Study on the Link Between Sensory Sensitivity, Mental and Physical Health, and Pain in Adults with Knee Osteoarthritis

What this Trial Is About

Researchers are investigating the relationship between how patients with knee osteoarthritis perceive bodily sensations, their psychological and functional status, and the pain they experience. The study focuses on patients aged 40 to 84 who have had knee pain due to osteoarthritis for at least six months. This research aims to better understand how these factors connect, as current studies have not fully explored their interrelation or how they might guide evaluation and treatment. Participants will be assessed using various questionnaires to measure somatosensory amplification, fear of movement kinesiophobia, pain levels, depression, and functional status. These tools include the Somatosensory Amplification Scale, Tampa Kinesiophobia Scale, Visual Analog Scale for pain, Beck Depression Inventory, and the Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Arthritis Index. Sociodemographic information such as age, weight, height, and education level will also be collected. During the study, patients will complete these assessments within a two-week period. Researchers will analyze the data using statistical methods to identify correlations between the psychological and physical factors and pain levels. The study will monitor participants responses and characteristics to better understand their condition, with the total participation lasting up to two weeks.

Somatosensory Amplification and Psychological and Functional Status In Patients With Knee Osteoarthritis