A Review of Clinical Applications of Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy in Psychiatric Disorders
- Author:
Yoonji JOO
1
;
Ryeyoung KIM
;
Eunji HA
;
Eun NAMGUNG
;
Jungyoon KIM
;
Gahae HONG
Author Information
1. Ewha Brain Institute, Ewha W. University, Seoul
- Publication Type:Review Article
- From:
Journal of the Korean Society of Biological Therapies in Psychiatry
2020;26(2):88-100
- CountryRepublic of Korea
-
Abstract:
Hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) is a noninvasive method that supplies pure oxygen under a pressure greater than normal atmospheric pressure to increase the partial pressure of oxygen in the plasma and tissue. Based on the potential mechanisms of HBOT, including neuroprotection and neurological recovery, HBOT has been suggested as a promising therapeutic option for neurological and psychiatric disorders. This review specifically focused on the clinical trials applying HBOT for psychiatric disorders published during the recent decade. We critically reviewed the efficacy and safety of HBOT in psychiatric disorders, and cautiously suggested the future directions for further research.
