Clinical trials: BDNF, open to volunteers
Anesthesia, Neuroinflammation
Neuroinflammatory Biomarkers After General Anesthesia: A Comparison Study
This prospective, observational study investigates the impact of repeated general anesthesia exposure on neuroinflammatory biomarkers and neurotrophic factors.
- Conditions
- Anesthesia, Neuroinflammation, Cognitive Disorders
- Trial name
- NCT07388160
- Volunteers
- 160 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Health Sciences Balikesir Hospital Eduation and Research
Cognition, BDNF
Investigating the Evolutionary Impact of Metabolic Flexibility on Physical Activity-Dependent BDNF and Cognition: Insights From the Val66Met Polymorphism
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if a state of ketosis and physical activity will increase serum BDNF concentrations and improve cognition, specifically in individuals who possess the Met allele from the BDNF Val66Met…
- Trial name
- NCT07218497
- Testing
- d-beta-hydroxybutrate
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 50 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Southern California
Exercise, BDNF
Sex Differences in BDNF Study
A single bout of exercise can improve cognitive abilities like memory and attention. These functions help us navigate through everyday life. However, we do not fully understand how exercise improves cognitive abilities.
- Conditions
- Exercise, BDNF, Sex Differences
- Trial name
- BDNF-SD (NCT07912307)
- Testing
- VO2peak Test
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 50 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- McMaster University
Huntington Disease
Study of BDNF Pathway Biomarkers in the Cerebrospinal Fluid in Patients With Huntington's Disease
Huntington disease (HD, 1.3/10 000) is an autosomal dominant disease due to an abnormal expansion of CAG triplets in HTT gene. Several pathophysiological mechanisms have been evoked, including an alteration of the signaling…
- Trial name
- LCR-MH (NCT04012411)
- Testing
- Brain MRI, Lumbar Punction, Blood sample
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 135 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Montpellier
Healthy Volunteer Study
A Multi-domain Intervention for Healthy Aging
This study aims to investigate the long-term impact of a non-pharmacological intervention including several activities (e.g., physical activity, choir, learning programs, horticulture, etc.) to prevent cognitive impairment in…
- Trial name
- MultiMusic (NCT06767410)
- Testing
- Multidomain Intervention, General activities
- Where
- 4 sites in Italy
- Volunteers
- 100 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Bari
Depression Disorder, Anxiety
Impact of Nut Consumption on Mental Health in Young Adults
Nuts have a high nutrient density, and numerous studies have reported their cardiometabolic benefits. Although observational studies in adults have indicated a potential link between nut consumption and improved mental health…
- Conditions
- Depression Disorder, Anxiety, Mental Health, Stress
- Trial name
- NUTS4BRAIN-RCT (NCT07292610)
- Testing
- mixed nuts. Group A, mixed nuts. Group B, control group
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 135 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Castilla-La Mancha
Healthy
Indole-3-PROpionic Acid Clinical Trials - a Pilot Study Part 2
The goal of this trial is to investigate the biological effects of oral supplementation with indole-3-propionic acid (IPA) taken twice daily in healthy adults.
- Trial name
- iPROACT-pilot2 (NCT07105514)
- Testing
- Indole-3-propionic acid (IPA)
- Where
- Denmark
- Volunteers
- 32 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Glostrup University Hospital, Copenhagen
Healthy Aging, Brain Health
Assessing the Influence of Habitual Beef Intake on Key Molecular Markers of Brain Health
his study investigates whether eating lean beef every day can help support brain health and healthy aging in older adults. As people age, protecting memory and cognitive function becomes increasingly important.
- Conditions
- Healthy Aging, Brain Health, Cardiometabolic Health, Normal Aging
- Trial name
- NCT07623785
- Testing
- Lean Beef, Non-Beef Control
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- South Dakota State University
Metabolic Syndrome, Insulin Resistance
Asprosin and miRNA Expression in Young Women With Metabolic Syndrome
Metabolic syndrome is a major risk factor for cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes, and its prevalence in young adults is increasing. Early identification of individuals at risk may improve prevention strategies.
