CompletedNot Applicable

HBOT Effect on Chronic Pain Syndrome With a History of Psychological Trauma

Israel30 participantsStarted 2014-12

Plain-language summary

The aim of the study is to evaluate the effect of hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) on 2 types of patients' population suffering from chronic pain syndrome (Fibromyalgia): patients with history of psychological trauma and patients with history of traumatic brain injury.

Who can participate

Age range18 Years

SexFEMALE

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Inclusion Criteria: * Females * Age over 18 * Known fibromyalgia (chronic pain syndrome) for more than 1 year Exclusion Criteria: * Any past hyperbaric treatment prior to inclusion * Patients with chest x-ray pathology incompatible with hyperbaric environment * Patients with middle ear problems * Patients, who cannot "pump", equals middle ear pressure, effectively * Patients who suffer from claustrophobia * Inability or Refusing to sign the Informed Consent Form

What they're measuring

Pain sensitivity

Timeframe: Change After 3 months

Brain microstructure

Timeframe: Change after 3 months

Brain Metabolism

Timeframe: Change after 3 months

Trial details

NCT IDNCT03376269

SponsorAssaf-Harofeh Medical Center

Sponsor typeOTHER_GOV

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2017-06

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