Assaf-harofeh Medical Center

This study looked at whether hyperbaric oxygen therapy (breathing pure oxygen in a pressurized chamber) can improve blood flow, brain function, and physical fitness in healthy adults aged 65 and older. Researchers measured changes in brain blood vessels, cognitive test scores, an…

This study tested whether breathing pure oxygen in a pressurized chamber (hyperbaric oxygen therapy) works better than standard medications (Cymbalta or Lyrica) for fibromyalgia triggered by emotional trauma. 48 adults completed the trial, and researchers measured symptom improve…

This study tested whether breathing pure oxygen in a pressurized chamber (hyperbaric oxygen therapy) could reduce pain and improve quality of life in people with fibromyalgia, compared to standard medications like Cymbalta or Lyrica. Seventy-six adults with fibromyalgia and a his…

This study tested whether breathing pure oxygen in a pressurized chamber (hyperbaric oxygen therapy) can help adults with PTSD from combat or terror. Thirty people who had PTSD for at least 4 years and hadn't improved with standard treatments received 60 daily sessions. Researche…

This completed study tested whether hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) combined with creative art psychotherapy can help women with fibromyalgia who have a history of psychological trauma. Thirty women received 60 sessions of HBOT plus psychotherapy. Researchers measured pain sensi…

This study tested whether breathing pure oxygen in a pressurized chamber (hyperbaric oxygen therapy) helps moderate-to-severe COVID-19 patients with low oxygen levels. Thirty adults who needed extra oxygen and had risk factors like diabetes or heart disease were enrolled. The goa…

This study tested whether 40 sessions of hyperbaric oxygen therapy (breathing pure oxygen in a pressurized chamber) could improve aerobic and anaerobic fitness in healthy athletes. 59 participants, aged 18-25 or 40-50, underwent either real or sham treatment over two months. Rese…

This study looked at how the immune system of people with COVID-19 responds, comparing those who had symptoms to those who did not. Researchers tested over 200 adults from households with a confirmed COVID-19 case to see if asymptomatic carriers develop antibodies. The goal was t…

This study looked at whether breathing extra oxygen (hyperbaric oxygen) helps healthy adults do multiple things at once, like paying attention while moving. Twenty-four healthy volunteers with at least 12 years of education took cognitive and motor tests in normal and high-oxygen…