Prevalence of Temporomandibular Joint Disorders in Wind Musicians (TMD-WIND)
Prevalence of Temporomandibular Joint Disorders in Wind Musicians and Their Relationship with Instrument Type
Study Overview
Status
Conditions
Intervention / Treatment
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.
Study Type
Enrollment (Estimated)
Contacts and Locations
Study Contact
- Name: María Blanco Díaz, PhD.
- Phone Number: 0034-667681858
- Email: blancomaria@uniovi.es
Participation Criteria
Eligibility Criteria
Ages Eligible for Study
- Child
- Adult
- Older Adult
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
Sampling Method
Study Population
Description
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.
Study Plan
How is the study designed?
Design Details
Cohorts and Interventions
Group / Cohort |
Intervention / Treatment |
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Wind Woodwind Musicians
Musicians playing woodwind instruments (clarinet, saxophone, oboe, fagot, flute).
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Not applicable (Observational Study)
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Wind Brass Musicians
Musicians playing brass instruments (trumpet, trombone, tuba, horn).
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Not applicable (Observational Study)
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What is the study measuring?
Primary Outcome Measures
Outcome Measure |
Measure Description |
Time Frame |
|---|---|---|
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Prevalence of Temporomandibular Joint Disorders (TMD) in Wind Musicians
Time Frame: 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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Percentage of musicians diagnosed with TMD based on the DC/TMD questionnaire and clinical examination.
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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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Secondary Outcome Measures
Outcome Measure |
Measure Description |
Time Frame |
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Comparison of TMD prevalence between woodwind and brass musicians
Time Frame: 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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Analysis of differences in TMD prevalence between musicians playing woodwind vs. brass instruments.
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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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Association between practice hours per week and TMD symptoms
Time Frame: 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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Exploration of the correlation between weekly practice time and severity of TMD symptoms based on questionnaire responses.
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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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Mandibular Mobility Comparison in Musicians with and without TMD
Time Frame: 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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Assessment of differences in maximal mouth opening and mandibular deviation between musicians with and without TMD.
Mandibular mobility will be measured using a digital caliper to assess maximal mouth opening (in millimeters) and mandibular deviation.
These measurements will be compared between participants diagnosed with TMD and those without TMD
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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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Collaborators and Investigators
Sponsor
Study record dates
Study Major Dates
Study Start (Estimated)
Primary Completion (Estimated)
Study Completion (Estimated)
Study Registration Dates
First Submitted
First Submitted That Met QC Criteria
First Posted (Actual)
Study Record Updates
Last Update Posted (Actual)
Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria
Last Verified
More Information
Terms related to this study
Keywords
Additional Relevant MeSH Terms
Other Study ID Numbers
- CEIM 795
Drug and device information, study documents
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