Musculoskeletal Pain - Acute and Subacute ConditionsEPAPNCT07528807
Exercise, Pain Beliefs, and Activity Patterns in Musculoskeletal Pain
An observational study of Musculoskeletal Pain - Acute and Subacute Conditions and Exercise (EX), run by Istinye University at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).
Trial 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. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 to 65 years
- Conditions the study is for
- Musculoskeletal Pain - Acute and Subacute Conditions, Exercise (EX), Beliefs
- How many people
- 60 participants
- Where
- 1 siteTurkey (Türkiye)
- Study dates
- 26 Apr 2026to 1 Sep 2026
- 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
- No healthy volunteers
- Adult, Older adult
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.
Who may be able to join
- 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)
- Exclusion Criteria Younger than 18 years or older than 65 years Acute trauma, recent surgery, or infection causing temporary musculoskeletal pain Severe cardiovascular, neurological, or psychiatric disorders unrelated to musculoskeletal pain Pregnant women (due to potential physiological changes affecting musculoskeletal pain) Cognitive or mental impairments preventing accurate completion of study questionnaires
Who cannot join
- -
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
Turkey (Türkiye)1 site
İstinye University Faculty of Health Sciences, Department of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation
Istanbul
About this study
Official title: Investigation of the Relationship Between Exercise Benefits and Barriers, Pain Beliefs, and Activity Patterns in Individuals Experiencing Musculoskeletal Pain
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.
Read the detailed description
This observational study will include individuals experiencing musculoskeletal pain. Participants will be asked to complete a series of questionnaires assessing pain intensity, exercise benefits and barriers, pain-related beliefs, and activity patterns. The study aims to explore the relationships among these factors to better understand how pain perceptions and perceived barriers affect physical activity.
No interventions, treatments, or medications will be administered as part of this study. All data will be collected confidentially, and participation is voluntary. Participants may withdraw from the study at any time without any consequences. The findings of this research may help inform future strategies to improve exercise adherence and overall quality of life in individuals with musculoskeletal pain.
- Conditions
- Musculoskeletal Pain - Acute and Subacute Conditions, Exercise (EX), Beliefs, Activity Level
- Being tested
- This is an observational study. No interventions or treatments are administered.
- Keywords
- Musculoskeletal Pain, Barriers to Physical Activity, Pain Beliefs, Activity Patterns
- Medical subject headings
- Motor Activity, Musculoskeletal Pain
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
This is an observational study. No interventions or treatments are administered.Other
Not applicable - observational study, no interventions administered
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| 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. Receives: Other: This is an observational study. No interventions or treatments are administered. |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Pain Beliefs (PBQ)
Participants' perceived benefits of and barriers to exercise will be assessed using the Exercise Benefits/Barriers Scale.
Measured: Single assessment at survey completion
Secondary outcomes (3)
Exercise Benefits and Barriers (EBBS)
Participants' perceived benefits of and barriers to exercise will be assessed using the Exercise Benefits/Barriers Scale.
Measured: Single assessment at survey completion
Pain-Related Activity Patterns (POAM-P)
Participants' activity patterns in relation to pain and pain management strategies will be measured using the Pain-Related Activity Patterns Questionnaire .
Measured: Single assessment at survey completion
Demographic Data
Age, sex, education level, and occupation will be collected using a demographic questionnaire.
Measured: Single assessment at survey completion
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted14 Apr 2026
- Study start26 Apr 2026
- Primary completion27 Apr 2026
- Study completion1 Sep 2026
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Musculoskeletal Pain - Acute and Subacute ConditionsStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- More trials run by Istinye UniversityThe sponsor's other registered studies.
- 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
- Prospective
- Enrolment
- 60 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Istinye University
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Elif Dilara Durmaz, Istinye University
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07528807
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- EPAP 24-314
- Other IDs
- No secondary ID
- Acronym
- EPAP
- Status last verified
- Sep 2026
- First submitted
- 7 Apr 2026
- Last updated
- 1 Oct 2026
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- No: The study will not share individual participant data to protect participants' privacy and confidentiality. Data include sensitive health information, and sharing it could risk identification of participants.
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 1 Oct 2026. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Investigation of the Relationship Between Exercise Benefits and Barriers, Pain Beliefs, and Activity Patterns in Individuals Experiencing Musculoskeletal Pain
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07528807
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- EPAP / EPAP 24-314
- Conditions
- Musculoskeletal Pain - Acute and Subacute Conditions, Exercise (EX), Beliefs, Activity Level
- Keywords
- Musculoskeletal Pain, Barriers to Physical Activity, Pain Beliefs, Activity Patterns
- Study type
- Observational
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 60 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Istinye UniversityUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 26 Apr 2026 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 27 Apr 2026 (actual)
- Study completion
- 1 Sep 2026 (actual)
- First posted
- 14 Apr 2026 (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.
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.
Detailed description
This observational study will include individuals experiencing musculoskeletal pain. Participants will be asked to complete a series of questionnaires assessing pain intensity, exercise benefits and barriers, pain-related beliefs, and activity patterns. The study aims to explore the relationships among these factors to better understand how pain perceptions and perceived barriers affect physical activity.
No interventions, treatments, or medications will be administered as part of this study. All data will be collected confidentially, and participation is voluntary. Participants may withdraw from the study at any time without any consequences. The findings of this research may help inform future strategies to improve exercise adherence and overall quality of life in individuals with musculoskeletal pain.
Study design
- Observational model
- Other
- Time perspective
- Prospective
- Number of arms
- 1
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Single Cohort | – | Other: This is an observational study. No interventions or treatments are administered.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. |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 to 65 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
- Age groups
- Adult, Older adult
- 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.
Key inclusion criteria (2 listed)
- 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)
- Exclusion Criteria Younger than 18 years or older than 65 years Acute trauma, recent surgery, or infection causing temporary musculoskeletal pain Severe cardiovascular, neurological, or psychiatric disorders unrelated to musculoskeletal pain Pregnant women (due to potential physiological changes affecting musculoskeletal pain) Cognitive or mental impairments preventing accurate completion of study questionnaires
Key exclusion criteria (1 listed)
- -
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 |
|---|---|---|
| This is an observational study. No interventions or treatments are administered.Not applicable - observational study, no interventions administered | Other | Single Cohort |
Primary outcome
Pain Beliefs (PBQ)
Time frame: Single assessment at survey completion
Participants' perceived benefits of and barriers to exercise will be assessed using the Exercise Benefits/Barriers Scale.
3 secondary outcomes
Exercise Benefits and Barriers (EBBS)
Time frame: Single assessment at survey completion
Pain-Related Activity Patterns (POAM-P)
Time frame: Single assessment at survey completion
Demographic Data
Time frame: Single assessment at survey completion
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 1 Oct 2026.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: No. The study will not share individual participant data to protect participants' privacy and confidentiality. Data include sensitive health information, and sharing it could risk identification of participants.
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 Musculoskeletal Pain - Acute and Subacute Conditions and Exercise (EX), run by Istinye 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 1 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 1 Oct 2026. 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?
Pain Beliefs (PBQ) (time frame: Single assessment at survey completion). 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 1 Oct 2026.