- ICH GCP
- US Clinical Trials Registry
- Clinical Trial NCT03701815
Effect of Lifestyle Changes on BDNF Level After Stroke
Assessing the Effect of Multi-disciplinary Lifestyle Medicine Intervention on Brain-derived Neurotrophic Factor Levels Following Stroke
Study Overview
Status
Conditions
Intervention / Treatment
Detailed Description
This is a substudy of the study entitled "Assessing a Multi-Disciplinary Lifestyle Medicine Intervention Following Stroke," specifically looking at the effects of lifestyle change on brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF). BDNF has emerged as a key facilitator of neuroplasticity to improve motor learning and rehabilitation after stroke. Aerobic exercise has been shown to increase levels of BDNF in multiple parts of the central nervous system and therefore may facilitate neuroplasticity and motor recovery. While BDNF levels appear to be increased for up to 1 hour following a bout of aerobic exercise, it is unclear whether regular aerobic exercise over weeks to months can increase baseline BDNF levels in humans following stroke.
An single nucleotide polymorphism exists on the BDNF gene in 30-50% of the human population that results in an amino acid change from valine (val) to methionine (met) at position 66 (val66met) of the precursor peptide proBDNF. The presence of the met allele results in a 25% reduction in activity-dependent secretion of BDNF in the CNS.
The Wellness in Rehabilitation program at the VA Palo Alto Health Care System is a lifestyle medicine intervention for patients following stroke. It is a 12-week program involving weekly meetings that include exercise (particularly aerobic exercise), nutrition, stress management, education, and group support. Participants are encouraged to perform healthy lifestyle behaviors (i.e. exercise) daily at home, and a health coach calls each patient weekly to support the behavior change process.
Participants in the Wellness in Rehabilitation program who elect to participate in the research study will have blood drawn at baseline, week 6, and week 12. Blood draws will be performed in the morning prior to exercise, and week 6 will additionally include a blood draw within 30 minutes of completing a bout of aerobic exercise. Following completion of the study, plasma BDNF levels (measured as nanograms per milliliter) will then be measured at all 4 time points (baseline, week 6 pre-exercise, week 6 post-exercise, and week 12). In addition, BDNF genotype will be measured using the baseline sample. Participants will also complete bike or treadmill exercise testing at baseline and week 12 to determine pre- and post-program cardiovascular fitness levels (measured as VO2 max and estimated metabolic equivalents), and will also complete a 6-minute walk test. They will be asked to record their exercise daily and will additionally complete the Physical Activity Scale for Individuals with Physical Disabilities at baseline and week 12 time points.
Study Type
Enrollment (Anticipated)
Phase
- Not Applicable
Contacts and Locations
Study Contact
- Name: Jeffrey Krauss, MD
- Phone Number: 65525 6504935000
- Email: jkrauss@stanford.edu
Study Contact Backup
- Name: Windy McNerney, PhD
- Phone Number: 6504935000
- Email: windymc@stanford.edu
Study Locations
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California
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Palo Alto, California, United States, 94304
- Recruiting
- VA Palo Alto Health Care System
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Contact:
- Jeffrey Krauss, MD
- Phone Number: 65525 650-493-5000
- Email: jeffrey.krauss@va.gov
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Participation Criteria
Eligibility Criteria
Ages Eligible for Study
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
Genders Eligible for Study
Description
Inclusion Criteria:
- History of prior stroke (ischemic or hemorrhagic) or transient ischemic attack
- Ability to ambulate at least 10 feet with minimal to moderate assistance
- Ability to travel to intervention site on a weekly basis.
Exclusion Criteria:
- Cerebral aneurysm
- Concurrent pregnancy
- Serious terminal illnesses (e.g. end stage renal disease, heart failure (class IV), cirrhosis (class C), metastatic cancer)
- Any injury or illness preventing participation in regular aerobic exercise
- Moderate-severe dementia or cognitive decline
Study Plan
How is the study designed?
Design Details
- Primary Purpose: TREATMENT
- Allocation: NA
- Interventional Model: SINGLE_GROUP
- Masking: NONE
Arms and Interventions
Participant Group / Arm |
Intervention / Treatment |
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EXPERIMENTAL: Post-stroke
Patients will receive a 12-week lifestyle medicine program.
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The 12-week Wellness in Rehabilitation program includes weekly in-person meetings including aerobic exercise, nutrition/cooking training, stress management techniques, education, and group support.
A health coach will facilitate continuation of healthy behaviors at home.
Other Names:
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What is the study measuring?
Primary Outcome Measures
Outcome Measure |
Measure Description |
Time Frame |
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BDNF level - Final
Time Frame: Week 12
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Plasma BDNF protein levels, expressed in nanograms per milliliter, measured prior to any exercise upon completion of intervention.
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Week 12
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Secondary Outcome Measures
Outcome Measure |
Measure Description |
Time Frame |
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BDNF level - Post-exercise
Time Frame: Week 6
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Plasma BDNF protein levels, expressed in nanograms per milliliter, measured immediately following bout of aerobic exercise.
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Week 6
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BDNF Genotype
Time Frame: Baseline
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Genotyping of venous blood samples to determine ValVal, MetMet, and ValMet distribution.
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Baseline
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Cardiovascular Fitness - VO2 max
Time Frame: Week 12
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Measured as VO2 max (ml/kg/min).
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Week 12
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Cardiovascular Fitness - METs
Time Frame: Week 12
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Measured as estimated metabolic equivalents (kcal/kg/hour).
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Week 12
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6-minute Walk Test
Time Frame: Week 12
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Total distance walked 6 minutes on a flat surface.
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Week 12
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Collaborators and Investigators
Sponsor
Investigators
- Principal Investigator: Jeffrey Krauss, MD, VA Palo Alto Health Care System, Stanford University
Study record dates
Study Major Dates
Study Start (ACTUAL)
Primary Completion (ANTICIPATED)
Study Completion (ANTICIPATED)
Study Registration Dates
First Submitted
First Submitted That Met QC Criteria
First Posted (ACTUAL)
Study Record Updates
Last Update Posted (ACTUAL)
Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria
Last Verified
More Information
Terms related to this study
Additional Relevant MeSH Terms
Other Study ID Numbers
- KRU001
Plan for Individual participant data (IPD)
Plan to Share Individual Participant Data (IPD)?
Drug and device information, study documents
Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated drug product
Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated device product
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