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Neck PainNCT05074654

Urdu Version of Neck Pain and Disability Scale (NPAD)

An observational study of Neck Pain and Neck Disorder, run by Riphah International University at 1 site in Pakistan.

Completed

Finished. The study has ended and is not enrolling. Results may be posted on the official record.

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Trial summary

In this study, the examiners will investigate the reliability and validity of neck pain and disability scale in Urdu language in Pakistani patients with neck pain and related disability. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 18 to 65 years
Conditions the study is for
Neck Pain, Neck Disorder
How many people
81 participants
Where
1 sitePakistan
Study dates
1 Mar 2021to 15 Oct 2021
Phase
Observational
Are there results?
None posted in the registry

Key requirements

Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.

  • Ages 18 to 65 years
  • All sexes
  • Adult, Older adult

Study population: People with non-specific chronic neck pain that interferes with their social, recreational, functional, vocational and emotional aspects of living. Chronic non-specific neck pain is related to limited cervical mobility, impaired function, neck muscles myofascial pain syndrome, and stress at work. The aforementioned factors are strongly related and may lead to a negative impact on health-related quality of life.

Who may be able to join

  • Individuals including both male and females between age 18 and 65 years.
  • Participants with non-specific chronic pain of neck (>3 months in duration).
  • Individuals with sufficient knowledge and understanding of Urdu language.

Who cannot join

  • Individuals with history of cervical surgery.
  • Individuals with cervical myelopathy or radiculopathy, regional tumors, disc herniation, vertebral fractures, traumatic injuries, cardiovascular and pulmonary diseases, pregnancy or any behavioral problems were excluded
  • Individuals with any pertinent comorbidities including heart attack, cancer, cognitive impairment or infection were also excluded. herniation, vertebral fractures, traumatic injuries, cardiovascular and pulmonary diseases, pregnancy or any behavioral problems were excluded
  • Individuals with any pertinent comorbidities including heart attack, cancer, cognitive impairment or infection were also excluded.

Trial locations and contacts

1 site in 1 country.

Pakistan1 site
  • Ripah International University

    Faisalabad, Punjab Province, 38000

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About this study

Official title: Reliability and Validity of Urdu Version of Neck Pain and Disability Scale (NPAD)

In this study, the examiners will investigate the reliability and validity of neck pain and disability scale in Urdu language in Pakistani patients with neck pain and related disability.

Read the detailed description

This study's objective is to translate the Neck Pain and Disability Scale (NPAD) into Urdu and evaluate its reliability and validity in Pakistani neck pain individuals. This cross-sectional survey will employ convenience sampling to choose participants.

This study's findings will assist determine the NPAD's reliability and validity in individuals with neck pain and impairment. This scale's reliability will be evaluated utilising internal consistency and test-retest methods. Cronbach's alpha value checks internal consistency. The interclass correlation will be used to examine the test-retest reliability.

Keywords
Neck pain and disability scale, Pain, Disability, Reliability and validity, population with neck pain
Medical subject headings
Neck Pain, Pain

What is being measured

The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.

  1. Neck Pain and Disability scale

    The Neck Pain and Disability Scale is a multidimensional configuration measure that contains a 20-item questionnaire to assess neck pain and disability. This scale measures neck mobility and severity difficulties, as well as the impact of neck injuries on everyday activities.

    Measured: 1st day

Secondary outcomes (3)
  1. Neck Disability Index

    This tool assesses the quality of pain, lifting, personal care, job activities, headaches, sleep, drive, and leisure activities. Each item is graded from 0 to 5. The Neck Disability Index is a one-dimensional evaluation instrument designed to show how neck pain affects activities and capability. This is a reliable and useful self-declared estimate tool for neck problems. This scale may be used to assess a patient's current condition and progress throughout therapy.

    Measured: 1st day

  2. Pain Disability Index

    The Pain Disability Index is an authentic simple measure of indiscriminate pain and disability and is used for the evaluation of the influence of pain on the capability of an individual's participation skills in everyday important activities. It has also been used in assessment of the patients before interventions and then monitoring them over time to evaluate the efficacy of interventions. This scale comprises of 7 sections which include family, home responsibilities, recreation, occupation, sexual and social activities, self-care and life support and these items are totaled into a score between 0-70.

    Measured: 1st day

  3. Visual Analogue Scale

    The Visual Analogue Scale is a unique instrument for assessing chronic and acute pain as well as pain perception. It is a scale that assesses the frequency and severity of pain experienced by a person. Patient selects a position on the line that best represents their pain perception.

    Measured: 1st day

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted12 Oct 2021
  2. Study start1 Mar 2021
  3. Primary completion15 Oct 2021
  4. Study completion15 Oct 2021

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More details

For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.

Study design
Study type
Observational
Observational model
Ecologic or community
Time perspective
Cross-sectional
Enrolment
81 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT05074654
Sponsor's protocol ID
REC-FSD-00243
Status last verified
Jan 2022
First submitted
29 Sep 2021
Last updated
19 Jan 2022
Results posted
No
Data monitoring committee
Yes
FDA-regulated drug
No
FDA-regulated device
No
Individual data sharing
No

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

An observational study of Neck Pain and Neck Disorder, run by Riphah International University at 1 site in Pakistan.

The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.

Who may be eligible to take part?

The sponsor lists 3 inclusion and 4 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.

Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?

The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 19 Jan 2022. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 1 site in Pakistan. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.

What are the possible benefits and risks?

They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.

Are results available for this study?

The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.

How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?

The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

What does the primary outcome measure?

Neck Pain and Disability scale (time frame: 1st day). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?

No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.

How often is this information updated?

AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 19 Jan 2022.

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