Validity and Reliability of the Turkish Version of the 4-Item Short Form of the Pain Anxiety Symptom Scale

NCT06758973 | Enrolling By Invitation DMC

• 1 other identifier: KAEU-T.ATAHAN-009
• Study Type: observational
• Target: 350
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief 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.

Conditions

Scale Reliability Validity

Keywords

pain; anxiety; reliability; validity

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

• Pain Anxiety Symptom Scale 4-Item Short Form

  20 weeks

Secondary Outcomes (4)

• Chronic Pain Admission Form

  20 weeks

• Beck Anxiety Inventory

  20 weeks

• Visual Analog Scale

  20 weeks

• Chronic Pain Acceptance Questionnaire

  20 weeks

Study Arms (1)

Study Group

Eligibility Criteria

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

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.

You may qualify if:

• 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.

You may not qualify if:

• \. Having pain limited to headache only

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Kirsehir Ahi Evran Universitesi: lead

Study Sites (1)

Kirsehir Ahi Evran University

Kırşehir, Merkez, 40100, Turkey (Türkiye)

Location

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Pain; Anxiety Disorders

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Neurologic Manifestations; Signs and Symptoms; Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms; Mental Disorders

Study Design

• Study Type: observational
• Observational Model: COHORT
• Time Perspective: CROSS SECTIONAL
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: Dr. Lecturer

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: December 30, 2024
• First Posted: January 6, 2025
• Study Start: January 29, 2025
• Primary Completion (Estimated): June 13, 2026
• Study Completion (Estimated): July 30, 2026
• Last Updated: April 20, 2026

Record last verified: 2026-04

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will not share

Locations

TU (1)