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Kinesiophobia Scale for the Upper Extremity

Development of the Multidimensional Kinesiophobia Scale for the Upper Extremity: A Scale Development Study


Sponsor

Emre Şenocak

Enrollment

150 participants

Start Date

Jul 22, 2024

Study Type

OBSERVATIONAL

Conditions

Summary

Questionnaires/scales used to evaluate kinesiophobia in the literature are limited and are not specific to the upper extremity in existing scales. For this reason, the primary purpose and subject of the study is to develop a multi-factor kinesiophobia scale specific to shoulder problems. The study is an observational research. Participants will be interviewed twice in total. All primary and secondary outcomes will be assessed at the first meeting. The second come will be performed within 5-7 days after the first assessment. In the second come, only the new kinesiophobia scale that is intended to be developed will be applied.


Eligibility

Min Age: 18 YearsMax Age: 65 Years

Plain Language Summary

Simplified for easier understanding

This study is developing and validating a new questionnaire to measure fear of movement (kinesiophobia) specifically in people who have conditions affecting the arm, shoulder, or hand — such as fractures, arthritis, or tendon injuries. **You may be eligible if...** - You score above 37 on the Tampa Scale of Kinesiophobia (a standard measure of fear of movement) - You have a diagnosed traumatic, orthopedic, or rheumatologic condition in your upper limb - You score above 24 on a brief cognitive test (Mini-Mental State Examination), indicating normal mental functioning **You may NOT be eligible if...** - You have a cancer diagnosis - You are currently using psychiatric medications - You are taking pain medications during the evaluation periods - You have received physiotherapy in the past 6 months - You have not completed a secondary level of education Talk to your doctor to see if this trial is right for you.

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Locations(2)

Clinic of İstanbul Hand-Microsurgery Rehabilitation

Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye)

Clinic of İstanbul Hand-Microsurgery Rehabilitation

Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye)

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