Clinical trial NCT06823531: Prevalence of Temporomandibular Joint Disorders in Wind Musicians
Official title: Prevalence of Temporomandibular Joint Disorders in Wind Musicians and Their Relationship with Instrument Type
Study type: OBSERVATIONAL
Overall status: NOT_YET_RECRUITING
Conditions: Temporomandibular Disorders (TMD)
Keywords: Temporomandibular disorders
TMD
Orofacial pain
Embouchure Disorders
Bruxism
Mandibular Mobility
Jaw diseases
Lead sponsor: University of Oviedo
Sponsor class: OTHER
First posted: 2025-02-12
Enrollment: 50
Sex: ALL
Standard ages: CHILD
ADULT
OLDER_ADULT
Accepts healthy volunteers: no
Observational model: CASE_CONTROL
Time perspective: CROSS_SECTIONAL
Sampling method: NON_PROBABILITY_SAMPLE
Study population: The study population consists of professional and student wind musicians from different orchestras and conservatories. Participants play either woodwind or brass instruments and will be assessed for the prevalence of temporomandibular joint disorders (TMD) and related risk factors. The study includes musicians of any age, with parental consent required for minors.

Brief summary: This study aims to analyze the prevalence of temporomandibular joint disorders (TMD) in wind musicians, differentiating the impact by instrument type (woodwind vs. brass) and identifying potential risk factors (embouchure, posture, practice time). A cross-sectional observational design will be used, including professional and student musicians from orchestras and conservatories.

Detailed description: This observational cross-sectional study aims to assess the prevalence of temporomandibular joint disorders (TMD) in wind musicians and analyze the impact of instrument type (woodwind vs. brass) on TMD prevalence. Additionally, the study will explore potential risk factors such as embouchure, posture, and practice time.

The study will recruit professional and student wind musicians from orchestras and conservatories. Participants will complete a validated questionnaire (DC/TMD) and undergo a clinical assessment to evaluate mandibular mobility, the presence of joint sounds (clicking, crepitus), and symptoms related to TMD.

The data collection will take place in a single session per participant, estimated between March 1, 2025, and April 15, 2025. The collected data will be analyzed to compare TMD prevalence between different instrument groups and assess correlations with practice habits and postural factors.

All data will be anonymized and stored securely according to applicable data protection regulations (LOPD 3/2018, GDPR 2016/679). Participation in the study is voluntary, and written informed consent will be obtained from all participants, or from their legal guardians in the case of minors.

Eligibility criteria: Inclusion Criteria:

* Wind musicians (professional or student).
* Any age (if under 18, parental/legal guardian consent is required).
* Signed informed consent.

Exclusion Criteria:

* History of maxillofacial surgery.
* Presence of neurological disorders affecting mandibular function.
* Recent treatment for TMD.
* Severe bruxism diagnosis.

Primary outcomes:
measure: Prevalence of Temporomandibular Joint Disorders (TMD) in Wind Musicians
timeFrame: Data will be collected in a single session per participant during the study period, estimated from March 1, 2025, to April 15, 2025.
Secondary outcomes:
measure: Comparison of TMD prevalence between woodwind and brass musicians
timeFrame: Data will be collected in a single session per participant during the study period, estimated from March 1, 2025, to April 15, 2025.
measure: Association between practice hours per week and TMD symptoms
timeFrame: Data will be collected in a single session per participant during the study period, estimated from March 1, 2025, to April 15, 2025.
measure: Mandibular Mobility Comparison in Musicians with and without TMD
timeFrame: Data will be collected in a single session per participant during the study period, estimated from March 1, 2025, to April 15, 2025.
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