Research Studies

Published research on HBOT for Lyme Disease

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These publications include different levels of evidence—not necessarily clinical trials. PubMed indexing is not proof of benefit or an endorsement. Summaries are based on available PubMed abstracts, not a formal full-text quality assessment. Read the limitations as well as the findings; some papers report no benefit or potential harms.

Case report 2014

Hyperbaric oxygen therapy as an effective adjunctive treatment for chronic Lyme disease. (opens PubMed in a new tab)

Huang CY; Chen YW; Kao TH; Kao HK; Lee YC; Cheng JC; Wang JH — Journal of the Chinese Medical Association : JCMA

Plain English Summary

Describes a patient with persistent Lyme-related symptoms who was reported to improve after HBOT.

Limitations & context: A single case cannot establish effectiveness, exclude other explanations, or justify replacing evidence-based Lyme treatment.

View on PubMed · PMID 24726678

Case report — Lyme-associated hearing loss 2015

Lyme disease: sudden hearing loss as the sole presentation. (opens PubMed in a new tab)

Espiney Amaro C; Montalvão P; Huins C; Saraiva J — The Journal of laryngology and otology

Plain English Summary

A patient whose Lyme disease presented as sudden hearing loss recovered after systemic antibiotics and HBOT.

Limitations & context: This concerns a specific hearing-loss complication, not a trial of HBOT for persistent Lyme symptoms. Combined treatment prevents attribution to HBOT alone.

View on PubMed · PMID 25619547

Medical Disclaimer

This information is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider before starting HBOT or any treatment. Individual results may vary.