Back PainBacKS-trNCT06780800
Turkish Version of Back Pain Knowledge and Beliefs Survey
An observational study of Back Pain and Knowledge, run by Ordu University at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).
Trial summary
Low back pain (LBP) is a globally prevalent health issue, affecting the majority of individuals at some point in their lives. Misconceptions about LBP can prolong its chronicity, highlighting the importance of educating patients with accurate information. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 years and olderHealthy volunteers can take part
- What is being tested?
- The Back Belief Questionnaire Tr (BBQ) and Backs-tr and Backs-tr retest
- How many people
- 200 participants
- Where
- 1 siteTurkey (Türkiye)
- Study dates
- 15 Nov 2024to 15 Dec 2025
- How long will I take part?
- 1 Week
- Phase
- Observational
- Are there results?
- Not yet: the study is under way
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 years and older
- All sexes
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Adult, Older adult
Study population: Individuals with current low back pain or a history of low back pain in the last 12 months.
Who may be able to join
- Having low back pain or having a history of low back pain in the last 12 months
- To be able to read and write Turkish
Who cannot join
- Having cognitive impairment that prevents communication
- Pregnancy
- Malignite
- Infections
- Fractures,
- Inflammatory diseases
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
About this study
Official title: Validity, Reliability, and Cross-Cultural Adaptation of the Turkish Version of Back Pain Knowledge and Beliefs Survey (BacKS)
Low back pain (LBP) is a globally prevalent health issue, affecting the majority of individuals at some point in their lives. Misconceptions about LBP can prolong its chronicity, highlighting the importance of educating patients with accurate information. The Back Pain Knowledge and Beliefs Survey (BacKS), introduced in 2024, aims to measure individuals' knowledge about LBP based on updated scientific evidence. Given the high prevalence of LBP in Turkey and the lack of validated tools in Turkish, adapting BacKS to Turkish is essential. This study aims to conduct its cross-cultural adaptation, validation, and reliability analysis for clinical and community use.
Read the detailed description
Low back pain (LBP) is one of the most prevalent health issues worldwide, with approximately three-quarters of individuals experiencing this condition at some point in their lives. Misconceptions, beliefs, and misinformation about LBP can prolong the duration of pain and contribute to its chronicity. Clinical guidelines emphasize the importance of educating patients with evidence-based information to remove potential barriers to recovery.
The Back Pain Knowledge and Beliefs Survey (BacKS) was introduced in October 2024 to assess individuals' knowledge and beliefs about LBP based on the most recent scientific evidence. Several tools in the literature aim to measure knowledge and beliefs related to LBP, including the Back Beliefs Questionnaire (BBQ) and the Back Pain Knowledge Questionnaire. However, these tools were developed in previous decades and may not reflect the current scientific literature. Additionally, the Turkish versions of some of these questionnaires have not yet undergone validation and reliability studies.
According to the 2016-2022 Turkish Health Survey conducted by the Turkish Statistical Institute (TÜİK), back-related problems rank first among all reported health issues, with a prevalence rate of 24.6%. Despite the high prevalence of LBP in Turkey, there is currently no systematically validated tool available in Turkish to measure the public's knowledge and beliefs regarding this condition.
The adaptation of BacKS into Turkish will help address this gap by providing a valid and reliable tool for both clinical and community-based research. Measuring and evaluating patient-reported outcomes accurately is crucial in managing LBP effectively. Therefore, the aim of this study is to conduct the cross-cultural adaptation, validation, and reliability analysis of the Turkish version of BacKS.
- Being tested
- The Back Belief Questionnaire Tr (BBQ) and Backs-tr, Backs-tr retest
- Medical subject headings
- Back Pain
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
The Back Belief Questionnaire Tr (BBQ) and Backs-trOther
200 people will be administered The Back Belief Questionnaire Tr (BBQ) and Backs-tr.
Backs-tr retestOther
100 people will fill in the Backs-tr again after 1 week.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Test-retest group | One hundred of the participants who were administered the Tr-BacKS will fill out the same form again after 1 week. Receives: Other: Backs-tr retest | |
| Test group | The questionnaire will be administered once to these 100 participants Receives: Other: The Back Belief Questionnaire Tr (BBQ) and Backs-tr |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Validation
200 people will be compared with the scores obtained from the Backs-Tr questionnaire
Measured: 15.01.2025- 15.04.2025
The Back Belief Questionnaire (BBQ).
200 people will be compared with the scores obtained from The Back Belief Questionnaire (BBQ).
Measured: 15.01.2025- 15.04.2025
Secondary outcomes (2)
Reliability
One hundred of the participants who were administered the Tr-BacKS will fill out the same form again after 1 week. The two measurement scores obtained from the participants will be compared using the Intraclass Correlation Coefficient (ICC).
Measured: 15.01.2025- 15.04.2025
Internal Consistency Reliability
Internal consistency will be assessed separately for the biomedical (9 items) and self-care factor (11 items) in the original questionnaire. Internal consistency reliability will also be assessed for all items. Cronbach's Alpha will be used in the evaluation.
