
09/09/2025
A recent systematic review and meta-analysis by Ping Tu et al. (2025) evaluated the effectiveness of Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) in children and adolescents with autism spectrum disorder (ASD).
🔎 What they found: Analysis of 17 studies with 890 patients showed that HBOT had moderately large, significant effects in reducing the core symptoms of autism.
Improvements were observed in:
✅ Communication
✅ Cognitive awareness
✅ Behavior
These findings highlight HBOT’s potential benefits for daily functioning in children and adolescents with ASD. While more research is on the horizon, this review adds to the growing body of evidence that HBOT may be a promising supportive therapy for families navigating autism.
👉 Study reference: Tu, P. et al. (2025). The effectiveness of hyperbaric oxygen therapy in children and adolescents with autism spectrum disorders: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Progress in Neuro-Psychopharmacology and Biological Psychiatry, 137, 111257. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pnpbp.2025.111257
⚠️ Safety First: If families are considering HBOT, it is essential to seek care only from accredited providers. Safe treatment should always meet the following standards:
✅ Certified Hyperbaric Technicians on staff
✅ Medical Director and HBOT physician overseeing your care
✅ Pre-treatment safety checks
✅ Medical-grade hard-shell chambers
✅ Rigorous equipment maintenance