Exercise, Pain Beliefs, and Activity Patterns in Musculoskeletal Pain
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An automatic summary of structured registry data. It is an orientation aid, not a substitute for the official protocol or a physician assessment.
- What is being studied
- The protocol lists: This is an observational study. No interventions or treatments are administered..
- Who it may be relevant to
- Registry conditions: Musculoskeletal Pain - Acute and Subacute Conditions, Exercise (EX), Beliefs, Activity Level. Basic parameters: 18 years — 65 years · All.
- What needs checking
- Age, condition and sex are only basic indicators. Prior treatment, laboratory values and other mandatory requirements appear in the eligibility criteria below.
- Where it takes place
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Next step
- Save the trial, show it to the treating physician, and confirm current recruitment with the study center. Costs, documents and travel →
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Official title
Investigation of the Relationship Between Exercise Benefits and Barriers, Pain Beliefs, and Activity Patterns in Individuals Experiencing Musculoskeletal Pain
Overview
This observational study aims to investigate the relationship between exercise benefits and barriers, pain beliefs, and activity patterns in individuals experiencing musculoskeletal pain. Participants will complete questionnaires about their pain, exercise habits, and daily activity patterns. The study does not involve any interventions or treatments. The purpose is to better understand how beliefs and perceived barriers influence physical activity in people with musculoskeletal pain, which may help inform future strategies to improve exercise participation and overall well-being.
Detailed description
This observational study will include individuals experiencing musculoskeletal pain. Participants will be asked to complete a series of questionnaires assessing pain intensity, exercise benefits and barriers, pain-related beliefs, and activity patterns. The study aims to explore the relationships among these factors to better understand how pain perceptions and perceived barriers affect physical activity.
No interventions, treatments, or medications will be administered as part of this study. All data will be collected confidentially, and participation is voluntary. Participants may withdraw from the study at any time without any consequences. The findings of this research may help inform future strategies to improve exercise adherence and overall quality of life in individuals with musculoskeletal pain.
Interventions
- Other This is an observational study. No interventions or treatments are administered.
Not applicable - observational study, no interventions administered
Primary outcome measures
- Pain Beliefs (PBQ) [Time frame: Single assessment at survey completion]
Secondary outcome measures (3)
- Exercise Benefits and Barriers (EBBS) [Time frame: Single assessment at survey completion]
- Pain-Related Activity Patterns (POAM-P) [Time frame: Single assessment at survey completion]
- Demographic Data [Time frame: Single assessment at survey completion]
Eligibility criteria
Inclusion criteria
Adults aged 18-65 years Experiencing musculoskeletal pain (must have experienced musculoskeletal pain within the past 6 months) Voluntarily agree to participate and provide signed informed consent Able to read and understand Turkish (to complete questionnaires accurately)
Exclusion Criteria Younger than 18 years or older than 65 years Acute trauma, recent surgery, or infection causing temporary musculoskeletal pain Severe cardiovascular, neurological, or psychiatric disorders unrelated to musculoskeletal pain Pregnant women (due to potential physiological changes affecting musculoskeletal pain) Cognitive or mental impairments preventing accurate completion of study questionnaires
Exclusion criteria
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Criteria are shown verbatim from the registry (in English). Final eligibility is always assessed by the study center.
Healthy volunteers: No
Study design
- Observational model
- Other
Study locations
Turkey (Türkiye) · 1 center
- İstinye University Faculty of Health Sciences, Department of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitat — Istanbul
Identifiers
NCT: NCT07528807 · EPAP 24-314 · No secondary ID