RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT07518953

Effect of Music on Pain and Anxiety During Nail Biopsies

Sponsor

Weill Medical College of Cornell University

Enrollment

30 participants

Start Date

Jun 18, 2026

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Pain Procedural Anxiety

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.

Eligibility

Min Age: 18 Years

Plain Language Summary

Simplified for easier understanding

This clinical trial is studying a procedure called Local anesthesia injections and a behavioral approach called Music intervention for people with pain and procedural anxiety. The study is currently recruiting participants at 1 location. People eligible for this study include aged 18 Years and older.

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Interventions

BEHAVIORALMusic 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.

PROCEDURELocal anesthesia injections

Local anesthesia injections