Effect of Broccoli Sprouts Homogenate on SS RBC (BSH)

May 27, 2015 updated by: Duke University

Physiological Effect of Sulforaphane Obtained From Broccoli Sprouts Homogenates (BSH) on the HbF and Anti-oxidative Capacity of Human Sickle Red Blood Cells (SS RBC)

The overall purpose of this study is to obtain a better understanding of the biological response of red blood cells to sulforaphane contained in fresh broccoli sprouts that have been put through a blending process. This study will use commercially available fresh broccoli sprouts certified by Brassica Protection Products LLC (BroccoSprouts®). This product can also be purchased at some local grocery stores in the produce section. It is believed that NRF2, a transcription factor encoded by the NFE2L2 gene, plays a role in the regulation of defense against oxidative stress. The detrimental accelerated breakdown of sickle cell disease (SCD) red blood cells (SS RBC) is partially due to reduced anti-oxidative capacity. Previous analysis of SS RBC microRNAs revealed that a reduced level of NRF2, the master regulator of anti-oxidative stress capacity, contributes to reduced resistance to oxidative stress and increased hemolysis; NRF2 also induces fetal hemoglobin (HbF), which is known to prevent SS RBC sickling.

First, erythroid progenitors from normal and SCD subjects will be tested ex-vivo to find out how sulforaphane, a natural NRF2 activator, affects the oxidative stress capacity, HbF expression, and microRNA expression of red cells.

Second, a pilot clinical trial will be conducted to determine the safety and physiological effects of 3 weeks of daily consumption of broccoli sprout homogenate in a cohort of Hb SS/SB0 thalassemia adult SCD patients. During this study, subjects RBCs will be assayed for changes in anti-oxidative stress capacity and microRNA composition in mature SCD red blood cells.

Study Overview

Status

Completed

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

Study Type

Interventional

Enrollment (Actual)

21

Phase

  • Not Applicable

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Locations

  • United States
    • North Carolina
      • Durham, North Carolina, United States, 27710
        • Duke University Medical Center

Participation Criteria

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Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

18 years and older (Adult, Older Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Diagnosis of Hemoglobin (Hb) SS or Hb Sβ0 thalassemia by electrophoresis
  • Age ≥18 years
  • Hematocrit (Hct) ≥ 20% and Hb > 6.0 g/dL
  • Capacity to understand and sign informed consent and can adhere to the daily regimen of BSH

Exclusion Criteria:

  • RBC transfusion or change in hydroxyurea dose during the 3 months prior to study entry
  • Ongoing pregnancy
  • Diabetes
  • Renal insufficiency (BUN >21 mg/dL and/or Creatinine >1.4 mg/dL)
  • History of allergy to sulfonamides

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

  • Primary Purpose: Basic Science
  • Allocation: N/A
  • Interventional Model: Single Group Assignment
  • Masking: None (Open Label)

Arms and Interventions

Participant Group / Arm
Intervention / Treatment
Experimental: Broccoli sprout homogenate ingestion
Subjects will ingest broccoli sprout homogenate in the form of a shake.
Dietary supplement: Broccosprouts® (Brassica Protection Products LLC) homogenate

In the in-vitro part of the study, sulphoraphane will be added into the culture media used to grow and differentiate the erythroid cells from blood samples obtained from three Hb AA volunteers and three Hb SS subjects. The subjects will have a single clinic visit for the blood donation.

In the second part of the study, enrolled subjects will be asked to consume homogenates of broccoli sprouts by mouth daily for three weeks. They will have a maximum of five clinic visits for medical assessments and lab draws during this time. They will then have a final clinic visit after a washout period of six weeks.

Other Names:
  • Broccoli sprout

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
In vitro response of HbAA and HbSS erythroid cells to NRF2 activation by sulforaphane.
Time Frame: 3 months
Erythroid progenitor cells from 3 volunteers with Hb AA and 3 subjects with Hb SS disease will be exposed to sulforaphane and then their expression levels of genes regulated by Nrf2 will be measured.
3 months
Safety, physiological effects and cellular effects of daily consumption of broccoli sprout homogenate in a cohort of Hb SS/SB0 thalassemia adult SCD patients
Time Frame: 1-2 years
Adult subjects with Hb SS/SB0 thalassemia will be recruited to participate in this part of the study. Subjects will be asked to consume broccoli sprout that have been blended into a milkshake-like substance daily for three consecutive weeks. Safety measures will include recording of vital signs and adverse signs and symptoms. Assessment of physiological effects will include measurement of blood chemistries, counts, LDH, and hemoglobin F level. Measurements of cellular effects will include changes in microRNA gene profiling, gene expression profiling, and quantitation of anti-oxidant capacity.
1-2 years

Collaborators and Investigators

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Sponsor

Duke University

Collaborators

Doris Duke Charitable Foundation

Investigators

  • Principal Investigator: Marilyn J Telen, MD, Duke University
  • Principal Investigator: Jen-Tsan A Chi, MD, PhD, Duke University

Publications and helpful links

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General Publications

Study record dates

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Study Major Dates

Study Start

March 1, 2012

Primary Completion (Actual)

April 1, 2015

Study Completion (Actual)

April 1, 2015

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

March 6, 2012

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

October 24, 2012

First Posted (Estimate)

October 29, 2012

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Estimate)

May 28, 2015

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

May 27, 2015

Last Verified

February 1, 2015

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Other Study ID Numbers

  • Pro00033630

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