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

Condition(s) studied

Investigational drug(s) / intervention(s)

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

Study 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.

Eligibility

Primary outcome measure(s)

• Presence of orofacial pain — 10 minutes
  Presence of orofacial pain - self-reported via standardized questionnaire, compared between instrument groups. Scale: no pain, pain is present occasionally, pain is continuous
• Oral Health-Related Quality of Life — 10 minutes
  Oral Health-Related Quality of Life (OHIP-14 summary score) - German version; summary score range 0-56, higher scores indicating worse OHRQoL; compared between instrument groups.

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