Self-Administered Nitrous Oxide (SANO) During Transrectal Prostate Biopsy to Reduce Patient Anxiety and Pain
Status:
Completed
Trial end date:
2022-09-09
Target enrollment:
Participant gender:
Summary
Transrectal prostate biopsy is a commonly performed ambulatory procedure for diagnosing
prostate cancer. Prostate biopsy are associated with pain or anxiety. Nitrous oxide (or
laughing gas) is a well-known inhaled anesthetic which is frequently used in dental offices
and for pediatric procedures to alleviate a patient's anxiety and pain. This study seeks to
determine whether administration of nitrous oxide at the time of prostate biopsy will improve
a patient's experience of care.