Evaluating Occupational Stress in Surgeons and Musicians: A Multi-modal Pilot Study Using Wearable EEG, Biomarker Analysis and Validated Questionnaires

Trial statusRecruiting
Trial phaseNot listed
Trial typeObservational
Biological sexAll
Age18+
SponsorM.D. Anderson Cancer Center

About this trial

To learn about occupational stress among surgeons and musicians by integrating psychological assessments, neurophysiological measures, and biomarkers.

Eligibility criteria

Qualifiers

Adults aged 18 years and older

Professional musicians (i.e., those with academic or orchestral appointments) or MD Anderson Neurosurgeons

For Musicians only: You will have a musical performance within three months of study enrollment.

Disqualifiers

Individuals who are unable to provide informed consent

Individuals diagnosed with severe cognitive impairments, severe psychiatric disorders, or hearing or visual impairments that could affect participation

Individuals previously enrolled in the study

Non-English-speaking musicians and/or surgeons

Trial design

Treatments tested in this trial

  • Occupational Stress in Surgeons and Musicians

Treatment groups

20 Participants
are divided into 2 treatment groups

Sponsors and collaborators