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Mild Traumatic Brain InjuryPhase 2HBOTNCT01220713

Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBO2T) for Post-Concussive Symptoms (PSC) After Mild Traumatic Brain Injury (mTBI)

A Phase 2 study testing Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy in people with Mild Traumatic Brain Injury and Post-Concussive Syndrome, run by Virginia Commonwealth University at 3 sites in United States.

Completed

Finished. The study has ended and is not enrolling. Results may be posted on the official record.

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Trial summary

The goal of this research is to serve as a demonstration project to determine the tolerability of individuals with persistent post-concussive symptoms from combat-related mild TBI (traumatic brain injury), identify dose-finding for HBO2 (Hyperbaric Oxygen) therapy, and determine the efficacy of HBO2 therapy. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 19 to 60 years
What is being tested?
Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy
Type of treatment
Surgery or procedure
Could I receive a placebo?
Yes, some participants may receive a placebo
How many people
60 participants
Where
3 sitesUnited States
Study dates
Jun 2010to Jul 2013
Phase
Phase 2
Are there results?
None posted in the registry

Key requirements

Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.

  • Ages 19 to 60 years
  • All sexes
  • No healthy volunteers
  • Adult

Who may be able to join

  • Post-Deployment status after having served in OIF/OEF
  • Blast Event within past 3 years during OIF/OEF deployment [event defined as any of the following symptoms or experiences occurring during or shortly after the blast or explosion: dazed, confused, saw stars, headache, dizziness, irritability, memory gap (not remembering injury or injury period), hearing loss, abdominal pain, shortness of breath, struck by debris, knocked over or down, knocked into or against something, helmet damaged, evacuated]
  • Diagnosis of MTBI within 3 years as confirmed by the TBI specialty team at the Richmond VAMC
  • Presence of post-concussive symptoms from MTBI, confirmed by the VCU-CERSE team at the Richmond VAMC, for at least 3 months
  • Medical clearance to undergo hyperbaric oxygen treatment
  • Stable mental status for at least one month
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  • Stable psychotropic medication history for at least one month
  • Ability to perform neuropsychologic testing battery
  • Ability to tolerate neurophysiological and neuroimaging battery

Who cannot join

  • Traumatic Brain Injury with a primary etiology other than blast
  • Moderate or Severe TBI (moderate or severe brain injury defined as best Glasgow Coma Score in first 24 hours < 12, , brain bleeding or blood clot (i.e., abnormal brain CT scan), or none of first week after event can be remembered.)
  • Past history of moderate or severe TBI
  • Active diagnosis of Post-traumatic Stress Disorder
  • Active diagnosis of Generalized Anxiety Disorder
  • Active Psychosis
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  • Past history of Schizophrenia
  • Pre-existing PCS
  • Previous hyperbaric oxygen treatments
  • Contraindications to HBO2, including any "air trapping" pulmonary problems, inability to equalize middle ear and sinuses, or patients who are claustrophobic and require anti-anxiety medication for the condition
  • Active use of cancer medications
  • Pregnancy

Trial locations and contacts

3 sites in 1 country.

United States3 sites
  • Naval Medical Center Portsmouth

    Portsmouth, Virginia

  • Hunter Holmes McGuire Veterans' Affairs Medical Center

    Richmond, Virginia

  • Virginia Commonwealth University

    Richmond, Virginia

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About this study

Official title: Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBO2T) for Post-Concussive Symptoms (PSC) After Mild Traumatic Brain Injury (mTBI): A Randomized, Double-Blinded, Sham Controlled, Variable Dose, Prospective Trial

The goal of this research is to serve as a demonstration project to determine the tolerability of individuals with persistent post-concussive symptoms from combat-related mild TBI (traumatic brain injury), identify dose-finding for HBO2 (Hyperbaric Oxygen) therapy, and determine the efficacy of HBO2 therapy.

Read the detailed description

Persistent post-concussive symptoms from mild traumatic brain injury are a severe issue facing the readiness, retention and quality of life of Department of Defense(DoD) service members and Veterans. The inadequacy of established treatment regimens and evidence-based science in post-concussive symptoms (PCS)/MTBI is forcing a closer look at non-conventional treatments of this condition. Hyperbaric oxygen (HBO2) is a potent intervention with demonstrated efficacy in dive-related injuries, soft tissue healing, and carbon monoxide poisoning.

