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Conditions

Non-specific Neck Pain Playing Related Musculoskeletal Disorders

Keywords

Non-specific neck painupper string musiciansscapular kinematicsmuscle activityshoulder electromyographyPlaying Related Musculoskeletal Disorders

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (2)

Scapular muscles activation during arm elevation and dynamic instrument-playing tasks.
Muscle activation levels of the upper trapezius, lower trapezius, and serratus anterior will be measured using surface electromyography (sEMG) during arm elevation (0°, 30°, 60°, 90°, 120°) and dynamic instrument-playing tasks. Data will be normalized to maximum voluntary isometric contraction (%MVIC) and expressed as root mean square (RMS) amplitude.
Through study completion, an average of 1 hour
Scapular kinematics during arm elevation and dynamic instrument-playing tasks
Three-dimensional scapular orientation (upward/downward rotation, internal/external rotation, anterior/posterior tilt) will be measured using an electromagnetic tracking system during arm elevation (0°, 30°, 60°, 90°, 120°) and dynamic instrument-playing tasks. Data will be expressed in degrees.
Through study completion, an average of 1 hour

Study Arms (2)

upper string musicians (healthy group)

upper string musicians without non-specific neck pain

Device: motion capture system, surface electromyography

upper string musicians (neck pain group)

upper string musicians with non-specific neck pain

Device: motion capture system, surface electromyography

Interventions

motion capture system, surface electromyographyDevice

Arm elevation (0°, 30°, 60°, 90°, 120°), open string playing, scale practice, and musical piece performance

upper string musicians (healthy group)upper string musicians (neck pain group)

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Eligibility Criteria

Age18 Years+

Sexall

Healthy VolunteersYes

Age GroupsAdult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

Sampling MethodProbability Sample

Study Population

upper string musicians

You may qualify if:

Age ≥ 18 years old.

Sponsors & Collaborators

National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University
Otherlead

Study Sites (1)

National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University

Taipei, Taiwan, 112, Taiwan

RECRUITING

MeSH Terms

Interventions

Electromyography

Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)

ElectrodiagnosisDiagnostic Techniques and ProceduresDiagnosisMyography

Study Officials

YIN-LIANG LIN, PhD
National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Central Study Contacts

YIN-LIANG LIN, PhD

CONTACT

+886-2-28267288 yllin1020@nycu.edu.tw

HSUAN-I SU, MS

CONTACT

pt313262019.be13@nycu.edu.tw

Study Design

Study Type: observational
Observational Model: COHORT
Time Perspective: CROSS SECTIONAL
Sponsor Type: OTHER
Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
PI Title: Associate Professor

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

February 26, 2026

First Posted

March 4, 2026

Study Start

May 10, 2026

Actual (reported)

Primary Completion

September 30, 2026

Estimated (date passed)

Kinematics and Muscle Activation of Scapula in Upper String Players With Neck Pain

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Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (2)

Study Arms (2)

upper string musicians (healthy group)

upper string musicians (neck pain group)

Interventions

Eligibility Criteria

You may qualify if:

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (1)

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Secondary Outcomes (6)

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Study Timeline

First Submitted

First Posted

Study Start

Primary Completion

Study Completion

Conditions

Keywords

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (2)

Study Arms (2)

upper string musicians (healthy group)

upper string musicians (neck pain group)

Interventions

Eligibility Criteria

You may qualify if:

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (1)

MeSH Terms

Interventions

Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Study Officials

Central Study Contacts

Study Design

Study Record Dates

Secondary Outcomes (6)

You may not qualify if:

Data Sharing

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