Can Music Help With Pain During a Nail Biopsy?
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This study tests whether listening to music during a nail biopsy—a small procedure to remove a sample of nail tissue—can reduce pain and anxiety. You would listen to music during the procedure and answer a few questions about how you felt.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years old or older
- You have a nail biopsy scheduled at Weill Cornell Medicine's dermatology clinic
- You can read and understand English
- You can hear music without significant hearing loss
- You can complete short surveys about your pain and anxiety levels
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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