Turkish Validation of the Geriatric Pain Measure - Short Form

NCT06877481 | Recruiting

• 1 other identifier: 26.02.2025.73
• Study Type: observational
• Target: 150
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

This study aims to adapt, validate, and assess the reliability of the Geriatric Pain Measure - Short Form in Turkish. A total of 150 patients aged 65 years and older will complete the scale under the supervision of pain management and gerontology specialists. Reliability and validity will be evaluated using statistical analyses, including internal consistency, test-retest reliability, and correlation with validated pain and sleep scales. Ethical approval has been obtained, and all participants will provide informed consent.

Conditions

Geriatric Assessment; Pain Measurement; Chronic Pain

Keywords

Geriatric Assessment; Pain Measurement; Chronic Pain; Geriatric Pain Measurement Short Form

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (6)

• Geriatric Pain Measurement Short Form

  Geriatric Pain Measure - Short Form (GPM-SF) is a validated pain assessment tool designed specifically for older adults. It is a 12-item questionnaire that evaluates pain intensity, interference with daily activities, and emotional impact of chronic pain in geriatric patients. The short form provides a quick and reliable assessment of pain-related disability in older populations.

  Day 1

• Numerik Rating Scale

  The Numeric Rating Scale (NRS) is a 0 to 10 scale used to assess pain intensity, where 0 = no pain and 10 = worst possible pain. It is a simple, reliable tool widely used in clinical and research settings.

  Day 1

• FRAIL Scale

  The FRAIL Scale is a five-item questionnaire used to assess frailty in older adults. It evaluates Fatigue, Resistance (weakness), Ambulation (mobility), Illnesses (comorbidities), and Loss of weight. A higher score indicates a greater degree of frailty, helping identify patients at risk for adverse health outcomes.

  Day 1

• Lawton & Brody Instrumental Activities of Daily Living Scale

  The Lawton \& Brody Instrumental Activities of Daily Living, a scale that assesses an older adult's ability to perform eight complex daily tasks essential for independent living. These tasks include using the telephone, shopping, meal preparation, housekeeping, laundry, transportation, medication management, and handling finances. It helps evaluate functional independence and detect early declines in cognitive or physical abilities

  Day 1

• Geriatric Depression Scale-15

  The Geriatric Depression Scale-15 (GDS-15) is a shortened version of the original GDS, consisting of 15 yes/no questions designed to screen for depression in older adults. It is simple, quick, and reliable, making it suitable for use in clinical and research settings, including in patients with mild cognitive impairment. Higher scores indicate more depressive symptoms.

  Day 1

• Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index

  The Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index is a self-reported questionnaire assessing sleep quality over the past month. It includes 18 items evaluating aspects such as sleep duration, latency, disturbances, efficiency, daytime dysfunction, and use of sleep medications. A higher total score indicates poorer sleep quality

  Day 1

Study Arms (1)

Geriatric Patients with Chronic Pain

Geriatric patients (≥65 years) with chronic pain who are examined at the Pain Management Clinic of Başakşehir Çam and Sakura City Hospital. Participants will be assessed under the supervision of pain management and gerontology specialists.

Other: Geriatric Pain Measurement Short Form

Interventions

Geriatric Pain Measurement Short Form OTHER

Geriatric Pain Measure - Short Form (GPM-SF) is a validated pain assessment tool designed specifically for older adults. It is a 12-item questionnaire that evaluates pain intensity, interference with daily activities, and emotional impact of chronic pain in geriatric patients. The short form provides a quick and reliable assessment of pain-related disability in older populations.

Geriatric Patients with Chronic Pain

Eligibility Criteria

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

Study Population

Patients over 65 years of age who applied to the pain management outpatient clinic with the complaint of chronic pain and consented to participate the study.

You may qualify if:

• Geriatric patients with chronic pain
• Patients who agreed to participate in the study

You may not qualify if:

• Demantia
• Mental of physical disorders that effect patients answering the scales
• Diagnosis of malignancy

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Başakşehir Çam & Sakura City Hospital: lead

Study Sites (1)

Başakşehir Çam and Sakura City Hospital

Istanbul, Başakşehir, Turkey (Türkiye)

RECRUITING

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Chronic Pain

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

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

Central Study Contacts

Tuba Tanyel Saraçoğlu, Medical Doctor

CONTACT

00902129096000; tuba.saracoglu1@saglik.gov.tr

Study Design

• Study Type: observational
• Observational Model: OTHER
• Time Perspective: CROSS SECTIONAL
• Sponsor Type: OTHER GOV
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: Principal Investigator

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: March 10, 2025
• First Posted: March 14, 2025
• Study Start: March 15, 2025
• Primary Completion: May 15, 2025
• Study Completion: June 15, 2025
• Last Updated: March 20, 2025

Record last verified: 2025-03

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will not share

Locations

TU (1)