CompletedNot Applicable

Test-retest and Experiences During Balance Assessment With the Mini-BESTest

Sweden73 participantsStarted 2024-02-14

Plain-language summary

The goal of this observational study is to test psychometric properties of a clinical balance assessment scale, the Mini-BESTest, as well as to explore experiences and beliefs about balance and being balance tested. The main research questions are: * What is the test-retest reliability of the Mini-BESTest balance assessment scale for individuals with long-term pain? * What is the individual's subjective beliefs and experiences about their own balance and being balance tested with the Mini-BESTest? Tow samples of participants will be included. One sample for a) the test-retest evaluation or b) an interview during and after performing the Mini-BESTest.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * 18 years or older * pain duration of 3 months or more * a visit for investigation or treatment at the pain clinic Exclusion Criteria: * receiving acute care related to active cancer treatment * receiving palliative care * having cognitive impairments * illiterate in the Swedish language * wheelchair users or bed-bound * current participating in any of the rehabilitation programs at the pain clinic

Questions worth asking your doctor

Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.

1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

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Questions for the trial coordinator

The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.

1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.

What they're measuring

The Mini Balance Evaluation Systems Test (Mini-BESTest)

Timeframe: Baseline, 2 weeks

Trial details

NCT IDNCT06244602

SponsorUppsala University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeOBSERVATIONAL

Primary completion2024-12-16

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