Oxygen therapy may ease sickle cell pain
NCT ID NCT03412045
First seen Jan 09, 2026 · Last updated May 01, 2026 · Updated 14 times
Summary
This study tested whether breathing pure oxygen in a pressurized chamber (hyperbaric oxygen therapy) can reduce pain and shorten hospital stays for adults with sickle cell disease who are having a pain crisis. Eight adults with uncomplicated pain crises received 1-3 sessions of the therapy. Researchers measured pain levels before and after each session and tracked how long participants stayed in the hospital.
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Unversity of Nebraska Medical Center
Omaha, Nebraska, 68198, United States
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