Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy and SPECT Brain Imaging in Carbon Monoxide Poisoning

Paul G. Harch, M.D.40 enrolled

Overview

That SPECT brain imaging tracks and is consistent with clinical history and physical exam as well as cognitive testing.

The study is a retrospective review of the PI's experience using SPECT brain imaging and hyperbaric oxygen therapy in the diagnosis and treatment of non-acute phases of carbon monoxide poisoning. The purpose is to see if the SPECT brain imaging is consistent with the clinical condition and cognitive testing on the patients.

Study Type

OBSERVATIONAL

Enrollment

Conditions

Neuropsychiatric Sequelae of Carbon Monoxide Poisoning

Interventions

HBOTDRUG

total body exposure to greater than atmospheric pressure oxygen

Eligibility

Sex: ALL

Medical Language ↔ Plain English

Inclusion Criteria: * Adults and children with non-acute carbon monoxide poisoning who underwent SPECT brain imaging as part of their evaluation and treatment Exclusion Criteria: * None.

Locations (1)

Family Physicians Center

Marrero, Louisiana, United States

RECRUITING

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

SPECT brain imaging

Time frame: after completion of HBOT

Secondary Outcomes

clinical history and physical exam

Time frame: after completion of HBOT

Neuropsychological testing

Neuropsychological testing performed after the final HBOT in those who had neuropsychological testing before HBOT

Time frame: After the final HBOT

Central Contacts

Paul G Harch, M.D.

CONTACT

504-309-4948 paulharchmd@gmail.com

Data from ClinicalTrials.gov

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