What Researchers Did
Researchers investigated the effects of hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) on physical and cognitive impairments in 7 ischaemic stroke patients using a within-subject design over a 9-month period.
What They Found
The 7 participants showed improvements in cognition, executive function, and physical abilities, including gait, after receiving 40 HBOT treatments over 12 weeks. These functional improvements were maintained for up to 3 months post-treatment, and participants reported improved sleep and quality of life.
Canadian Relevance
This study has no direct Canadian connection as it was not conducted in Canada nor involved Canadian researchers or participants.
Study Limitations
A significant limitation of this study is the very small sample size of only 7 participants, which limits the generalizability of the findings.