Orofacial Pain and Oral Health-Related Quality of Life in Musicians in German Amateur Orchestras

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Conditions studied: Orofacial Pain, Sleep Bruxism, Oral Health Related Quality of Life (OHRQoL)

In brief

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.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT07714837

Run by

University Medical Center Goettingen

People needed

400

Starts

2026-09-01

Expected to finish

2026-11-01

Last updated by the study team

2026-07-20

Who can join

Age: 18 and older. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Age ≥ 18 years
• Active membership in a German amateur orchestra
• Consent to study participation (given by completing the questionnaire)

You may not qualify if…

• Age < 18 years
• Missing / declined consent to participate

Where it is running

• University Medical Center Göttingen — Göttingen, Germany

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