Exercise, Pain Beliefs, and Activity Patterns in Musculoskeletal Pain

NCT07528807 | Recruiting

• 2 other identifiers: EPAP 24-314No secondary ID
• Study Type: observational
• Target: 55
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

This observational study aims to investigate the relationship between exercise benefits and barriers, pain beliefs, and activity patterns in individuals experiencing musculoskeletal pain. Participants will complete questionnaires about their pain, exercise habits, and daily activity patterns. The study does not involve any interventions or treatments. The purpose is to better understand how beliefs and perceived barriers influence physical activity in people with musculoskeletal pain, which may help inform future strategies to improve exercise participation and overall well-being.

Conditions

Musculoskeletal Pain - Acute and Subacute Conditions; Exercise (EX); Beliefs; Activity Level

Keywords

Musculoskeletal Pain; Barriers to Physical Activity; Pain Beliefs; Activity Patterns

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

• Pain Beliefs (PBQ)

  Participants' perceived benefits of and barriers to exercise will be assessed using the Exercise Benefits/Barriers Scale.

  Single assessment at survey completion

Secondary Outcomes (3)

• Exercise Benefits and Barriers (EBBS)

  Single assessment at survey completion

• Pain-Related Activity Patterns (POAM-P)

  Single assessment at survey completion

• Demographic Data

  Single assessment at survey completion

Study Arms (1)

Single Cohort

All participants experiencing musculoskeletal pain will complete questionnaires assessing pain intensity, exercise benefits and barriers, pain beliefs, and activity patterns. No interventions or treatments will be administered.

Other: This is an observational study. No interventions or treatments are administered.

Interventions

This is an observational study. No interventions or treatments are administered. OTHER

Not applicable - observational study, no interventions administered

Single Cohort

Eligibility Criteria

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

Study Population

The study will include adults aged 18-65 years who have experienced musculoskeletal pain within the past 6 months. Participants must be able to read and understand Turkish and provide informed consent. Individuals with acute trauma, recent surgery, severe cardiovascular, neurological, or psychiatric conditions, cognitive impairments, or who are pregnant will be excluded.

You may qualify if:

• Adults aged 18-65 years Experiencing musculoskeletal pain (must have experienced musculoskeletal pain within the past 6 months) Voluntarily agree to participate and provide signed informed consent Able to read and understand Turkish (to complete questionnaires accurately)

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Istinye University: lead

Study Sites (1)

İstinye University Faculty of Health Sciences, Department of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation

Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye)

RECRUITING

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Motor Activity; Musculoskeletal Pain

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Behavior; Muscular Diseases; Musculoskeletal Diseases; Pain; Neurologic Manifestations; Signs and Symptoms; Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms

Central Study Contacts

Elif Dilara durmaz Istinye University, Turkey

CONTACT

0905072367034; elifdilaradurmaz@gmail.com

Study Design

• Study Type: observational
• Observational Model: OTHER
• Time Perspective: PROSPECTIVE
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: Doctoral Researcher, Principal Investigator

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: April 7, 2026
• First Posted: April 14, 2026
• Study Start: April 26, 2026
• Primary Completion: April 27, 2026
• Study Completion (Estimated): December 1, 2026
• Last Updated: May 1, 2026

Record last verified: 2026-04

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will not share

Locations

TU (1)