Assaf-harofeh Medical Center

This study looked at whether hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) can improve blood flow and brain function in healthy older adults. 62 people aged 65 and older received HBOT sessions. Researchers measured changes in brain blood vessels, cognitive test scores, and exercise capacity. …

This study tested whether breathing pure oxygen in a pressurized chamber (hyperbaric oxygen therapy) can help adults with PTSD. The trial included 30 people who had PTSD for at least 4 years and hadn't improved with standard treatments. Researchers used brain scans and questionna…

This study tested if hyperbaric oxygen therapy (breathing pure oxygen in a pressurized chamber) can reduce fibromyalgia symptoms better than standard medications in 48 adults whose fibromyalgia started after emotional trauma. Participants were randomly assigned to either oxygen t…

This study tested whether breathing pure oxygen in a pressurized chamber (hyperbaric oxygen therapy) can reduce pain and improve quality of life for people with fibromyalgia, compared to usual medications. About 76 adults with fibromyalgia and a history of physical trauma took pa…

This study tested whether breathing pure oxygen in a pressurized chamber (hyperbaric oxygen therapy) helps moderate to severe COVID-19 patients who need extra oxygen. Thirty adults with risk factors like diabetes or heart disease took part. Researchers measured oxygen levels, inf…

This study looked at whether hyperbaric oxygen therapy (breathing pure oxygen in a pressurized chamber) can help women with fibromyalgia who have experienced psychological trauma. Thirty women took part, and researchers measured pain sensitivity, brain structure, and quality of l…

This study looked at whether people infected with COVID-19 who never had symptoms still develop antibodies. Researchers tested over 200 patients and their household members to compare immune responses between those with and without symptoms. The goal was to understand if asymptom…

This study looked at whether breathing pure oxygen in a pressurized chamber (hyperbaric oxygen therapy) can improve aerobic and anaerobic fitness in healthy athletes. 59 athletes aged 18-25 or 40-50 who exercise regularly took part. Researchers measured changes in exercise capaci…

This study looked at whether breathing extra oxygen (hyperbaric oxygen) helps healthy people do multiple tasks at once. Twenty-four healthy adults with at least 12 years of education completed tests of attention and motor skills. The goal was to see if more oxygen to the brain im…