Attitudes Towards Back and Back Pain in German-speaking Switzerland
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
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Brief 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. This includes physicians, physiotherapists, and nurses. The participants will be asked to fill out the Back-PAQ\_G and similiar questionnaires online.
Trial Health
Trial Health Score
Automated assessment based on enrollment pace, timeline, and geographic reach
participants targeted
Target at P50-P75 for all trials
Started Oct 2023
Shorter than P25 for all trials
2 active sites
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Study Timeline
Key milestones and dates
First Submitted
Initial submission to the registry
July 17, 2023
CompletedFirst Posted
Study publicly available on registry
July 27, 2023
CompletedStudy Start
First participant enrolled
October 3, 2023
CompletedPrimary Completion
Last participant's last visit for primary outcome
May 1, 2024
CompletedStudy Completion
Last participant's last visit for all outcomes
May 1, 2024
CompletedJanuary 27, 2025
January 1, 2024
7 months
July 17, 2023
January 22, 2025
Conditions
Outcome Measures
Primary Outcomes (1)
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).
baseline
Secondary Outcomes (2)
Tampa Scale of Kinesiophobia
baseline
Fear Avoidance Belief Questionnaire
baseline
Eligibility Criteria
The target population for this study includes individuals with and without back pain and primary care healthcare professionals. This includes physicians, physiotherapists, and nurses.
You may qualify if:
- Living within the German-speaking part of Switzerland
You may not qualify if:
- Insufficient German language skills
Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.
Sponsors & Collaborators
Study Sites (2)
4 Balance Zentrum für Physiotherapie und medizinisches Training
Muttenz, Basel-Landschaft, 4132, Switzerland
Kantonsspital Winterthur (KSW)
Winterthur, 8400, Switzerland
Related Publications (1)
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.
PMID: 24860003BACKGROUND
MeSH Terms
Conditions
Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)
Study Officials
- PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
Fabian Pfeiffer, MSc
ZHAW, Department Gesundheit, Institut für Physiotherapie
Study Design
- Study Type
- observational
- Observational Model
- COHORT
- Time Perspective
- CROSS SECTIONAL
- Sponsor Type
- OTHER
- Responsible Party
- PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
- PI Title
- PT, MSc
Study Record Dates
First Submitted
July 17, 2023
First Posted
July 27, 2023
Study Start
October 3, 2023
Primary Completion
May 1, 2024
Study Completion
May 1, 2024
Last Updated
January 27, 2025
Record last verified: 2024-01