Low Back PainNCT05960760
Attitudes Towards Back and Back Pain in German-speaking Switzerland
An observational study of Low Back Pain, run by Zurich University of Applied Sciences at 2 sites in Switzerland.
Trial summary
This research aims to assess the cross-cultural validity and reliability of the German version of the Back-PAQ (Back-PAQ_G) within the German-speaking Swiss population. The target population for this study includes individuals with and without back pain and primary care healthcare professionals. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 to 75 yearsHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Low Back Pain
- How many people
- 112 participants
- Where
- 2 sitesSwitzerland
- Study dates
- 3 Oct 2023to 1 May 2024
- Phase
- Observational
- Are there results?
- None posted in the registry
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 18 to 75 years
- All sexes
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Adult, Older adult
Study population: The target population for this study includes individuals with and without back pain and primary care healthcare professionals. This includes physicians, physiotherapists, and nurses.
Who may be able to join
- Living within the German-speaking part of Switzerland
Who cannot join
- Insufficient German language skills
Trial locations and contacts
2 sites in 1 country.
Switzerland2 sites
4 Balance Zentrum für Physiotherapie und medizinisches Training
Muttenz, Basel-Landschaft, 4132
Kantonsspital Winterthur (KSW)
Winterthur, 8400
About this study
Official title: Assessing the Cross-cultural Validity and Reliability of the German Version of the Back Pain Attitudes Questionnaire (Back-PAQ_G) Within the German-speaking Swiss Population
This research aims to assess the cross-cultural validity and reliability of the German version of the Back-PAQ (Back-PAQ_G) within the German-speaking Swiss population.
The target population for this study includes individuals with and without back pain and primary care healthcare professionals. This includes physicians, physiotherapists, and nurses. The participants will be asked to fill out the Back-PAQ_G and similiar questionnaires online.
- Conditions
- Low Back Pain
- Medical subject headings
- Low Back Pain
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Back Pain and Attitudes Questionnaire
The Back-PAQ_G contains 34 statements about the lower back and back pain that have to be rated as "true", "uncertain" or "false". Scores range from 34 to 170. The higher the score, the more unhelpful attitudes toward the back and back pain are present. Participants will receive the German version of the Back-PAQ (Back-PAQ_G).
Measured: baseline
Secondary outcomes (2)
Tampa Scale of Kinesiophobia
The TSK examines fear of movement and injury. The TSK applies to individuals with and without pain. The scores range from 11 to 44. A higher score on the completed questionnaire implies high kinesiophobia and an existing somatic focus. The participants of the study receive the German version of TSK-GV with eleven questions.
Measured: baseline
Fear Avoidance Belief Questionnaire
The FABQ examines fear avoidance attitudes about the effect of work and activity on lower back pain. The questionnaire applies to individuals with low back pain. The maximum score is 96. A high score indicates a strong fear-avoidance posture for low back pain. Participants with current low back pain receive the validated German version of the FABQ with 16 questions.
Measured: baseline
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted27 Jul 2023
- Study start3 Oct 2023
- Primary completion1 May 2024
- Study completion1 May 2024
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Publications (1)Papers the sponsor has linked to this study.
- Other trials for Low Back PainStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Observational
- Observational model
- Cohort
- Time perspective
- Cross-sectional
- Enrolment
- 112 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Zurich University of Applied Sciences
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Fabian Pfeiffer, Zurich University of Applied Sciences
- Investigators
- Fabian Pfeiffer, MSc, Principal investigator, ZHAW, Department Gesundheit, Institut für Physiotherapie
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT05960760
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- Back-PAQ_G
- Status last verified
- Jan 2024
- First submitted
- 17 Jul 2023
- Last updated
- 27 Jan 2025
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- Undecided
Publications
Darlow B, Perry M, Mathieson F, Stanley J, Melloh M, Marsh R, Baxter GD, Dowell A. The development and exploratory analysis of the Back Pain Attitudes Questionnaire (Back-PAQ). BMJ Open. 2014 May 23;4(5):e005251. doi: 10.1136/bmjopen-2014-005251.
PubMed 24860003
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 27 Jan 2025. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Assessing the Cross-cultural Validity and Reliability of the German Version of the Back Pain Attitudes Questionnaire (Back-PAQ_G) Within the German-speaking Swiss Population
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT05960760
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- Back-PAQ_G
- Conditions
- Low Back Pain
- Study type
- Observational
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 112 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Zurich University of Applied SciencesUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 3 Oct 2023 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 1 May 2024 (actual)
- Study completion
- 1 May 2024 (actual)
- First posted
- 27 Jul 2023 (actual)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
This research aims to assess the cross-cultural validity and reliability of the German version of the Back-PAQ (Back-PAQ_G) within the German-speaking Swiss population.
The target population for this study includes individuals with and without back pain and primary care healthcare professionals. This includes physicians, physiotherapists, and nurses. The participants will be asked to fill out the Back-PAQ_G and similiar questionnaires online.
Study design
- Observational model
- Cohort
- Time perspective
- Cross-sectional
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 to 75 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Adult, Older adult
- Study population
- The target population for this study includes individuals with and without back pain and primary care healthcare professionals. This includes physicians, physiotherapists, and nurses.
Key inclusion criteria (1 listed)
- Living within the German-speaking part of Switzerland
Key exclusion criteria (1 listed)
- Insufficient German language skills
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Primary outcome
Back Pain and Attitudes Questionnaire
Time frame: baseline
The Back-PAQ_G contains 34 statements about the lower back and back pain that have to be rated as "true", "uncertain" or "false". Scores range from 34 to 170. The higher the score, the more unhelpful attitudes toward the back and back pain are present. Participants will receive the German version of the Back-PAQ (Back-PAQ_G).
2 secondary outcomes
Tampa Scale of Kinesiophobia
Time frame: baseline
Fear Avoidance Belief Questionnaire
Time frame: baseline
Results and safety
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 27 Jan 2025.
- Background: PubMed 24860003Darlow B, Perry M, Mathieson F, Stanley J, Melloh M, Marsh R, Baxter GD, Dowell A. The development and exploratory analysis of the Back Pain Attitudes Questionnaire (Back-PAQ). BMJ Open. 2014 May 23;4(5):e005251. doi: 10.1136/bmjopen-2014-005251.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: Undecided
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
Fabian Pfeiffer, MSc principal investigator
ZHAW, Department Gesundheit, Institut für Physiotherapie
2 sites in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
An observational study of Low Back Pain, run by Zurich University of Applied Sciences at 2 sites in Switzerland.
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 1 inclusion and 1 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 27 Jan 2025. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 2 sites in Switzerland. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
Are results available for this study?
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Back Pain and Attitudes Questionnaire (time frame: baseline). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT05960760, which also lists 1 linked publication.
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 27 Jan 2025; AzTrials last refreshed its copy on 7 Nov 2026.