Research Studies

Published research on HBOT for Sudden Sensorineural Hearing Loss

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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.

Systematic review / meta-analysis 2022

Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy for Patients With Sudden Sensorineural Hearing Loss: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis. (opens PubMed in a new tab)

Joshua TG; Ayub A; Wijesinghe P; Nunez DA — JAMA otolaryngology-- head & neck surgery

Plain English Summary

A review of randomized trials found improved hearing outcomes when HBOT was included in treatment for sudden sensorineural hearing loss.

Limitations & context: Evidence concerns acute hearing loss and combination treatment. It does not establish benefit for longstanding hearing loss.

View on PubMed · PMID 34709348

Systematic review 2012

Hyperbaric oxygen for idiopathic sudden sensorineural hearing loss and tinnitus. (opens PubMed in a new tab)

Bennett MH; Kertesz T; Perleth M; Yeung P; Lehm JP — The Cochrane database of systematic reviews

Plain English Summary

This Cochrane review found possible hearing improvement in acute sudden hearing loss, but uncertain clinical importance and no demonstrated benefit for chronic presentations.

Limitations & context: The trials were small and generally of poor quality; effects on tinnitus could not be established.

View on PubMed · PMID 23076907

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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.