Intracranial Meningioma, Neurologic Deficits
Conditions
Brief summary
The aim of the current study is to evaluate, in a prospective cross-over, randomized study, the effect of hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) on patients with chronic neurological deficits and cognitive impairment after anterior skull base meningioma tumor removal.
Interventions
HBOT of 2 ATA for 90 minutes, for 60 treatments
Sponsors
Study design
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
* Post intracranial meningioma removal surgery 3-12 months prior to the inclusion in the study. * All patients have to have persistent cognitive or neurological complaints regarding without noticeable improvement during the last month prior to their enrolment. * Age 18 years or older.
Exclusion criteria
* Dynamic neurologic/cognitive improvement or worsening during the past month; * Evidence of dynamic cognitive/neurological improvement in the last month. * Previous brain radiotherapy and/or radiosurgery. * Steroids dependence * Seizures 1 month previous to inclusion * Had been treated with HBOT for any other reason 1 month prior to inclusion; * Have any other indication for HBOT; * Chest pathology incompatible with pressure changes; * Inner ear disease; * Patients suffering from claustrophobia; * Inability to sign written informed consent; * Smoking patients will not be allowed to smoke during the study and if they would not comply with this demand they will be excluded.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Neurocognitive functions | 6 months | Cognitive function will be assessed using the one-hour Mindstreams Computerized Cognitive Test Battery at baseline, 3 months and 6 months to intervention. |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Quality of Life | 6 months | Quality of live will be evaluated by the EQ-5D questionnaire at baseline , 3 months and 6 months to intervention. |
Countries
Israel