by HBOT News | Dec 17, 2008 | Brain Injury, Chronic, Clinical Trials, HBOT Research
The purpose of this study is to determine if hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) improves the
cognitive function of OIF/OEF individuals who have chronic mild to moderate traumatic brain
injury (TBI). Cognitive function includes such things as thinking, remembering, recognition,
concentration ability and perception. Traumatic brain injury is common with head injuries
caused by blows to the head, nearby explosions, or concussion. Subjects will be assigned to
an intervention or sham arm. Computer based cognitive tests will be used as outcome measures.
Subjects are enrolled by invitation only.
by HBOT News | Jul 14, 2008 | Clinical Trials, HBOT Research, Neurologic Deficiency
Traumatic brain injuries (TBI) are a major cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide. Due to
improvements in emergency medical care, transportation and specialized trauma facilities, the
number of people surviving TBI with impairment has significantly increased in recent years.
The long term cognitive sequelae, which are often not visible persist far beyond the
resolution of the obvious physical disabilities. This combined with the relatively low
awareness of the general public has designated TBI as the "silent epidemic" (TBI CDC 2006).
Hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) has been suggested as a possible treatment modality for
these cases and preliminary studies are promising.
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness of HBOT in the treatment of
chronic mild traumatic brain injuries (mTBI). Sequential SPECT scans of the brain and
neurocognitive testing will be used to evaluate cerebral blood flow (CBF) response, cognitive
and functional improvement following treatment.
by HBOT News | Sep 12, 2005 | Clinical Trials, HBOT Research, Traumatic Brain Injury
The purpose of this study is to study the effects of EARLY (no more than 24 four hours from
injury) administration of extra amounts of oxygen on traumatic brain injury.
by HBOT News | Jul 14, 2004 | Brain and Central Nervous System Tumors, Clinical Trials, HBOT Research
RATIONALE: Hyperbaric oxygen may increase blood flow and decrease swelling in areas of the
brain damaged by radiation therapy. Giving hyperbaric oxygen therapy together with
dexamethasone may be an effective treatment for radiation necrosis of the brain.
PURPOSE: This randomized clinical trial is studying how well hyperbaric oxygen therapy works
in treating patients with radiation necrosis of the brain.
by HBOT News | Jul 9, 2004 | Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
Abstract: To identify the benefits and harms of hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) to treat traumatic brain injury (TBI). MEDLINE, EMBASE, the Cochrane Library, HealthSTAR, CINAHL, MANTIS, professional society databases, and reference lists. Databases were searched from...
