CompletedNot Applicable

Use Of Orthotics To Reduce Pain In Musicians

Turkey (Türkiye)30 participantsStarted 2020-01-16

Plain-language 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.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 55 Years

Sex

ALL

See this in plain English?

AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.

Inclusion Criteria: * Participants were between 18 and 55 years old at the time of enrollment. * Participants had been playing an instrument for more than six months. * Participants had been playing an instrument for at least one hour a day. * Participants were willing and able to adapt to orthotic treatment. Exclusion Criteria: * Participants had a history of surgery and/or trauma to the elbow where orthosis treatment was required. * Participants were receiving physiotherapy treatment within the last 6 months. * Participants had an acute injury that prevented performance.

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

Change from Baseline in Pain Intensity as Measured by the Visual Analog Scale (VAS)

Timeframe: Baseline and 4 weeks

Change from Baseline in Pain Experience Measured by the McGill Melzack Pain Questionnaire Score (MPQ-PRI)

Timeframe: Baseline and 4 weeks

Change from Baseline in Isometric Grip Strength using Jamar Dynamometer

Timeframe: Baseline and 4 weeks

Change from Baseline in Upper Extremity Functional Status using the Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder, and Hand (DASH-T) Score

Timeframe: Baseline and 4 weeks

Trial details

NCT IDNCT07274540

SponsorMedipol University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2020-02-28

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Plain-language summary

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 55 Years

Sex

ALL

See this in plain English?

AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.

What they're measuring

Change from Baseline in Pain Intensity as Measured by the Visual Analog Scale (VAS)

Timeframe: Baseline and 4 weeks

Change from Baseline in Pain Experience Measured by the McGill Melzack Pain Questionnaire Score (MPQ-PRI)

Timeframe: Baseline and 4 weeks

Change from Baseline in Isometric Grip Strength using Jamar Dynamometer

Timeframe: Baseline and 4 weeks

Change from Baseline in Upper Extremity Functional Status using the Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder, and Hand (DASH-T) Score

Timeframe: Baseline and 4 weeks