NCT07274540

Use Of Orthotics To Reduce Pain In Musicians

The Effects Of Front Arm Band Orthosis On Pain, Functionalite And Grip Force Evaluation To Person Of Play Instrument

• Status: Completed
• Phase: N/A
• Study type: Interventional
• Enrollment: 30 (actual)
• Sponsor: Medipol University · Academic / Other
• Sex: All
• Age: 18 Years – 55 Years
• Healthy volunteers: Not accepted

Summary

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

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

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

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
DEVICE	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.

Timeline

• Start date: 2020-01-16
• Primary completion: 2020-02-28
• Completion: 2020-03-30
• First posted: 2025-12-10
• Last updated: 2025-12-18

Locations

1 site across 1 country: Turkey (Türkiye)