Musicians' mouths under the microscope: new survey reveals oral health habits
NCT ID NCT07008677
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study surveyed over 500 professional musicians in German orchestras to learn about their oral health awareness and habits. It focused on how the demands of playing instruments, especially wind instruments, might affect teeth and jaw health. Participants completed a one-time online questionnaire. The goal is to gather baseline data to help design better oral health programs for musicians.
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Study facts
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- Participants
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501 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Sep 2025
- Finished
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Nov 2025
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
Who is studied
Musicians in professional German orchestras working freelance and/or under employment
- Ages
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18 years and older
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.
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Inclusion Criteria: * Musicians in professional German orchestras working freelance and/or under employment Exclusion Criteria: co * consent not given
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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University Medical Center Göttingen
Göttingen, 37079, Germany
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