This study is prospective, randomized, double-blinded and controlled. A total of 60 subjects will be randomly assigned to one of three treatment arms of the study: 20 subjects into the 1.5 atm abs oxygen equivalent HBO2 treatment, 20 subjects into the 2.0 atm abs oxygen equivalent HBO2 treatment and 20 subjects into the sham treatment (a placebo exposure equivalent to breathing atmospheric air). The protocol utilizes a pre- and post-treatment comprehensive performance battery that will allow for meaningful clinical outcomes and a broad understanding of the effects of the treatment. This project represents a collaboration between the Department of Defense (DoD), the Richmond Veterans Administration Medical Center (VAMC) and Virginia Commonwealth University. Service members will be recruited from military bases/treatment facilities (MTF), receive hyperbaric oxygen at existing DoD hyperbaric chambers and be evaluated by the established Virginia Commonwealth University-Center for Rehabilitation Sciences and Engineering (CERSE), a collaborative research center co-located at the Richmond VAMC and VCU.

Being tested
Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy
Keywords
Traumatic Brain Injury, Veterans, Hyperbaric Oxygen Treatment, OEF/OIF, Post-Concussive Symptoms, Blast Exposure
Medical subject headings
Brain Concussion, Post-Concussion Syndrome, Brain Injuries, Traumatic

What participants receive

What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.

  • Hyperbaric Oxygen TherapyProcedure or surgery

    1.5 atm abs oxygen equivalent of 75% oxygen (balance 25% nitrogen), 40 treatments of 60 minutes each during a time period of up to ten weeks.

  • Hyperbaric Oxygen TherapyProcedure or surgery

    2.0 atm abs oxygen equivalent of 100% oxygen (no nitrogen), 40 treatments of 60 minutes each during a time period of up to ten weeks.

  • Hyperbaric Oxygen TherapyProcedure or surgery

    sham--air equivalent of 10.5% oxygen (balance 89.5% nitrogen), 40 treatments of 60 minutes each during a time period of up to ten weeks.

Study groups in NCT01220713
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
Treatment 1--1.5 atm absExperimentalNot described
Receives: Procedure: Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy
Treatment 2--2.0 atm absExperimentalNot described
Receives: Procedure: Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy
Placebo--equivalent to breathing airSham comparatorNot described
Receives: Procedure: Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy

What is being measured

The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.

  1. Improvement on symptom assessment battery

    Symptom Assessment Battery include: Rivermead Postconcussive Symptom Questionnaire, Pain Intensity Numerical 0-10 scale, Alcohol Use Disorders Test-Consumption, McGill Pain Questionnaire-Short Form, The Center for Epidemiological Studies Depression Scale, PTSD Checklist-Military Version, Extended Glasgow Outcome Scale, Mayo-Portland Adaptability Inventory 4, Satisfaction With Life Scale

    Measured: 2-4 weeks before treatment

  2. Improvement on symptom assessment battery

    Symptom Assessment Battery include: Rivermead Postconcussive Symptom Questionnaire, Pain Intensity Numerical 0-10 scale, Alcohol Use Disorders Test-Consumption, McGill Pain Questionnaire-Short Form, The Center for Epidemiological Studies Depression Scale, PTSD Checklist-Military Version, Extended Glasgow Outcome Scale, Mayo-Portland Adaptability Inventory 4, Satisfaction With Life Scale

    Measured: 24-72 hours after final treatment

  3. Improvement on symptom assessment battery

    Symptom Assessment Battery include: Rivermead Postconcussive Symptom Questionnaire, Pain Intensity Numerical 0-10 scale, Alcohol Use Disorders Test-Consumption, McGill Pain Questionnaire-Short Form, The Center for Epidemiological Studies Depression Scale, PTSD Checklist-Military Version, Extended Glasgow Outcome Scale, Mayo-Portland Adaptability Inventory 4, Satisfaction With Life Scale

    Measured: 3 months after final treatment.

