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NCT Number: NCT06758973

Validity and Reliability of the Turkish Version of the 4-Item Short Form of the Pain Anxiety Symptom Scale

The primary aim of the study was to determine the reliability and validity of the Turkish version of the 4-Item Short Form of the Pain Anxiety Symptom Scale. The secondary aim of the study was to determine the level of pain-related anxiety in individuals with chronic pain.

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Key information

Conditions

Scale Reliability Validity Anxiety Disorders Mental Disorders Neurologic Manifestations Pain Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms Signs and Symptoms

Age range

18 year–65 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Observational

Primary location

Kirsehir Ahi Evran University

Kırşehir, Merkez, 40100, Turkey (Türkiye)

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

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

Inclusion criteria

  • Between the ages of 18-65
  • Having pain 4 or more days a week
  • Having weekly pain intensity of 3 or more according to the Numeric Pain Rating Scale
  • Having chronic pain lasting at least 3 months
  • Being able to read and write and having no cognitive problems
  • Individuals who volunteer to participate in the study will be included.

Exclusion criteria

  • Having pain limited to headache only

Treatment and study plan

Primary outcomes

  1. Pain Anxiety Symptom Scale 4-Item Short Form

    Time frame: 20 weeks

Secondary outcomes

  1. Chronic Pain Admission Form

    Time frame: 20 weeks

  2. Beck Anxiety Inventory

    Time frame: 20 weeks

  3. Visual Analog Scale

    Time frame: 20 weeks

  4. Chronic Pain Acceptance Questionnaire

    Time frame: 20 weeks

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Kirsehir Ahi Evran Universitesi

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Registry information

Official study title

Validity and Reliability of the Turkish Version of the 4-Item Short Form of the PASS

Important dates

Study start
2025
Primary completion
2026
Study completion
2026
First posted
Jan 6, 2025
Registry last updated
Apr 20, 2026

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