Ischemic Stroke Nutrition Intervention Study (ISNIS)

September 3, 2026 updated by: Ying Li, Harbin Medical University

Health Effects of Vitamin K2 Supplementation on Skeletal Muscle and Neurological Function After Ischemic Stroke

The primary goal of this clinical trial is to assess whether vitamin K2 supplementation can effectively improve skeletal muscle and neurological function in patients with ischemic stroke. The main questions it aims to answer are: 1. Does supplementation with vitamin K2 improve the subjects' muscle strength and muscle mass? 2. Can supplementation with vitamin K2 improve the subjects' neurological function after a stroke? Researchers will compare vitamin K2 supplements with a placebo to observe whether vitamin K2 supplementation can improve skeletal muscle and neurological function in patients with ischemic stroke. Participants will: 1. Take vitamin K2 (MK-7) or a placebo daily for 1 year. 2. Attend face-to-face visits and provide biological samples and relevant data at 0, 3, 6, and 12 months. At 9 months, the visit will be online. After the intervention, follow-up will continue for 1 year to observe the long-term effects.

Study Overview

Status

Active, not recruiting

Conditions

Study Type

Interventional

Enrollment (Actual)

190

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

    • Heilongjiang
      • Harbin, Heilongjiang, China, 150001
        • The First Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University
      • Mudanjiang, Heilongjiang, China, 157000
        • Hongqi Hospital Affiliated to Mudanjiang Medical University
      • Qiqihar, Heilongjiang, China, 161006
        • The Second Affiliated Hospital of Qiqihar Medical University

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

  • Adult
  • Older Adult

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

Participants who meet all the following conditions will be included in the trial:

  1. Men or women aged ≥ 18 years.
  2. Patients with recent ischemic stroke(first or recurrent stroke no more than 7 days before admission)without significant residual limb paralysis, NIHSS score between 2-15, and muscle strength graded 2-4.
  3. The patient and their legal guardian (or legally acceptable representative) voluntarily sign the informed consent form.

Exclusion Criteria:

Participants who meet any of the following conditions will be excluded from the trial:

  1. Presence of consciousness disorders, aphasia, or swallowing disorders.
  2. The diagnosis or suspicion of cerebral hemorrhage, atrial fibrillation, or other factors leading to cardiogenic cerebral infarction.
  3. Coagulation dysfunction or use of vitamin K antagonists.
  4. Suffering from chronic gastrointestinal malabsorption (such as celiac disease, short bowel syndrome), severe congestive heart failure, malignant hypertension, severe liver and kidney dysfunction, persistent malignant tumors (continuous treatment, or diagnosis of malignant tumors<5 years), or other related diseases considered by researchers that seriously affect the patient's survival.
  5. Having musculoskeletal diseases or cognitive impairment before the stroke.
  6. Currently using or planning to use non research approved dietary supplements during the study period.
  7. Currently using or planning to use drugs that affect cognitive or neurological function during the research period.
  8. Restricted normal eating or currently receiving enteral or parenteral nutrition support.
  9. Contraindications for MRI and other examinations.
  10. Currently pregnant or planning pregnancy, currently breastfeeding.
  11. Participated in a clinical trial using experimental drugs or devices within the past 3 months.

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: Treatment
  • Allocation: Randomized
  • Interventional Model: Parallel Assignment
  • Masking: Double

Arms and Interventions

Participant Group / Arm
Intervention / Treatment
Experimental: Vitamin K2
Vitamin K2 (menaquinone-7), 300µg/d, one capsule per day
Vitamin K2 (MK-7) 300µg/d for 1 year
Placebo Comparator: Placebo Control
Placebo with similar appearance and taste, one capsule per day
Placebo for 1 year

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Handgrip strength
Time Frame: Measurements were taken at 0 (baseline), 3, 6, and 12 (end of intervention) months.
Handgrip strength was measured in participants using an electronic dynamometer.
Measurements were taken at 0 (baseline), 3, 6, and 12 (end of intervention) months.

