Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy for Traumatic Brain Injury
What You Need to Know Before You Apply
What is the purpose of this trial?
The goal of this study is to examine changes in cognitive functioning and post-concussive symptoms following hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) in current and former first responders with a history of traumatic brain injury. The main questions it aims to answer are:
1. Do cognitive functioning and post-concussive symptoms change after 40 HBOT sessions?
2. Do symptoms of PTSD, depression, and anxiety, or quality of life, change after treatment?
Approximately 54 participants will:
* Complete medical and behavioral health screening.
* Complete cognitive tests and questionnaires before and after treatment.
* Receive 40 HBOT sessions at 2.0 atmospheres absolute (ATA), twice daily with at least four hours between sessions.
All participants will receive HBOT. There is no comparison group, so the study cannot determine whether HBOT caused any observed changes.
Who Is on the Research Team?
Steve Wyman, MD
Principal Investigator
Summit Hyperbarics and Wellness
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
This trial is for current or former first responders who have had a traumatic brain injury, concussion, PTSD, anxiety, or depression. Participants must be able to complete medical and mental health screenings and cognitive tests before and after treatment.Inclusion Criteria
Exclusion Criteria
What Are the Treatments Tested in This Trial?
Interventions
- Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT)
Trial Overview
The study is testing whether 40 sessions of hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) can improve thinking skills and reduce symptoms like headaches, PTSD, anxiety, or depression in first responders with past brain injuries. All participants receive HBOT; there is no comparison group.
How Is the Trial Designed?
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Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Participants in this arm will receive 40 hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) sessions at 2.0 atmospheres absolute (ATA). Sessions will occur twice daily, Monday through Friday, with at least four hours between sessions. Cognitive functioning, post-concussive symptoms, psychological symptoms, and quality of life will be assessed before and after treatment.
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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
Summit Hyperbarics and Wellness
Lead Sponsor
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