Can pressurized oxygen ease fibromyalgia pain? small study tests HBOT plus therapy

NCT ID NCT03376269

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: Assaf-Harofeh Medical Center Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

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 sensitivity, brain structure, and quality of life. The study is small and early, so results are not conclusive.

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 (HBOT) plus creative art psychotherapy
What this could lead to: If it works, this could point toward a non-drug treatment option for fibromyalgia pain, especially in patients with a history of psychological trauma.
What could go wrong: This is a very small, early study with only 30 women, so results may not apply to everyone. HBOT requires many sessions and can be uncomfortable or risky for people with certain lung or ear conditions.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

chronic pain syndrome fibromyalgia

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

CHRONIC PAIN SYNDROME FIBROMYALGIA

Contacts and locations

Locations

Assaf-Harofeh Medical Center

Ẕerifin, 70300, Israel

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