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
Active Locations (1)
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Research & Development unit, Asaf-Harofeh Medical Center
Ẕerifin, Israel, 70300