AcupunctureNCT06807476
Turkish of the Acupuncture Readiness Attitude Scale
An observational study of Acupuncture and Reliability and Validity, run by Trakya University at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).
Trial summary
Objectives: Acupuncture is often used to promote health and well-being, relieve pain, and treat a variety of medical conditions. Acupuncture is believed to work by stimulating the body's natural healing processes, and it is important that individuals are prepared to receive acupuncture. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 years and olderHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Acupuncture, Reliability and Validity
- What is being tested?
- Validity and reliability
- How many people
- 510 participants
- Where
- 1 siteTurkey (Türkiye)
- Study dates
- 9 Aug 2024to 30 Dec 2024
- 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 years and older
- All sexes
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Adult, Older adult
Study population: Women over 18 age, living in Turkiye, using social media (Facebook, Instagram), and agreeing to participate in the study
Who may be able to join
- Individuals who are over the age of 18,
- Live in Turkey,
- Use social media, and agree to participate in the study will be included in the study.
Who cannot join
- Women who do not know how to read or write Turkish,
- Have hearing or vision problems or mental disabilities,
- Do not have social media,
- Do not volunteer to participate in the study will not be included in the study.
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
About this study
Official title: Turkish Validity and Reliability of the Acupuncture Readiness Attitude Scale
Objectives: Acupuncture is often used to promote health and well-being, relieve pain, and treat a variety of medical conditions. Acupuncture is believed to work by stimulating the body's natural healing processes, and it is important that individuals are prepared to receive acupuncture. The study aims to examine the Turkish validity and reliability of the Acupuncture Readiness Attitude Scale, which will be used to evaluate the well-being levels of haptonomy and haptotherapy practices in women.
Design: The study was methodological type. Methods: The study conducted between Aug 9 and December 30, 2024, with 510 women who volunteered to participate by sharing forum pages on social media (Facebook, Instagram) via the web. Data were collected using a personal information form, including sociodemographic and obstetric characteristics and the Acupuncture Readiness Attitude Scale.
- Conditions
- Acupuncture, Reliability and Validity
- Being tested
- Validity and reliability
- Keywords
- Turkish
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Validity and reliabilityOther
The scale consists of 40 items and four sub-dimensions, and is scored according to a 5-point Likert rating scale (ranging from "Strongly Disagree" (Score = 1 point) to "Strongly Agree" (Score = 5 points)). The scale evaluates the healthy/patient individual's readiness attitude level towards acupuncture, personal beliefs, preferences and experiences. The score received per sub-dimension varies between a minimum of 10 and a maximum of 50 points. The average cut-off score per sub-dimension is 25. The higher the score (above the average cut-off score), the more open the healthy/patient individual is to acupuncture. Sub-dimensions:
Sub-Dimension 1 (Items 1-10): Willingness to Try Acupuncture Sub-Dimension 2 (Items 11-20): Belief in the Effectiveness of Acupuncture Sub-Dimension 3 (Items 21-30): Comfort in the Acupuncture Sub-Dimension 4 (Items 31-40): Concerns and Preferences
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Validity and reliability | Not described Receives: Other: Validity and reliability |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
The Acupuncture Readiness Attitude Scale
The scale consists of 40 items and four sub-dimensions, and is scored according to a 5-point Likert rating scale (ranging from "Strongly Disagree" (Score = 1 point) to "Strongly Agree" (Score = 5 points)). The scale evaluates the healthy/patient individual's readiness attitude level towards acupuncture, personal beliefs, preferences and experiences. The score received per sub-dimension varies between a minimum of 10 and a maximum of 50 points. The average cut-off score per sub-dimension is 25. The higher the score (above the average cut-off score), the more open the healthy/patient individual is to acupuncture.
