Mozart in the OR? study tests if classical music boosts robot surgery skills

NCT ID NCT07639788

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study looks at whether listening to classical music through headphones can improve how well medical students perform tasks on a da Vinci robotic surgery simulator. Thirty students will do the same exercises with and without music, and their scores will be compared. The goal is to understand how music affects focus and performance in a risk-free training setting.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance

Classical music played through headphones

What this could lead to

If it works, this could point toward simple ways to improve surgical training or the operating room environment.

What could go wrong

This is a very small, early study with only 30 medical students in a simulator, not real surgery. Results may not apply to experienced surgeons or actual operations.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Medical University of Vienna

    Vienna, State of Vienna, 1090, Austria