Status:

UNKNOWN

The Effectiveness of Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy on Pneumonia Complicating Stroke

Lead Sponsor:

Ya Zhang

Conditions:

Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy

Stroke

Eligibility:

All Genders

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

To investigate the evidence for the integration of hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) as part of interdisciplinary stroke rehabilitation.

Detailed Description

Pneumonia complicating stroke is very difficult to manage and has a very poor prognosis, leading to a significantly higher risk of death. Oral opportunistic pathogens have been reported to be associat...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • New stroke events within 1-3 months (confirmed by CT and MRI)
  • Moderate to severe disability (Barthel Index \< 70)
  • The patient is conscious, breathing autonomously, not undergoing tracheotomy or tracheal intubation for ventilator-assisted respiration
  • No concurrent lower respiratory infections and other lung diseases
  • The condition is relatively stable
  • Cognitive function is normal to moderately impaired (Mini-Physical State Exchange, MMSE score\>18)
  • The Gugging Swallowing Screen (GUSS) shows swallowing difficulties
  • No systemic and local use of antibiotic-containing mouthwash

Exclusion

  • A mild disability (Barthel Index \> 70)
  • The swallowing function is normal
  • Indwelling nasogastric feeding tube
  • The neurological status of the patient was significantly dynamically altered (significantly improved or worsened) in the short term prior to inclusion in the trial
  • The patient had been treated with hyperbaric oxygen for other indications
  • Had a chest condition and cannot withstand the pressure changes caused by hyperbaric oxygen therapy
  • Have an inner ear disease
  • Claustrophobia
  • Communication barriers and inability to give informed consent

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

June 1 2021

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ESTIMATED

End Date :

August 1 2021

Estimated Enrollment :

168 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT04376359

Start Date

June 1 2021

End Date

August 1 2021

Last Update

January 14 2021

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The Second People's Hospital of Hefei

Hefei, Anhui, China, 230000