Status:
RECRUITING
Evaluating Occupational Stress in Surgeons and Musicians: A Multi-modal Pilot Study Using Wearable EEG, Biomarker Analysis and Validated Questionnaires
Lead Sponsor:
M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
Conditions:
Occupational Stress
Eligibility:
All Genders
18+ years
Brief Summary
To learn about occupational stress among surgeons and musicians by integrating psychological assessments, neurophysiological measures, and biomarkers.
Detailed Description
Primary Objectives • To assess the change in occupational stress among surgeons and musicians by measuring physiological and psychological stress markers. Endpoints: * Changes in salivary cortisol l...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- 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.
- For Neurosurgeons only: You will perform a surgical procedure within three months of study enrollment.
Exclusion
- 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
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
March 17 2025
Trial Type :
OBSERVATIONAL
Allocation :
ESTIMATED
End Date :
March 31 2028
Estimated Enrollment :
20 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT06875882
Start Date
March 17 2025
End Date
March 31 2028
Last Update
October 14 2025
Active Locations (1)
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MD Anderson Cancer Center
Houston, Texas, United States, 77030