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Nocturnal Oxygen Therapy

To compare the efficacy of long-term use of nocturnal oxygen therapy (12 hours) with that of continuous, low-flow oxygen therapy (24 hours) in patients with chronic hypoxic lung disease.

Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy for Acute Domestic Carbon Monoxide (CO) Poisoning

Carbon monoxide poisoning still places a burden on the healthcare system worldwide. While oxygen therapy is the cornerstone treatment, the role and practical modalities of hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBO) remain controversial. This study aimed at comparing one session of HBO at 2 absolute atmosphere followed by 4 hours of normobaric oxygen therapy to 6 hours of normobaric oxygen therapy in adult victims of acute domestic carbon monoxide poisoning and without coma.

Periodontal Treatment Associated With Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy

Evaluation of the clinical effect of hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) adjunctively to scaling and root planing (SRP) in the treatment of severe case of chronic periodontitis.

Efficacy of Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy in the Treatment of Osteoradionecrosis

The purpose of this study is to determine whether hyperbaric oxygen therapy is effective in the treatment of osteoradionecrosis (late damage after radiotherapy) of the jaw.

Evaluation of Topical Wound Oxygen (two2) Therapy

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the efficacy of the Topical Wound Oxygen (two2) therapy system on the healing of diabetic lower extremity ulcers.

Effect of High Levels of Oxygen and Smoking on the Lungs in Human Volunteers

Patients with lung disease experiencing difficulty breathing can be treated with oxygen therapy. This involves the delivery of "extra" oxygen by a face-mask or through small tubes placed in the nose called nasal prongs. This extra oxygen can have concentrations as high as 100% pure oxygen. The concentration of oxygen in normal air is only 21%. The high concentration of oxygen can help to provide enough oxygen for all of the organs in the body. Unfortunately, breathing 100%...

Benefits of Lightweight Ambulatory Oxygen Systems for Individuals With Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Who Need Supplemental Oxygen

COPD affects over 14 million people in the United States. It is the fourth leading cause of death and the only leading cause of death for which mortality rates are rising. Medical science has developed few effective therapies for COPD. In patients with advanced COPD and chronic hypoxemia, long-term oxygen therapy (LTOT) has been shown to be uniquely beneficial. It is the only available non-surgical therapy demonstrated to prolong survival in these patients. This study will comp...

Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy in Treating Patients With Radiation Necrosis of the Brain

RATIONALE: Hyperbaric oxygen may increase blood flow and decrease swelling in areas of the brain damaged by radiation therapy. Giving hyperbaric oxygen therapy together with dexamethasone may be an effective treatment for radiation necrosis of the brain. PURPOSE: This randomized clinical trial is studying how well hyperbaric oxygen therapy works in treating patients with radiation necrosis of the brain.

Safety Study of Home Oxygen Therapy for Children With Acute Bronchiolitis

Home oxygen therapy is considered an appropriate and relatively safe option for children with chronic respiratory problems such as chronic lung disease of prematurity, but the use of home oxygen therapy for children with acute respiratory problems is limited. With the recent establishment of a "Hospital in The Home" (HiTH) program at our institution, we sought to determine the safety, parental satisfaction and economic advantage of home oxygen therapy for children with acute br...

Radiation Therapy Plus Hyperbaric Oxygen in Treating Patients With Newly Diagnosed Glioblastoma Multiforme

RATIONALE: Radiation therapy uses high-energy x-rays to damage tumor cells. Hyperbaric oxygen may increase the effectiveness of radiation therapy. Combining hyperbaric oxygen with radiation therapy may be an effective treatment for glioblastoma multiforme. PURPOSE: Phase I/II trial to study the effectiveness of combining radiation therapy with hyperbaric oxygen in treating patients who have newly diagnosed glioblastoma multiforme.

Oxygen Portable Concentrator During Exercises in Patients With COPD

The purpose of this study is to compare differences in oxygen delivery between portable oxygen concentrators (POCs) and liquid oxygen (LOs) portable units, pose a question if POCs are equally effective as LOs in reducing exercise-induced hypoxaemia. DESIGN: Randomized, single-blind clinical trial.

Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) for Chronic Diabetic Lower Limb Ulcers

The purpose of this study is to determine if HBOT plus standard wound care is more effective than standard wound care alone at preventing the need for major amputation (metatarsal and up) in patients with diabetes mellitus (Type 1 or 2) with moderate to sever chronic wounds of lower limbs.

Study to Determine if Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy is Helpful for Treating Radiation Tissue Injuries

The principle objective of this research is to more precisely determine the degree of benefit that hyperbaric oxygen therapy affords in the treatment of late radiation tissue injury. The study has eight* components. Seven involve the evaluation of established radionecrosis at varying anatomic sites (mandible, larynx, skin, bladder, rectum, colon, and gyn). The eighth will investigate the potential of hyperbaric oxygen (HBO) therapy to prophylax against late radiation t...

