Pressurized oxygen tested to ease agony of sickle cell crisis

NCT ID NCT03412045

Summary

This study explored whether a treatment called hyperbaric oxygen therapy could help adults during a sickle cell pain crisis. Eight participants received 1-3 sessions of breathing pure oxygen in a special pressurized chamber. Researchers measured if this reduced their pain and helped them leave the hospital sooner.

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Locations

  • Unversity of Nebraska Medical Center

    Omaha, Nebraska, 68198, United States

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