Music during a nail biopsy to ease pain and anxiety

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

Adults scheduled for a nail biopsy at Weill Cornell Medicine are randomly assigned to listen to a calming instrumental playlist during the procedure or to receive standard care without music. The study collects brief questionnaires after the procedure to measure pain, anxiety, and overall satisfaction. It uses a straightforward, low-cost music intervention to see if it improves the patient experience during nail biopsies.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

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

Where it's running

• Weill Cornell Medicine Department of Dermatology
  New York, New York, United States Recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: Shari R Lipner, MD, PhD — Weill Cornell Medicine, Department of Dermatology
• Study coordinator: Shari R Lipner, MD, PhD
• Email: shl9032@med.cornell.edu
• Phone: (646) 962-3376

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.