- Conditions
- Metabolic Syndrome, Insulin Resistance, Obesity, Abdominal, Dyslipidemias
- Trial name
- ASPRO-MetS (NCT07917364)
- Testing
- Biomarker panel (asprosin, microRNA, BDNF, cortisol), Clinical and questionnaire assessment
- Where
- Poland
- Volunteers
- 110 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Applied Sciences in Nowy Targ
Healthy Adult, Athlete
The Effect of Aerobic Exercise on the Irisin/Klotho/Sirtuin-1/BDNF Axis
The purpose of this study is to investigate the effects of an acute aerobic exercise on irisin, klotho, sirtuin-1, and BDNF levels in the healthy adults.
- Trial name
- NCT07800156
- Testing
- Aerobic exercise
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 26 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Cemre Didem Eyipinar
Chronic Widespread Pain, Fibromyalgia (FM)
The Added Value of Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation (tDCS) During Exercise for People With Chronic Widespread Pain
Many people with chronic widespread pain (CWP) feel more pain and fatigue after exercise. This makes it hard to stay active. Unfortunately, the investigators do not fully understand why this happens and how to prevent it.
- Trial name
- NCT07212829
- Testing
- Active tDCS, Aerobic exercise
- Where
- Belgium
- Volunteers
- 120 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Vrije Universiteit Brussel
Overactive Bladder, Vitamin D Deficiency
The Role of Urinary RhoA, NGF, and BDNF Levels in Overactive Bladder and Vitamin D Deficiency
The primary aim of this study is to evaluate the role of three specific urinary proteins-RhoA, Nerve Growth Factor (NGF), and Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor (BDNF)-as potential biomarkers for the diagnosis and follow-up of…
- Trial name
- NCT07513363
- Testing
- Urotherapy
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 52 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Tarik Emre Sener
Internet Gaming Disorder, Internet Addiction
Neurotrophic Factors, Impulsivity, and Reward Sensitivity in Children With Internet Gaming Disorder
Research and knowledge regarding the neurobiology of behavioral addictions and Internet Gaming Disorder (IGD) remain limited compared to substance and alcohol use disorders.
- Trial name
- NCT07590180
- Testing
- Clinical Evaluation and Biochemical Sampling
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 120 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Istanbul Saglik Bilimleri University
Late-perimenopause, Menopause
Time-Restricted Eating in Combination With a Low Glycaemic Index Diet on Cognitive Function, Biological Ageing and Metabolic Health in Perimenopause and Menopause.
The goal of this randomised controlled trial is to investigate whether Time-Restricted Eating (TRE) combined with a Low Glycaemic Index Mediterranean Diet can improve cognitive function, metabolic health, and biological ageing in…
- Conditions
- Late-perimenopause, Menopause, Perimenopause
- Trial name
- NutriAge (NCT07378787)
- Testing
- Time-Restricted Low-Glycaemic Index Diet
- Where
- 2 sites in Croatia, Cyprus
- Volunteers
- 72 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Nicosia
Sports Performance
Effects of L-Tyrosine and Caffeine on Performance in Elite Boxers
Participants will complete six sessions, including one familiarization and baseline session followed by five experimental conditions: control (no supplementation), placebo, L-tyrosine, caffeine, and combined L-tyrosine plus…
- Trial name
- TYCAF-BOX (NCT07530185)
- Testing
- L-Tyrosine, Caffeine, L-tyrosine + Caffeine
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 18 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Inonu University
Fibromyalgia
The Relationship Between Serum S100B and Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor
Fibromyalgia is a chronic pain syndrome characterized by widespread musculoskeletal pain, fatigue, sleep disturbances, and cognitive symptoms.
- Trial name
- S100B-BDNF (NCT07358754)
- Testing
- No Intervention (Observational Study)
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Kanuni Sultan Suleyman Training and Research Hospital
Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia With Outflow Obstruction, Lower Urinary Tract Obstructive Syndrome
Association of Urine BDNF and NGF With Lower Urinary System Parameters
Histologically, BPH is a benign proliferative process involving both epithelial and stromal elements and is characterised by progressive enlargement of the prostate.
- Trial name
- NCT06265519
- Testing
- Holmium laser enucleation of the prostate
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 70 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Marmara University