New tool aims to measure how expectations shape chronic pain treatment
NCT ID NCT07673874
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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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Participants
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About 250 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Expected to start
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Sep 2026
An estimate. Start dates often move.
- Expected to finish
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Aug 2027
An estimate. End dates often move.
- 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
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
Who is studied
The study population consists of adult patients who have been diagnosed with any type of non-cancer chronic pain condition (such as fibromyalgia, nociceptive pain, neuropathic pain, osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, or chronic headache/migraine) for at least three months, are literate, and are currently undergoing medical treatment. The sample will be recruited from patients admitting to the Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Outpatient Clinic at Bingöl State Hospital. Data will be collected through both printed forms in the clinical setting and an online survey platform (Kobotoolbox), ensuring representation of both outpatient clinic attendees and accessible chronic pain patient groups.
- Ages
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18 to 70 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.
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Inclusion Criteria: * Aged 18-70 years * Having chronic pain for at least 3 months according to the International Association for the Study of Pain (IASP) criteria * Diagnosed with any chronic pain condition (e.g., fibromyalgia, nociceptive pain, neuropathic pain, etc.) * Being literate * Currently receiving any medical treatment Exclusion Criteria: * Presence of cancer-related pain * Diagnosis of acute pain * Being unable to fill out the questionnaire due to a diagnosed cognitive impairment or psychiatric illness * Presence of visual or motor disabilities that prevent completing the questionnaire
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Conditions
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The places running it
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Bingol State Hospital, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Outpatient Clinic
Bingoel, Turkey (Türkiye)
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Bingol University Faculty of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation
Bingoel, Turkey (Türkiye)
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