Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy
(HBOT) in Bangalore
SENSE Health is one of the few dedicated stroke and neuro rehabilitation hospitals in Bangalore offering Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) — a clinically studied treatment in which patients breathe 100% pure oxygen in a pressurised chamber to accelerate brain repair, reduce inflammation, and stimulate neuroplasticity.
Pre-clinical evidence published in PMC shows HBOT supports neuroplasticity, cerebral angiogenesis, and nerve fibre regeneration following ischemic stroke.
What Is HBOT and How Does It Work?
During HBOT, the patient sits or lies inside a pressurised chamber and breathes 100% pure oxygen — typically at 1.5 to 3 atmospheres of pressure. Under normal conditions, oxygen is carried almost entirely by haemoglobin in red blood cells. Under elevated pressure, oxygen dissolves directly into blood plasma, cerebrospinal fluid, and interstitial fluid — dramatically increasing the amount of oxygen delivered to tissues.
For stroke and neurological patients, this matters because damaged brain tissue — the ischaemic penumbra — often survives in a state of reduced function due to insufficient oxygen supply. HBOT can reach these areas and support the conditions needed for repair and recovery.
According to a review published in PMC (Frontiers in Neurology), HBOT augments several adaptive mechanisms following ischemic stroke — including neuroplasticity, cerebral angiogenesis (formation of new blood vessels), and regeneration of nerve fibres.
What the Research Shows
A 2024 systematic review of 8 RCTs with 493 patients confirmed HBOT's safety in ischaemic stroke, with lower adverse event rates in HBOT groups (OR = 0.42, p = 0.03) vs controls.
Source: PMC 2024Pre-clinical studies show HBOT reduces oxidative stress, inflammation, and neural apoptosis while promoting neuroplasticity, angiogenesis, and nerve fibre regeneration post-stroke.
Source: PMC / Frontiers NeurologyA 2023 functional MRI case study documented HBOT-induced improvements in hand motor recovery in a chronic post-stroke patient, supporting its role beyond the acute phase.
Source: Frontiers in Neurology 2023Sources: PMC — HBOT in Acute Ischaemic Stroke Meta-Analysis (2024) · PMC — HBOT as Stroke Therapeutic (Frontiers) · Frontiers in Neurology (2023)
Conditions HBOT May Help at SENSE Health
HBOT at SENSE Health, Bangalore
At SENSE Health, HBOT is integrated into a comprehensive rehabilitation programme — not offered in isolation. We combine it with Robotic Gait Training (RAGT), rTMS brain stimulation, physiotherapy, occupational therapy, and speech therapy for maximum neuroplasticity benefit.
- →Medically supervised HBOT sessions with trained clinical staff
- →Combined with RAGT and rTMS for multi-modal neurological stimulation
- →Personalised protocols based on diagnosis, phase of recovery, and goals
- →Available for inpatients (24/7 care) and outpatients
- →Located at 100 Feet Road, HRBR Layout 1st Block, Kalyan Nagar, Bengaluru
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT)?
HBOT involves breathing 100% pure oxygen inside a pressurised chamber. The increased pressure allows oxygen to dissolve directly into blood plasma at much higher concentrations, delivering oxygen to damaged brain tissue that normal circulation may not reach effectively.
How does HBOT help stroke recovery?
Pre-clinical research shows HBOT supports neuroplasticity, cerebral angiogenesis (new blood vessel formation), and nerve fibre regeneration following ischemic stroke. A 2023 functional MRI study found HBOT-induced improvements in motor recovery in a chronic post-stroke patient (Frontiers in Neurology, 2023).
Is HBOT safe for stroke patients?
A 2024 systematic review of 8 RCTs with 493 patients (PMC) confirmed HBOT's safety in ischaemic stroke treatment, with lower adverse events in HBOT groups compared to controls (OR = 0.42, p = 0.03).
When is HBOT most effective for stroke?
Research suggests HBOT may be most effective in the subacute phase (1–5 days post-stroke) for acute neuroprotection, and also supports neuroplasticity in the chronic phase. At SENSE Health, the timing is determined by your clinical team based on your individual condition.
Where can I get HBOT in Bangalore?
SENSE Health is one of the few dedicated neuro rehabilitation hospitals in Bangalore offering HBOT alongside RAGT and rTMS. Located at 100 Feet Road, HRBR Layout 1st Block, Kalyan Nagar, Bengaluru 560043. Call +91 9663334659.
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