NCT07827313

Brief Summary

The aim of this research is to contribute to the nursing and medical literature by examining the validity and reliability of the English-language "APA 5 (Acute Pain Assessment Tool)" in Turkish.

Trial Health

87
On Track

Trial Health Score

Automated assessment based on enrollment pace, timeline, and geographic reach

Enrollment
168

participants targeted

Target at P50-P75 for all trials

Timeline
Completed

Started Dec 2024

Geographic Reach
1 country

1 active site

Status
completed

Health score is calculated from publicly available data and should be used for screening purposes only.

Trial Relationships

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

Study Start

First participant enrolled

December 1, 2024

Completed
1.1 years until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

December 31, 2025

Completed
Same day until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

December 31, 2025

Completed
9 months until next milestone

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

September 12, 2026

Completed
6 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

September 18, 2026

Completed
Last Updated

September 18, 2026

Status Verified

September 1, 2026

Enrollment Period

1.1 years

First QC Date

September 12, 2026

Last Update Submit

September 17, 2026

Conditions

PainNursing CarePostoperative Care

Keywords

postoperative carepainnursingnursing care

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (2)

  • Patient Demographic Characteristics Form:

    This form has been prepared in accordance with the literature. The form includes information on the patient's age, gender, marital status, education level, smoking and alcohol use, presence of chronic diseases, type of surgery undergone, ASA classification, and a Numeric Analog Scale that evaluates pain on a scale of 0-10.

    13 month

  • APA5 (Acute Pain Assessment Tool):

    This form is the Turkish version of the tool developed by Kim et al. (2024). This tool is categorized into behavioral (facial expression, body movement, and verbal response) and physiological sub-areas (changes in heart rate and blood pressure). It consists of five questions, and the response types for each question are 0 (none), 1 (moderate), and 2 (severe). The total score obtained from the tool is between 0-10 points.

    13 month

Eligibility Criteria

Age18 Years - 65 Years
Sexall
Healthy VolunteersNo
Age GroupsAdult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)
Sampling MethodNon-Probability Sample
Study Population

The study sample consisted of 168 patients who underwent surgery and were admitted to the recovery unit.

You may qualify if:

  • speaking Turkish
  • over 18 years old
  • Undergoing general anesthesia,
  • Not having a serious psychiatric diagnosis
  • Giving written consent to participate in the study

You may not qualify if:

  • Patients who received spinal anesthesia,
  • Patients who were transferred to units such as intensive care after surgery will not be included in the study.
  • Patients under 18 and over 65 years of age.

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (1)

Tekirdag Namık Kemal University

Tekirdağ, Tekirdağ, (590) 00_-____, Turkey (Türkiye)

Location

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Pain

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Neurologic ManifestationsSigns and SymptomsPathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms

Study Design

Study Type
observational
Observational Model
OTHER
Time Perspective
CROSS SECTIONAL
Sponsor Type
OTHER
Responsible Party
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
PI Title
Research Assistant Dr.

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

September 12, 2026

First Posted

September 18, 2026

Study Start

December 1, 2024

Primary Completion

December 31, 2025

Study Completion

December 31, 2025

Last Updated

September 18, 2026

Record last verified: 2026-09

Locations

TU(1)