EducationMUSED-DACHNCT07443930
Musicians' Health Education in D-A-CH
An observational study of Education and Medicine, run by University Medical Center Goettingen at 1 site in Germany.
Trial summary
Professional musicians are often exposed to significant physical and psychological strain. Long hours of playing, high muscle tension in the head and neck area, and performance-related stress can lead to problems such as musculoskeletal pain, jaw joint disorders, facial pain, and reduced oral health. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Any ageHealthy volunteers can take part
- How many people
- 26 participants
- Where
- 1 siteGermany
- Study dates
- 9 May 2026to 9 Sep 2026
- 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 Any age
- All sexes
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Child, Adult, Older adult
Study population: Professors and lecturers in musicians' health and performing arts medicine, as well as individuals responsible for curricular planning, coordination, or content development at universities and music conservatories in Germany, Austria, and the German-speaking part of Switzerland.
Who may be able to join
- Returned questionnaire
Who cannot join
- Questionnaire not returned
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
About this study
Official title: Curricular Integration of Musicians' Health and Performing Arts Medicine in Professional Music Training: A Survey Study in the D-A-CH Region
Professional musicians are often exposed to significant physical and psychological strain. Long hours of playing, high muscle tension in the head and neck area, and performance-related stress can lead to problems such as musculoskeletal pain, jaw joint disorders, facial pain, and reduced oral health. Although these health issues are common, preventive strategies and structured health education are often insufficiently integrated into music training programs.
This study aims to assess how topics related to musicians' health and performing arts medicine are currently included in the curricula of music universities in Germany, Austria, and the German-speaking part of Switzerland (D-A-CH region).
Read more
Professors and lecturers responsible for musicians' health or curriculum planning at 39 music universities will be invited to complete a short questionnaire (approximately 10 minutes). The survey collects information about whether and how health-related topics are taught, including whether they are mandatory or elective, their duration, and the specific subjects covered.
This is a non-interventional survey study. No medical examinations or treatments will be performed. Participation consists solely of completing the questionnaire. The results will help identify gaps in health education for professional musicians and support the future development of preventive and educational programs.
- Conditions
- Education, Medicine, Dentistry, Orofacial Pain
- Medical subject headings
- Facial Pain
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Questionnaire
Percentage (%) of surveyed music universities in which content on musicians' health and performing arts medicine is formally integrated into the curriculum, differentiated by degree program, module type (mandatory/elective), teaching duration, and subject areas covered.
Measured: 10 minutes
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted2 Mar 2026
- Study start9 May 2026
- Primary completion9 Sep 2026
- Study completion9 Sep 2026
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for EducationStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
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
- Prospective
- Enrolment
- 26 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- University Medical Center Goettingen
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Felix Marschner, University Medical Center Goettingen
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07443930
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- 2/2/26
- Acronym
- MUSED-DACH
- Status last verified
- Sep 2026
- First submitted
- 24 Feb 2026
- Last updated
- 11 Sep 2026
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- No
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 11 Sep 2026. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Curricular Integration of Musicians' Health and Performing Arts Medicine in Professional Music Training: A Survey Study in the D-A-CH Region
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07443930
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- MUSED-DACH / 2/2/26
- Conditions
- Education, Medicine, Dentistry, Orofacial Pain
- Study type
- Observational
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 26 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- University Medical Center GoettingenUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 9 May 2026 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 9 Sep 2026 (actual)
- Study completion
- 9 Sep 2026 (actual)
- First posted
- 2 Mar 2026 (actual)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
Professional musicians are often exposed to significant physical and psychological strain. Long hours of playing, high muscle tension in the head and neck area, and performance-related stress can lead to problems such as musculoskeletal pain, jaw joint disorders, facial pain, and reduced oral health. Although these health issues are common, preventive strategies and structured health education are often insufficiently integrated into music training programs.
This study aims to assess how topics related to musicians' health and performing arts medicine are currently included in the curricula of music universities in Germany, Austria, and the German-speaking part of Switzerland (D-A-CH region).
Professors and lecturers responsible for musicians' health or curriculum planning at 39 music universities will be invited to complete a short questionnaire (approximately 10 minutes). The survey collects information about whether and how health-related topics are taught, including whether they are mandatory or elective, their duration, and the specific subjects covered.
This is a non-interventional survey study. No medical examinations or treatments will be performed. Participation consists solely of completing the questionnaire. The results will help identify gaps in health education for professional musicians and support the future development of preventive and educational programs.
Study design
- Observational model
- Cohort
- Time perspective
- Prospective
Who may qualify
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Child, Adult, Older adult
- Study population
- Professors and lecturers in musicians' health and performing arts medicine, as well as individuals responsible for curricular planning, coordination, or content development at universities and music conservatories in Germany, Austria, and the German-speaking part of Switzerland.
Key inclusion criteria (1 listed)
- Returned questionnaire
Key exclusion criteria (1 listed)
- Questionnaire not returned
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Primary outcome
Questionnaire
Time frame: 10 minutes
Percentage (%) of surveyed music universities in which content on musicians' health and performing arts medicine is formally integrated into the curriculum, differentiated by degree program, module type (mandatory/elective), teaching duration, and subject areas covered.
Results and safety
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 11 Sep 2026.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: No
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
The record lists no contact. Use the official record to reach the sponsor.
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
An observational study of Education and Medicine, run by University Medical Center Goettingen at 1 site in Germany.
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 1 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 11 Sep 2026. 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 Germany. 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?
Questionnaire (time frame: 10 minutes). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
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 11 Sep 2026.