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NCT Number: NCT05960760

Attitudes Towards Back and Back Pain in German-speaking Switzerland

This research aims to assess the cross-cultural validity and reliability of the German version of the Back-PAQ (Back-PAQ_G) within the German-speaking Swiss population.

The target population for this study includes individuals with and without back pain and primary care healthcare professionals. This includes physicians, physiotherapists, and nurses. The participants will be asked to fill out the Back-PAQ_G and similiar questionnaires online.

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Key information

Conditions

Low Back Pain Back Pain Neurologic Manifestations Pain Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms Signs and Symptoms

Age range

18 year–75 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Observational

Primary location

4 Balance Zentrum für Physiotherapie und medizinisches Training, Muttenz, Basel-Landschaft, Switzerland

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Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

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

Inclusion criteria

  • Living within the German-speaking part of Switzerland

Exclusion criteria

  • Insufficient German language skills

Treatment and study plan

Primary outcomes

  1. Back Pain and Attitudes Questionnaire

    Time frame: baseline

    The Back-PAQ_G contains 34 statements about the lower back and back pain that have to be rated as "true", "uncertain" or "false". Scores range from 34 to 170. The higher the score, the more unhelpful attitudes toward the back and back pain are present. Participants will receive the German version of the Back-PAQ (Back-PAQ_G).

Secondary outcomes

  1. Tampa Scale of Kinesiophobia

    Time frame: baseline

    The TSK examines fear of movement and injury. The TSK applies to individuals with and without pain. The scores range from 11 to 44. A higher score on the completed questionnaire implies high kinesiophobia and an existing somatic focus. The participants of the study receive the German version of TSK-GV with eleven questions.

  2. Fear Avoidance Belief Questionnaire

    Time frame: baseline

    The FABQ examines fear avoidance attitudes about the effect of work and activity on lower back pain. The questionnaire applies to individuals with low back pain. The maximum score is 96. A high score indicates a strong fear-avoidance posture for low back pain. Participants with current low back pain receive the validated German version of the FABQ with 16 questions.

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Zurich University of Applied Sciences

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Registry information

Official study title

Assessing the Cross-cultural Validity and Reliability of the German Version of the Back Pain Attitudes Questionnaire (Back-PAQ_G) Within the German-speaking Swiss Population

Important dates

Study start
2023
Primary completion
2024
Study completion
2024
First posted
Jul 27, 2023
Registry last updated
Jan 27, 2025

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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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