Breathe your own pain away: new study lets men control laughing gas during vasectomy

NCT ID NCT05895383

First seen Feb 06, 2026 · Last updated Jun 13, 2026 · Updated 23 times

Summary

This study tests whether letting men control their own nitrous oxide (laughing gas) during a vasectomy can lower pain and anxiety. About 35 men scheduled for a vasectomy will use a mask to adjust their gas level as needed. The goal is to see if this approach improves comfort and satisfaction during the procedure.

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Contacts and locations

Study contacts

  • Contact

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Locations

  • Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center

    RECRUITING

    Boston, Massachusetts, 02215, United States

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