Arabic spine pain scale put to the test
NCT ID NCT07671196
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jul 02, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study checked whether an Arabic version of the Extended Aberdeen Spine Pain Scale is a valid and reliable tool for measuring spine pain and disability. Three hundred Arabic-speaking adults with nonspecific spinal pain filled out the questionnaire, along with a general health survey. A smaller group repeated the spine pain questionnaire after a week to see if results were consistent. The goal is to provide a trustworthy tool for clinicians and researchers working with Arabic-speaking patients.
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Study facts
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- Participants
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300 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Sep 2025
- Finished
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Apr 2026
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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Who is studied
The study population will consist of Arabic-speaking adults aged 18 to 45 years diagnosed with nonspecific spinal pain involving the cervical, thoracic, and/or lumbar regions of the spine. Eligible participants will be recruited from outpatient physical therapy and musculoskeletal clinics. Participants must be able to read and understand Arabic and provide informed consent. Individuals with a history of spinal surgery, neurological deficits, serious spinal pathology (e.g., cancer or infection), cognitive impairment, or psychiatric conditions that may interfere with questionnaire completion will be excluded.
- Ages
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18 to 45 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Adults aged 18-45 years. * Both sexes. * Diagnosed with nonspecific spinal pain (cervical, thoracic, or lumbar). * Arabic is a primary spoken and written language. * Ability to provide informed consent. Inclusion criteria for experts: * Their experiences aren't less than ten years or at least master's degree in physical therapy. * Major part of their work is with the Arabic population. * They are fluent in Arabic and English language. * Both genders were included. Exclusion Criteria: * History of spinal surgery. * Neurological deficits or serious pathology (e.g., cancer, infection). * Cognitive impairment or psychiatric conditions preventing questionnaire completion. * Undergoing active treatment changes during test-retest interval.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Cairo University
Giza, Egypt