New shoulder scale could improve pain assessment
NCT ID NCT05391516
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study created and tested a new questionnaire called the Shoulder Problems Assessment Scale (SPAS) for Turkish adults with shoulder pain or injuries. Researchers worked with 450 people to make sure the scale accurately measures shoulder-related limitations. The goal is to provide a simple, reliable tool for doctors and researchers to assess shoulder problems in a culturally appropriate way.
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Study facts
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- Participants
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450 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Sep 2023
- Finished
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Jul 2025
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
Who can take part
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Who is studied
The study population consists of adults aged 18-80 years with shoulder-related pain and/or functional limitation who were referred to or receiving care in physical therapy and rehabilitation units across multiple regions of Turkey. Participants represent a heterogeneous clinical spectrum of shoulder conditions, including rotator cuff-related disorders, adhesive capsulitis, traumatic shoulder lesions, and degenerative conditions. Individuals were recruited from multiple clinical centers to ensure diversity in demographic and clinical characteristics. All participants provided written and verbal informed consent prior to participation.
- Ages
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18 to 80 years
- Sex
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Anyone
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Inclusion Criteria: Adults aged 18-80 years Presence of shoulder-related pain and/or functional limitation Referred to or receiving treatment in a physical therapy or rehabilitation unit Ability to understand and respond to the questionnaire items Provision of written and verbal informed consent Exclusion Criteria: Neurological disorders affecting upper extremity function Systemic inflammatory or rheumatologic diseases involving the shoulder Severe cognitive impairment or psychiatric conditions that may interfere with questionnaire completion Acute trauma or fracture of the shoulder region requiring emergency management Incomplete or incorrectly completed questionnaire forms
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Yalvac Devlet Hastanesi
Isparta, 32000, Turkey (Türkiye)
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