In the investigator's institute there is ongoing treatment of different patients with cognitive deficits using Hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT). These patients undergo neuro-cognitive function computerized tests before and after treatment.
The aim of this study was to retrospectively evaluate the cognitive changes before and after HBOT in different patients populations.
Description
Retrospective analysis of patients suffering from chronic neuro-cognitive deficits due to different conditions, treated at Sagol center for hyperbaric medicine and research, Shamir (Assaf Harofeh) Medical Center, Israel
Patients included if they had at least two neurocognitive tests, before and after Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT). The study was approved by the institutional review board of the hospital.
Patients were treated with 40-60 daily hyperbaric sessions, 5 days per week. Each session consists of 90 minutes exposure to 100% oxygen at 1.5-2 ATA.
Who can participate
Inclusion Criteria:
* Patients included if they completed at least two neuro-cognitive computerized tests, before and after HBOT
Exclusion Criteria:
* Patients who were not able to complete two cognitive tests
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