Human studies on molecular hydrogen

731 studies · 144 human H₂-therapy · filter and search below.

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This overview collects 731 scientific papers on molecular hydrogen (H₂). By default you see the 144 studies in which humans were actually treated with H₂ — the therapeutic core.

Uncheck “human H₂-therapy only” to see all 731:

  • 144 human H₂-therapy — people were treated
  • 68 measurement-method — measured in humans (e.g. breath test/tracer), not therapy
  • 350 preclinical — animal and cell studies
  • 169 reviews & meta-analyses

Filter by method, indication or evidence level, use the search — or just click a tag (e.g. “RCT”, “Inhalation”). For how we select and grade studies, see the Methodology.

Tip: the "Map" tab shows at a glance how much research exists per indication — take a look.

2021 · Zhang — Molecular hydrogen alleviates asthma through inhibiting IL-33/ILC2 axis

Inflammation research : official journal of the European Histamine Research Society ... [et al.] · 2021 · Zhang et al.

2019 · Wang et al. — Neonatal hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy: emerging therapeutic strategies based on pathophysiologic phases of the injury.

The journal of maternal-fetal & neonatal medicine : the official journal of the European Association of Perinatal Medicine, the Federation of Asia and Oceania Perinatal Societies, the International Society of Perinatal Obstetricians · 2019 · Wang et al.

2019 · Schmidt — Lifetime of Parahydrogen in Aqueous Solutions and Human Blood

Chemphyschem : a European journal of chemical physics and physical chemistry · 2019 · Schmidt et al.

2018 · Zhang — Hydrogen Therapy in Cardiovascular and Metabolic Diseases: from Bench to Bedside

Cellular physiology and biochemistry : international journal of experimental cellular physiology, biochemistry, and pharmacology · 2018 · Zhang et al.

2018 · Jin — Clinical Study of Hydrogen-Rich Saline in the Treatment of Moderate to Severe Allergic Rhinitis

Lin chuang er bi yan hou tou jing wai ke za zhi = Journal of clinical otorhinolaryngology head and neck surgery · 2018 · Jin et al.

2018 · Tamaki — Hydrogen Flush After Cold Storage as a New End-Ischemic Ex Vivo Treatment for Liver Grafts Against Ischemia/Reperfusion Injury

Liver transplantation : official publication of the American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases and the International Liver Transplantation Society · 2018 · Tamaki et al.

2016 · Gong et al. — Protective effect of hydrogen on the lung of sanitation workers exposed to haze.

Zhonghua jie he he hu xi za zhi = Zhonghua jiehe he huxi zazhi = Chinese journal of tuberculosis and respiratory diseases · 2016 · Gong et al.

2016 · Qin — Hydrogen-Rich Saline as an Innovative Therapy for Cataract: A Hypothesis

Medical science monitor : international medical journal of experimental and clinical research · 2016 · Qin et al.

2016 · Mohamed — Antioxidants and K⁺ Channel Agonists versus Hydrogen Therapy during Ex Vivo Lung Perfusion

European journal of cardio-thoracic surgery : official journal of the European Association for Cardio-thoracic Surgery · 2016 · Mohamed

2013 · Wang — Introspection of oxidant/antioxidant imbalance in the inner ear

Lin chuang er bi yan hou tou jing wai ke za zhi = Journal of clinical otorhinolaryngology head and neck surgery · 2013 · Wang et al.

2013 · Johnsen — A non-aqueous reduction process for purifying ¹⁵³Gd produced in natural europium targets

Applied radiation and isotopes : including data, instrumentation and methods for use in agriculture, industry and medicine · 2013 · Johnsen et al.

2012 · Qian et al. — Hydrogen therapy may be an effective and specific novel treatment for aplastic anemia.

Medical science monitor : international medical journal of experimental and clinical research · 2012 · Qian et al.

2010 · Hong — Research Advances on Hydrogen Therapy in Nervous System Diseases

Zhejiang da xue xue bao. Yi xue ban = Journal of Zhejiang University. Medical sciences · 2010 · Hong et al.

2008 · Kniess et al. — Practical experiences with the synthesis of [¹¹C]CH₃I through gas phase iodination using a TRACERlabFXC synthesis module

Applied radiation and isotopes : including data, instrumentation and methods for use in agriculture, industry and medicine · 2008 · Kniess et al.

2006 · Klemperer — Interstellar chemistry

Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America · 2006 · Klemperer

1998 · Swart — ¹³C breath test in gastroenterological practice.

Scandinavian journal of gastroenterology. Supplement · 1998 · Swart et al.

1996 · Hertzler et al. — How much lactose is low lactose?

Journal of the American Dietetic Association · 1996 · Hertzler et al.
1996 RCT Measurement Other

1995 · Gillespie — Energetics of Molecular Hydrogen Oxidation in the Oral Pathogen Campylobacter rectus

Clinical infectious diseases : an official publication of the Infectious Diseases Society of America · 1995 · Gillespie et al.

1994 · Mizushima et al. — Experimental and clinical studies on ischemic lesions of the large intestine

Nihon Ronen Igakkai zasshi. Japanese journal of geriatrics · 1994 · Mizushima et al.

1993 · Suzuki — Effect of endogenous opioids on gastric functions in man

[Hokkaido igaku zasshi] The Hokkaido journal of medical science · 1993 · Suzuki

1991 · Slemenda et al. — No evidence for an effect of lactase deficiency on bone mass in pre- or postmenopausal women

Journal of bone and mineral research : the official journal of the American Society for Bone and Mineral Research · 1991 · Slemenda et al.

1989 · Heizmann — GasPak Plus versus Anaerocult A — two carbon dioxide/hydrogen systems for cultivation of anaerobes.

Zentralblatt fur Bakteriologie, Mikrobiologie, und Hygiene. Series A, Medical microbiology, infectious diseases, virology, parasitology · 1989 · Heizmann et al.

1988 · Wytock et al. — All Yogurts Are Not Created Equal

The American journal of clinical nutrition · 1988 · Wytock et al.

1985 · Hanson et al. — Dietary Fiber Effects on Passage Rate and Breath Hydrogen

The American journal of clinical nutrition · 1985 · Hanson et al.

1969 · Levitt — Production and excretion of hydrogen gas in man.

The New England journal of medicine · 1969 · Levitt

1965 · Heimann — The use of hydrogen inhalation in the detection of intracardiac shunts.

South African medical journal = Suid-Afrikaanse tydskrif vir geneeskunde · 1965 · Heimann et al.
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