Effect of Manual Therapy and Exercises on Orofacial Pain in Wind Musicians
Manual Therapy Effectivity Combinated or Lonely With an Exercises Program for a Wind Musicians With Orofacial Pain
This study is testing if a combination of manual therapy and exercises can help wind musicians with orofacial pain feel better compared to just manual therapy alone.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 40 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years to 65 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | University of Alcala Academic / other |
| Locations | 2 sites (Alcalá de Henares, Madrid and 1 other locations) |
| Trial ID | NCT04977349 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study investigates the effectiveness of a manual therapy protocol, both alone and in combination with an exercise program, for treating orofacial pain in wind musicians. A total of 40 participants will be recruited from conservatories in the Community of Madrid, and they will be divided into a control group receiving only manual therapy and an experimental group receiving both manual therapy and exercises. The treatment will consist of ten sessions over five weeks, with assessments conducted before and after the intervention, as well as follow-ups at two and four months. The study aims to determine the short, medium, and long-term efficacy of these treatments.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are metal or wood wind musicians aged 18-65 who have experienced orofacial pain during practice in the last 30 days and practice for more than 20 hours a week.
Not a fit: Patients with neurological diseases, previous analgesic treatments, or any trauma or surgical history related to the skull, cervical spine, or temporomandibular joint may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could provide effective treatment options for wind musicians suffering from orofacial pain, improving their quality of life and performance.
How similar studies have performed: While there is some existing research on manual therapy and exercise for orofacial pain, this study aims to provide high-quality evidence specifically for wind musicians, making it a novel approach.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Metal or wood wind musicians * Orofacial pain during the practice in the last 30 days. * More than 20 hours by week in the practice. * Between 18-65 years old. Exclusion Criteria: * Neurological diseases. * Analgesics previous treatments. * Any trauma or bone fractures in skull or cervical spine. * Any surgical intervention in cervical spine, orofacial region or temporo-mandibular joint.
Where this trial is running
Alcalá de Henares, Madrid and 1 other locations
- Overall Study Officials — Alcalá de Henares, Madrid, Spain (Recruiting)
- Nursing and Physiotherapy Faculty — Alcalá De Henares, Madrid, Spain (Not_yet_recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Patricia M Merinero, PhD
- Email: patricia.m.merinero@gmail.com
- Phone: 661637862
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.