Oxygen therapy may give athletes an edge
NCT ID NCT03524989
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
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. Researchers measured changes in VO2 max and muscle respiration to see if the therapy enhances performance.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
Active substance
Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (device)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could show that hyperbaric oxygen boosts physical performance in athletes, potentially leading to new training methods.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage study with only 59 healthy participants. The results may not apply to the general population or to people with health conditions.
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Conditions
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Locations
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Assaf-Harofeh Medical Center
Ramla, 70300, Israel