New tool aims to measure how expectations shape chronic pain treatment

NCT ID NCT07673874

Not yet recruiting Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Hacettepe University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 29, 2026 · Last updated Jun 30, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study translates and tests a 9-question scale called BITEC, which measures what people with chronic pain expect from their treatment. Researchers will enroll 250 adults in Turkey who have had pain for at least three months. Participants fill out surveys about their pain, expectations, and mood. The goal is to see if the Turkish version is reliable and accurate for use in clinics.

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 provide Turkish clinicians with a reliable tool to measure patient expectations, potentially improving pain management outcomes.
What could go wrong: This is an observational study focused on translation and validation, not a treatment trial. The scale may not capture all cultural nuances or predict outcomes accurately.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Chronic Pain chronic pain syndrome

As listed by the trial registrant

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

CHRONIC PAIN

Contacts and locations

Locations

Bingol State Hospital, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Outpatient Clinic

Bingoel, Turkey (Türkiye)
Bingol University Faculty of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation

Bingoel, Turkey (Türkiye)

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