Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy in Acute Ischemic Stroke Ischemic Stroke Recovery (Pro00061930) (NCT06148285)
🩺 Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)
This study will critically examine the feasibility, safety and efficacy of HBOT during inpatient rehabilitation (IPR) after acute ischemic stroke measured by non-disruption of 3 hours of daily therapy, frequency of neurological deterioration or complications (seizure, hemorrhage, brain edema), and functional communication, activities of daily living (ADLs) and mobility.
Who can join: To join this study, participants generally need to meet the listed inclusion criteria (4 items) and avoid the listed exclusions (6 items).
Location: Touro Infirmary New Orleans — New Orleans, Louisiana
📋 "Do I Qualify?" — 1-Minute Self Screener
Instant ChecklistCheck every box below. If you can check all of them, you may meet the study's basic screening requirements (final eligibility is confirmed by the site team).
Usually NOT eligible if any of the following apply:
- Exclusion Criteria:
- Pre-stroke modified Rankin Scale Score \>2
- Parenchymal hemorrhagic transformation (PH1 or PH2)
- Receptive aphasia such that recommendations for preventative measures to mitigate barotrauma cannot be followed
- History of recurrent and unprovoked seizures requiring a change in management in the last 3 months to control seizures
- Pulmonary disease requiring supplemental oxygen or daily respiratory medication management (metered dose inhalers, nebulized treatment or steroids)
🔍 Extracted verbatim from the official NIH eligibility criteria. Always confirm with the study coordinator.
📍 All Participating Trial Locations (1 Sites)
- Touro Infirmary New Orleans — New Orleans, Louisiana
💰 Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights
- 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
- Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA § 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
- Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.