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

Who can join

Ages 18 and older · All sexes · Healthy volunteers welcome

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

About the study

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

What is being tested

• Occupational Stress in Surgeons and Musicians (behavioral)

Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center · Participants: 20 · Started: Mar 17, 2025

Contact the study team

• Mei Rui, DMA · Phone: (713) 597-1690

Official record on ClinicalTrials.gov — NCT06875882

Locations in the U.S.

Conditions

• Occupational Health

From ClinicalTrials.gov, data retrieved Sep 30, 2026. Each study sets its own eligibility; the study team decides who can join.