Clinical trials: Brain-derived Neurotrophic Factor (BDNF)
Stroke
Exercise Primed Stroke Rehabilitation
Stroke is a leading cause of disability in the U.S. and many Veteran stroke survivors live with severe disability. Despite recent advances in rehabilitation treatments many stroke survivors have persistent physical and mental…
- Trial name
- NCT04877444
- Testing
- Duck Duck Punch, Aerobic exercise, Lower extremity stretching
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 36 people
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Alteration of Cognitive Function
Exercise and Cognition Trials
The purpose of this study is to determine whether an acute bout of exercise may temporarily enhance cognitive function (such as memory or attention span) by measuring behavioral performance on cognitive tests, as well as…
- Trial name
- EXACT (NCT02958735)
- Testing
- Exercise Challenge
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Johns Hopkins University
Major Depressive Disorder
Cysteamine Therapy for Major Depressive Disorder
The purpose of this study is to determine whether cysteamine bitartrate, an FDA-approved drug for a non-psychiatric condition, is safe and effective for the treatment of major depression.
- Trial name
- NCT00715559
- Testing
- cysteamine bitartrate
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 3 people
- Sponsor
- Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
Depression, Diabetes Mellitus
BDNF Level and val66met Polymorphism of Brain Derived Neurotropic Factor Gene in Patients With T2DM and Depression
This study aimed to evaluate the relation between the levels of (Brain Derived Neurotropic Factor) BDNF and val66met polymorphism of BDNF gene, and the presence of depression in type 2 diabetes.
- Trial name
- NCT05526131
- Testing
- Questionare
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 88 people
- Sponsor
- Kasr El Aini Hospital
Cognitive Decline, Mild Cognitive Impairment
PRedicting the EVolution of SubjectIvE Cognitive Decline to Alzheimer's Disease With Machine Learning
Alzheimer's disease (AD) has a presymptomatic course which can last from several years to decades. Identification of subjects at an early stage is crucial for therapeutic intervention and possible prevention of cognitive decline.
- Conditions
- Cognitive Decline, Mild Cognitive Impairment, Alzheimer Disease
- Trial name
- PREVIEW (NCT05569083)
- Testing
- Genetic analysis of APOE and BDNF genes., EEG recording, CSF collection and AD biomarker measurement
- Where
- 4 sites in Italy
- Volunteers
- 350 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria Careggi
Investigation the Role of BDNF and S100B Serum Level as a Predictive of Outcome of Pulsed Radiofrequency in Treatment Lumbar Disc Prolapse Patients
The Potential Role of SI00B and Brain Derived Neurotrophic Factor in Predicting Outcome From Using Pulsed Radiofrequency in Treatment of Patients With Lumbar Disc Prolapsed
Chronic lumbar radicular (CLR) pain is a term used to describe neuropathic pain symptoms in the distribution of a particular lumbar nerve root due to disc protrusion, spinal stenosis, facet hypertrophy, or fibrosis after previous…
- Trial name
- NCT05193461
- Testing
- Pulsed mood radiofrequency on dorsal root ganglion
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- Beni-Suef University
Gambling Disorder
The Effect of Theta-burst Stimulation on Serum BDNF
The goal of this clinical trial is to investigate the effect of theta burst stimulation for depression and serum brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) in individuals with major depression.
- Trial name
- NCT05854706
- Testing
- Theta Burst Stimulation
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Taipei City Hospital
Metabolic Syndrome
Multi-faceted Evaluations Following Weight Reduction in Subjects With Metabolic Syndrome
Central obesity, core of metabolic syndrome, has been recognized as one of the rooting factors for development of diabetes and cardiovascular disease.
- Trial name
- NCT01065753
- Testing
- Lifestyle Counseling
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Taichung Veterans General Hospital
Type 2 Diabetes, Heart Rate Variability
The Effect of SGLT2 Inhibitors on Heart Rate Variability and BDNF Levels in Patients With Type 2 Diabetes
Cardiac autonomic neuropathy (CAN) in diabetic patients is an indicator of autonomic nervous system dysfunction and is an important marker for cardiovascular events.
- Trial name
- NCT05164523
- Testing
- 24-hour rhythm Holter, 36 item Short Form Survey (SF-36)
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 64 people
- Sponsor
- Goztepe Training and Research Hospital
Elderly Individuals Aged 60 Years or Older, Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI)
THE EFFECTS OF GAMBIR CATECHIN (UNCARIA GAMBIR ROXB) SUPPLEMENTATION ON COGNITIVE FUNCTION, EXPRESSION OF APP, MAPT, BDNF, IL-10, TGF-Β GENES, AND PLASMA MDA LEVELS IN THE ELDERLY.
