Listening to Music to Reduce Pain and Anxiety During Nail Biopsies
Effect of Music on Pain and Anxiety During Nail Biopsies
Recruiting
N/A
Interventional Study
Procedural Anxiety
Pain
No Placebo Group
Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
At a Glance
- Age
- 18 and older
- Sex
- Any
- Study type
- Interventional
- Purpose
- Supportive Care
- Participants needed
- 30 (estimated)
- Sponsor
- Weill Medical College of Cornell University · Other
Who this trial is looking for
This trial is looking for adults who need a nail biopsy. Participants will either listen to calming music during the procedure or receive standard care without music. Afterward, they will answer questions about their pain and anxiety levels.
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
You may be able to join if
- I am at least 18 years old.
- I am scheduled for a nail biopsy at Weill Cornell Medicine.
- I can give informed consent.
- I can read and understand English.
You may not be able to join if
- I have significant hearing impairment.
- I have cognitive impairment.
- I am unwilling or unable to provide informed consent.
Summarized in plain language from this trial's official eligibility criteria. The full criteria are further down this page — only the research team can confirm whether you qualify.
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About This Trial
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 q…
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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 hea…
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