Back and Neck Pain in Adolescence

To validate the German version of the Young Spine Questionnaire (G-YSQ) and to study back and neck pain in adolescents between 10 and 16 years during one year by means of G-YSQ.

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Key information

Conditions

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

Age range

10 year–16 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Observational

Primary location

Balgrist University Hospital

Zurich, 8008, Switzerland

About this study

In two settings (school, clinics) back and neck pain of 10 to 16 years old adolescents will be assessed by the German Version of the Young Spine Questionnaire at 6 points in time during one year.

Validity, reliability and responsiveness of the G-YSQ will be determined and the development of back and neck pain within a year will be described.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

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

Inclusion criteria

10 to 16 years old

Exclusion criteria

younger than 10, older than 16

Treatment and study plan

No intervention

Other

no intervention

Primary outcomes

Changes in a German Version of the Young Spine Questionnaire

Time frame: change from baseline to 12 months

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Balgrist University Hospital

Other

Registry information

Official study title

Back and Neck Pain in Adolescence: A Prospective Cohort Study Using a German Version of the Young Spine Questionnaire

Acronym: Youngback

Important dates

Study start: 2016
Primary completion: 2019
Study completion: 2019
First posted: Nov 4, 2016
Registry last updated: Apr 30, 2020

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