Can a simple questionnaire capture the real impact of back pain?

NCT ID NCT03999489

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study evaluates the SF-6D, a questionnaire that measures health-related quality of life, in people with early inflammatory back pain (symptoms for 3 months to 3 years). Researchers will check if the tool is reliable, sensitive to changes over time, and how factors like age, social background, and other health issues affect the scores. The goal is to see if this questionnaire can accurately capture the burden of the disease and help guide future treatment decisions.

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 could help doctors better measure and track quality of life in people with early inflammatory back pain, leading to more personalized care.

What could go wrong

This is an observational study focused on a questionnaire, not a treatment. It may not lead to direct improvements in patient outcomes.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Spondylarthritis spondyloarthropathy

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • CHU de Nîmes

    Nîmes, Gard, 30029, France