๐Ÿ›๏ธ Verified NIH Record โ€ข Updated 2026-05-29

Hyperbaric Oxygen Brain Injury Treatment Trial (NCT02407028)

Hyperbaric Oxygen Brain Injury Treatment (HOBIT) Trial

๐ŸŸข Recruiting Phase2 ๐Ÿ’Š Investigational Drug / Biologic Sponsor: Gaylan Rockswold

๐Ÿฉบ Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)

The purpose of this innovative adaptive phase II trial design is to determine the optimal combination of hyperbaric oxygen treatment parameters that is most likely to demonstrate improvement in the outcome of severe TBI patients in a subsequent phase III trial.

Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.

Location: UCSD Medical Center - Hillcrest Hospital โ€” San Diego, California

Age range: 16 Years to 65 Years

๐Ÿ“‹ "Do I Qualify?" โ€” 1-Minute Self Screener

Instant Checklist

Full eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria โ†—

๐Ÿ“ All Participating Trial Locations (11 Sites)

  • UCSD Medical Center - Hillcrest Hospital โ€” San Diego, California
  • St. Mary's Medical Center โ€” West Palm Beach, Florida
  • University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics โ€” Iowa City, Iowa
  • University of Kentucky Hospital โ€” Lexington, Kentucky
  • University of Maryland โ€” Baltimore, Maryland
  • Detroit Receiving Hospital โ€” Detroit, Michigan
  • Hennepin County Hospital โ€” Minneapolis, Minnesota
  • University of Nebraska Medical Center โ€” Omaha, Nebraska
  • Duke University Hospital โ€” Durham, North Carolina
  • The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center โ€” Columbus, Ohio
  • Hamilton Heath Services โ€” Hamilton, Ontario

๐Ÿ“ž Contact the Study Coordinator

Phone: (612) 873-2810

Email: gaylan.rockswold@hcmed.org

Coordinator details come directly from the registered NIH protocol. Confirm the study is still recruiting before traveling.

๐Ÿ’ฐ Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights

  • 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
  • Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA ยง 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
  • Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.

๐Ÿ’ก How to Participate

  1. Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
  2. Contact the study coordinator using the phone/email above.
  3. Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
  4. Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.
๐Ÿ›๏ธ View Official NIH Record โ†—