Turkish Version of the Pain Metacognitions Questionnaire

NCT07351617 | Not Yet Recruiting

• 1 other identifier: CKU-PMQ-TR-2025
• Study Type: observational
• Target: 210
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

Pain-related thoughts and beliefs play an important role in how individuals experience and cope with chronic pain. Metacognitions about pain, such as beliefs about the uncontrollability or harmfulness of pain-related thoughts, may influence emotional distress and pain-related outcomes. The Pain Metacognitions Questionnaire was developed to assess these beliefs; however, a validated Turkish version is not currently available. The aim of this study is to translate the Pain Metacognitions Questionnaire into Turkish and to evaluate its validity and reliability in adults with chronic non-cancer pain. This observational study will include adult individuals experiencing chronic pain for at least three months. Data will be collected using self-report questionnaires administered in a single assessment session. The findings of this study are expected to provide a reliable and valid measurement tool for assessing pain-related metacognitions in Turkish-speaking populations and to support future clinical and research applications in chronic pain management.

Conditions

Pain Metacognitions; Chronic Pain

Keywords

chronic pain; pain metacognitions; questionnaire validation; reliability

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

• Pain Metacognitions Score

  Pain metacognitions will be assessed using the Turkish version of the Pain Metacognitions Questionnaire. The questionnaire evaluates metacognitive beliefs related to pain, including beliefs about the uncontrollability, danger, and usefulness of pain-related thoughts. Higher scores indicate more maladaptive pain-related metacognitions.

  At enrollment (single assessment)

Secondary Outcomes (4)

• Pain Intensity

  At enrollment (single assessment)

• Pain Interference

  At enrollment (single assessment)

• Pain Catastrophizing

  At enrollment (single assessment)

• Anxiety and Depression Symptoms

  At enrollment (single assessment)

Study Arms (1)

Adults with Chronic Pain

Adults aged 18 years and older with chronic non-cancer pain who participate voluntarily in this observational study.

Other: No Intervention (Observational Study)

Interventions

No Intervention (Observational Study) OTHER

This is an observational study. No intervention is administered. Data are collected using self-report questionnaires only.

Adults with Chronic Pain

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

The study population consists of adults aged 18 years and older with chronic non-cancer pain.

You may qualify if:

• Aged 18 years and older
• Experiencing chronic non-cancer pain for at least three months
• Ability to read and understand Turkish
• Voluntary participation and provision of informed consent

You may not qualify if:

• Presence of cancer-related pain
• Severe cognitive impairment preventing completion of questionnaires
• Incomplete or incorrectly completed questionnaires

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Tokat Gaziosmanpasa University: lead
• Çankırı Karatekin University: collaborator

Study Sites (1)

Çankırı Karatekin University

Çankırı, 18000, Turkey (Türkiye)

Location

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Chronic Pain

Interventions

Observation

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

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

Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Methods; Investigative Techniques

Central Study Contacts

Müzeyyen Öz, PhD

CONTACT

+905368213404; fztmuzeyyenoz@gmail.com

Study Design

• Study Type: observational
• Observational Model: COHORT
• Time Perspective: PROSPECTIVE
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: Assistant Professor

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: January 10, 2026
• First Posted: January 20, 2026
• Study Start: February 1, 2026
• Primary Completion (Estimated): May 19, 2026
• Study Completion (Estimated): June 10, 2026
• Last Updated: January 20, 2026

Record last verified: 2026-01

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will not share

Locations

TU (1)