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NCT Number: NCT07626619

Translation, Cultural Adaptation, and Standardization of E-NMQ

The primary objective of this study is to translate the Nordic Musculoskeletal (E-NMQ) Questionnaire Modified Version into Urdu following international guidelines. Presently, there exists no validated tool to comprehensively measure symptoms such as pain, stiffness and weakness in Urdu-speaking patients in Pakistan. Specifically, the widely used E-NMQ, having these three vital categories, has yet to be translated and validated for Urdu-speaking individuals with musculoskeletal disease (MSD).

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Key information

Conditions

Musculoskeletal Diseases

Age range

20 year–45 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Observational

Primary location

Ghurki Hospital Lahore

Lahore, Punjab Province, 54000, Pakistan

Location contact

Khansa Najam, MSOMPT

SUB_INVESTIGATOR

About this study

To find the reliability and validity of the Urdu version of E-NMQ in patients of MSD, procedure involves following stages: E-NMQ will be adapted in Urdu and then back translated in English, then will be first tested for its content validity by using the content validity index. Then Urdu version of the E-NMQ will be pilot run; tested for its validity and reliability. In next step Urdu version of the E-NMQ will be tested for its validity and reliability in patients with MSD.

Who can participate

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

Inclusion criteria

  • Age between 18 and 45 years.
  • Both male and females
  • Able to speak and read Urdu language Individuals with a condition affecting the musculoskeletal system
  • Age matched healthy individual recruited will be either the attendants/family members accompanying patients in Jinnah Hospital or employees of Riphah International University.

Exclusion criteria

  • Pregnant females, inflammation, local infection, fracture, suspected tumor, Recent surgery
  • Unwilling patients
  • Cognitive impairment & speech impairment
  • Any neurological diseases (reflex changes & loss of sensation)

Treatment and study plan

Primary outcomes

  1. Urdu version of Nordic Musculoskeletal Questionnaire (E-NMQ) for Urdu-Speaking Populations

    Time frame: 6 weeks

    Urdu version of Nordic Musculoskeletal Questionnaire (E-NMQ) for Urdu-Speaking Populations

  2. Modified Oswestry Disability Index

    Time frame: 6 weeks

    As a comparator

Study contacts

Contact information is provided by the study sponsor or research team.

Imran Amjad, PhD

CONTACT

[email protected]

03324390125

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Riphah International University

Other

Registry information

Official study title

Translation, Cultural Adaptation, and Standardization of the Extended Version of the Nordic Musculoskeletal Questionnaire (E-NMQ) for the Urdu-Speaking Population

Important dates

Study start
2026
Primary completion
2026
Study completion
2026
First posted
Jun 4, 2026
Registry last updated
Jun 4, 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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