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Orofacial Pain and Oral Health-Related Quality of Life in Musicians in German Amateur Orchestras
Sponsor: University Medical Center Goettingen
Summary
This cross-sectional online survey investigates the prevalence of orofacial pain, sleep-related problems, and oral health-related quality of life (OHRQoL) among adult musicians who play in German amateur orchestras. Participants complete a single, anonymous, approximately 10-minute questionnaire covering demographic data, orofacial pain, sleep bruxism, perceived stress, sleep quality, and the German short version of the Oral Health Impact Profile (OHIP-14). The study examines whether these outcomes differ between instrument groups (woodwind, brass, string, percussion, and other instruments). The primary hypothesis is that players of wind instruments (woodwind and brass) more frequently report orofacial pain and experience a different OHRQoL than players of other instrument groups. The study has a pilot character and aims to generate data to inform future research and targeted dental care concepts for this population.
Official title: Orofacial Pain, Sleep-Related Problems, and Oral Health-Related Quality of Life Among Musicians in German Amateur Orchestras: A Cross-Sectional Online Survey
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - Any
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
400
Start Date
2026-09-01
Completion Date
2026-11-01
Last Updated
2026-07-20
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Interventions
Questionaire
Percentage (%) of surveyed musicians with presence of orofacial pain and other studied conditions like sleep bruxism, sleep disorders, and Oral Health-Related Quality of Life
Locations (1)
University Medical Center Göttingen
Göttingen, Germany