Recognized clinical applications
Start with the Undersea & Hyperbaric Medical Society for professional information about hyperbaric oxygen therapy indications and clinical practice.
Explore UHMS guidance ↗Research & resourcesStay curious.
Stay curious.
Stay grounded in evidence.
A starting point for exploring hyperbaric medicine, from professional guidance to questions still being investigated.
Read with contextThe question comes
The question comes
before the conclusion.
Evidence for HBOT varies by condition, treatment protocol, and study design. Device clearance, professional indications, and insurance coverage are distinct questions. An emerging use should not be presented as an established benefit.
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Radiation cystitis: the RICH-ART trial
This multicenter trial found improved patient-reported urinary symptoms compared with standard care. It was not blinded, and its findings apply to the selected patients and protocol studied.
Read the study ↗Long COVID: a prospective registry
The registry reported improvement for some patients and deterioration for others. Without a randomized control group, these results cannot establish that HBOT caused the changes.
Read the registry report ↗Safe use of hyperbaric devices
The FDA emphasizes manufacturer instructions, fire prevention, staff training, patient supervision, and equipment maintenance. Use this as a starting point for safety conversations.
Read the FDA communication ↗Search the published literature
Explore peer-reviewed papers through PubMed. Compare study designs and patient populations, and read beyond an abstract before drawing conclusions.
Search PubMed ↗Explore ongoing clinical research
Search registered studies, review eligibility and recruitment status, and contact the study team directly. A registry listing does not establish treatment effectiveness.
Explore clinical trials ↗Selected resources reviewed October 13, 2026. This is an educational reading list, not a comprehensive evidence review or an individualized treatment recommendation.
A practical reading guideFour questions for
Four questions for
every study.
A promising result is the beginning of a conversation. The details help determine whether it is relevant to a particular patient or clinical setting.
- 01
Who was studied?
Look at diagnosis, severity, age, sample size, and inclusion criteria.
- 02
What treatment was delivered?
Check pressure, oxygen concentration, duration, number of sessions, and other care.
- 03
What was the comparison?
Randomization, blinding, sham treatment, and follow-up all affect interpretation.
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What changed, and what did not?
Consider meaningful patient outcomes, adverse events, uncertainty, and replication.
Professional organizations
Continue your learning.
Explore each organization's own resources, membership information, and educational programs.
Undersea & Hyperbaric Medical Society
Professional resources spanning hyperbaric and diving medicine.
Visit UHMS ↗National Hyperbaric Safety Association
Resources focused on safety education and responsible hyperbaric operations.
Visit NHSA ↗International Hyperbarics Association
Education, advocacy, and community resources for hyperbaric medicine.
Visit IHA ↗Links are provided for further reading. Inclusion does not imply a formal partnership or endorsement of every statement on an external website.