Objective The primary objective of this clinical trial is to investigate the effects of gambir catechin administration on cognitive function, the expression of amyloid precursor protein (APP), microtubule-associated protein tau…
- Trial name
- NCT06604390
- Testing
- catechin extracts (health food), plasebo
- Where
- 2 sites in Fiji, Indonesia
- Volunteers
- 64 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Rahmi Novita Yusuf
Depression - Major Depressive Disorder, Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation
Effects of Low-intensity Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation on Major Depressive Disorder, and on 5-hydroxyindoleacetic Acid and Brain-derived Neurotrophic Factor Levels
The goal of this randomised clinical trial is to evaluate the effects of transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) on major depressive disorder (MDD) and on the levels of 5-hydroxyindoleacetic acid (5-HIAA) and brain-derived…
- Conditions
- Depression - Major Depressive Disorder, Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation, Placebo
- Trial name
- NCT06667180
- Testing
- Low-intensity TMS
- Where
- Mexico
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Universidad de Guanajuato
Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI), Mild Alzheimer Disease
iTBS in MCI and Mild AD
This study aims to examine the effects of iTBS on cognitive function in individuals with MCI or mild AD, with a secondary objective of exploring prefrontal TBS mechanisms for cognitive function and the effect of iTBS on BDNF.
- Trial name
- NCT06670820
- Testing
- Active rTMS
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 80 people
- Sponsor
- National Defense Medical Center, Taiwan
Obstructive Sleep Apnea
The Impact of Exercise on Irisin-BDNF Regulation in Obstructive Sleep Apnea
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn whether aerobic exercise can improve sleep and nervous system regulation in adults with mild to moderate obstructive sleep apnea (OSA).
- Trial name
- NCT07799753
- Testing
- Supervised Aerobic Exercise, Sleep Hygiene Education
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- National Cheng-Kung University Hospital
Ischemic Stroke, Cortisol; Hypersecretion
Neuroactive Steroids in Acute Ischemic Stroke
Acute ischemic stroke (AIS) represents an economical challenge for health systems all over the globe. Despite increasing knowledge of the pathophysiology of AIS, there is no satisfactory treatment to revert the resulting brain…
- Trial name
- Cortisol (NCT03242304)
- Testing
- Behavioral tests
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Hospital Militar Central, Argentina
Pregnancy
BDNF Pregnancy Study
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the correlation between varying levels of neuropeptides and birth outcomes. Neuropeptides are substances (proteins) produced in the body in very small amounts but without which the nervous…
- Trial name
- BDNF (NCT01992744)
- Where
- 4 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 32 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Pennsylvania
Major Depressive Disorder
Biological Markers of Response to Treatment in Major Depressive Disorder
The purpose of this study is to find out if two tests are useful in predicting whether someone with depression will get better when he or she is treated with an FDA approved antidepressant medication (either citalopram or…
- Trial name
- NCT00361218
- Testing
- open-label selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI)
- Volunteers
- 72 people
- Sponsor
- Massachusetts General Hospital
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Brain-derived Neurotrophic Factor Participates in Visceral Hyperalgesia in Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) Patients
Brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF), originally known to be a member of the nerve growth factor family, has aroused attention as a modulator in visceral hyperalgesia recently.
- Trial name
- NCT00925223
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Shandong University
Aging
Neuroimaging Study of Exercise and Memory Function
The investigators are examining the effects of exercise and cardiovascular fitness on cognitive processes, brain function, and the amount of several proteins in the blood.
- Trial name
- EMF (NCT02057354)
- Testing
- Aerobic Exercise, Non-Aerobic Exercise
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 190 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Boston University
Huntington's Disease
Effects of Lithium and Divalproex'on Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor in Huntington's Disease
This study will examine whether lithium carbonate, given alone or with divalproex, increases the amount of brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) in the spinal fluid of patients with Huntington's disease (HD), a hereditary…
- Trial name
- NCT00095355
- Testing
- Lithium, Divalproex
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 35 people
- Sponsor
- National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS)
Pain
Investigating the Role of Brain-derived Neurotrophic Factor (BDNF) Between Pain and Other Neuronal Disease
Measure the cytokines, transforming or neurotrophic factors in CSF and plasma as the pain markers and as a new therapeutic target for pain control.
- Trial name
- NCT03606915
- Testing
- pain evaluation
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 131 people
- Sponsor
- National Cheng-Kung University Hospital