Self-Adjusted Nitrous Oxide: A Feasibility Study in the Setting of Vasectomy (SANO-VAS)
Procedural Pain, Pain Catastrophizing, Procedural Anxiety
About this trial
This is an interventional supportive care trial for Procedural Pain focused on measuring vasectomy, nitrous oxide, experience of care, ambulatory
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: Scheduled for vasectomy Aged 21 to 85 years Suitable for receipt of inhaled nitrous oxide/oxygen Access to an email and computer Exclusion Criteria: 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 Has any of the following medical conditions, which contraindicate use of nitrous oxide: Inner ear, bariatric or eye surgery within the last 2 weeks, Current emphysematous blebs, Severe 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.
Sites / Locations
- Beth Israel Deaconess Medical CenterRecruiting
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Experimental
Self-adjusted nitrous oxide (SANO)
All patients will receive nitrous oxide at concentrations of minimal sedation (0-50%) throughout vasectomy.