Hyperbaric Oxygen in Patients Who Had a Stroke

Hyperbaric Oxygen Treatment in Chronic Stroke a Feasibility Study

Prospective clinical assessment of 40 Hyperbaric Oxygen (HBO) treatments in 10 completed stroke patients.

10 patients having suffered a stroke and having being rehabilitated will be treated with 40 consecutive Hyperbaric Oxygen Treatment (HBOT) after a minimal delay of 3 months after stroke. They will be neurologically assessed before and 3 months after HBOT. Rivermead mobility index will be also assessed.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Patients with ischemic cortical stroke in chronic stage (≥ 3 months) with residual motor deficits confirmed by imaging with brain CT scan and/or brain MRI

Informed consent

Exclusion Criteria:

• Neurological issue:

  • inability to understand the informed consent form
  • Hemiplegia

• Hyperbaric issue:

  • Claustrophobia
  • inability to put on face mask
  • uncontrolled epilepsy
  • dementia or psychological disturbance
  • previous pneumothorax
  • pregnancy