None listed
Conditions
Brief summary
The purpose of the study is to compare the extent of refractive change in patients receiving HBOT via hood vs mask. The results will aid in the understanding of the etiology of HBOT induced myopia, and aid in choosing the delivery method of HBOT in future treatment sessions. The investigators hypothesise greater refractive change in the hooded group, in keeping with results of previous studies.
Interventions
Patients are administered a minimum of 20 sessions of hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) in a multiplace chamber. Each session involves the delivery of 100% oxygen at 2.4ATA, for 90 minutes.
Sessions will be administered once everyday consecutively (Mon-Fri), for a minimum of 20 sessions, up to 40 sessions (i.e. 20-40 working days)
Patients in the intervention group will receive oxygen via a plastic hood that encloses the head. This creates a seal for oxygen to accumulate, allowing patients to br
Patients are administered a minimum of 20 sessions of hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) in a multiplace chamber. Each session involves the delivery of 100% oxygen at 2.4ATA, for 90 minutes. Sessions will be administered once everyday consecutively (Mon-Fri), for a minimum of 20 sessions, up to 40 sessions (i.e. 20-40 working days) Patients in the intervention group will receive oxygen via a plastic hood that encloses the head. This creates a seal for oxygen to accumulate, allowing patients to breathe in 100% oxygen.
Sponsors
Michael Bennett
Study design
Allocation
Randomised controlled trial
Intervention model
Parallel
Primary purpose
Treatment
Masking
Open (masking not used)
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
0 to No maximum
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
HBOT indication of at least 20 sessions Minimal visual acuity of 6/12 or better Ability to receive HBOT via mask or hood
Exclusion criteria
Patient refusal to participate Patients using topical eye treatments
Outcome results
None listed