Hyperbaric oxygen therapy for post-stroke depression
Part of Brain & nervous system, Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests if breathing pure oxygen in a special chamber (hyperbaric oxygen therapy) can help people who have been depressed since having a stroke. It may offer a new way to treat depression that hasn't improved with standard medications.
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Who can take part
- You are between 50 and 85 years old.
- You had an ischemic (blockage-type) stroke 6 months to 7 years ago.
- You have been taking antidepressant medication for at least 3 months and still feel depressed.
- You are willing to come to the clinic for scheduled visits and have an MRI brain scan while awake.
- You have not had hyperbaric oxygen therapy before, do not smoke, and do not have other serious medical conditions.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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