Turkish Validation of the 9-Item Tampa Scale of Kinesiophobia (NCT07673159) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedNot Applicable
Turkish Validation of the 9-Item Tampa Scale of Kinesiophobia
Turkey (Türkiye)90 participantsStarted 2025-05-17
Plain-language summary
This observational methodological study aims to evaluate the validity and reliability of the Turkish version of the 9-item Tampa Scale of Kinesiophobia (TSK-9) in individuals with chronic spinal pain. Chronic spinal pain is commonly associated with fear of movement, avoidance behavior, pain catastrophizing, and disability. Therefore, a short and practical Turkish measurement tool may be useful for both clinical assessment and research.
Participants with chronic neck or low back pain will complete self-report questionnaires, including the Turkish TSK-9, the Fear-Avoidance Beliefs Questionnaire, the Pain Catastrophizing Scale, the Fear-Avoidance Components Scale, and the Numeric Pain Rating Scale. The Turkish TSK-9 will be administered again 7 days after the first assessment in a subgroup of participants to evaluate test-retest reliability.
No intervention, invasive procedure, clinical test, or laboratory test will be performed. Data will be collected online using Google Forms.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 65 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Being between 18 and 65 years of age
* Having chronic spinal pain lasting longer than 3 months
* Having neck or low back pain
* Having a self-reported pain intensity score of 3 or higher on the Numeric Pain Rating Scale
* Volunteering to participate in the study
* Being able to read and understand Turkish
Exclusion Criteria:
* History of spinal surgery
* History of vertebral fracture
* Diagnosis of radiculopathy and/or disc herniation with neurological involvement
* Use of analgesic medication within the last 7 days
* History of cancer
* Self-reported serious neurological disease
* Self-reported serious psychiatric disease
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?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
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
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Turkish version 9-item Tampa Scale of Kinesiophobia