Validity, and Reliability of the Turkish Version of the Trapeziometacarpal Arthrosis Symptoms and Disability Questionnaire

Completed

• Conditions: Trapeziometacarpal Arthrosis

• Registration Number: NCT06993532
• Lead Sponsor: University of Gaziantep

Brief Summary

To our knowledge, a Turkish version of the TASD questionnaire, frequently used for assessing TMC arthrosis worldwide, does not currently exist. Therefore, proper translation and cross-cultural adaptation of the tool are necessary for non-English speaking patients. This study aimed to develop the Turkish version of the TASD questionnaire, and to demonstrate its reliability and validity for use in patients with TMC arthrosis.

Detailed Description

The original TASD was translated into Turkish independently by a physiotherapist with expertise in hand research and proficiency in English, a healthcare professional, and English teacher with no healthcare background. Demographic data were collected, followed by administration of the TASD questionnaire, the Thumb Disability Examination (TDX) questionnaire, the Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) for pain assessment, and hand grip and pinch strength measurements using the Jamar® Hydraulic Hand Dynamometer and Jamar Hydraulic Pinch Gauge to assess thumb function and muscle strength. The questionnaires were administered twice, with a 7-day interval, during which no medical or rehabilitation intervention was provided that could alter the clinical condition of the patients.

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2025-03-01
• Primary Completion: 2025-03-16
• Status Verified: 2025-05
• Study Completion: 2025-05-16
• Study First Submitted: 2025-05-19
• Study First Submitted QC: 2025-05-19
• Last Update Submitted: 2025-05-19
• Study First Posted: 2025-05-29
• Last Update Posted: 2025-05-29

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: COMPLETED
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 41

Inclusion Criteria

• Patients aged 18 years or older,
• Diagnosis of Trapeziometacarpal arthrosis

Exclusion Criteria

• Surgery on the thumb and/or hand/wrist,
• Acute trauma to the thumb,
• Cognitive problems

Study & Design

• Study Type: OBSERVATIONAL
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Trapeziometacarpal Arthrosis Symptoms and Disability Questionnaire	7 days	The TASD was developed by Becker et al. to evaluate symptom intensity, disability severity, and treatment effectiveness in individuals with TMC arthrosis

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Thumb Disability Examination Questionnaire	7 days	The TDX consists of 20 items organized into three subcategories, evaluating limitations in ADLs, pain severity, and patient satisfaction with thumb function
Power Grip Strength and Pinch Strength	7 days	Power grip strength (PGS) and pinch strength (PS) were measured using the Jamar® Hydraulic Hand Dynamometer and Jamar® Hydraulic Pinch Gauge, respectively.
Visual Analogue Scale	7 days	Pain intensity was assessed by asking the patient to rate their current pain on a 10 cm scale (0, no pain, 10, intolerable pain)

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Department of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, Faculty of Health Sciences, Gaziantep University; 🇹🇷 Gaziantep, Turkey