Piano practice boosts weak hand? study tests reaction time
NCT ID NCT06530355
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This completed study looked at whether pianists' non-dominant hands are as skilled and fast as the dominant hands of people who don't play instruments. Twenty adults aged 18-30 took part, including pianists with at least 3 years of professional experience and non-musicians. Researchers measured hand dominance, fine motor skills, and reaction time using simple tests like placing pegs and catching a falling ruler.
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Study facts
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- Participants
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20 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Jun 2024
- Finished
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Jul 2024
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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Who is studied
Pianists and Individuals Who Do Not Play Instruments
- Ages
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18 to 30 years
- Sex
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Anyone
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Inclusion Criteria: For Group 1: * Volunteering to participate in the study * Being between the ages of 18-30 * Having played an instrument professionally for at least 3 years For Group 2: * Volunteering to participate in the study * Being between the ages of 18-30 * Having not played/does not play any instrument before or currently Exclusion Criteria: For Group 1: * Being able to play an instrument other than the piano professionally * Having a surgical operation involving the shoulder, arm, forearm or hand in the last 6 months * Having any systemic, genetic, neurological or orthopedic problems that would prevent the tests For Group 2: * Having a surgical operation involving the shoulder, arm, forearm or hand in the last 6 months * Having any systemic, genetic, neurological or orthopedic problems that would prevent the tests
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Halic University
Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye)
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