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Evidence,
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Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy Research for Canada
Evidence-based data, clinical research, and regulatory guidance for hyperbaric oxygen therapy across Canada. Curated by researchers, built for practitioners and patients.
14
Publicly Funded Conditions
11
Hospital-Based Programmes
33
Facilities Across 9 Provinces
The Corpus · by year of publication
14,545+ studies
One mark per study published since 2000 · the full index holds 14,545+ studies, 8,000+ with dedicated summary pages
2000Source: Canada Hyperbarics research index2025
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Station 01 · The Evidence — 1.4 ATA
National Overview
Hyperbaric Medicine in Canada: By the Numbers
A snapshot of Canada's hyperbaric infrastructure, treatment capacity, and market position within the global landscape.
Studies indexed · by year of publication
14,538 indexed
2000
Source: Canada Hyperbarics research index · regenerated weekly
2025
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A growing evidence base
Publication of hyperbaric oxygen research has climbed steadily since 2000. The Canada Hyperbarics index now holds 14,538 records, and the annual count is still rising toward the present.
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Canadian research in context
Canadian-authored studies, shown in gold, sit within the larger global literature. They are a small share of the annual output, which is exactly why a Canada-focused index of the evidence is worth maintaining.
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What kind of evidence
The corpus spans clinical studies, reviews, case reports, and randomised trials. Reading the mix shows how the record is distributed across study designs, from single case reports to systematic reviews.
11
Hospital-Based Programmes
Across 7 provinces
33
Listed Facilities
Hospital & private
14
Publicly Funded Conditions
Evidence-based conditions
7%
Annual Market Growth
7.1% CAGR, Fortune Business Insights (2026–2034)
Facilities by Province
Ontario19 facilities
British Columbia3 facilities
Quebec3 facilities
Alberta3 facilities
Atlantic Provinces3 facilities
Prairie Provinces2 facilities
Global Market Context
$3.7–8B USD
Global HBOT market valuation: $3.7B devices-only segment (Grand View Research, 2024); $8.0B full HBOT market including services and accessories (Fortune Business Insights, 2025).
Growth is primarily driven by the private clinic sector, increased interest in neurological applications (TBI/concussion), long COVID research, and an aging population with rising diabetes prevalence.
Market valuation reflects scope differences: Grand View Research tracks the HBOT devices segment ($3.7B, 2024; 5.8% CAGR 2025–2030); Fortune Business Insights tracks the full HBOT market including services and accessories ($8.0B, 2025; 7.1% CAGR 2026–2034). Facility counts from the Canada Hyperbarics directory. Canada does not maintain a centralised hyperbaric registry.
Station 02 · The Map — 2.0 ATA
Every chamber in the country, on one map.
33 verified facilities — hospital and private — across 9 provinces, rendered as the national network they form.
Facility network · live directory
33 facilities
Hospital programme
Private clinic
Referral corridor
Station 03 · The Reading Room — 2.4 ATA · treatment depth
The Fundamentals
What Is Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy?
2.0-2.4
ATA chamber pressure
10-15×
dissolved oxygen in blood plasma
14
recognised conditions
Hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) is a medical treatment in which a patient breathes 100% pure oxygen inside a pressurised hard-shell chamber at pressures greater than normal atmospheric pressure, typically 2.0 to 2.4 ATA (atmospheres absolute). This increases dissolved oxygen in the blood by up to 10 to 15 times normal levels, enabling oxygen to reach tissues that are hypoxic, damaged, or infected. Canada publicly funds 14 conditions for HBOT, including delayed radiation injury, non-healing wounds, carbon monoxide poisoning, decompression sickness, and necrotizing infections. The Undersea and Hyperbaric Medical Society (UHMS) maintains the international clinical evidence base for these and additional indications.
Canada Hyperbarics maintains a database of 14,545+ peer-reviewed studies (8,000+ with dedicated summary pages), a directory of 33 hospitals and regulated facilities across 9 provinces, plus referral pathways for regions without local access, and the most comprehensive Canadian HBOT coverage guide available. In Ontario, OHIP covers all 14 recognised conditions at hospital-based programmes and select OHIP-approved independent facilities. Find a facility near you.
Explore the Site
A Complete Canadian HBOT Resource
Find clinical evidence, provincial coverage details, regulatory context, and patient-facing information across the site.
For Patients & Physicians
Care Pathways & Coverage
- Conditions Treated with HBOT: the 14 recognised indications and supporting evidence for each.
- HBOT Coverage by Province: OHIP, MSP, AHCIP, RAMQ, and other provincial programmes explained.
- HBOT Cost in Canada: what hyperbaric oxygen therapy costs at hospital programmes (covered) and private clinics ($150 to $400 per session).
- Frequently Asked Questions: treatment, safety, billing, and referral questions answered.
Background & Standards
Context for the Field
- About Canada Hyperbarics: who runs the project, editorial approach, and how research is curated.
- Regulatory Framework: Health Canada device licensing, CUHMA standards, CSA hyperbaric chamber requirements.
- Glossary of HBOT Terms: ATA, monoplace, multiplace, decompression, and other technical vocabulary explained.
Industry & Data
For Researchers & Operators
- Canadian HBOT Data: facility counts, hospital programmes, provincial coverage statistics.
- Upcoming Conferences: CUHMA, UHMS, AsMA-UHMS, and other meetings relevant to Canadian practitioners.
- Research Database:14,545+ peer-reviewed studies (8,000+ with dedicated summary pages), searchable by condition, year, and methodology.
Latest Research & Insights
From the Blog
By City
Find HBOT in Your City
Quick access to availability, costs, coverage, and referral pathways for 22 Canadian cities across 9 provinces.
Prairie Provinces
Atlantic Provinces
Provincial Overviews
Canada Hyperbarics Newsletter
Monthly Research & News Updates
Get a curated summary of the latest hyperbaric research, news from across Canada, and upcoming conferences, delivered once a month.
- Latest news from Canadian HBOT clinics
- New PubMed research summaries with links
- Upcoming CUHMA & UHMS conferences