Evaluating Occupational Stress in Surgeons and Musicians: A Multi-modal Pilot Study Using Wearable EEG, Biomarker Analysis and Validated Questionnaires
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Brief Summary
To learn about occupational stress among surgeons and musicians by integrating psychological assessments, neurophysiological measures, and biomarkers.
Trial Health
Trial Health Score
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participants targeted
Target at below P25 for all trials
Started Mar 2025
Typical duration for all trials
1 active site
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Study Timeline
Key milestones and dates
First Submitted
Initial submission to the registry
March 10, 2025
CompletedFirst Posted
Study publicly available on registry
March 13, 2025
CompletedStudy Start
First participant enrolled
March 17, 2025
CompletedPrimary Completion
Last participant's last visit for primary outcome
March 31, 2028
ExpectedStudy Completion
Last participant's last visit for all outcomes
March 31, 2028
April 15, 2026
April 1, 2026
3 years
March 10, 2025
April 10, 2026
Conditions
Outcome Measures
Primary Outcomes (1)
Safety and Adverse Events (AEs).
Through study completion; an average of 1 year.
Study Arms (2)
Occupational Stress
This research study is to learn about occupational stress among surgeons and musicians by integrating psychological assessments, neurophysiological measures, and biomarkers. Researchers want to assess and compare factors associated with occupational stress, among surgeons and musicians, such as changes in stress biomarkers before and after surgery or music performance, anxiety, burnout, demographic factors, and brainwave activity linked to stress. It is hoped the information learned in this study can be used to help promote better health outcomes and enhance the well-being of these workforce members. Participants will undergo saliva sample collections and complete questionnaires before and after the performance or surgery.
Optional Procedure
Participants may optionally have a surgery or performance recorded and undergo an EEG while watching the recording. These participants will undergo saliva sample collections and complete questionnaires before and after the EEG recording session.
Interventions
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.
Eligibility Criteria
MD Anderson Cancer Center
You may qualify if:
- 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.
You may not qualify if:
- 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
Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.
Sponsors & Collaborators
Study Sites (1)
MD Anderson Cancer Center
Houston, Texas, 77030, United States
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MeSH Terms
Conditions
Interventions
Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)
Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)
Study Officials
- PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
Mei Rui, DMA
M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
Central Study Contacts
Study Design
- Study Type
- observational
- Observational Model
- OTHER
- Time Perspective
- PROSPECTIVE
- Sponsor Type
- OTHER
- Responsible Party
- SPONSOR
Study Record Dates
First Submitted
March 10, 2025
First Posted
March 13, 2025
Study Start
March 17, 2025
Primary Completion (Estimated)
March 31, 2028
Study Completion (Estimated)
March 31, 2028
Last Updated
April 15, 2026
Record last verified: 2026-04