Translation, Cultural Adaptation, and Standardization of E-NMQ

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

Status

Not yet recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Observational

Source

ClinicalTrials.gov

Registry ID

NCT07626619

Enrollment

110

Registered

2026-06-04

Start date

2026-06-18

Completion date

2026-11-06

Last updated

2026-06-04

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Conditions

Musculoskeletal Diseases

Keywords

Cultural Adaptation, Musculoskeletal Disorders, Reliability, Validity

Brief summary

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).

Detailed description

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.

Interventions

None listed

Study design

Observational model

ECOLOGIC_OR_COMMUNITY

Time perspective

PROSPECTIVE

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

ALL

Age

20 Years to 45 Years

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)

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame	Description
Urdu version of Nordic Musculoskeletal Questionnaire (E-NMQ) for Urdu-Speaking Populations	6 weeks	Urdu version of Nordic Musculoskeletal Questionnaire (E-NMQ) for Urdu-Speaking Populations
Modified Oswestry Disability Index	6 weeks	As a comparator

Countries

Pakistan

Contacts

CONTACTImran Amjad, PhD

Imran.amjad@riphah.edu.pk03324390125

PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATORHira Shaukat, Mphill

Riphah International University

Outcome results