Stress study for surgeons and musicians
This study looks at stress in surgeons and musicians using wearable brain sensors, body samples, and questionnaires. It aims to understand how stress affects performance and well-being.
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Who can take part
- You must be a professional musician (with an academic or orchestral job) or a neurosurgeon at MD Anderson.
- You need to have a performance (if a musician) or a surgery (if a surgeon) coming up within 3 months.
- You must be 18 years or older.
- You must be able to speak English for the study.
- You cannot have severe cognitive, psychiatric, hearing, or vision problems that would affect participation.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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