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A prospective, single-center, randomized controlled clinical study evaluating the efficacy and safety of hyperbaric oxygen therapy as an adjunctive treatment for chronic heart failure

A prospective, single-center, randomized controlled clinical study evaluating the efficacy and safety of hyperbaric oxygen therapy as an adjunctive treatment for chronic heart failure

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
ChiCTR
Registry ID
ChiCTR2500112800
Enrollment
Unknown
Registered
2025-11-19
Start date
2025-11-28
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2025-11-24

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Chronic cardiac failure

Interventions

Experimental group:Conventional heart failure drug treatment is based on the 'new four combination' (ARNI/ACEI/ARB, ß-blockers, MRA, SGLT2 inhibitors). Hyperbaric oxygen therapy
Control group:Conventional heart failure drug treatment is based on the 'new four combination' (ARNI/ACEI/ARB, ß-blockers, MRA, SGLT2 inhibitors).

Sponsors

Fujian Medical University Union Hospital
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to 70 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Subjects must meet all of the following criteria to be eligible for the study: 1. Diagnostic Criteria (1)Diagnosis of chronic heart failure according to the Chinese Guidelines for the Diagnosis and Management of Heart Failure (2024), and meeting the following conditions: (2)Left Ventricular Ejection Fraction (LVEF) = 3 months, with no adjustments to the foundational anti-heart failure regimen within the past month. 2. Age and Informed Consent (1)Aged 18 to 70 years (inclusive). (2)Understand the study purpose and provide signed informed consent. 3. Treatment Stability (1)Received guideline-recommended, standardized "New Four Pillars" anti-heart failure therapy (ARNI/ACEI/ARB + ß-blocker + MRA + SGLT2 inhibitor) for at least 2 weeks prior to enrollment, with no changes in the past month. (2) No diuretic dose adjustments within the past 5 days and no clinical signs of fluid overload (e.g., weight gain of >= 2 kg/week, new-onset pulmonary edema).

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Subjects who meet any of the following criteria will be excluded from the study: 1.Absolute Contraindications 2.Untreated pneumothorax or pneumomediastinum. 3.Claustrophobia, agitation or inability to cooperate, or conditions unsuitable for HBOT such as angle-closure glaucoma or eustachian tube occlusion. 4.Unstable vital signs. 5.Concurrent intracranial hemorrhage, intracranial mass, malignant tumor, uncontrolled epilepsy, psychiatric disorder, coagulation dysfunction, or other severe uncontrolled comorbidities. 6.Severe pulmonary bullae or emphysema. 7.Active internal bleeding or coagulopathy. 8.Uncontrolled hyperpyrexia (body temperature >38.0°C). 9.Concurrent use of disulfiram, bleomycin, or cisplatin chemotherapy. Relative Contraindications 10.Uncontrolled hypertension (systolic BP >160 mmHg or diastolic BP >100 mmHg). 11.Severe cardiac arrhythmias (e.g., third-degree atrioventricular block without a pacemaker, frequent ventricular tachycardia). 12.Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (FEV1 <50% of predicted) or active asthma. Psychiatric or cognitive impairment preventing cooperation with the therapy. Comorbidity Restrictions 13.End-stage renal disease (dialysis-dependent). 14.Terminal malignancy (life expectancy <6 months). 15.Pregnancy or lactation (a negative pregnancy test is required for women of childbearing potential). Recent Clinical Events 16.Acute myocardial infarction or unstable angina within the past 4 weeks. 17.Hospitalization or emergency department visit for acute heart failure within the past 2 weeks. 18.Current use of intravenous positive inotropic agents. 19.Postoperative period within 6 months after heart surgery. 20.Use of any mechanical circulatory support. 21.Participants with a 6-minute walk test result exceeding 450 meters or who are unable to complete the test. Other Exclusion Conditions 22.Inability to complete follow-up (e.g., planned relocation, non-compliance with follow-up assessments). 23.Concurrent participation in any other clinical trial that may interfere with the outcomes of this study. 24.Any unforeseen condition that, in the investigator's judgment, renders the participant unsuitable for the study.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
6-minute walk ;

Countries

China

Contacts

Public ContactLiangwan Chen

Fujian Medical University Union Hospital

chenliangwan@fjmu.edu.cn+86 133 5825 5333

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ChiCTR (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026