Key Takeaway
60 sessions of HBOT improved cognitive function, memory, and attention in post-stroke patients, with benefits persisting at follow-up.
Summary
This prospective study evaluated hyperbaric oxygen therapy for cognitive rehabilitation in chronic stroke patients.
Patients received 60 daily HBOT sessions at 2 ATA for 90 minutes. Results showed significant improvements in memory, attention, and executive function that correlated with increased brain metabolism on imaging.
Methods
- Prospective controlled study
- 60 HBOT sessions (2 ATA, 90 min)
- Comprehensive cognitive testing
- Brain SPECT imaging
Key Results
- Significant memory improvement
- Enhanced attention and processing speed
- Increased brain metabolic activity
- Benefits maintained at 1-month follow-up
Limitations
- No sham control group
- Chronic stroke patients only
- Resource-intensive protocol