Clinical trials: Brain-derived Neurotrophic Factor (BDNF), open to volunteers
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
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
Stroke, Upper Extremity Paresis
Virtual Reality Training Dose for Arm Recovery After Stroke: Clinical and Blood Biomarker Responses
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn whether adding virtual reality (VR) training to conventional rehabilitation improves arm movement in adults who had a stroke 6 to 24 months earlier, and whether VR training 5 days a…
- Trial name
- NCT07919301
- Testing
- Neuroforma virtual reality training, Conventional rehabilitation program, Home exercise program
- Volunteers
- 72 people
- Sponsor
- Kutahya Health Sciences University
Epilepsy
Effects of Exercise on Functional Performance, BDNF, Executive Functions and Sleep Quality in Children with Epilepsy
According to the definition of the International League for the Control of Epilepsy, a seizure is the emergence of temporary symptoms and/or findings as a result of abnormal, excessive and simultaneous stimulation of neurons in…
- Trial name
- BDNF (NCT06677034)
- Testing
- Exercise
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- Inonu University
Ischemic Stroke, Post-Stroke Cognitive Impairment
MSC Secretome Therapy for Cognitive Recovery After Subacute Ischemic Stroke
Post-stroke cognitive impairment can limit rehabilitation, independence, and quality of life after ischemic stroke. This pilot randomized controlled trial evaluates whether mesenchymal stem cell-derived secretome, given in…
- Trial name
- NCT07731087
- Testing
- Umbilical Cord Mesenchymal Stem Cell-Derived Secretome, Standard Stroke Care and Rehabilitation
- Where
- Indonesia
- Volunteers
- 70 people
- Sponsor
- Jumraini Tammasse
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
Chronic Low Back Pain, Brain Derived Neurotrophic Factor Level
The Prediction of Clinical Outcome Using the Serum BDNF Level
Low back pain (LBP) is one of the most commonly observed conditions in patients over the age of 50 and imposes a substantial socioeconomic burden.
- Trial name
- NCT07776379
- Testing
- Erector Spinae Plane Block, Blood sampling for ELISA
- Where
- South Korea
- Volunteers
- 70 people
- Sponsor
- Keimyung University Dongsan Medical Center
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
Cocaine Dependence
Effect of HF rTMS on Serum BDNF in Cocaine Use Disorder
This study aims to explore the effect of 5-Hz rTMS over the left dorsolateral prefrontal cortex on the BDNF, craving and cognitive function.
- Trial name
- NCT06189690
- Testing
- rTMS
- Where
- Mexico
- Volunteers
- 102 people
- Sponsor
- Instituto Nacional de Psiquiatría Dr. Ramón de la Fuente
Hypertension
Exergaming Training Among Hypertensive Patients
Since Hypertension affects all body systems and importantly postural balance control. So, the evidence indicates a strong link and connection between balance and hypertension through somatosensory, visual, vestibular…
- Trial name
- NCT06777927
- Testing
- Exercise, No intervention
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 81 people
- Sponsor
- Riphah International University
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
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 Syndrome (OSAS)
The Effect of Inspiratory Muscle Training on Cognitive Functions, Cerebral Oxygenation, and Neurotrophic Factor Level in Patients With Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome
The aim of this clinical study is to examine the effect of an 8-week training program applied to the respiratory muscles that enable breathing in individuals with obstructive sleep apnea syndrome on cognitive functions…
- Trial name
- NCT07329049
- Testing
- inspiratory muscle training, Usual Care
- Volunteers
- 42 people
- Sponsor
- Istinye University
Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy Type 2
Concurrent Training vs Soleus Push-Ups on Neurogenesis-Related Biomarkers in Diabetic Neuropathy Patients
This study will examine how two types of exercise programs affect nerve health in people with diabetic peripheral neuropathy. Diabetic peripheral neuropathy is a common complication of type 2 diabetes that can cause numbness…
- Trial name
- NCT07675720
- Testing
- Concurrent Training, Soleus Push-ups
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 99 people
- Sponsor
- Riphah International University
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS)
Photobiomodulation for Median Nerve Neuroplasticity in Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS) is the most common peripheral entrapment neuropathy, causing pain, paresthesia, and hand dysfunction due to median nerve compression at the wrist.
- Trial name
- PBM-CTS-RCT (NCT07714720)
- Testing
- Photobiomodulation (Low-Level Laser Therapy), Routine Physiotherapy Programme
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 70 people
- Sponsor
- University of Lahore
Parkinson Disease
Exploring the Effects of Exercise on Memory and Cognition in Parkinson´s Disease
The study aims to assess the effects of cardiovascular (aerobic) training on memory formation and cognitive function in people with Parkinson's disease.
- Trial name
- EMCo (NCT06580977)
- Testing
- cardiovascular training, stretching
- Where
- Germany
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Heidelberg University
Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD), Alcohol Abuse
Neurobiological Effects of Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation Treatment in Alcohol Use Disorder
Background: Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD) is a complex psychiatric disorder, involving several brain areas and neurocircuits. Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation (tDCS) allows to stimulate superficial areas of brain using a weak…
- Conditions
- Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD), Alcohol Abuse, Alcohol Dependence, Alcohol-Related Disorders
- Trial name
- NCT04897295
- Testing
- Active transcranial Direct Current Stimulation
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- ITAB - Institute for Advanced Biomedical Technologies
Schizophrenia, Schizophreniform Disorder
Improving Cognition Through Telehealth Aerobic Exercise and Cognitive Training After a First Schizophrenia Episode
The participants in the study will receive psychiatric treatment at the UCLA Aftercare Research Program. All participants in this 12-month RCT will receive cognitive training.
- Conditions
- Schizophrenia, Schizophreniform Disorder, Schizoaffective Disorder
- Trial name
- NCT05890183
- Testing
- Cognitive training, Aerobic Exercise Program, Moderated Online Social Therapy (MOST)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- University of California, Los Angeles
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
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