Urdu version of the DASH questionnaire for upper limb problems
Validating and Assessing Reliability of the Urdu Version of the Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder, and Hand (DASH) Questionnaire.
Bahria University · NCT07338955
This study will test whether a translated Urdu DASH questionnaire works well for Urdu-speaking adults with upper limb disabilities.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 385 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years to 45 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Bahria University (other) |
| Locations | 1 site (Karachi, Sindh) |
| Trial ID | NCT07338955 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
The project will produce a forward-backward translation of the Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder, and Hand (DASH) questionnaire with expert review to ensure semantic and cultural equivalence. Using a cross-sectional design, adults aged 18–45 with upper limb functional limitations will complete both Urdu and English versions. Reliability will be measured by internal consistency (Cronbach's alpha) and test–retest stability (ICC), and validity will be examined using content validity indexing (CVI) and correlations with the original instrument. Data will be analyzed using standard psychometric procedures in SPSS to determine whether the Urdu version is reliable and valid.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Adults 18–45 years old with a diagnosed upper limb disability who can read, speak, and understand Urdu and have had symptoms for at least one week are ideal candidates.
Not a fit: Patients with congenital deformities, significant cognitive or psychiatric impairment that prevents questionnaire completion, non-Urdu speakers, or those who refuse consent are unlikely to benefit from participation.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, clinicians will have a reliable Urdu tool to measure arm, shoulder, and hand disability, improving communication, assessment, and treatment planning for Urdu-speaking patients.
How similar studies have performed: Translations and validations of the DASH into many other languages have been successfully completed using similar forward-backward translation and psychometric testing methods.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: Diagnosed with any upper limb disability or deformity . Able to read, understand and speak Urdu. Individuals with symptoms enduring for at least one week . Exclusion Criteria: Cognitive impairment or psychiatric illness that hinders understanding of the questionnaire. Patients with congenital deformities. Refusal to give informed consent.
Where this trial is running
Karachi, Sindh
- University — Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan (RECRUITING)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Rabia Khan, Masters in Physiotherapy
- Email: iamrabiakhan@gmail.com
- Phone: +923452310047
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.
Conditions: Upper Limb Disability, Validation and Reliability of DASH Questionnaire