Validating the Turkish Barriers to Being Active Quiz (BBAQ-T)
The Validity and Reliability of the Turkish Version of the Barriers to Being Active Quiz
This project will test whether a Turkish translation of the Barriers to Being Active Quiz (BBAQ-T) works reliably and clearly for Turkish-speaking adults.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 210 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years to 35 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Istanbul Medeniyet University Academic / other |
| Locations | 2 sites (Kartal, Istanbul and 1 other locations) |
| Trial ID | NCT06978686 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
The project will translate and cross-culturally adapt the Barriers to Being Active Quiz into Turkish using a standardized back-translation method with two bilingual translators. A pilot of 15 participants will check face validity for clarity, relevance, and administration time. The full sample of 210 healthy adults will complete the questionnaire and a subset will repeat it after 5–7 days to measure test-retest reliability, while internal consistency will be calculated with Cronbach's alpha. Construct validity will be examined by correlating BBAQ-T scores with the Turkish Self-Perceived Barriers for Physical Activity Questionnaire and the SF-12.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are Turkish-speaking adults (age 18+) who can read and write Turkish and do not have cognitive impairment, major psychiatric disorders, rheumatologic inflammatory disease, or significant neurological or recent orthopedic limitations.
Not a fit: People with chronic inflammatory rheumatic diseases, major neurological or recent orthopedic impairments, cognitive impairment, or severe psychiatric disorders likely would not benefit from this validation and its results may not apply to them.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, clinicians and public-health programs in Turkey could use the BBAQ-T to identify common obstacles to exercise and better tailor interventions to increase physical activity.
How similar studies have performed: Similar translation and psychometric validation efforts for physical activity barrier questionnaires in other languages have generally produced reliable instruments, so this approach is well established.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * Aged 18 years or older * Ability to read and write in Turkish * No visual or hearing impairments that would interfere with participation * Ability to follow simple instructions * Willingness to participate in the study Exclusion Criteria: * Diagnosis of rheumatological conditions that may limit physical activity and are characterized by chronic inflammation and/or joint deformities (e.g., rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, systemic lupus erythematosus, psoriatic arthritis) * Physical limitations due to neurological or orthopedic conditions (e.g., stroke, cerebral palsy, multiple sclerosis, limb amputation, or orthopedic surgery within the past six months) * History of psychiatric disorders that may impair cognitive functioning (e.g., schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, severe depression, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder) * Presence of any cognitive impairment
Where this trial is running
Kartal, Istanbul and 1 other locations
- İstanbul Medeniyet University — Kartal, Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye) (Not_yet_recruiting)
- Emel Mete — Maltepe, Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye) (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: EMEL METE, PhD
- Email: meteemel53@gmail.com
- Phone: +905376096265
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.