Secondary outcomes (9)
  1. Neuropsychological Testing Battery

    Test Battery Includes: Trail Making Test, Stroop Classic, California Verbal Learning Test-II, Wechsler Test of Adult Reading, Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale III (WAIS-III): Digit Symbol Coding Digit Span Letter-Number Sequencing Symbol Search and Arithmetic, Delis-Kaplan Executive Functioning System(D-KEFS): Controlled Oral Word Exam (COWA), Grooved Pedboard, Test of Memory Malingering, Benton Visual Memory Test-Revised

    Measured: 2-4 weeks before treatment

  2. Neurophysiologic Measures of Human Performance: Computerized Posturography, NeuroImaging and Eye tracking

    Measured: 24-72 hours after final treatment

  3. Common Military Task Tests

    Testing includes: Mission-oriented protective posture (MOPP) gear donning, Protective mask usage, personal weapon assembly/dis-assembly, grenade inspection/identification, acute management of injury-induced shock

    Measured: 2-4 weeks before treatment

  4. Neuropsychological Testing Battery

    Test Battery Includes: Trail Making Test, Stroop Classic, California Verbal Learning Test-II, Wechsler Test of Adult Reading, Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale III (WAIS-III): Digit Symbol Coding Digit Span Letter-Number Sequencing Symbol Search and Arithmetic, Delis-Kaplan Executive Functioning System(D-KEFS): Controlled Oral Word Exam (COWA), Grooved Pedboard, Test of Memory Malingering, Benton Visual Memory Test-Revised

    Measured: 24-72 hours after final treatment

  5. Neurophysiologic Measures of Human Performance: Computerized Posturography, NeuroImaging, Eye tracking

    Measured: 3 months after final treatment.

  6. Neuropsychological Testing Battery

    Test Battery Includes: Trail Making Test, Stroop Classic, California Verbal Learning Test-II, Wechsler Test of Adult Reading, Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale III (WAIS-III): Digit Symbol Coding Digit Span Letter-Number Sequencing Symbol Search and Arithmetic, Delis-Kaplan Executive Functioning System(D-KEFS): Controlled Oral Word Exam (COWA), Grooved Pedboard, Test of Memory Malingering, Benton Visual Memory Test-Revised

    Measured: 3 months after final treatment.

  7. Neurophysiologic Measures of Human Performance: Computerized Posturography, NeuroImaging, Eye tracking

    Measured: 2-4 weeks before treatment

  8. Common Military Task Tests

    Testing includes: Mission-oriented protective posture (MOPP) gear donning, Protective mask usage, personal weapon assembly/dis-assembly, grenade inspection/identification, acute management of injury-induced shock

    Measured: 24-72 hours after final treatment

  9. Common Military Task Tests

    Testing includes: Mission-oriented protective posture (MOPP) gear donning, Protective mask usage, personal weapon assembly/dis-assembly, grenade inspection/identification, acute management of injury-induced shock

    Measured: 3 months after final treatment.

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted14 Oct 2010 (estimated)
  2. Study startJun 2010
  3. Primary completionJul 2013
  4. Study completionJul 2013

Resources

More details

For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.

Study design
Study type
Interventional
Phase
Phase 2
Primary purpose
Treatment
Allocation
Randomised
Intervention model
Factorial
Masking
Double blind
Who is masked
Participant, Investigator
Enrolment
60 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT01220713
Sponsor's protocol ID
N66001-09-2-2060
Other IDs
01609, NOMI.2010.002, HM12204
Acronym
HBOT
Status last verified
Aug 2013
First submitted
6 Oct 2010
Last updated
27 Aug 2013
Results posted
No
Data monitoring committee
Yes

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A Phase 2 study testing Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy in people with Mild Traumatic Brain Injury and Post-Concussive Syndrome, run by Virginia Commonwealth University at 3 sites in United States.

The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.

Who may be eligible to take part?

The sponsor lists 9 inclusion and 12 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.

Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?

The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 27 Aug 2013. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 3 sites in United States. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.

What are the possible benefits and risks?

They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. Some participants in this study may receive a placebo. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.

What does this phase mean?

Phase 2 studies give the treatment to a larger group to see whether it has the intended effect and to keep checking safety.

Not every study follows the same path, and some studies (observational studies, device studies) have no phase.

Are results available for this study?

The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.

How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?

The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

What does the primary outcome measure?

Improvement on symptom assessment battery (time frame: 2-4 weeks before treatment). The study lists 3 primary outcomes in all. It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?

No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.

How often is this information updated?

AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 27 Aug 2013.

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