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Effect of Music on Pain and Anxiety During Nail Biopsies
Sponsor: Weill Medical College of Cornell University
Summary
This study is looking at whether listening to music during a nail biopsy can reduce pain and anxiety. Patients scheduled for a nail biopsy at the Weill Cornell Medicine dermatology clinic will be randomly assigned to either listen to a calming instrumental/classical music playlist during their procedure or receive standard care without music. After the procedure, participants will complete short questionnaires rating their pain, anxiety, and overall satisfaction. The goal is to determine whether a simple, low-cost music intervention can improve the experience of patients undergoing nail biopsies.
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
30
Start Date
2026-04
Completion Date
2027-01
Last Updated
2026-04-09
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Music intervention
A standardized playlist of instrumental, classical, and relaxing music delivered to participants beginning 2-3 minutes before local anesthesia administration and continuing throughout the nail biopsy procedure. The music is intended to reduce procedural pain and anxiety as an adjunct to standard care.
Local anesthesia injections
Local anesthesia injections
Locations (1)
Weill Cornell Medicine Department of Dermatology
New York, New York, United States