Evaluation of the Effectiveness of Application-Supported Preventive Advice on Student Musicians' … (NCT07033793) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Evaluation of the Effectiveness of Application-Supported Preventive Advice on Student Musicians' Health
Switzerland45 participantsStarted 2025-09-01
Plain-language summary
Student musicians are particularly vulnerable to both physical and psychological health issues, with studies showing that 38% report pain from musical practice and over 50% experience high stress. Despite these risks, health resources tailored specifically to student musicians remain limited. This study aims to address this gap by testing a preventive, digital intervention to improve the well-being of this population. The intervention, delivered via a smartphone or tablet app, is designed to accommodate the unique demands of student musicians, such as frequent travel and time constraints. It includes health education, self-assessment tools, preventive health behavior advice, and interactive games designed to promote healthier work habits, daily routines, and overall health knowledge.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Age: Over 18 years old
* Enrollment at the Geneva University of Music (HEM) as a Bachelor (1st, 2nd, or 3rd year) or Master (1st or 2nd year) student.
* Primary discipline: Must be in musical performance (instrumental or vocal).
* Physical ability to play an instrument or sing (no physical disabilities that prevent participation in musical practice).
* Must be able to follow academic activities as planned.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Unable to play their instrument or participate in singing.
* Underwent surgery in the past 12 months that affects their ability to practice music (e.g., musculoskeletal surgeries).
* Suffering from pain or medical conditions that are not related to musical practice (e.g., non-musical injuries or pathologies).
* Unable to follow the planned academic schedule (e.g., missing classes or major academic constraints that would prevent full participation in the study).
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
1
Participant Interest in the App-Based Intervention
Timeframe: At baseline.
2
Participant Engagement with and Frequency of Use of the App - Based Intervention
Timeframe: From the start of the intervention to 12 weeks.
3
Participant Satisfaction with the App-Based Intervention
Timeframe: 6 and 12 weeks after the start of intervention.
4
System Usability of the App-Based Intervention Using SUS
Timeframe: 6 and 12 weeks after the start of intervention.
5
Participant Satisfaction with the App-Based Intervention
Timeframe: 6 and 12 weeks after the start of intervention.