Research Studies

Published research on HBOT for PTSD

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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.

Randomized sham-controlled trial 2024

Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy for Veterans With Combat-Associated Posttraumatic Stress Disorder: A Randomized, Sham-Controlled Clinical Trial. (opens PubMed in a new tab)

Doenyas-Barak K; Kutz I; Lang E; Assouline A; Hadanny A; Aberg KC; Levi G; Beberashvili I; Mayo A; Efrati S — The Journal of clinical psychiatry

Plain English Summary

Male veterans with combat-associated PTSD had improved clinician-rated PTSD scores and some depressive symptoms following HBOT compared with sham.

Limitations & context: The study excluded traumatic brain injury and other psychiatric conditions. Independent replication and broader-population evidence are needed.

View on PubMed · PMID 39566051

Longitudinal follow-up study 2023

Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy for Veterans With Treatment-resistant PTSD: A Longitudinal Follow-up Study. (opens PubMed in a new tab)

Doenyas-Barak K; Kutz I; Levi G; Lang E; Beberashvili I; Efrati S — Military medicine

Plain English Summary

Veterans previously treated with HBOT reported persistent symptom improvements at longer-term follow-up.

Limitations & context: This follows an earlier treatment cohort and is not an independent randomized efficacy trial. Participation and follow-up selection may bias results.

View on PubMed · PMID 36433746

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.