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Turkish Adaptation and Validation of the Burnt Hand Outcome Tool (BHOT)

Turkey (Türkiye)100 participantsStarted 2025-11-17

Plain-language summary

The goal of this observational study is to evaluate the validity and reliability of the Turkish adaptation of the Burnt Hand Outcome Tool (BHOT) in adults with a history of hand burns. The participant population will include adults aged 18 years and older who have experienced unilateral or bilateral hand burns and can read and understand Turkish.The main questions this study aims to answer are: Does the Turkish version of the BHOT demonstrate high internal consistency, test-retest reliability, and construct validity? How strongly are BHOT scores associated with objective hand function measures such as grip strength and sensory evaluation? Participants will not be assigned to comparison groups, as this is a methodological validation study. Participants will: Complete a sociodemographic information form. Complete the Turkish version of the BHOT and the QuickDASH questionnaire. Undergo objective assessments including hand grip strength using a dynamometer and sensory evaluation using Semmes-Weinstein monofilaments. Participate in repeated assessments at baseline, 1 month, 3 months and 6 months for reliability analyses.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Age 18 years or older * History of second-degree or higher burn injury in one or both hands * Ability to read and understand Turkish * Willingness to participate and provision of written informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * History of trauma, surgery, or rheumatologic disease affecting hand function prior to the burn injury * Age under 18 years * Cognitive impairment or psychiatric disorder preventing completion of the questionnaires * Refusal to participate or withdrawal from the study at any time

Questions worth asking your doctor

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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

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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

Reliability of the Turkish Version of the Burnt Hand Outcome Tool (BHOT)

Timeframe: Baseline , 1 month, 3 months, and 6 months

Construct Validity of Burnt Hand Outcome Tool-Turkish

Timeframe: baseline, 1 month, 3 months, and 6 months

Trial details

NCT IDNCT07329400

SponsorNecmettin Erbakan University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeOBSERVATIONAL

Primary completion2026-04

Contact for this trial

Pariya Puriyamanesh

+905538304970 fzt.pariya@gmail.com

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