Study to Compare Verbal Scores of Children Diagnosed With ASD Who Received Hyperbaric Treatment To Those Who Did Not

Study Overview
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Brief Summary
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A child's ability to effectively communicate with peers, parents, and caregivers impacts their level of independence and quality of personal relationships. This retrospective study will compare the speech development of participants aged 2 - 17 years that received 40 sessions of HBOT at 2.0 ATA to those who had not. Both groups will have a verbal assessment every six months. There were 32 subjects in the HBO group and 33 subjects in the non-HBO group. The statistical analysis will focus on whether Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy made a significant difference in Verbal Behavior Milestones Assessment and Placement Program (VB-MAPP) or Assessment of Basic Language and Learning Skills (ABLLS) results.

Detailed Description
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Methods: This was a study designed to retrospectively determine any association between hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) and change in verbal scores in children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). All children aged 2 to 17 years, diagnosed with ASD who completed a verbal test every six months (either Verbal Behavior Milestones Assessment and Placement Program or the Assessment of Basic Language and Learning Skills), received applied behavioral analysis at Oxford Recovery Center (ORC) were screened for inclusion, some of whom had elected to receive HBOT (at least 40 sessions for 60 minutes at 2.0 ATA).

Official Title
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A Retrospective Study to Evaluate Verbal Scores of Children Diagnosed With Autism Spectrum Disorder Who Received Hyperbaric Treatment and Those Who Did Not Receive Hyperbaric Treatment

Conditions
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Autism Spectrum Disorder

Intervention / Treatment
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* Device: Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy


Participation Criteria
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Eligibility Criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: Diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder by a qualified practitioner Obtained medical clearance for hyperbaric oxygen therapy Received applied behavioral analysis at Oxford Recovery Center Received two of the same age appropriate verbal test 6 months apart Exclusion Criteria: History of seizure disorder Diagnosis of genetic or mitochondrial mutation

Ages Eligible for Study
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Minimum Age: 2 Years
Maximum Age: 17 Years

Sexes Eligible for Study
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All

Accepts Healthy Volunteers
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No

Study Plan
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How is the study designed?
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Arms and Interventions

| Participant Group/Arm | Intervention/Treatment |
| --- | --- |
| HBO Treatment Group<br>Children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder received applied behavior therapy and hyperbaric oxygen therapy | Device: Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy<br>* Subjects received 100% medical grade oxygen for 60 minutes at 2.0 ATA for 40 sessions in a hard-sided monoplace hyperbaric chamber<br>|
| Control Group<br>Children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder received applied behavioral therapy | |

What is the study measuring?
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Primary Outcome Measures

| Outcome Measure | Measure Description | Time Frame |
| --- | --- | --- |
| The verbal scores will be measured for children with autism who underwent hyperbaric oxygen therapy and compared to those who did not by an age appropriate assessment. | Verbal testing: Verbal Behavior Milestones Assessment and Placement Program (VBMAPP) | Change from baseline of verbal scores at 6 months | 
| The verbal scores will be measured for children with ASD who underwent hyperbaric oxygen therapy and compared to the those who did not using an age appropriate assessment. | Verbal testing: Assessment of Basic Language and Learning Skills (ABLLS). | Change from baseline of verbal scores at 6 months | 

Secondary Outcome Measures

| Outcome Measure | Measure Description | Time Frame |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Number of participants with hyperbaric oxygen treatment related adverse events. | Adverse events were collected during every HBO session only for the treatment group subjects. All verbatim AE terms were coded using the Medical Dictionary for Regulatory Activities (MedDRA) and summarized by system organ class (SOC) and, preferred term (PT) and study treatment. | up to 30 weeks | 

 Terms related to the study
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Keywords Provided by Centre Hospitalier Valida
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Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy