Turkish Version of the Pain Metacognitions Questionnaire

Pain-related thoughts and beliefs play an important role in how individuals experience and cope with chronic pain. Metacognitions about pain, such as beliefs about the uncontrollability or harmfulness of pain-related thoughts, may influence emotional distress and pain-related outcomes. The Pain Metacognitions Questionnaire was developed to assess these beliefs; however, a validated Turkish version is not currently available. The aim of this study is to translate the Pain Metacognitions Questionnaire into Turkish and to evaluate its validity and reliability in adults with chronic non-cancer pain. This observational study will include adult individuals experiencing chronic pain for at least three months. Data will be collected using self-report questionnaires administered in a single assessment session. The findings of this study are expected to provide a reliable and valid measurement tool for assessing pain-related metacognitions in Turkish-speaking populations and to support future clinical and research applications in chronic pain management.

NCT Number	NCT07351617
Lead Sponsor	Tokat Gaziosmanpasa University Collaborators: Çankırı Karatekin University
Conditions	Chronic Pain, Pain Metacognitions
Enrollment	210 participants
Start Date	2026-02-01
Primary Completion	2026-05-19 (estimated)
Study Completion	2026-06-10 (estimated)
Updated on ClinicalTrials.gov	2026-01-20