Clinical Trial

The Impact of Classical Music on Performance in Robotic Surgery Simulation

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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.
Trial Details
NCT Number NCT07639788
Lead Sponsor Medical University of Vienna
Conditions Surgical, Surgical Behaviour in the Operating Room, Da Vinci Robot, da Vinci SP Surgical System, Music Exposure, Music Listening Intervention, Robotic Surgery Simulation Training
Enrollment 30 participants
Start Date 2026-05-20
Primary Completion 2026-12 (estimated)
Study Completion 2026-12 (estimated)
Updated on ClinicalTrials.gov 2026-06-10