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Musculoskeletal DiseasesNCT04599413

Study on Musculoskeletal Disorders in Spanish Pianist

An observational study of Musculoskeletal Diseases, run by Universidad Católica de Ávila at 1 site in Spain.

Completed

Finished. The study has ended and is not enrolling. Results may be posted on the official record.

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Trial summary

Background: musculoskeletal disorders related to instrumental practice (TMRPI) affect many pianists. Objectives: to know the prevalence of TMRPI in the population of Spanish pianists and its relationship with gender, age, physical activity, number of years playing the piano and the number of hours per week. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 16 to 70 yearsHealthy volunteers can take part
Conditions the study is for
Musculoskeletal Diseases
What is being tested?
SURVEY
How many people
30 participants
Where
1 siteSpain
Study dates
1 May 2020to 31 Aug 2020
Phase
Observational
Are there results?
None posted in the registry

Key requirements

Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.

  • Ages 16 to 70 years
  • All sexes
  • Healthy volunteers accepted
  • Child, Adult, Older adult

Study population: professional pianists with musculoskeletal disorders

Who may be able to join

  • over 16 years old
  • at least 2 years playing piano

Who cannot join

  • Traumatism

Trial locations and contacts

1 site in 1 country.

Spain1 site

  • Universidad Católica de Ávila

    Ávila, 05005

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About this study

Official title: Transversal Observational Study on Musculoskeletal Disorders in Spanish Pianist

Background: musculoskeletal disorders related to instrumental practice (TMRPI) affect many pianists.

Objectives: to know the prevalence of TMRPI in the population of Spanish pianists and its relationship with gender, age, physical activity, number of years playing the piano and the number of hours per week.

Read more

Design: transversal study based on a survey that included 30 volunteers of both genders, aged between 17 and 65, who played the piano for at least 2 years.

Method. due to the absence of specific questionnaires for pianist populations on MMRPI, a questionnaire was conducted combining a validated questionnaire on MMR, the Nordic Musculoskeletal Questionnaire (NMQ) with an "ad hoc" questionnaire created specifically for this study

Being tested
SURVEY
Keywords
assessments, pain, physical therapy specialty, musics
Medical subject headings
Musculoskeletal Diseases, Pain

What participants receive

What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.

  • SURVEYOther

    Pain survey on pianists

What is being measured

The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.

  1. Pain assessed by VAS Scale

    Pain assessed by VAS Scale

    Measured: 2 months

Secondary outcomes (1)

  1. YEARS

    Incidence of pain over years of practice

    Measured: 2 years

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted22 Oct 2020
  2. Study start1 May 2020
  3. Primary completion10 Jul 2020
  4. Study completion31 Aug 2020

Resources

More details

For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.

Study design
Study type
Observational
Observational model
Cohort
Time perspective
Cross-sectional
Enrolment
30 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT04599413
Sponsor's protocol ID
13/10/2020
Status last verified
Oct 2020
First submitted
13 Oct 2020
Last updated
22 Oct 2020
Results posted
No
Data monitoring committee
No
FDA-regulated drug
No
FDA-regulated device
No
Individual data sharing
No

Publications

  • Ling CY, Loo FC, Hamedon TR. Playing-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders Among Classical Piano Students at Tertiary Institutions in Malaysia: Proportion and Associated Risk Factors. Med Probl Perform Art. 2018 Jun;33(2):82-89. doi: 10.21091/mppa.2018.2013.

    PubMed 29868681

  • Bragge P, Bialocerkowski A, McMeeken J. A systematic review of prevalence and risk factors associated with playing-related musculoskeletal disorders in pianists. Occup Med (Lond). 2006 Jan;56(1):28-38. doi: 10.1093/occmed/kqi177. Epub 2005 Nov 7.

    PubMed 16275655

  • Kuorinka I, Jonsson B, Kilbom A, Vinterberg H, Biering-Sorensen F, Andersson G, Jorgensen K. Standardised Nordic questionnaires for the analysis of musculoskeletal symptoms. Appl Ergon. 1987 Sep;18(3):233-7. doi: 10.1016/0003-6870(87)90010-x.

    PubMed 15676628

  • Yoshie M, Kudo K, Murakoshi T, Ohtsuki T. Music performance anxiety in skilled pianists: effects of social-evaluative performance situation on subjective, autonomic, and electromyographic reactions. Exp Brain Res. 2009 Nov;199(2):117-26. doi: 10.1007/s00221-009-1979-y. Epub 2009 Aug 22.

    PubMed 19701628

  • Ling CY, Loo FC, Hamedon TR. Knowledge of Playing-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders Among Classical Piano Students at Tertiary Institutions in Malaysia. Med Probl Perform Art. 2016 Dec;31(4):201-204. doi: 10.21091/mppa.2016.4036.

    PubMed 27942698

  • Bruno S, Lorusso A, L'Abbate N. Playing-related disabling musculoskeletal disorders in young and adult classical piano students. Int Arch Occup Environ Health. 2008 Jul;81(7):855-60. doi: 10.1007/s00420-007-0279-8. Epub 2008 Jan 22.

    PubMed 18210148

  • Honarmand K, Minaskanian R, Maboudi SE, Oskouei AE. Electrophysiological assessment of piano players' back extensor muscles on a regular piano bench and chair with back rest. J Phys Ther Sci. 2018 Jan;30(1):67-72. doi: 10.1589/jpts.30.67. Epub 2018 Jan 27.

    PubMed 29410569

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

An observational study of Musculoskeletal Diseases, run by Universidad Católica de Ávila at 1 site in Spain.

The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.

Who may be eligible to take part?

The sponsor lists 2 inclusion and 1 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.

Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?

The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 22 Oct 2020. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 1 site in Spain. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.

What are the possible benefits and risks?

They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.

Are results available for this study?

The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.

How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?

The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

What does the primary outcome measure?

Pain assessed by VAS Scale (time frame: 2 months). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?

On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT04599413, which also lists 7 linked publications.

Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?

No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.

How often is this information updated?

AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 22 Oct 2020.

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