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Clinical Trials/NCT02122042
NCT02122042UnknownPhase 1

Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy Can Improve Cognitive Deficits Post Low Grade Glioma Removal Surgery - Randomized Prospective Trial

Assaf-Harofeh Medical Center2 sites in 1 country62 target enrollmentStarted: May 2014Last updated:
Conditions
Interventions

Trial Snapshot

Phase
Phase 1
Enrollment
62
Locations
2
Primary Endpoint
Neurocognitive functions

Study Overview

Brief Summary

The aim of the current study is to evaluate, in a prospective cross-over, randomized study, the effect of hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) on patients with chronic impairment after low grade glioma tumor removal surgery

Study Design

Study Type
Interventional
Allocation
Randomized
Intervention Model
Crossover
Primary Purpose
Treatment
Masking
Single (Outcomes Assessor)

Eligibility Criteria

Ages
18 Years to — (Adult, Older Adult)
Sex
All
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
No

Inclusion Criteria

  • Post low grade glioma (WHO I-II) removal surgery 3-12 months prior to the inclusion in the study.
  • All patients have to have persistent cognitive impairment (Mindstream score should be at least one SD lower than average) regarding without noticeable improvement during the last month prior to their enrolment.
  • Age 18 years or older.

Exclusion Criteria

  • Dynamic neurologic/cognitive improvement or worsening during the past month; Previous brain radiotherapy and/or radiosurgery. Steroids dependence Chemotherapy in the past month or scheduled in the next 3 months Seizures 1 month previous to inclusion Had been treated with HBOT for any other reason 1 month prior to inclusion; Have any other indication for HBOT; Chest pathology incompatible with pressure changes; Inner ear disease; Patients suffering from claustrophobia; Inability to sign written informed consent; Smoking patients will not be allowed to smoke during the study and if they would not comply with this demand they will be excluded.

Arms & Interventions

HBOT

Experimental

Group will be treated with HBOT for 60 treatments in 3 months.

Intervention: HBOT (Biological)

Control/Crossover

Other

Control for 3 months without treatment, and then HBOT for 60 treatments in 3 months.

Intervention: HBOT (Biological)

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Neurocognitive functions

Time Frame: 6 months

Cognitive function will be assessed using the one-hour Mindstreams Computerized Cognitive Test Battery at baseline, 3 months and 6 months to intervention.

Secondary Outcomes

  • Quality of Life(6 months)

Investigators

Sponsor Class
Other Gov
Responsible Party
Principal Investigator
Principal Investigator

Assaf Harofeh MC

Shai Efrati

Assaf-Harofeh Medical Center

Study Sites (2)

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