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Use Of Orthotics To Reduce Pain In Musicians

NCT ID: NCT07274540

Last Updated: 2025-12-18

Study Results

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

COMPLETED

Clinical Phase

NA

Total Enrollment

30 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2020-01-16

Study Completion Date

2020-03-30

Brief Summary

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This interventional clinical study investigates the effectiveness of applying a forearm strap orthosis in 30 individuals experiencing forearm pain due to playing a musical instrument. Participants used the orthosis for 4 weeks. The primary objective is to evaluate the changes in pain levels and grip strength following this period. The study also explores the potential of this intervention to improve functionality and quality of life.

Detailed Description

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The therapeutic and biomechanical effects of orthoses are utilized in the management of musculoskeletal disorders frequently encountered in instrumental musicians; this interventional study aims to prospectively evaluate the effect of a standardized forearm strap orthosis intervention on pain intensity, grip strength, and upper extremity functionality after a 4-week usage period in instrumental musicians. The study employs an Interventional type, single-group assignment, non-randomized pre-post design, enrolling 30 individuals from the Sulukule Art Academy of Fatih Municipality who meet the inclusion criteria. The primary outcome measures are the McGill Melzack Pain Questionnaire and Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) scores, grip strength values measured with the Jamar dynamometer, and Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder, and Hand (DASH-T) Questionnaire scores, all obtained pre- and post- orthosis use. The secondary outcome measure is the evaluation of quality of life using the Short Form 36 (SF-36) Quality of Life Survey.

Conditions

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Musculoskeletal Pain Overuse Syndrome Tendinopathy, Elbow Musculoskeletal Pain and Functional Impairment in Musicians

Keywords

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Forearm Orthosis Musician's Pain Grip Strength Evaluation Instrument Pain

Study Design

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Allocation Method

NA

Intervention Model

SINGLE_GROUP

Primary Study Purpose

TREATMENT

Blinding Strategy

NONE

Study Groups

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Orthosis Group

All participants received the Forearm Strap Orthosis intervention for a total period of 4 weeks. Measurements for primary and secondary outcomes were collected at baseline (pre-intervention) and immediately following the 4-week orthosis usage period (post-intervention). Data collection for this single-group intervention study was completed in 2020.

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

Foream Band Orthosis

Intervention Type DEVICE

The Forearm Band Orthosis was applied and used by participants for 4 weeks during instrumental music playing sessions and daily activities. The orthosis aimed to provide counterforce to the muscle tendon unit to reduce tension at the epicondyle and alleviate pain associated with repetitive strain.

Interventions

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Foream Band Orthosis

The Forearm Band Orthosis was applied and used by participants for 4 weeks during instrumental music playing sessions and daily activities. The orthosis aimed to provide counterforce to the muscle tendon unit to reduce tension at the epicondyle and alleviate pain associated with repetitive strain.

Intervention Type DEVICE

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* Participants were between 18 and 55 years old at the time of enrollment.
* Participants had been playing an instrument for more than six months.
* Participants had been playing an instrument for at least one hour a day.
* Participants were willing and able to adapt to orthotic treatment.

Exclusion Criteria

* Participants had a history of surgery and/or trauma to the elbow where orthosis treatment was required.
* Participants were receiving physiotherapy treatment within the last 6 months.
* Participants had an acute injury that prevented performance.
Minimum Eligible Age

18 Years

Maximum Eligible Age

55 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Sponsors

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Medipol University

OTHER

Sponsor Role lead

Responsible Party

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Tuba YILDIZ

Lecturer

Responsibility Role PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Principal Investigators

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Tuba Yıldız, Lecturer, PhD student

Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Medipol University

Locations

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Medipol University

Istanbul, Beykoz, Turkey (Türkiye)

Site Status

Countries

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Turkey (Türkiye)

Other Identifiers

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10840098-604.01.01-E.1378

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id