Animated video eases fear of nail biopsy in small trial

NCT ID NCT06274775

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: Weill Medical College of Cornell University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tested whether watching an animated educational video before a nail biopsy could reduce anxiety, improve understanding, and boost satisfaction. Thirty adults scheduled for a nail biopsy were shown the video. Researchers measured their anxiety, health literacy, and satisfaction using standard surveys. The goal was to see if a simple video could make the experience less stressful and more informative.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: educational video
What this could lead to: If it works, this could offer a simple, low-cost way to help patients feel less anxious and more informed before a nail biopsy.
What could go wrong: This is a small, single-center study with only 30 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The video's effect on actual medical outcomes was not measured.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

anxiety anxiety disorder Literacy Patient Satisfaction

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

ANXIETY LITERACY SATISFACTION, PATIENT

Contacts and locations

Locations

Weill Cornell Medicine

New York, New York, 10065, United States

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