NCT06843759

Brief Summary

The aim of this study is to examine the effects of different Pilates exercises on violinists experiencing non-specific neck pain

Trial Health

87
On Track

Trial Health Score

Automated assessment based on enrollment pace, timeline, and geographic reach

Enrollment
30

participants targeted

Target at below P25 for not_applicable

Timeline
Completed

Started Mar 2025

Shorter than P25 for not_applicable

Geographic Reach
1 country

1 active site

Status
completed

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Trial Relationships

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

February 19, 2025

Completed
6 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

February 25, 2025

Completed
4 days until next milestone

Study Start

First participant enrolled

March 1, 2025

Completed
3 months until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

June 1, 2025

Completed
2 months until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

August 10, 2025

Completed
Last Updated

September 5, 2025

Status Verified

August 1, 2025

Enrollment Period

3 months

First QC Date

February 19, 2025

Last Update Submit

August 28, 2025

Conditions

Occupational Diseases

Keywords

violinist

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (3)

  • The Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI)

    Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index; It evaluates sleep duration, sleep disturbance, sleep efficiency, subjective sleep quality, sleep medication use, daytime dysfunction, and sleep delay and consists of a total of 24 questions. 19 of them are self-report scales and 5 of them consist of questions to be answered by a friend or spouse. There are 7 components with 18 questions scored in the scale, and each component is evaluated between 0 and 3 points. The total score ranges from 0 to 21, and 5 or more is an indicator of "poor sleep quality"

    8 weeks

  • Neck Pain Disability Index Questionnaire

    The scale includes 10 titles. It includes pain sensitivity, heavy lifting, personal hygiene, reading, sleep, headache, concentration, work, driving, social activities. There are 6 answer options according to the severity of the limitation or pain. Scoring is between 0 and 5. The highest score is 50 and the least is 0. The neck disability level classification according to the total score is as follows 0-4: no restrictions 5-14: mild limitation 15-24: moderate limitation 25-34: severe limitation 34 and up: completely restricted

    8 weeks

  • Bournemouth Neck Pain Survey

    The survey consists of 7 questions. In addition to questions about pain and disability, it also includes questions about psychosocial issues. Each question is scored between 0 and 10. The highest score is 70, with a higher score indicating a higher level of disability. The content of the survey consists of variables that must be questioned for individuals with neck pain, such as pain severity, the effect of pain on daily life activities and social life, anxiety-depression level, kinesiophobia and coping with pain.

    8 weeks

Study Arms (2)

mat exercise group

EXPERIMENTAL

mat execises

Other: mat pilates

reformer exercise group

EXPERIMENTAL

reformer exercises

Other: reformer pilates

Interventions

mat pilatesOTHER

Neck exercises Trunk stabilization exercises Shoulder exercises Posture exercises

mat exercise group
reformer pilatesOTHER

Foodwork Swan Short Spin Long Stretch Keen Stretch Hug Tree Bridge Pulling Straps Short Box Abdominal Hundred Twist Star

reformer exercise group

Eligibility Criteria

Age18 Years - 50 Years
Sexall
Healthy VolunteersYes
Age GroupsAdult (18-64)

You may qualify if:

  • Individuals between the ages of 18-50
  • Individuals who play the violin with neck pain
  • Having received professional instrument training

You may not qualify if:

  • Using medication
  • Having any pathology that prevents exercise
  • Having previously undergone upper extremity surgery

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (1)

Uskudar University

Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye)

Location

Related Publications (4)

  • Steinmetz A, Claus A, Hodges PW, Jull GA. Neck muscle function in violinists/violists with and without neck pain. Clin Rheumatol. 2016 Apr;35(4):1045-51. doi: 10.1007/s10067-015-3000-4. Epub 2015 Jul 15.

    PMID: 26175099BACKGROUND

  • Prada V, Mori L, Prato E, Hamedani M, Accogli S, Grandis M, Schenone A. Comparison of Strength and Dexterity in Professional and Student Violinists: Setting Foundations to Guide Rehabilitation. Med Probl Perform Art. 2020 Sep;35(3):130-137. doi: 10.21091/mppa.2020.3021.

    PMID: 32870964BACKGROUND

  • Kuo YL, Lee TH, Tsai YJ. Evaluation of a Cervical Stabilization Exercise Program for Pain, Disability, and Physical Impairments in University Violinists with Nonspecific Neck Pain. Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2020 Jul 28;17(15):5430. doi: 10.3390/ijerph17155430.

    PMID: 32731521BACKGROUND

  • Chi JY, Halaki M, Ackermann BJ. Ergonomics in violin and piano playing: A systematic review. Appl Ergon. 2020 Oct;88:103143. doi: 10.1016/j.apergo.2020.103143. Epub 2020 May 22.

    PMID: 32678769BACKGROUND

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Occupational Diseases

Study Officials

  • Sümeyye Postacı

    Uskudar University

    STUDY CHAIR

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
not applicable
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Masking
SINGLE
Who Masked
OUTCOMES ASSESSOR
Purpose
TREATMENT
Intervention Model
PARALLEL
Sponsor Type
OTHER
Responsible Party
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
PI Title
Asst. Prof. Dr.

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

February 19, 2025

First Posted

February 25, 2025

Study Start

March 1, 2025

Primary Completion

June 1, 2025

Study Completion

August 10, 2025

Last Updated

September 5, 2025

Record last verified: 2025-08

Data Sharing

IPD Sharing
Will not share

Locations

TU(1)