Status:

COMPLETED

The Effect of Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy on Patients Suffering From Neurologic Deficiency Due Traumatic Brain Injury

Lead Sponsor:

Assaf-Harofeh Medical Center

Conditions:

Neurologic Deficiency

Traumatic Brain Injury

Eligibility:

All Genders

16+ years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

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 pe...

Detailed Description

INTRODUCTION 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...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • TBI patients age 16 or older who are at least one year post injury with stable cognitive deficits will be recruited

Exclusion

  • Had been treated with HBOT for any indiction prior to their inclusion.
  • Have any other indication for HBOT
  • Chest pathology incompatible with pressure changes
  • Inner ear disease
  • Patients suffering from claustrophobia.
  • Inability to give written informed consent by the patient or his trustee.

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

August 1 2008

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ESTIMATED

End Date :

Estimated Enrollment :

60 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT00715052

Start Date

August 1 2008

Last Update

May 7 2013

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Research & Development unit, Asaf-Harofeh Medical Center

Ẕerifin, Israel, 70300