RecruitingNCT06875882

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

Sponsor

M.D. Anderson Cancer Center

Enrollment

20 participants

Start Date

Mar 17, 2025

Study Type

OBSERVATIONAL

Conditions

Occupational Stress

Summary

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

Eligibility

Min Age: 18 Years

Inclusion Criteria4

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 Criteria4

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

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Interventions

BEHAVIORALOccupational Stress in Surgeons and Musicians

Participants will complete 5 questionnaires about participants demographics, burnout rates, and anxiety levels after participants consent to this study. These questionnaires will be sent to participants via email and should take about 15-20 minutes to complete.