Self-adjusting nitrous vs. placebo for office vasectomy
Treatments studied
Part of Kidney & urinary clinical trials.
This trial compares self-administered nitrous oxide gas with a placebo to see if it helps reduce pain and anxiety during a vasectomy done in the doctor's office. It aims to find a better way to manage discomfort without stronger medications.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 85 years old.
- You want a vasectomy for family planning.
- You can understand and fill out questionnaires about your experience.
- You are willing and able to give written consent to join the study.
- You have not taken any benzodiazepine or narcotic pain medication in the 24 hours before the procedure.
- You have no history of certain medical conditions like severe B-12 deficiency, recent surgeries on inner ear, eye, or for weight loss, or heart failure (class III or higher).
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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