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Cross-cultural Adaptation and Validity of the Arabic-translated NEUROPATHY-SPECIFIC QUALITY OF LIFE Questionnaire
Led by Cairo University · Updated on 2025-10-03
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Participants Needed
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Research Sites
49 weeks
Total Duration
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What this Trial Is About
PURPOSE: This study will translate, culturally adapt, validate, and test the reliability of the Neuro Qol Arabic version to be used with diabetic patients in Arabic countries. Background: The Neuropathy- and Foot Ulcer-Specific Quality of Life instrument is a multidimensional scale was developed to assess the QoL of diabetic patients with peripheral neuropathy. Producing Arabic versions of the Translating Scale can help researchers investigate offloading treatment among the Arabic population with DFUs. Hypotheses: The study design was a cross-cultural validation of NeuroQol, the Arabic version, for patients with DFUs. Research Question: Will there be cultural adaptation, validation, and reliability between the (Neuro Qol) Arabic version and the original language?
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Official Title
Cross-cultural Adaptation and Validity of the Arabic-translated NEUROPATHY-SPECIFIC QUALITY OF LIFE Questionnaire
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Arabic is the participant's first language
- No other neurological diagnosis affecting sensory or motor systems (e.g., stroke, multiple sclerosis)
- Age between 18 and 70 years
- History of diabetes mellitus diagnosed by a physician and confirmed by hemoglobin A1c ≥6.5% or use of hypoglycemic agents
You will not qualify if you...
- Currently a hospital inpatient
- Pre-existing comorbidities such as cancer, shingles, or other neuropathic pain conditions not caused by diabetes
- Pregnant patients
- Recent physical trauma contributing to neuropathic pain or skin diseases affecting sensitivity (e.g., wounds, psoriasis, eczema)
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
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Faculty of Physical Therapy, Cairo University
Cairo, Giza Governorate, Egypt, 11432
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Research Team
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Engy BadrEldin S Moustafa, PhD
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Shimaa T. AbulKasem, PhD
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How is the study designed?
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
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Number of Arms
1
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