Assessing how posture affects musicians' health and performance
OPErA Orchestral Posture Egonomic Assessment
This study looks at how different postures affect the health and performance of professional musicians in orchestras to see if it can help prevent injuries.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 250 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Fondazione Don Carlo Gnocchi Onlus Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Milan, MI) |
| Trial ID | NCT06758349 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This observational study aims to evaluate the impact of posture on the health and work ability of professional musicians in orchestras. Over three years, 250 orchestral players will undergo postural assessments in various venues, starting with a questionnaire about their lifestyle, professional activity, and health history. The postural evaluations will be conducted in two phases: first without an instrument and then while playing their instrument, using disposable ECG electrodes for accurate measurement. The goal is to identify factors that contribute to musculoskeletal disorders among musicians.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are professional musicians from major Italian orchestras.
Not a fit: Patients who have pain associated with acute trauma will not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved health and performance outcomes for musicians by identifying effective strategies to prevent posture-related injuries.
How similar studies have performed: While there have been studies on musicians' health, this specific approach focusing on posture assessment in orchestral settings is relatively novel.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * Professional musicians from major Italian orchestras Exclusion Criteria: \- Pain associated with acute trauma
Where this trial is running
Milan, MI
- IRCCS Santa Maria Nascente Fondazione Don Carlo Gnocchi — Milan, Mi, Italy (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Rosa Maria Converti, Physiatrist doctor
- Email: rmconverti@dongnocchi.it
- Phone: 0240308408
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.