Development of the Photographic Shoulder Scale

NCT06718296 | Not Yet Recruiting

• 1 other identifier: uHbM3J19
• Study Type: observational
• Target: 100
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

Shoulder pain is a common cause of musculoskeletal complaints that affects home and work activities, as well as quality of life. It is the third most common musculoskeletal issue after spinal and knee pathologies. The prognosis for individuals with shoulder pain can vary, with approximately 50% still reporting symptoms six months after seeking primary care. In addition to pain, functional limitations can occur, interfering with work, hobbies, and social or sports activities. A large group of patients report persistent shoulder pain with a high rate of sick leave. As a result, the total economic cost associated with shoulder pain also becomes a significant concern. The most frequently reported clinical pathologies associated with chronic shoulder pain are rotator cuff disorders, adhesive capsulitis, and glenohumeral osteoarthritis, which collectively constitute the largest portion of all shoulder pain pathologies. Patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs) are often used to assess functional loss and disability in patients. These outcome measures provide evidence about patients' perceptions of treatment and offer data on the long-term effectiveness of interventions. For this purpose, many shoulder-specific questionnaires have been developed. Developing a tool that uses photographs representing activities to measure how much patients struggle with daily life activities could be an important alternative for shoulder patients. An example of such a scale is the Photograph Series of Daily Activities-Short Electronic Version (PHODA-SeV), which was developed for low back pain. A different photographic scale has also been developed to assess avoidance behavior in patients with shoulder pain. Similarly, developing a specific photographic scale to assess daily life activities in patients with shoulder pain could be useful in clinical practice, as it would help patients better understand the scope of the questions.

Conditions

Shoulder Pain

Keywords

Shoulder Pain; Photographic Assessment; Shoulder Pain Assessment Scale

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

• Photographic Shoulder Scale

  In the rehabilitation of the upper extremity musculoskeletal system, a 4-person team consisting of physiotherapists and orthopedists with theoretical and practical experience has prepared 30 activities consisting of movements commonly used in daily life. The team asked 3 specialists, "How important do you think it is to ask patients with shoulder pain about this activity?" and removed activities that the specialists deemed inappropriate, resulting in 16 activities. Photos were taken for these activities, and a scale consisting of 16 photos was applied as a pilot test to a group of 15 patients with shoulder pain. A question was asked, "Does this photo represent the activity as described?" Feedback on the topic was gathered. A scale was also added for pain assessment, using a rating from 0 to 10. The designed scale consists of two sections: the first section assesses pain, and the second section contains photo-based questions measuring daily life activities.

  1 day

Secondary Outcomes (3)

• Quick DASH

  1 day

• SF-12

  1 day

• ASES

  1 day

Study Arms (1)

Study group

All individuals participating in the study will sign an 'Informed Consent Form', and they will be informed about what they need to do as part of the study, what situations may arise, and any questions they have will be addressed. In the research methodology, a Patient Information Form will be used to evaluate demographic and clinical information. The ASES Scale will be used to assess shoulder pain and function, the Quick DASH will be used to measure the level of disability and functional limitations, and the SF-12 Scale will be used to assess quality of life. All scales applied to the patients will be completed within one day. The re-test of the Photographic Shoulder Scale will be conducted 7 days later. Individuals who are being followed at the Orthopedics and Traumatology Department of Başakşehir Çam and Sakura City Hospital and meet the inclusion criteria will be included in the study.

Eligibility Criteria

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

Study Population

Individuals who are being followed at the Orthopedics and Traumatology Department of Başakşehir Çam and Sakura City Hospital and meet the inclusion criteria will be included in the study.

You may qualify if:

• Individuals with traumatic or non-traumatic shoulder pain lasting for more than 3 months

You may not qualify if:

• Individuals with neurological and/or rheumatological diseases
• Active local or systemic infections
• A history of cancer
• Severe visual impairments
• Patients with traumatic conditions awaiting surgery

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Istanbul University - Cerrahpasa: lead

Study Sites (1)

Çam and Sakura City Hospital

Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye)

Location

Related Publications (3)

• Crookes T, Wall C, Byrnes J, Johnson T, Gill D. Chronic shoulder pain. Aust J Gen Pract. 2023 Nov;52(11):753-758. doi: 10.31128/AJGP-04-23-6790.

  PMID: 37935145 BACKGROUND

• Sousa CO, Nascimento JDS, Pozzi F, Kardouni JR, Michener LA. Shoulder Performance Activity Test (SPAT) for People With Shoulder Pain: Feasibility, Reliability, and Validity. Phys Ther. 2023 Mar 3;103(3):pzad006. doi: 10.1093/ptj/pzad006.

  PMID: 37172131 BACKGROUND

• Ansanello W, Dos Reis FJJ, Tozzo MC, Zatiti SCA, Meulders A, Vlaeyen JWS, de Oliveira AS. Development of the Avoidance Daily Activities Photo Scale for Patients With Shoulder Pain. Phys Ther. 2022 Feb 1;102(2):pzab268. doi: 10.1093/ptj/pzab268.

  PMID: 34935976 BACKGROUND

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Shoulder Pain

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Arthralgia; Joint Diseases; Musculoskeletal Diseases; Pain; Neurologic Manifestations; Signs and Symptoms; Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms

Study Design

• Study Type: observational
• Observational Model: OTHER
• Time Perspective: CROSS SECTIONAL
• Target Duration: 7 Days
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: Master's degree graduate

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: December 1, 2024
• First Posted: December 5, 2024
• Study Start: December 15, 2024
• Primary Completion: September 1, 2025
• Study Completion: December 1, 2025
• Last Updated: December 10, 2024

Record last verified: 2024-12

Locations

TU (1)