Measured: 15.01.2025- 15.04.2025
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted17 Jan 2025
- Study start15 Nov 2024
- Primary completion15 Nov 2025 (estimated)
- Study completion15 Dec 2025 (estimated)
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Back PainStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
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
- Other
- Time perspective
- Cross-sectional
- Enrolment
- 200 participants (estimated)
- Target duration
- 1 Week
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Ordu University
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Collaborators
- Macquarie University, Australia
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, FUAT YUKSEL, Ordu University
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT06780800
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- E-14647249-000-1075264
- Acronym
- BacKS-tr
- Status last verified
- Aug 2025
- First submitted
- 6 Jan 2025
- Last updated
- 15 Aug 2025
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- No
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 15 Aug 2025. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Validity, Reliability, and Cross-Cultural Adaptation of the Turkish Version of Back Pain Knowledge and Beliefs Survey (BacKS)
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT06780800
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- BacKS-tr / E-14647249-000-1075264
- Study type
- Observational
- Recruitment status
- Active, not recruiting
- Enrolment
- 200 participants (estimated)
- Lead sponsor
- Ordu UniversityUniversity, hospital or other
- Collaborators
- Macquarie University, Australia
- Study start
- 15 Nov 2024 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 15 Nov 2025 (estimated)
- Study completion
- 15 Dec 2025 (estimated)
- First posted
- 17 Jan 2025 (actual)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
Low back pain (LBP) is a globally prevalent health issue, affecting the majority of individuals at some point in their lives. Misconceptions about LBP can prolong its chronicity, highlighting the importance of educating patients with accurate information. The Back Pain Knowledge and Beliefs Survey (BacKS), introduced in 2024, aims to measure individuals' knowledge about LBP based on updated scientific evidence. Given the high prevalence of LBP in Turkey and the lack of validated tools in Turkish, adapting BacKS to Turkish is essential. This study aims to conduct its cross-cultural adaptation, validation, and reliability analysis for clinical and community use.
Detailed description
Low back pain (LBP) is one of the most prevalent health issues worldwide, with approximately three-quarters of individuals experiencing this condition at some point in their lives. Misconceptions, beliefs, and misinformation about LBP can prolong the duration of pain and contribute to its chronicity. Clinical guidelines emphasize the importance of educating patients with evidence-based information to remove potential barriers to recovery.
The Back Pain Knowledge and Beliefs Survey (BacKS) was introduced in October 2024 to assess individuals' knowledge and beliefs about LBP based on the most recent scientific evidence. Several tools in the literature aim to measure knowledge and beliefs related to LBP, including the Back Beliefs Questionnaire (BBQ) and the Back Pain Knowledge Questionnaire. However, these tools were developed in previous decades and may not reflect the current scientific literature. Additionally, the Turkish versions of some of these questionnaires have not yet undergone validation and reliability studies.
According to the 2016-2022 Turkish Health Survey conducted by the Turkish Statistical Institute (TÜİK), back-related problems rank first among all reported health issues, with a prevalence rate of 24.6%. Despite the high prevalence of LBP in Turkey, there is currently no systematically validated tool available in Turkish to measure the public's knowledge and beliefs regarding this condition.
The adaptation of BacKS into Turkish will help address this gap by providing a valid and reliable tool for both clinical and community-based research. Measuring and evaluating patient-reported outcomes accurately is crucial in managing LBP effectively. Therefore, the aim of this study is to conduct the cross-cultural adaptation, validation, and reliability analysis of the Turkish version of BacKS.
Study design
- Observational model
- Other
- Time perspective
- Cross-sectional
- Target follow-up
- 1 Week
- Number of arms
- 2
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Test-retest group | – | Other: Backs-tr retestOne hundred of the participants who were administered the Tr-BacKS will fill out the same form again after 1 week. |
| Test group | – | Other: The Back Belief Questionnaire Tr (BBQ) and Backs-trThe questionnaire will be administered once to these 100 participants |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 years and older
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Adult, Older adult
- Study population
- Individuals with current low back pain or a history of low back pain in the last 12 months.
Key inclusion criteria (2 listed)
- Having low back pain or having a history of low back pain in the last 12 months
- To be able to read and write Turkish
Key exclusion criteria (6 listed)
- Having cognitive impairment that prevents communication
- Pregnancy
- Malignite
- Infections
- Fractures,
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| The Back Belief Questionnaire Tr (BBQ) and Backs-tr200 people will be administered The Back Belief Questionnaire Tr (BBQ) and Backs-tr. | Other | Test group |
| Backs-tr retest100 people will fill in the Backs-tr again after 1 week. | Other | Test-retest group |
Primary outcome
Validation
Time frame: 15.01.2025- 15.04.2025
200 people will be compared with the scores obtained from the Backs-Tr questionnaire
The Back Belief Questionnaire (BBQ).
Time frame: 15.01.2025- 15.04.2025
200 people will be compared with the scores obtained from The Back Belief Questionnaire (BBQ).
2 secondary outcomes
Reliability
Time frame: 15.01.2025- 15.04.2025
Internal Consistency Reliability
Time frame: 15.01.2025- 15.04.2025
Results and safety
This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 15 Aug 2025.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: No
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
The record lists no contact. Use the official record to reach the sponsor.
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
An observational study of Back Pain and Knowledge, run by Ordu University at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).
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 2 inclusion and 6 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: under way, not looking for participants, as of the sponsor's last update on 15 Aug 2025. 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 Turkey (Türkiye). 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?
This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.
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?
Validation (time frame: 15.01.2025- 15.04.2025). The study lists 2 primary outcomes in all. 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 15 Aug 2025.