Validation of the Turkish Version of the Pain Sensitivity Questionnaire

• Conditions: Pain

• Registration Number: NCT03609788
• Lead Sponsor: Istanbul Medeniyet University

Brief Summary

The Pain Sensitivity Questionnaire(PSQ) is a self-rating measure for the assessment of pain sensitivity and has been developed by Dr. R. Ruscheweyh in Germany. It consists of 17 items rated from 0, not at all painful to 10, most severe pain imaginable. The validation of the Turkish version of PSQ is needed, in order to measure pain sensitivity among Turkish people.

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2018-05-15
• Study First Submitted: 2018-07-25
• Study First Submitted QC: 2018-07-25
• Study First Posted: 2018-08-01
• Status Verified: 2018-12
• Last Update Submitted: 2018-12-12
• Last Update Posted: 2018-12-13
• Primary Completion: 2018-12-15
• Study Completion: 2018-12-15

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: UNKNOWN
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 120

Inclusion Criteria

• ASA 1-2
• adult chronic low back pain patients having pain for greater than 3 months

Exclusion Criteria

• Failed back surgery syndrome,
• Morbid obesity (body mass index, >40),
• Being a non-Turkish speaker,
• Substance abuse disorder,
• Major psychiatric disorder (eg, severe depression, bipolar disorder, Axis II personality disorder, and schizophrenia).

Study & Design

• Study Type: OBSERVATIONAL
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Pain Catastrophizing Scale	1 day	This scale is used in order to assess the state of mind of patients in pain through a comprehensive evaluation instrument that encompasses the different perspectives on catastrophizing. It is a self-report measure, consisting of 13 items scored from 0 to 4, resulting in a total possible score of 52.24 The higher the score, the more catastrophizing thoughts are present.
Measurement of pain intensity in Turkish people using The Turkish version of the PSQ	1 day	Measurement of pain intensity in Turkish people using The Turkish version of the PSQ, consisting of 17 items, describing different daily life situations with a scoring from 0(not painful) to 10 (worst pain imaginable) on a numeric rating scale. A PSQ total score is between 0-10, the higher score, the more patient's pain sensitivity.
Beck Anxiety Inventory	1 day	This scale, consisting of 21 items, is a self-report measure of anxiety. Score of 0-21 shows low anxiety. Score of 22-35 shows moderate anxiety. Score of 36 and above shows potentially concerning levels of anxiety.

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Istanbul Medeniyet University; 🇹🇷 İstanbul, Turkey