Mind over muscle: study probes how pain beliefs shape exercise habits

NCT ID NCT07528807

Recruiting now Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Istinye University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study looks at how people's beliefs about exercise and pain influence their daily activity levels. Researchers will ask 55 adults with recent muscle or joint pain to fill out questionnaires. No treatments are given—the goal is simply to understand these connections better, which could guide future efforts to help people stay active despite pain.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

What this could lead to: If successful, this study could help design better programs to encourage exercise in people with musculoskeletal pain.
What could go wrong: This is a small observational study with no treatment, so it won't directly improve health. Results may not apply to everyone.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Motor Activity Musculoskeletal Pain

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

ACTIVITY LEVEL BELIEFS EXERCISE (EX) MUSCULOSKELETAL PAIN - ACUTE AND SUBACUTE CONDITIONS

Contacts and locations

Locations

İstinye University Faculty of Health Sciences, Department of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation
RECRUITING

Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye)

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