Pain patients' hopes for treatment may be predictable
NCT ID NCT07689396
First seen Jul 08, 2026 · Last updated Jul 09, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study looks at what influences treatment expectations in adults with myofascial pain syndrome (MPS), a common cause of muscle pain. Researchers measure pain intensity, pain duration, quality of life, and fatigue to see which factors best predict how much benefit patients expect from physiotherapy. The goal is to understand these expectations so that care can be better tailored to individual needs.
What this could mean
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- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could help clinicians tailor communication and care to better match patient expectations, potentially improving outcomes.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational study that measures associations, not causes. It cannot prove that changing expectations improves results, and findings may not apply to all MPS patients.
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KTO Karatay University
RECRUITINGKonya, Turkey (Türkiye)
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