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NCT Number: NCT06993532

Validity, and Reliability of the Turkish Version of the Trapeziometacarpal Arthrosis Symptoms and Disability Questionnaire

To our knowledge, a Turkish version of the TASD questionnaire, frequently used for assessing TMC arthrosis worldwide, does not currently exist. Therefore, proper translation and cross-cultural adaptation of the tool are necessary for non-English speaking patients. This study aimed to develop the Turkish version of the TASD questionnaire, and to demonstrate its reliability and validity for use in patients with TMC arthrosis.

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Key information

Conditions

Trapeziometacarpal Arthrosis

Age range

18 year and older

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Observational

Primary location

Department of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, Faculty of Health Sciences, Gaziantep University

Gaziantep, Turkey (Türkiye)

About this study

The original TASD was translated into Turkish independently by a physiotherapist with expertise in hand research and proficiency in English, a healthcare professional, and English teacher with no healthcare background. Demographic data were collected, followed by administration of the TASD questionnaire, the Thumb Disability Examination (TDX) questionnaire, the Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) for pain assessment, and hand grip and pinch strength measurements using the Jamar® Hydraulic Hand Dynamometer and Jamar Hydraulic Pinch Gauge to assess thumb function and muscle strength. The questionnaires were administered twice, with a 7-day interval, during which no medical or rehabilitation intervention was provided that could alter the clinical condition of the patients.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

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

Inclusion criteria

  • Patients aged 18 years or older,
  • Diagnosis of Trapeziometacarpal arthrosis

Exclusion criteria

  • Surgery on the thumb and/or hand/wrist,
  • Acute trauma to the thumb,
  • Cognitive problems

Treatment and study plan

Validity and Reliability

Other

The TASD questionnaire, the Thumb Disability Examination (TDX) questionnaire, the Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) for pain, as well as hand grip and pinch strength measurements using the Jamar® Hydraulic Hand Dynamometer and Jamar Hydraulic Pinch Gauge Dynamometer were employed to assess thumb function and muscle strength. The questionnaires were administered twice, with a 7-day interval, during which no medical or rehabilitation intervention was made that could alter the clinical condition of the patients.

Primary outcomes

  1. Trapeziometacarpal Arthrosis Symptoms and Disability Questionnaire

    Time frame: 7 days

    The TASD was developed by Becker et al. to evaluate symptom intensity, disability severity, and treatment effectiveness in individuals with TMC arthrosis

Secondary outcomes

  1. Thumb Disability Examination Questionnaire

    Time frame: 7 days

    The TDX consists of 20 items organized into three subcategories, evaluating limitations in ADLs, pain severity, and patient satisfaction with thumb function

  2. Power Grip Strength and Pinch Strength

    Time frame: 7 days

    Power grip strength (PGS) and pinch strength (PS) were measured using the Jamar® Hydraulic Hand Dynamometer and Jamar® Hydraulic Pinch Gauge, respectively.

  3. Visual Analogue Scale

    Time frame: 7 days

    Pain intensity was assessed by asking the patient to rate their current pain on a 10 cm scale (0, no pain, 10, intolerable pain)

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

University of Gaziantep

Other

Registry information

Official study title

Cross-Cultural Adaptation, Validity, and Reliability of the Turkish Version of the Trapeziometacarpal Arthrosis Symptoms and Disability Questionnaire

Important dates

Study start
2025
Primary completion
2025
Study completion
2025
First posted
May 29, 2025
Registry last updated
May 29, 2025

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