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

Description

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

Conditions

Occupational Stress

Study Overview

Study Details

Study overview

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

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

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

Condition
Occupational Stress
Intervention / Treatment

-

Contacts and Locations

Houston

MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas, United States, 77030

Participation Criteria

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Eligibility 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.
  • * 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

Ages Eligible for Study

18 Years to

Sexes Eligible for Study

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Collaborators and Investigators

M.D. Anderson Cancer Center,

Mei Rui, DMA, PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR, M.D. Anderson Cancer Center

Study Record Dates

2028-03-31