Test-retest and Experiences During Balance Assessment With the Mini-BESTest

NCT06244602 | Completed

• 1 other identifier: 2023-04206-01
• Study Type: observational
• Target: 73
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

The goal of this observational study is to test psychometric properties of a clinical balance assessment scale, the Mini-BESTest, as well as to explore experiences and beliefs about balance and being balance tested. The main research questions are:

• What is the test-retest reliability of the Mini-BESTest balance assessment scale for individuals with long-term pain?
• What is the individual's subjective beliefs and experiences about their own balance and being balance tested with the Mini-BESTest? Tow samples of participants will be included. One sample for a) the test-retest evaluation or b) an interview during and after performing the Mini-BESTest.

Conditions

Chronic Non-Cancer Pain

Keywords

Postural Balance; Chronic pain; Psychometrics; Experiences; Test-retest

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

• The Mini Balance Evaluation Systems Test (Mini-BESTest)

  Self-report, Swedish version. Dynamic balance is measured with 14 items ranging from 0 = 'unable or requiring help to perform' to 2 = 'normal'. All items are summed up to a total score which ranges from 0 to 28, with higher scores reflecting better balance.

  Baseline, 2 weeks

Secondary Outcomes (11)

• Numerical Rating Scale (NRS)

  Baseline, 2 weeks

• Fall frequency

  Baseline, 2 weeks

• Activities-Specific Balance Confidence (ABC) scale

  Baseline, 2 weeks

• Falls Efficacy Scale - international (FES-I)

  Baseline, 2 weeks

• Numerical Rating Scales (NRS)

  Baseline

Other Outcomes (2)

• Patient global impression of change (PGIC)

  2 weeks

• Change in medication

  2 weeks

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 18 Years+
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: No
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)
• Sampling Method: Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

This study will include individuals with chronic pain referred to or in specialized pain care.

You may qualify if:

• years or older
• pain duration of 3 months or more
• a visit for investigation or treatment at the pain clinic

You may not qualify if:

• receiving acute care related to active cancer treatment
• receiving palliative care
• having cognitive impairments
• illiterate in the Swedish language
• wheelchair users or bed-bound
• current participating in any of the rehabilitation programs at the pain clinic

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Uppsala University: lead

Study Sites (1)

Uppsala University and University Hospital

Uppsala, 751 24, Sweden

Location

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Chronic Pain

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Pain; Neurologic Manifestations; Signs and Symptoms; Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms

Study Officials

• Pernilla Åsenlöf, Professor

  Uppsala University, Sweden

  PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Study Design

• Study Type: observational
• Observational Model: CASE ONLY
• Time Perspective: CROSS SECTIONAL
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: Professor

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: January 29, 2024
• First Posted: February 6, 2024
• Study Start: February 14, 2024
• Primary Completion: December 16, 2024
• Study Completion: December 16, 2024
• Last Updated: December 18, 2025

Record last verified: 2025-12

Locations

SE (1)