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

Description

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

Procedural Pain, Pain Catastrophizing, Procedural Anxiety

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Study overview

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.

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

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

Condition
Procedural Pain
Intervention / Treatment

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Contacts and Locations

Boston

Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Boston, Massachusetts, United States, 02215

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

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Eligibility Criteria

  • 1. Scheduled for vasectomy
  • 2. Aged 21 to 85 years
  • 3. Suitable for receipt of inhaled nitrous oxide/oxygen
  • 4. Access to an email and computer
  • 1. Perioral facial hair impeding good mask seal
  • 2. Cognitive impairment that impedes ability to complete survey questions
  • 3. Intent to use benzodiazepines or opioids "as needed" for purposes of vasectomy
  • 4. Has any of the following medical conditions, which contraindicate use of nitrous oxide:
  • 1. Inner ear, bariatric or eye surgery within the last 2 weeks,
  • 2. Current emphysematous blebs,
  • 3. Severe B-12 deficiency,
  • 4. Bleomycin chemotherapy within the past year,
  • 5. Heart attack within the past year,
  • 6. Stroke within the past year,
  • 7. Class III or higher heart failure.

Ages Eligible for Study

21 Years to 85 Years

Sexes Eligible for Study

MALE

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Collaborators and Investigators

Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center,

Heidi Rayala, MD, PhD, PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center

Marissa Kent, MD, STUDY_CHAIR, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center

Peter Steinberg, MD, STUDY_CHAIR, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center

Study Record Dates

2025-01-30