Effect of Music on Pain and Anxiety During Nail Biopsies

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.

NCT Number	NCT07518953
Lead Sponsor	Weill Medical College of Cornell University
Conditions	Procedural Anxiety, Pain
Enrollment	30 participants
Start Date	2026-06-18
Primary Completion	2027-01 (estimated)
Study Completion	2027-01 (estimated)
Updated on ClinicalTrials.gov	2026-08-04