What Researchers Did
Researchers measured serum oxidized low-density lipoprotein (oxLDL) levels in 29 patients before and after 10 sessions of hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT).
What They Found
The study found no significant difference in serum oxLDL levels before (4.96±0.1 U/mL) and after (4.94±0.1 U/mL) 10 sessions of HBOT. The p-value of 0.36 indicates that this change was not statistically significant.
What This Means for Canadian Patients
For Canadian patients undergoing hyperbaric oxygen therapy, this study suggests that up to 10 sessions may not significantly increase oxidative stress markers like oxLDL. This finding could offer some reassurance regarding the short-term safety of HBOT in terms of this specific oxidative stress indicator.
Canadian Relevance
This study has no direct Canadian connection.
Study Limitations
The study was limited by its small sample size and the relatively short duration of HBOT observed (10 sessions).