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Voice-Derived Acoustic Features and Pain Intensity in Chronic Low Back Pain

Sponsor: nurmuhammet tas

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This observational study investigated whether characteristics of a person's voice are associated with pain intensity in adults with chronic low back pain and whether voice recordings can help predict individual pain levels. The study included 110 adults aged 18-70 years with chronic low back pain. Participants were selected to represent the full range of pain intensity scores from 0 to 10, with 10 participants at each level. Each participant reported their current pain intensity using the Numerical Rating Scale (NRS) and completed the Oswestry Disability Index (ODI) questionnaire to assess limitations in daily activities. Participants also read a standardized text aloud while their voice was recorded using a smartphone. The recordings were analyzed to measure acoustic characteristics, including voice pitch, pitch variability, jitter, shimmer, voice quality, speaking duration, and pauses. Researchers examined whether these characteristics were associated with pain intensity and functional disability. Statistical prediction models were also evaluated to determine whether voice characteristics could estimate individual pain scores. No experimental treatment was administered as part of this study. The study aimed to improve understanding of the potential usefulness and limitations of voice analysis as a non-invasive method for assessing pain in people with chronic low back pain.

Official title: Voice-Derived Acoustic Features and Pain Intensity in Chronic Low Back Pain: An Exploratory Prediction Study

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