Measured: 1 day
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted4 Feb 2025
- Study start9 Aug 2024
- Primary completion10 Aug 2024
- Study completion30 Dec 2024
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for AcupunctureStudies 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
- 510 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Trakya University
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Collaborators
- Bartın Unıversity
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Burcu KUCUKKAYA, Bartın Unıversity
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT06807476
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- 2024-SBB-0605
- Status last verified
- Jan 2025
- First submitted
- 29 Jan 2025
- Last updated
- 4 Feb 2025
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- Yes
- 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 4 Feb 2025. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Turkish Validity and Reliability of the Acupuncture Readiness Attitude Scale
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT06807476
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- 2024-SBB-0605
- Conditions
- Acupuncture, Reliability and Validity
- Keywords
- Turkish
- Study type
- Observational
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 510 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Trakya UniversityUniversity, hospital or other
- Collaborators
- Bartın Unıversity
- Study start
- 9 Aug 2024 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 10 Aug 2024 (actual)
- Study completion
- 30 Dec 2024 (actual)
- First posted
- 4 Feb 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.
Objectives: Acupuncture is often used to promote health and well-being, relieve pain, and treat a variety of medical conditions. Acupuncture is believed to work by stimulating the body's natural healing processes, and it is important that individuals are prepared to receive acupuncture. The study aims to examine the Turkish validity and reliability of the Acupuncture Readiness Attitude Scale, which will be used to evaluate the well-being levels of haptonomy and haptotherapy practices in women.
Design: The study was methodological type. Methods: The study conducted between Aug 9 and December 30, 2024, with 510 women who volunteered to participate by sharing forum pages on social media (Facebook, Instagram) via the web. Data were collected using a personal information form, including sociodemographic and obstetric characteristics and the Acupuncture Readiness Attitude Scale.
Study design
- Observational model
- Other
- Time perspective
- Cross-sectional
- Number of arms
- 1
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Validity and reliability | – | Other: Validity and reliability |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 years and older
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Adult, Older adult
- Study population
- Women over 18 age, living in Turkiye, using social media (Facebook, Instagram), and agreeing to participate in the study
Key inclusion criteria (3 listed)
- Individuals who are over the age of 18,
- Live in Turkey,
- Use social media, and agree to participate in the study will be included in the study.
Key exclusion criteria (4 listed)
- Women who do not know how to read or write Turkish,
- Have hearing or vision problems or mental disabilities,
- Do not have social media,
- Do not volunteer to participate in the study will not be included in the study.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Validity and reliabilityThe scale consists of 40 items and four sub-dimensions, and is scored according to a 5-point Likert rating scale (ranging from "Strongly Disagree" (Score = 1 point) to "Strongly Agree" (Score = 5 points)). The scale evaluates the healthy/patient individual's readiness attitude level towards acupuncture, personal beliefs, preferences and experiences. The score received per sub-dimension varies between a minimum of 10 and a maximum of 50 points. The average cut-off score per sub-dimension is 25. The higher the score (above the average cut-off score), the more open the healthy/patient individual is to acupuncture. Sub-dimensions: Sub-Dimension 1 (Items 1-10): Willingness to Try Acupuncture Sub-Dimension 2 (Items 11-20): Belief in the Effectiveness of Acupuncture Sub-Dimension 3 (Items 21-30): Comfort in the Acupuncture Sub-Dimension 4 (Items 31-40): Concerns and Preferences | Other | Validity and reliability |
Primary outcome
The Acupuncture Readiness Attitude Scale
Time frame: 1 day
The scale consists of 40 items and four sub-dimensions, and is scored according to a 5-point Likert rating scale (ranging from "Strongly Disagree" (Score = 1 point) to "Strongly Agree" (Score = 5 points)). The scale evaluates the healthy/patient individual's readiness attitude level towards acupuncture, personal beliefs, preferences and experiences. The score received per sub-dimension varies between a minimum of 10 and a maximum of 50 points. The average cut-off score per sub-dimension is 25. The higher the score (above the average cut-off score), the more open the healthy/patient individual is to acupuncture.
Results and safety
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 4 Feb 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 Acupuncture and Reliability and Validity, run by Trakya 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 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 4 Feb 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?
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?
The Acupuncture Readiness Attitude Scale (time frame: 1 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 4 Feb 2025.