Using hyperbaric oxygen therapy to treat pain in sickle cell anemia

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This study investigates the effects of hyperbaric oxygen (HBO) therapy on patients experiencing an uncomplicated acute pain crisis due to sickle cell anemia. Participants aged 19 and older will receive 1-3 sessions of HBO therapy, each lasting approximately two hours, to assess its impact on pain levels and hospital length of stay. Pain will be evaluated using a visual analog scale before and after treatment. The goal is to determine if HBO therapy can effectively reduce pain and improve recovery times for these patients.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* 19 years old or older
* Present with an uncomplicated sickle cell crisis at admission friom the emergency department

Exclusion Criteria:

* \< 19 years old
* pregnant female
* complicated sickle cell crisis present (i.e., concomitant MI, stroke, acute chest syndrome at time of presentation)

Where it's running

• Unversity of Nebraska Medical Center
  Omaha, Nebraska, United States Recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: Jeff S Cooper, MD — University of Nebraska
• Study coordinator: Jeff S Cooper, MD
• Email: jeffrey.cooper@unmc.edu
• Phone: 402-552-2490

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.