Effect of Music on Pain and Anxiety During Nail Biopsies
Weill Medical College of Cornell University
30 participants
Jun 18, 2026
INTERVENTIONAL
Conditions
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
Inclusion Criteria4
- 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 Criteria3
- 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
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Interventions
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
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NCT07518953