EFFECT OF OXPRENOLOL ON STAGE-FRIGHT IN MUSICIANS

EFFECT OF OXPRENOLOL ON STAGE-FRIGHT IN MUSICIANS

The effect of 40 mg oxprenolol on stage-fright was assessed in 24 musicians in a double-blind crossover trial. Musical performance judged by two professional assessors was found to improve. Greatest improvement was seen on the first performance and in those most affected by nervousness.

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Veröffentlicht in:The Lancet (British edition) 1977-11, Vol.310 (8045), p.952-954
Hauptverfasser: James, I.M., Griffith, D.N.W., Pearson, R.M., Newbury, Patricia
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
Adrenergic receptors
Anxiety
Drugs
Musical performances
Musicians & conductors
Oxprenolol
Self evaluation
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Zusammenfassung:The effect of 40 mg oxprenolol on stage-fright was assessed in 24 musicians in a double-blind crossover trial. Musical performance judged by two professional assessors was found to improve. Greatest improvement was seen on the first performance and in those most affected by nervousness.
ISSN:0140-6736
1474-547X
DOI:10.1016/S0140-6736(77)90890-X