The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) currently recognizes Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT)
for 14 medical conditions, all of which are generally covered by insurance.
These conditions are often called 'ON-LABEL' (Indications).
Conditions below have been approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for hyperbaric treatment
and are generally covered by insurance.
It is important for us (USA) to be aware that use of HBOT for over 60 medical conditions
is approved by other countries around the world and supported by significant, long-standing research!
This is the DRIVE for the International Hyperbaric Medical Association -
the GOAL is to INCREASE the 14 to ??
Many HBOT Clinics offer treatment for these conditions - Despite not approved by the FDA or covered by Insurance
These are some conditions that are often called 'OFF LABEL" (Indications)
Sports and Atheletic Physical Rehabilitation
Cancer (Treatment Synergy)
Cerebral Palsy
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Chronic Pain
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS/RSD)
Concussion & Traumatic Brain Injury
Crohn’s Disease
Fibromyalgia
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Interstitial Cystitis
Lyme Disease
Migraine/Headache
Multiple Sclerosis
Retinitis Pigmentosa
Pancreatitis
Spinal Cord Injuries
Sports Injuries
Stroke
Surgery Preparation & Accelerated Recovery
Complications of Scleroderma
Ulcerative Colitis