Comparison of the Non-Dominant Hands of Pianists and the Dominant Hands of Individuals Who Do Not Play Instruments

NCT06530355 | Completed

• 1 other identifier: 28.07.2024-MR
• Study Type: observational
• Target: 20
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

The aim of this study is to compare the non-dominant hands of pianists with the dominant hands of individuals who do not play an instrument in terms of skill and reaction time.

Conditions

Hand; Function; Piano Therapy

Keywords

hand; function

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (3)

• Edinburgh Hand Preference Questionnaire

  Used to determine hand dominance. The survey's answer options; the results of the survey were evaluated according to Geschwind's score as follows, in line with the answers given. * strong right-handers +80 to +100 points * weak right-handers +20 to +75 points * ambidextrous -15 to +15 points, * weak left-handers -20 to -75 points * strong left-handers -80 to -100 points

  at baseline

• Nine-Hole Peg Test

  It was used to evaluate fine manual skills against time. The participant was asked to place 9 3.2 cm long sticks into the holes on the platform as quickly as possible with his hand and the time from the start command to the last stick was recorded. Then, he was asked to collect the sticks in order with the same hand and the time to remove all the sticks was recorded in seconds.

  at baseline

• Nelson Hand Reaction Test

  It was used to evaluate reaction time. It consists of a ruler graduated in time. The tester held the ruler by the end between the thumb and index finger of the subject and then released the ruler. The upper point where the subject grasped the ruler with his fingers was recorded.

  at baseline

Study Arms (2)

Group 1: Pianists

The non-dominant hands of the pianists in this group were evaluated.

Other: The same evaluation methods were used for both groups. No intervention was applied to individuals in two groups..

Group 2: Individuals Who Do Not Play Instruments

The dominant hands of the individuals who do not play instruments in this group were evaluated.

Other: The same evaluation methods were used for both groups. No intervention was applied to individuals in two groups..

Interventions

The same evaluation methods were used for both groups. No intervention was applied to individuals in two groups.. OTHER

No intervention was applied to individuals in this group.

Group 1: Pianists; Group 2: Individuals Who Do Not Play Instruments

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 18 Years - 30 Years
• Sex: all
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64)
• Sampling Method: Probability Sample

Study Population

Pianists and Individuals Who Do Not Play Instruments

You may qualify if:

• For Group 1:
• Volunteering to participate in the study
• Being between the ages of 18-30
• Having played an instrument professionally for at least 3 years
• For Group 2:
• Volunteering to participate in the study
• Being between the ages of 18-30
• Having not played/does not play any instrument before or currently

You may not qualify if:

• For Group 1:
• Being able to play an instrument other than the piano professionally
• Having a surgical operation involving the shoulder, arm, forearm or hand in the last 6 months
• Having any systemic, genetic, neurological or orthopedic problems that would prevent the tests
• For Group 2:
• Having a surgical operation involving the shoulder, arm, forearm or hand in the last 6 months
• Having any systemic, genetic, neurological or orthopedic problems that would prevent the tests

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Halic University: lead

Study Sites (1)

Halic University

Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye)

Location

Related Publications (3)

• Heinan M. A review of the unique injuries sustained by musicians. JAAPA. 2008 Apr;21(4):45-6, 48, 50 passim. doi: 10.1097/01720610-200804000-00015. No abstract available.

  PMID: 18468369 RESULT

• Haslinger B, Erhard P, Altenmuller E, Hennenlotter A, Schwaiger M, Grafin von Einsiedel H, Rummeny E, Conrad B, Ceballos-Baumann AO. Reduced recruitment of motor association areas during bimanual coordination in concert pianists. Hum Brain Mapp. 2004 Jul;22(3):206-15. doi: 10.1002/hbm.20028.

  PMID: 15195287 RESULT

• Poole JL, Burtner PA, Torres TA, McMullen CK, Markham A, Marcum ML, Anderson JB, Qualls C. Measuring dexterity in children using the Nine-hole Peg Test. J Hand Ther. 2005 Jul-Sep;18(3):348-51. doi: 10.1197/j.jht.2005.04.003.

  PMID: 16059856 RESULT

Study Officials

• Duygu Şahin Altaç, PT, MSc.

  Halic University

  PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Study Design

• Study Type: observational
• Observational Model: CASE CONTROL
• Time Perspective: CROSS SECTIONAL
• Target Duration: 1 Day
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: PT, MSc.

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: July 28, 2024
• First Posted: July 31, 2024
• Study Start: June 10, 2024
• Primary Completion: June 10, 2024
• Study Completion: July 10, 2024
• Last Updated: December 19, 2025

Record last verified: 2025-12

Locations

TU (1)