Prevalence of Musculoskeletal Disorders Among Musicians
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Assessment of the Prevalence of Playing-related Musculoskeletal Disorders Among Instrumental Musicians
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observational
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1 country
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Brief Summary
Research conducted at the Faculty of Physiotherapy, Academy of Physical Education in Katowice, examines musculoskeletal disorders among instrumental musicians. The study protocol was approved by the Ethics Committee of Polish Physiotherapy Associationon (Resolution No. 05/06/2025) on June 11, 2025. The application form includes QuickDASH software enabling the functioning of the system and the MPIIQM-P system, which monitors the functioning of the musculoskeletal system and its impact on everyday musical performance.
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Started Jun 2025
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Study Timeline
Key milestones and dates
Study Start
First participant enrolled
June 1, 2025
CompletedFirst Submitted
Initial submission to the registry
April 8, 2026
CompletedFirst Posted
Study publicly available on registry
May 20, 2026
CompletedPrimary Completion
Last participant's last visit for primary outcome
June 20, 2026
ExpectedStudy Completion
Last participant's last visit for all outcomes
June 30, 2026
May 20, 2026
April 1, 2026
1.1 years
April 8, 2026
May 13, 2026
Conditions
Keywords
Outcome Measures
Primary Outcomes (2)
intensity of musculoskeletal pain and its impact on musican' daily functioning
through study completion, an average of 6 months
Playing-related musculoskeletal disorders (PRMDs)
Playing-related musculoskeletal disorders among musicians
through study completion, an average of 6 motnths
Study Arms (2)
1
professional musicians
2
non-professional musicians
Interventions
the QuickDASH questionnaire assessing the function of the upper limb and the MPIIQM-P questionnaire assessing the intensity of musculoskeletal pain and its impact on the musician's daily functioning
Eligibility Criteria
adults musician instrumentalists in Poland
You may qualify if:
- consent to participate in the study,
- over 18 years of age,
- professionally active musician - instrumentalist or musician-hobbyist not working as a professionalist musician
You may not qualify if:
- lack of consent to participate in the study, age under 18,
- artist - singer,
- pregnancy,
- active cancer,
- acute viral, bacterial or other infections,
- current exacerbation of chronic diseases or other conditions that may affect playing the instrument (e.g. osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, fibromyalgia, etc.),
- previous surgeries and serious injuries of the musculoskeletal system (e.g. road accidents) within the last 5 years.
Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.
Sponsors & Collaborators
Study Sites (1)
Jerzy Kukuczka Academy of Physical Education in Katowice
Multiple Locations, Poland
Related Publications (1)
Prevalence and treatment of playing-related musculoskeletal disorders (PRMDs) related to head, neck and upper body region in musicians: A systematic review of randomized controlled trials. Physiotherapy Review, 2025, 29(4), 14-25 DOI: https://doi.org/10.5114/phr.2025.157936 Online publish date: 2025/12/22
BACKGROUND
Study Officials
- PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
Laura Piejko, PhD
The Jerzy Kukuczka Academy of Physical Education, Katowice, Poland
Central Study Contacts
Study Design
- Study Type
- observational
- Observational Model
- COHORT
- Time Perspective
- CROSS SECTIONAL
- Target Duration
- 1 Day
- Sponsor Type
- OTHER
- Responsible Party
- SPONSOR
Study Record Dates
First Submitted
April 8, 2026
First Posted
May 20, 2026
Study Start
June 1, 2025
Primary Completion (Estimated)
June 20, 2026
Study Completion (Estimated)
June 30, 2026
Last Updated
May 20, 2026
Record last verified: 2026-04