About this trial
This study is being done to see if nitrous oxide during vasectomy decreases pain and anxiety, and also assess whether patients have better satisfaction when they control their own level of nitrous oxide during the procedure. If we find that patients experience less pain or anxiety with nitrous oxide, it could be suggested that self-adjusted nitrous oxide (SANO) may be a useful tool for improving experience of care during vasectomy.
Eligibility criteria
Qualifiers
Scheduled for vasectomy
Aged 21 to 85 years
Suitable for receipt of inhaled nitrous oxide/oxygen
Access to an email and computer
Disqualifiers
Perioral facial hair impeding good mask seal
Cognitive impairment that impedes ability to complete survey questions
Intent to use benzodiazepines or opioids "as needed" for purposes of vasectomy
Inner ear, bariatric or eye surgery within the last 2 weeks,
Trial design
Treatments tested in this trial
- Nitrous oxide