Effect of Hyperbaric Therapy on Markers of Oxidative Stress in Children With Autism: A Pilot Study
Description:
Blood will be drawn immediately prior to a one hour session of hyperbarics (HBT. A catheter
will be inserted in to a vein and converted to a heparin lock indwelling port for the next
blood draw. The child (ages 5-12 years) will then undergo 1 hour of compression at 1.3
atmospheric pressure (4 psi above room air pressure). Supplemental oxygen will be provided to
the child.
A second blood draw from the catheter site will be accomplished immediately after the child
comes out of the HBT chamber.
These will be sent to the laboratories for evaluation of changes in reduced glutathione and
lipid peroxides.
Condition:
Autism
Treatment:
Hyperbaric Oxygen
Start Date:
October 2005
Sponsor:
The International Child Development Resource Center
For More Information:
https://clinicaltrials.gov/show/NCT00263367