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

M.D. Anderson Cancer Center · NCT06875882

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Key facts

Compensation
Not posted. Ask the study team before screening.
Who can join
Ages 18+ · All sexes
Healthy volunteers
Accepted
Study type
Observational
Target enrollment
20
US sites recruiting
1
Study start
March 17, 2025
Record last updated
October 6, 2026

Status re-checked against ClinicalTrials.gov within the last 12 hours.

What the study is about

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

Being studied: Occupational Stress in Surgeons and Musicians

Conditions: Occupational Stress

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

  • 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 Criteria

  • 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

Recruiting US locations

  • MD Anderson Cancer Center

    Houston, TX 77030

    Site contact: Mei Rui, DMA · 713-597-1690 · mrui@mdanderson.org

Study contacts (from the official record)

  • Mei Rui, DMA · (713) 597-1690 · mrui@mdanderson.org
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