out the questionnaire due to a diagnosed cognitive impairment or psychiatric illness * Presence of visual or motor disabilities that prevent completing the questionnaire
Where it's running
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Bingol State Hospital, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Outpatient Clinic
Bingoel, Turkey (Türkiye) Recruiting -
Bingol University Faculty of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation
Bingoel, Turkey (Türkiye) Recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Aybüke Fanuscu
- Email: afanuscu@bingol.edu.tr
- Phone: +9004262160012-5548
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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.