Nitrous oxide breathing during vasectomy: a feasibility study
Treatments studied
Part of Pain clinical trials.
This study looks at whether self-adjusting nitrous oxide (a calming gas) with oxygen can be safely and comfortably used during a vasectomy, and how people experience it. You may be offered the gas to see how it fits into care during the procedure.
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Who can take part
- You are scheduled to have a vasectomy
- Your age is between 21 and 85 years
- You can use inhaled nitrous oxide/oxygen safely (per the study team)
- You can do follow-up surveys by email/computer
- You are able to wear a breathing mask well (no facial hair blocking the seal)
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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