The Effect of Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy on Functional Impairments Caused by Ischemic Stroke
Joint Authors
Rosario, Emily R.
Kaplan, Stephanie E.
Khonsari, Sepehr
Vazquez, Garrett
Solanki, Niyant
Lane, Melanie
Brownell, Hiriam
Rosenberg, Sheila S.
Source
Neurology Research International
Issue
Vol. 2018, Issue 2018 (31 Dec. 2018), pp.1-12, 12 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2018-10-09
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
12
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Background.
While research suggests a benefit of hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) for neurologic injury, controlled clinical trials have not been able to clearly define the benefits.
Objective.
To investigate the effects of HBOT on physical and cognitive impairments resulting from an ischemic stroke.
Methods.
Using a within-subject design a baseline for current functional abilities was established over a 3-month period for all subjects (n=7).
Each subject then received two 4-week periods of HBOT for a total of 40 90-minute treatments over a 12-week period.
Subjects completed a battery of assessments and had blood drawn six times over the 9-month total duration of the study.
Results.
We found improvements in cognition and executive function as well as physical abilities, specifically, improved gait.
Participants reported improved sleep and quality of life following HBOT treatment.
We also saw changes in serum levels of biomarkers for inflammation and neural recovery.
In the functional domains where improvement was observed following HBOT treatment, the improvements were maintained up to 3 months following the last treatment.
However, the physiological biomarkers showed a pattern of more transient changes following HBOT treatment.
Conclusions.
Findings from this study support the idea of HBOT as a potential intervention following stroke.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Rosario, Emily R.& Kaplan, Stephanie E.& Khonsari, Sepehr& Vazquez, Garrett& Solanki, Niyant& Lane, Melanie…[et al.]. 2018. The Effect of Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy on Functional Impairments Caused by Ischemic Stroke. Neurology Research International،Vol. 2018, no. 2018, pp.1-12.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Rosario, Emily R.…[et al.]. The Effect of Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy on Functional Impairments Caused by Ischemic Stroke. Neurology Research International No. 2018 (2018), pp.1-12.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1210592
American Medical Association (AMA)
Rosario, Emily R.& Kaplan, Stephanie E.& Khonsari, Sepehr& Vazquez, Garrett& Solanki, Niyant& Lane, Melanie…[et al.]. The Effect of Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy on Functional Impairments Caused by Ischemic Stroke. Neurology Research International. 2018. Vol. 2018, no. 2018, pp.1-12.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1210592
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1210592