Breathe your own pain away: new study lets men control laughing gas during vasectomy
NCT ID NCT05895383
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
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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Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
RECRUITINGBoston, Massachusetts, 02215, United States
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