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Case Study Journal of clinical rheumatology : practical reports on rheumatic & musculoskeletal diseases 2021

The Effects of Hyperbaric Oxygen on Rheumatoid Arthritis: A Pilot Study.

Sit MT, Schmidt TW, Edmonds LD, Kelly JA, Sky KM, Thornton JA, et al. — Journal of clinical rheumatology : practical reports on rheumatic & musculoskeletal diseases, 2021

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Summary

What Researchers Did

Researchers conducted a pilot case series study involving ten rheumatoid arthritis patients who received 30 hyperbaric oxygen treatments over 6 to 10 weeks to assess its effects.

What They Found

The study found statistically significant improvements in disease activity, with DAS28-Global Health (p = 0.01), DAS28-C-reactive protein (p = 0.002), and DAS28-erythrocyte sedimentation rate (p = 0.008) scores significantly decreasing over time. Additionally, patients experienced statistically significant decreases in pain as measured by validated questionnaires at the end of HBO2 therapy compared to baseline.

Canadian Relevance

This study has no direct Canadian connection as it was not conducted in Canada, nor did it involve Canadian researchers or patients.

Study Limitations

Key limitations include the small sample size of ten patients, the lack of a control group, and its pilot case series design.

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Study Details

Study Type Case Study
Category Uncategorised
Source Pubmed
PubMed ID 32947434
Year Published 2021
Journal Journal of clinical rheumatology : practical reports on rheumatic & musculoskeletal diseases
MeSH Terms Arthritis, Rheumatoid; Blood Sedimentation; Humans; Hyperbaric Oxygenation; Pilot Projects; Severity of Illness Index

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Disclaimer: This study summary is provided for informational and educational purposes only. It does not constitute medical advice. The information presented reflects the findings of the original research authors and may not represent the views of Canada Hyperbarics. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional before making treatment decisions.