Nitrous Oxide for Pain Management During In-Office Gynecology Procedures

Summary

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the pain control, patient satisfaction, and efficiency of nitrous oxide used for anesthesia during in-office gynecologic procedures compared to IV sedation. IV sedation for office-based gynecology procedures provides effective anesthesia but requires a recovery time, IV placement, and a ride provided for the patient. Nitrous oxide can be a viable alternative to IV sedation while also reducing recovery time and omitting the need for an IV, NPO status, and a ride home.

Timeline

Start

2021-05-17

Primary completion

2021-09-01

Completion

2021-09-01

Outcome

Outcome not reported

Stopped: “The study team didn't have the nitrous oxide to conduct the study.”

Publications

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• Background Schneider EN, Riley R, Espey E, Mishra SI, Singh RH. Nitrous oxide for pain management during in-office hysteroscopic sterilization: a randomized controlled trial. Contraception. 2017 Mar;95(3):239-244. doi: 10.1016/j.contraception.2016.09.006. Epub 2016 Sep 9.
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Drugs

Indications

No indication recorded.