Translation, Cultural Adaptation, and Standardization of E-NMQ

June 1, 2026 updated by: Riphah International University

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

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).

Study Overview

Status

Not yet recruiting

Conditions

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.

Study Type

Observational

Enrollment (Estimated)

110

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Contact

Study Locations

  • Pakistan
    • Punjab Province
      • Lahore, Punjab Province, Pakistan, 54000
        • Ghurki Hospital Lahore
        • Sub-Investigator:
          • Khansa Najam, MSOMPT

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

  • Adult

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

N/A

Sampling Method

Probability Sample

Study Population

ndividuals with a condition affecting the musculoskeletal system

Description

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)

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
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
6 weeks
Modified Oswestry Disability Index
Time Frame: 6 weeks
As a comparator
6 weeks

Collaborators and Investigators

This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.

Sponsor

Riphah International University

Investigators

  • Principal Investigator: Hira Shaukat, Mphill, Riphah International University

Publications and helpful links

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General Publications

Study record dates

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Study Major Dates

Study Start (Estimated)

June 18, 2026

Primary Completion (Estimated)

September 10, 2026

Study Completion (Estimated)

November 6, 2026

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

June 1, 2026

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

June 1, 2026

First Posted (Actual)

June 4, 2026

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Actual)

June 4, 2026

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

June 1, 2026

Last Verified

June 1, 2026

More Information

Terms related to this study

Keywords

Additional Relevant MeSH Terms

Other Study ID Numbers

  • REC/RCR&AHS/25/0119

Plan for Individual participant data (IPD)

Plan to Share Individual Participant Data (IPD)?

NO

Drug and device information, study documents

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated drug product

No

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated device product

No

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