Prevalence of Musculoskeletal Disorders Among Musicians
Official title: Assessment of the Prevalence of Playing-related Musculoskeletal Disorders Among Instrumental Musicians
Run by The Jerzy Kukuczka Academy of Physical Education in Katowice · NCT07600437 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study tests how common musculoskeletal problems are among musicians who play instruments or sing, to understand how their playing relates to pain and function.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 450 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | The Jerzy Kukuczka Academy of Physical Education in Katowice Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Multiple Locations) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | June 1, 2025 |
| Main results expected | June 20, 2026 |
| Study ends | June 30, 2026 |
| Registry record updated | May 20, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT07600437 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates are adults (18+) who are actively or recently engaged in instrumental or vocal music, and who consent to participate.
✕Probably not a fit
Participants who do not experience musculoskeletal symptoms or who do not benefit from survey insights may gain no direct benefit.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This observational study surveys professional and hobbyist musicians to document demographics, instrument use, and musculoskeletal symptoms using the QuickDASH and MPIIQM questionnaires. Data are collected via online surveys and a paper option for those unable to complete it online. The study aims to describe how musculoskeletal issues affect daily musical performance and identify factors associated with higher symptom burden.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: Findings could help tailor prevention and management strategies for musicians to reduce pain and improve performance.
How similar studies have gone: Prior research in musicians has documented musculoskeletal disorders, suggesting this approach can yield meaningful insights though results may vary by population.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * consent to participate in the study, * over 18 years of age, * professionally active musician - instrumentalist or musician-hobbyist not working as a professionalist musician Exclusion Criteria: * 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.
Where it's running
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Jerzy Kukuczka Academy of Physical Education in Katowice
Multiple Locations, Poland Recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Laura Piejko, PhD — The Jerzy Kukuczka Academy of Physical Education, Katowice, Poland
- Study coordinator: Laura Piejko, PhD
- Email: l.piejko@awf.katowice.pl
- Phone: 32 207 51 10
How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.