Urdu version of the DASH questionnaire for upper limb problems
Official title: Validating and Assessing Reliability of the Urdu Version of the Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder, and Hand (DASH) Questionnaire.
Run by Bahria University · NCT07338955 · Data updated 2026-11-12
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 |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years to 45 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 385 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Bahria University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Karachi, Sindh) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | November 3, 2025 |
| Main results expected | December 10, 2025 |
| Study ends | January 20, 2026 |
| Registry record updated | January 14, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT07338955 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a 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.
✕Probably 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.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
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.
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 gone: Translations and validations of the DASH into many other languages have been successfully completed using similar forward-backward translation and psychometric testing methods.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
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 it's running
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University
Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan Recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Rabia Khan, Masters in Physiotherapy
- Email: iamrabiakhan@gmail.com
- Phone: +923452310047
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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.