Validation of a pain measurement tool for older adults in Turkey
Turkish Adaptation, Validation, and Reliability Assessment of the Geriatric Pain Measure - Short Form
Başakşehir Çam & Sakura City Hospital · NCT06877481
This study is testing a new pain measurement tool for Turkish-speaking older adults to see if it accurately helps doctors understand their pain.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 150 (estimated) |
| Ages | 65 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Başakşehir Çam & Sakura City Hospital (other gov) |
| Locations | 1 site (Istanbul, Başakşehir) |
| Trial ID | NCT06877481 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study focuses on adapting and validating the Geriatric Pain Measure - Short Form for Turkish-speaking older adults. It involves 150 patients aged 65 and older who will complete the scale under the supervision of specialists in pain management and gerontology. The study will assess the reliability and validity of the tool using statistical methods, including internal consistency and correlation with other validated scales. Ethical approval has been secured, and informed consent will be obtained from all participants.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are geriatric patients aged 65 years and older who experience chronic pain.
Not a fit: Patients with dementia or other mental or physical disorders that affect their ability to answer the scales will not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could provide a reliable tool for assessing pain in older adults, leading to better pain management strategies.
How similar studies have performed: Other studies have successfully validated similar pain measurement tools in different cultural contexts, suggesting a positive outlook for this adaptation.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Geriatric patients with chronic pain * Patients who agreed to participate in the study Exclusion Criteria: * Demantia * Mental of physical disorders that effect patients answering the scales * Diagnosis of malignancy
Where this trial is running
Istanbul, Başakşehir
- Başakşehir Çam and Sakura City Hospital — Istanbul, Başakşehir, Turkey (Türkiye) (RECRUITING)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Tuba Tanyel Saraçoğlu, Medical Doctor
- Email: tuba.saracoglu1@saglik.gov.tr
- Phone: 00902129096000
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: Geriatric Assessment, Pain Measurement, Chronic Pain, Geriatric Pain Measurement Short Form