Scale Reliability ValidityNCT06758973
Validity and Reliability of the Turkish Version of the 4-Item Short Form of the Pain Anxiety Symptom Scale
An observational study of Scale Reliability Validity, run by Kirsehir Ahi Evran Universitesi at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).
Trial summary
The primary aim of the study was to determine the reliability and validity of the Turkish version of the 4-Item Short Form of the Pain Anxiety Symptom Scale. The secondary aim of the study was to determine the level of pain-related anxiety in individuals with chronic pain. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 to 65 years
- Conditions the study is for
- Scale Reliability Validity
- How many people
- 350 participants
- Where
- 1 siteTurkey (Türkiye)
- Study dates
- 29 Jan 2025to 30 Jul 2026
- Phase
- Observational
- Are there results?
- Not yet: the study is under way
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 65 years
- All sexes
- No healthy volunteers
- Adult, Older adult
Study population: The study will be implemented at the Kırşehir Ahi Evran University Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Center between the dates after receiving the ethics committee approval. Patients who apply to the Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Polyclinic with complaints of pain will be examined by a physical therapist. Patients who are diagnosed with chronic pain through physical examination, meet the inclusion criteria and agree to participate in the study will be included in the study.
Who may be able to join
- Between the ages of 18-65
- Having pain 4 or more days a week
- Having weekly pain intensity of 3 or more according to the Numeric Pain Rating Scale
- Having chronic pain lasting at least 3 months
- Being able to read and write and having no cognitive problems
- Individuals who volunteer to participate in the study will be included.
Who cannot join
- 1. Having pain limited to headache only
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country. Contact the study team or a site near you to ask about taking part.
Turkey (Türkiye)1 site
Kirsehir Ahi Evran University
Kırşehir, Merkez, 40100
About this study
Official title: Validity and Reliability of the Turkish Version of the 4-Item Short Form of the PASS
The primary aim of the study was to determine the reliability and validity of the Turkish version of the 4-Item Short Form of the Pain Anxiety Symptom Scale. The secondary aim of the study was to determine the level of pain-related anxiety in individuals with chronic pain.
- Conditions
- Scale Reliability Validity
- Keywords
- pain, anxiety, reliability, validity
- Medical subject headings
- Pain, Anxiety Disorders
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Study Group | Not described |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Pain Anxiety Symptom Scale 4-Item Short Form
Measured: 20 weeks
Secondary outcomes (4)
Chronic Pain Admission Form
Measured: 20 weeks
Beck Anxiety Inventory
Measured: 20 weeks
Visual Analog Scale
Measured: 20 weeks
Chronic Pain Acceptance Questionnaire
Measured: 20 weeks
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted6 Jan 2025
- Study start29 Jan 2025
- Primary completion13 Jun 2026 (estimated)
- Study completion30 Jul 2026 (estimated)
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Scale Reliability ValidityStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- More trials run by Kirsehir Ahi Evran UniversitesiThe sponsor's other registered studies.
- 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
- 350 participants (estimated)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Kirsehir Ahi Evran Universitesi
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Atahan TURHAN, Kirsehir Ahi Evran Universitesi
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT06758973
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- KAEU-T.ATAHAN-009
- Status last verified
- Apr 2026
- First submitted
- 30 Dec 2024
- Last updated
- 20 Apr 2026
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- Yes
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- No
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 20 Apr 2026. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Validity and Reliability of the Turkish Version of the 4-Item Short Form of the PASS
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT06758973
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- KAEU-T.ATAHAN-009
- Conditions
- Scale Reliability Validity
- Keywords
- pain, anxiety, reliability, validity
- Study type
- Observational
- Recruitment status
- Enrolling by invitation
- Enrolment
- 350 participants (estimated)
- Lead sponsor
- Kirsehir Ahi Evran UniversitesiUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 29 Jan 2025 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 13 Jun 2026 (estimated)
- Study completion
- 30 Jul 2026 (estimated)
- First posted
- 6 Jan 2025 (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.
The primary aim of the study was to determine the reliability and validity of the Turkish version of the 4-Item Short Form of the Pain Anxiety Symptom Scale. The secondary aim of the study was to determine the level of pain-related anxiety in individuals with chronic pain.
Study design
- Observational model
- Cohort
- Time perspective
- Cross-sectional
- Number of arms
- 1
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Study Group | – | – |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 to 65 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
- Age groups
- Adult, Older adult
- Study population
- The study will be implemented at the Kırşehir Ahi Evran University Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Center between the dates after receiving the ethics committee approval. Patients who apply to the Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Polyclinic with complaints of pain will be examined by a physical therapist. Patients who are diagnosed with chronic pain through physical examination, meet the inclusion criteria and agree to participate in the study will be included in the study.
Key inclusion criteria (6 listed)
- Between the ages of 18-65
- Having pain 4 or more days a week
- Having weekly pain intensity of 3 or more according to the Numeric Pain Rating Scale
- Having chronic pain lasting at least 3 months
- Being able to read and write and having no cognitive problems
Key exclusion criteria (1 listed)
- 1. Having pain limited to headache only
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
Pain Anxiety Symptom Scale 4-Item Short Form
Time frame: 20 weeks
4 secondary outcomes
Chronic Pain Admission Form
Time frame: 20 weeks
Beck Anxiety Inventory
Time frame: 20 weeks
Visual Analog Scale
Time frame: 20 weeks
Chronic Pain Acceptance Questionnaire
Time frame: 20 weeks
Results and safety
This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 20 Apr 2026.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: No
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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.
The record lists no contact. Use the official record to reach the sponsor.
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
An observational study of Scale Reliability Validity, run by Kirsehir Ahi Evran Universitesi at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).
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 6 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: enrolling by invitation, as of the sponsor's last update on 20 Apr 2026. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye). 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?
This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.
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?
Pain Anxiety Symptom Scale 4-Item Short Form (time frame: 20 weeks). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
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 20 Apr 2026.