Validation of a pain measurement tool for older adults in Turkey
Official title: Turkish Adaptation, Validation, and Reliability Assessment of the Geriatric Pain Measure - Short Form
Run by Başakşehir Çam & Sakura City Hospital · NCT06877481 · Data updated 2026-11-12
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 |
|---|---|
| Ages | 65 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 150 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Başakşehir Çam & Sakura City Hospital Government |
| Locations | 1 site (Istanbul, Başakşehir) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | March 15, 2025 |
| Main results expected | May 15, 2025 |
| Study ends | June 15, 2025 |
| Registry record updated | March 20, 2025 |
| Trial ID | NCT06877481 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates for this study are geriatric patients aged 65 years and older who experience chronic pain.
✕Probably 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.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
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.
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 gone: Other studies have successfully validated similar pain measurement tools in different cultural contexts, suggesting a positive outlook for this adaptation.
Who can join: the full rules
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 it's running
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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
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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.