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Self-Adjusted Nitrous Oxide: A Feasibility Study in the Setting of Vasectomy
Led by Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center · Updated on 2026-02-06
35
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
192 weeks
Total Duration
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AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
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.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
Self-Adjusted Nitrous Oxide: A Feasibility Study in the Setting of Vasectomy
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Scheduled for vasectomy
- Aged 21 to 85 years
- Suitable for receipt of inhaled nitrous oxide/oxygen
- Access to an email and computer
You will not qualify if you...
- 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 vasectomy
- Inner ear, bariatric, or eye surgery within the last 2 weeks
- Current emphysematous blebs
- Severe vitamin B-12 deficiency
- Bleomycin chemotherapy within the past year
- Heart attack within the past year
- Stroke within the past year
- Class III or higher heart failure
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
Boston, Massachusetts, United States, 02215
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Research Team
H
Heidi Rayala, MD, PhD
CONTACT
M
Michelle Shabo, MD
CONTACT
How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
NONE
Allocation
NA
Model
SINGLE_GROUP
Primary Purpose
SUPPORTIVE_CARE
Number of Arms
1
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