Assessing Follow-Up Effects Post-Discontinuation of Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy on Cognitive Function, Mental Health, and Quality of Life in Veterans
Summit Hyperbarics and Wellness
Summary
This study is designed to better understand the long-term effects of hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT). Our goal is to determine whether improvements after treatment are maintained over time and whether additional benefits appear months after treatment has ended. We will evaluate changes in cognitive function, mental health, and daily functioning to help strengthen the scientific evidence supporting the use of HBOT and guide future treatment recommendations.
Description
This study is designed to evaluate the long-term effects of hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) following the completion of treatment. While previous research has demonstrated promising improvements, less is known about whether these benefits are sustained over time or whether additional improvements continue to emerge after treatment has ended. The primary objective of this study is to evaluate the persistence of therapeutic effects following the completion of Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) in veterans, with a focus on cognitive function and symptom reduction related to PTSD, depression, and…
Eligibility
- Age range
- 18+ years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- No
Inclusion Criteria: 1. At least 18 years of age. 2. Veteran status 3. Clinically diagnosed with a mTBI, PCS, PTSD, Anxiety, or Depression disorder. 4. Successfully completed the parent Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) intervention, consisting of the full study treatment protocol (40 HBOT sessions). 5. Willing and able to read, understand, and provide written informed consent for participation in the 12-week follow-up study. Additionally, the Participant has clear consciousness and the ability to express self-feelings independently. 6. Completed cognitive and psychological measurements. 7. Cli…
Interventions
- DrugHyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT)
Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT): Participants will receive 100% medical oxygen (USP) administered under hyperbaric conditions at 2.0 atmospheres absolute (ATA) for 60 minutes with a scheduled air break over 40 treatment sessions.
Location
- Summit Hyperbarics and WellnessBoise, Idaho