Pre-flight Titration of Supplemental Oxygen

The purpose of this study is to evaluate if supplemental oxygen during air travel can be reliably titrated using a Hypoxia-altitude simulation test (HAST). Also, the effect of oxygen supplementation given with the various oxygen equipment allowed for air travel is studied.

Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy in Chronic Stable Brain Injury

The purpose of this study is to discover the feasibility of conducting clinical research in individuals with chronic sequelae following brain injury who are given hyperbaric oxygen. This study will also look at the outcome of individuals with a chronic stable brain injury due to trauma, anoxia (lack of oxygen to the brain), or stroke, who are given hyperbaric oxygen. Outcome measures testing cognitive (memory, etc.) and functional (balance, strength, etc.) measures will be per...

Normobaric Oxygen Therapy in Acute Ischemic Stroke Trial

The purpose of this study is to compare the safety and efficacy of treating individuals with acute ischemic stroke with normobaric oxygen therapy (NBO, given within 9 hours of symptom onset), to standard medical treatment. This trial will also assess the therapeutic potential of NBO in extending the time window for administering clot-busting stroke treatment, such as tissue plasminogen activator, t-PA.

Effects of Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy on Cognitive Function on Autistic Spectrum Disordered Children

HYPOTHESIS 1. Hyperbaric Oxygenation Therapy will be safe to use with neurotypical adults and children. 2. Hyperbaric Oxygenation Therapy will have a statistically significant positive effect on measures of cognitive function in neurotypical adults and children. 3. The improvement in cognitive function will correlate positively with the number of Hyperbaric Oxygenation Therapy sessions. 4. Treatment gains obtained from Hyperbaric Oxygenati...

Slowing the Degenerative Process, Long Lasting Effect of Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy in Retinitis Pigmentosa

Our aim was to assess the role and usefulness of Hyperbaric oxygen therapy in a long lasting period, assessing its efficacy on rescuing retinal photoreceptors and preserving visual function in retinitis pigmentosa.

Canadian Oxygen Trial (COT)

Study Question: In infants who are born at gestational ages of 23 0/7 to 27 6/7 weeks, does lowering the concentration of supplemental oxygen to target an arterial oxygen saturation by pulse oximetry (SpO2)of 85-89% compared with 91-95%, from the day of birth until the baby's first discharge home, increase the probability of survival without severe neurosensory disability to a corrected age of 18 months?

Dose Escalation Study of Hyperbaric Oxygen With Radiation and Chemotherapy to Treat Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Head and Neck

This research is being done because we do not know the best treatment for advanced Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Head and Neck. These cancers have been treated with a combination of surgery, radiation and chemotherapy in varying combination. When the tumor is inoperable, radiation therapy is used with or without chemotherapy in the hope of curing the tumor. Recently, it has become recognized as generalized knowledge that cancer cells are hypoxic (low oxygen concentration). B...

Respiratory Effects of Perioperative Oxygen During General Anaesthesia

Aim: To investigate the effect of high intra- and postoperative oxygen concentration (80%, as opposed to normally 30%) on pulmonary gas exchange and other pulmonary complications after abdominal surgery. Background: Previous studies have shown possible beneficial effects of high perioperative oxygen concentration on surgical wound infection and healing, but all pulmonary effects are not clarified. Change in perioperative PaO2/FiO2 and shunt-fraction, measured by a gas re...

Prospective Study Comparing Different Modalities of Oxygen Delivery During Assessment of Functional Exercise Capacity

Objectives: The objective of this study is to determine if any differences exist between the varying modes of portable oxygen delivery systems including liquid oxygen, a portable concentrator, portable devices filled at home from a concentrator, and medical grade compressed oxygen (either an M6 size or D size cylinder). Hypothesis: Patients who are prescribed LTOT will show similar physiologic responses to exercise when using differing modalities of portable oxyg...

The Role of Oxygen in the Management of Dyspnoea in Advanced Cancer

The purpose of this study is to determine the effect that oxygen has when administered to patients complaining of shortness of breath, where the underlying cause of this symptom is advanced cancer. The study tests the hypothesis that oxygen improves shortness of breath more than air in this population. Both oxygen and air will be administered to patients in random order and in a blinded fashion, with patients asked to rate their shortness of breath before and after each gas. F...

Effect of Oxygen in Normoxaemic COPD Patients Who Desaturate During Exercise

In COPD patients with desaturation during exercise, several studies have shown an acute beneficial effect of supplemental oxygen. Therefore, both the British Thoracic Society and the American Thoracic Society guidelines recommend supplemental oxygen to patients who desaturate >4% and to below 88-90%. However, long-term studies have not been able to support this intervention. In this study of COPD patients, who desaturate and participate in a 7-week pulmonary rehabilitation prog...

Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy and SPECT Brain Imaging in Traumatic Brain Injury

Hypothesis: That SPECT brain imaging tracks and is consistent with clinical improvements in patients receiving hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) for chronic traumatic brain injury.


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