Impact of Preferred Music on Laparoscopic Task Performance and Mental Workload in Novice Surgeons (NCT07738848) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedNot Applicable
Impact of Preferred Music on Laparoscopic Task Performance and Mental Workload in Novice Surgeons
Malaysia60 participantsStarted 2025-03-02
Plain-language summary
This single-blinded, three-arm randomized controlled trial evaluated the effects of different auditory environments on laparoscopic task performance and mental workload among novice surgeons in a simulated setting. Sixty participants were randomly assigned to one of three groups: preferred music, white noise, or silent control. Participants completed standardized laparoscopic simulation tasks. The primary outcome was task completion time. Secondary outcomes included mental workload assessed using the Surgical Task Load Index (SURG-TLX), perceived stress, and heart rate variability. The study aimed to determine whether preferred music enhances technical performance while reducing cognitive workload during laparoscopic simulation.
Who can participate
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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion Criteria:
* House officers or novice medical doctors
* Previous exposure to surgical posting with basic laparoscopic experience
* Able to understand study procedures
* Willing to provide written informed consent
Exclusion Criteria:
* Hearing impairment
* Visual impairment affecting simulator use
* Physical disability affecting laparoscopic performance
* Current use of medications affecting autonomic nervous system function
* Declined consent
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
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Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
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Laparoscopic task completion time
Timeframe: Immediately upon completion of the laparoscopic simulation task (Day 1).