Temporomandibular Disorders (TMD)TMD-WINDNCT06823531
Prevalence of Temporomandibular Joint Disorders in Wind Musicians
An observational study of Temporomandibular Disorders (TMD), run by University of Oviedo.
Trial summary
This study aims to analyze the prevalence of temporomandibular joint disorders (TMD) in wind musicians, differentiating the impact by instrument type (woodwind vs. brass) and identifying potential risk factors (embouchure, posture, practice time). Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Any age
- Conditions the study is for
- Temporomandibular Disorders (TMD)
- What is being tested?
- Not applicable (Observational Study)
- How many people
- 50 participants
- Where
- No sites listed yet
- Study dates
- 15 Mar 2025to 15 Apr 2025
- Phase
- Observational
- Are there results?
- Not yet: the study is under way
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages Any age
- All sexes
- No healthy volunteers
- Child, Adult, Older adult
Study population: The study population consists of professional and student wind musicians from different orchestras and conservatories. Participants play either woodwind or brass instruments and will be assessed for the prevalence of temporomandibular joint disorders (TMD) and related risk factors. The study includes musicians of any age, with parental consent required for minors.
Who may be able to join
- Wind musicians (professional or student).
- Any age (if under 18, parental/legal guardian consent is required).
- Signed informed consent.
Who cannot join
- History of maxillofacial surgery.
- Presence of neurological disorders affecting mandibular function.
- Recent treatment for TMD.
- Severe bruxism diagnosis.
Trial locations and contacts
No sites are listed yet. Contact the study team or a site near you to ask about taking part.
About this study
Official title: Prevalence of Temporomandibular Joint Disorders in Wind Musicians and Their Relationship with Instrument Type
This study aims to analyze the prevalence of temporomandibular joint disorders (TMD) in wind musicians, differentiating the impact by instrument type (woodwind vs. brass) and identifying potential risk factors (embouchure, posture, practice time). A cross-sectional observational design will be used, including professional and student musicians from orchestras and conservatories.
Read the 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.
- Conditions
- Temporomandibular Disorders (TMD)
- Being tested
- Not applicable (Observational Study)
- Keywords
- Temporomandibular disorders, TMD, Orofacial pain, Embouchure Disorders, Bruxism, Mandibular Mobility, Jaw diseases
- Medical subject headings
- Temporomandibular Joint Disorders, Facial Pain, Bruxism, Jaw Diseases
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Not applicable (Observational Study)Other
Not applicable (Observational Study)
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Wind Woodwind Musicians | Musicians playing woodwind instruments (clarinet, saxophone, oboe, fagot, flute). Receives: Other: Not applicable (Observational Study) | |
| Wind Brass Musicians | Musicians playing brass instruments (trumpet, trombone, tuba, horn). Receives: Other: Not applicable (Observational Study) |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Prevalence of Temporomandibular Joint Disorders (TMD) in Wind Musicians
Percentage of musicians diagnosed with TMD based on the DC/TMD questionnaire and clinical examination.
Measured: Data will be collected in a single session per participant during the study period, estimated from March 1, 2025, to April 15, 2025.
Secondary outcomes (3)
Comparison of TMD prevalence between woodwind and brass musicians
Analysis of differences in TMD prevalence between musicians playing woodwind vs. brass instruments.
Measured: Data will be collected in a single session per participant during the study period, estimated from March 1, 2025, to April 15, 2025.
Association between practice hours per week and TMD symptoms
Exploration of the correlation between weekly practice time and severity of TMD symptoms based on questionnaire responses.
Measured: Data will be collected in a single session per participant during the study period, estimated from March 1, 2025, to April 15, 2025.
Mandibular Mobility Comparison in Musicians with and without TMD
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
Measured: Data will be collected in a single session per participant during the study period, estimated from March 1, 2025, to April 15, 2025.
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted12 Feb 2025
- Study start15 Mar 2025 (estimated)
- Primary completion30 Mar 2025 (estimated)
- Study completion15 Apr 2025 (estimated)
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Temporomandibular Disorders (TMD)Studies of the same condition, open and under way.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Observational
- Observational model
- Case-control
- Time perspective
- Cross-sectional
- Enrolment
- 50 participants (estimated)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- University of Oviedo
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Maria Blanco Diaz, University of Oviedo
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT06823531
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- CEIM 795
- Acronym
- TMD-WIND
- Status last verified
- Mar 2025
- First submitted
- 3 Feb 2025
- Last updated
- 11 Mar 2025
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 11 Mar 2025. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Prevalence of Temporomandibular Joint Disorders in Wind Musicians and Their Relationship with Instrument Type
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT06823531
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- TMD-WIND / CEIM 795
- Conditions
- Temporomandibular Disorders (TMD)
- Keywords
- Temporomandibular disorders, TMD, Orofacial pain, Embouchure Disorders, Bruxism, Mandibular Mobility, Jaw diseases
- Study type
- Observational
- Recruitment status
- Not yet recruiting
- Enrolment
- 50 participants (estimated)
- Lead sponsor
- University of OviedoUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 15 Mar 2025 (estimated)
- Primary completion
- 30 Mar 2025 (estimated)
- Study completion
- 15 Apr 2025 (estimated)
- First posted
- 12 Feb 2025 (actual)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
This study aims to analyze the prevalence of temporomandibular joint disorders (TMD) in wind musicians, differentiating the impact by instrument type (woodwind vs. brass) and identifying potential risk factors (embouchure, posture, practice time). A cross-sectional observational design will be used, including professional and student musicians from orchestras and conservatories.
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 design
- Observational model
- Case-control
- Time perspective
- Cross-sectional
- Number of arms
- 2
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Wind Woodwind Musicians | – | Other: Not applicable (Observational Study)Musicians playing woodwind instruments (clarinet, saxophone, oboe, fagot, flute). |
| Wind Brass Musicians | – | Other: Not applicable (Observational Study)Musicians playing brass instruments (trumpet, trombone, tuba, horn). |
Who may qualify
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
- Age groups
- Child, Adult, Older adult
- Study population
- The study population consists of professional and student wind musicians from different orchestras and conservatories. Participants play either woodwind or brass instruments and will be assessed for the prevalence of temporomandibular joint disorders (TMD) and related risk factors. The study includes musicians of any age, with parental consent required for minors.
Key inclusion criteria (3 listed)
- Wind musicians (professional or student).
- Any age (if under 18, parental/legal guardian consent is required).
- Signed informed consent.
Key exclusion criteria (4 listed)
- History of maxillofacial surgery.
- Presence of neurological disorders affecting mandibular function.
- Recent treatment for TMD.
- Severe bruxism diagnosis.
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| Not applicable (Observational Study)Not applicable (Observational Study) | Other | Wind Brass Musicians, Wind Woodwind Musicians |
Primary outcome
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.
Percentage of musicians diagnosed with TMD based on the DC/TMD questionnaire and clinical examination.
3 secondary outcomes
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.
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.
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.
Results and safety
This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 11 Mar 2025.
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
An observational study of Temporomandibular Disorders (TMD), run by University of Oviedo.
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 3 inclusion and 4 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: opening soon, as of the sponsor's last update on 11 Mar 2025. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
Are results available for this study?
This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
Contact María Blanco Díaz, PhD. (0034-667681858, blancomaria@uniovi.es), or a site near the patient. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
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.). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 11 Mar 2025.