Self-Adjusted Nitrous Oxide: A Feasibility Study in the Setting of Vasectomy

Trial statusRecruiting
Trial phasePhase 4
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexMale
Age21-85
SponsorBeth Israel Deaconess Medical Center

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

Treatment groups

35 Participants
are divided into 1 treatment group