The Use of Hyperbaric Oxygen to Increase the Blood Supply in the Injured, But Still Alive Tissue, Around an Old Stroke

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Conditions studied: Ischemic Cerebrovascular Accident

In brief

To confirm or refute recently published data regarding the reduction in post-stroke ischemic penumbra, that used SPECT/CT, by using the more precise tools of PET/MRI.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT01985100

Run by

John Davidson

People needed

0

Starts

2013-11-21

Expected to finish

2014-09-27

Last updated by the study team

2017-10-27

Who can join

Age: 50 and older, up to 80. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• person must have sustained an acute ischemic stroke 6-12 months prior to enrollment, exhibited clinical improvement during the initial 30-90 days post stroke, exhibited no further improvement for at least 1 month in spite of continued supportive care and physical therapy, must have at least one residual measurable motor deficit.

You may not qualify if…

• Smoking, Contraindications to an MRI e.g. pacemaker, Contraindications to hyperbaric oxygen treatment e.g. emphysema, claustrophobia. seizure disorder, Inability to tolerate pressurization e.g. Eustachian tube dysfunction, other uncontrolled co-morbidities e.g. diabetes, hypertension, thyroid disorders, renal or hepatic dysfunction.

Where it is running

• St. Luke's Hospital — Chesterfield, Missouri, United States

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