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The Impact of Classical Music on Performance in Robotic Surgery Simulation
Sponsor: Medical University of Vienna
Summary
In this experimental crossover study using the da Vinci simulator, the aim is to investigate how classical music influences the surgical performance of medical students. Following a brief training phase, participants complete standardized tasks under two conditions (no music vs. classical music). Performance is assessed using an objective trainer score. The study is conducted in a risk-free simulation environment, the stimuli are standardized, participation is voluntary, and data are collected in a pseudonymized manner. The goal is to obtain evidence-based insights into the effects of music and distraction on training and the working environment in robotic surgery.
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - 65 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
30
Start Date
2026-05-20
Completion Date
2026-12
Last Updated
2026-06-10
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Conditions
Interventions
Exposure to Classical Music
Exposure to Classical Music through headphones while performing standardized exercises on the da Vinci robotic surgery simulator.
Locations (1)
Medical University of Vienna
Vienna, State of Vienna, Austria