Effect of Music on Pain and Anxiety During Nail Biopsies
Who can join
Ages 18 and older · All sexes
Full eligibility criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Male or female ≥18 years of age * Scheduled to undergo nail biopsy at the Weill Cornell Medicine dermatology clinic * Able to provide informed consent * Able to read and understand English Exclusion Criteria: * Significant hearing impairment that would prevent ability to hear the music intervention * Cognitive impairment that would prevent completion of study questionnaires * Unable or unwilling to provide informed consent
About the study
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.
What is being tested
- Music intervention (behavioral)
- Local anesthesia injections (procedure)
Sponsor: Weill Medical College of Cornell University · Participants: 30 · Started: Jun 18, 2026
Contact the study team
- Shari R Lipner, MD, PhD · Phone: (646) 962-3376
Official record on ClinicalTrials.gov — NCT07518953
Locations in the U.S.
| New York | Weill Cornell Medicine Department of Dermatology, New York |
Conditions
From ClinicalTrials.gov, data retrieved Sep 30, 2026. Each study sets its own eligibility; the study team decides who can join.