Association of High PainDETECT Scores With Pain Region and Diagnosis in Patients Attending a Musculoskeletal and Sports Medicine Clinic

This observational study aims to evaluate the relationship between PainDETECT questionnaire scores, pain regions, and clinical diagnoses in patients presenting to a musculoskeletal and sports medicine clinic. Patients attending the clinic will complete the PainDETECT questionnaire, and their pain localization and clinical diagnoses will be recorded. The findings are expected to contribute to a better understanding of neuropathic pain components in musculoskeletal conditions.

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Key information

Conditions

Musculoskeletal Pain Chronic Pain Muscular Diseases Musculoskeletal Diseases Nervous System Diseases Neuralgia Neurologic Manifestations Neuromuscular Diseases Neuropathic Pain Pain Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms Peripheral Nervous System Diseases Signs and Symptoms

Age range

18 year and older

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Observational

Primary location

Dr. Cavit Meclisi - Istanbul Orthopaedics Group, Musculoskeletal and Sports Medicine Clinic

Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye)

Location status: Recruiting

Location contact

Clinic Administration

CONTACT

[email protected]

+90 533 659 8669

About this study

This is an observational, non-interventional study conducted in a musculoskeletal and sports medicine outpatient clinic. Adult patients presenting with pain will be included. The PainDETECT questionnaire will be used to assess neuropathic pain components. Pain regions and clinical diagnoses determined during routine clinical evaluation will be recorded.

No interventions, experimental treatments, or changes to standard clinical care will be applied. The study will analyze the association between PainDETECT scores, pain localization, and clinical diagnoses. Data will be collected prospectively and analyzed using appropriate statistical methods to explore potential relationships between variables.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

Patients aged 18 years and older
Patients who presented to the musculoskeletal and sports medicine clinic with pain complaints
Availability of complete medical records including PainDETECT questionnaire data

Exclusion criteria

Patients younger than 18 years
Incomplete clinical or questionnaire data

Treatment and study plan

No interventions

Other

This is an observational retrospective study. No interventions are assigned to participants.

Primary outcomes

PainDETECT Score

Time frame: At baseline, based on retrospective review of existing medical records.

The PainDETECT score is a validated patient-reported outcome measure used to assess the likelihood of neuropathic pain components. The score is calculated based on responses recorded in existing medical records. No additional assessments or interventions are performed as part of this study.

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Uskudar University

Other

Registry information

Official study title

Evaluation of the Association Between PainDETECT Scores, Pain Localization, and Diagnosis in a Musculoskeletal and Sports Medicine Outpatient Population

Acronym: PD-MSK

Important dates

Study start: 2026
Primary completion: 2026
Study completion: 2026
First posted: Jan 21, 2026
Registry last updated: Feb 23, 2026

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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