Clinical trials: BDNF, active
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
Phenylketonuria
Effect of L-carnitine Supplementation on Phenylalanine and Brain-derived Neurotrophic Factor Levels in Infants and Children With Phenylketonuria
Effect of L-carnitine supplementation on phenylalanine and brain-derived neurotrophic factor levels in infants and children with phenylketonuria L-carnitine is mainly obtained from foods such as red meat and milk that are limited…
- Trial name
- NCT06901323
- Testing
- L-carnitine
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 176 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Mansoura University
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
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
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
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
Addiction;Drug(S);LSD, Neuroprotective
Neuroprotective Effect of (Nano PSO), in Patients Who Used to Consume Psychoactive Substances
Addiction problems to psychoactive substances are becoming more frequent, which implies a serious health problem, with social, family and work repercussions.
- Trial name
- NCT06550167
- Testing
- Nano-PSO, Pomegranate seed oil (omega-5)
- Where
- Mexico
- Volunteers
- 80 people
- Sponsor
- Distribuidora Biolife SA de CV
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
Alzheimer's Disease, Mild Cognitive Impairment
A Clinical Trial of AAV2-BDNF Gene Therapy in Early Alzheimer's Disease and Mild Cognitive Impairment
This is a first-in-human clinical trial to test whether a protein administered into the brain continuously by gene therapy, Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor (BDNF), will slow or prevent cell loss in the brains of people affected…
- Trial name
- NCT05040217
- Testing
- AAV2-BDNF Gene Therapy
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 12 people
- Sponsor
- Mark Tuszynski
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
Acute Ischemic Stroke
Association Between Circulating BDNF Levels and Cardioembolic Strokes in Patients Treated for Ischemic Stroke
Atrial fibrillation (AF) is associated with serious complications, including embolic strokes, heart failure, and mortality. Disruption of normal blood flow in the atrium, particularly in the context of an endocardium predisposed…
- Trial name
- METAPROFIL 1 (NCT07624396)
- Testing
- Circulating BDNF levels measured via blood sample
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 150 people
- Sponsor
- Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Dijon
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
BDNF, Cognitive Functions
BDNF Levels in Cancer Patients Receiving Chemotherapy
Cognitive impairment following chemotherapy is defined as chemotherapy-induced cognitive impairment (CCIID). CCIID, which significantly reduces the quality of life of cancer patients receiving chemotherapy, develops as a result…
- Conditions
- BDNF, Cognitive Functions, Chemotherapy
- Trial name
- CARE (NCT07019324)
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 75 people
- Sponsor
- Cemre Aydeğer
Anorexia Nervosa
Safety, Therapeutic Potential, and Mechanisms of Two Psilocybin Doses, Administered With Psychological Support in Young Adults With Anorexia Nervosa
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if psilocybin, given with psychological support, is safe and helps treat anorexia nervosa in young adults.
- Trial name
- psiAN (NCT07169747)
- Testing
- Psilocybin
- Where
- Sweden
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Region Skane
Down Syndrome
Non-Invasive Brain Stimulation to Improve Language in Down Syndrome.
Down syndrome (DS) is associated with cognitive deficits, caused by alterations in neuroplasticity and synaptic transmission. Non-invasive brain stimulation techniques, such as transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS), can…
- Trial name
- NCT07044804
- Testing
- Active Group (Active Anodal tDCS to the left IFG or Cathodal tDCS to the left IFG)
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 36 people
- Sponsor
- Floriana Costanzo