Secondary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Sustained effects of the intervention on handgrip strength
Time Frame: Measurements were recorded at 24 months (end of follow-up).
The change in handgrip strength from month 12 (end of intervention) to month 24 (end of follow-up) was assessed. This evaluation aimed to determine the sustained impact of the intervention on handgrip strength following the discontinuation of treatment.
Measurements were recorded at 24 months (end of follow-up).
National Institute of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) score
Time Frame: Measurements were taken at 0 (baseline), 3, 6, 9, 12 (end of intervention), and 24 (end of follow-up) months.
The severity of neurological deficits in participants was evaluated using the National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS). This scale provides a standardized assessment, with total scores ranging from 0 (indicating no deficit) to 42 (representing severe neurological injury).
Measurements were taken at 0 (baseline), 3, 6, 9, 12 (end of intervention), and 24 (end of follow-up) months.
Modified Rankin Scale (mRS) score
Time Frame: Measurements were taken at 0 (baseline), 3, 6, 9, 12 (end of intervention), and 24 (end of follow-up) months.
The functional neurological recovery of participants will be assessed using the Modified Rankin Scale (mRS). This scale (0-6) quantifies post-stroke disability, where lower scores indicate better outcomes.
Measurements were taken at 0 (baseline), 3, 6, 9, 12 (end of intervention), and 24 (end of follow-up) months.
Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE) score
Time Frame: Measurements were taken at 0 (baseline), 3, 6, 9, 12 (end of intervention), and 24 (end of follow-up) months.
The Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE) will be administered to patients to evaluate cognitive function across multiple domains using a validated 30-point scale (0, severe impairment; 30, intact cognition), with higher scores indicating better cognitive performance.
Measurements were taken at 0 (baseline), 3, 6, 9, 12 (end of intervention), and 24 (end of follow-up) months.
Change in ischemic lesion volume
Time Frame: Measurements were taken at 0 (baseline) and 12 (end of intervention) months.
This study will assess changes in head MRI of patients with ischemic stroke. Change in ischemic lesion volume includes enlargement or reduction of infarcts and the appearance of new ischemic lesions.
Measurements were taken at 0 (baseline) and 12 (end of intervention) months.
Change in white matter lesions
Time Frame: Measurements were taken at 0 (baseline) and 12 (end of intervention) months.
The progression of white matter lesions (especially in high-signal white matter and lesion expansion) will be detected through head MRI.
Measurements were taken at 0 (baseline) and 12 (end of intervention) months.
Change in cerebral blood flow and function
Time Frame: Measurements were taken at 0 (baseline) and 12 (end of intervention) months.
Cerebral blood flow and function (arterial blood supply and other ischemia-related imaging features) will be detected through head MRI.
Measurements were taken at 0 (baseline) and 12 (end of intervention) months.
Change in overall brain structural
Time Frame: Measurements were taken at 0 (baseline) and 12 (end of intervention) months.
The overall brain structural changes (brain atrophy and ventricular enlargement) will be detected through head MRI.
Measurements were taken at 0 (baseline) and 12 (end of intervention) months.
Body composition
Time Frame: Measurements were taken at 0 (baseline), 3, 6, 12 (end of intervention), and 24 (end of follow-up) months.
The body composition of patients will be measured using bioelectrical impedance analysis (BIA).
Measurements were taken at 0 (baseline), 3, 6, 12 (end of intervention), and 24 (end of follow-up) months.
Fugl-Meyer Assessment (FMA) score
Time Frame: Measurements were taken at 0 (baseline), 3, 6,12 (end of intervention), and 24 (end of follow-up) months.
The Fugl-Meyer Assessment (FMA) was employed to evaluate motor function in the patient's upper and lower limbs, with total scores ranging from 0 to 100, where higher scores indicate better motor recovery.
Measurements were taken at 0 (baseline), 3, 6,12 (end of intervention), and 24 (end of follow-up) months.
Functional lower extremity strength
Time Frame: Measurements were taken at 0 (baseline), 3, 6,12 (end of intervention), and 24 (end of follow-up) months.
The functional lower extremity strength of patients will be evaluated through the 30-second Chair Stand Test (CST).
Measurements were taken at 0 (baseline), 3, 6,12 (end of intervention), and 24 (end of follow-up) months.
Gait performance
Time Frame: Measurements were taken at 0 (baseline), 3, 6,12 (end of intervention), and 24 (end of follow-up) months.
The gait performance of patients will be measured using 6-meter walk tests.
Measurements were taken at 0 (baseline), 3, 6,12 (end of intervention), and 24 (end of follow-up) months.
Carotid intima-media thickness (IMT)
Time Frame: Measurements were taken at 0 (baseline),6, and 12 (end of intervention) months.
The patients will receive carotid artery ultrasonography to quantify carotid intima-media thickness (IMT).
Measurements were taken at 0 (baseline),6, and 12 (end of intervention) months.
Carotid plaques
Time Frame: Measurements were taken at 0 (baseline),6, and 12 (end of intervention) months.
The patients will undergo carotid artery ultrasonography to detect changes in carotid plaques.
Measurements were taken at 0 (baseline),6, and 12 (end of intervention) months.
Brachial-ankle PWV (baPWV)
Time Frame: Measurements were taken at 0 (baseline), 3, 6, 12 (end of intervention), and 24 (end of follow-up) months.
Measurements were taken at 0 (baseline), 3, 6, 12 (end of intervention), and 24 (end of follow-up) months.
Ankle Brachial Index (ABI)
Time Frame: Measurements were taken at 0 (baseline), 3, 6, 12 (end of intervention), and 24 (end of follow-up) months.
Measurements were taken at 0 (baseline), 3, 6, 12 (end of intervention), and 24 (end of follow-up) months.
Body weight
Time Frame: Measurements were taken at 0 (baseline), 3, 6, 12 (end of intervention), and 24 (end of follow-up) months.
Measurements were taken at 0 (baseline), 3, 6, 12 (end of intervention), and 24 (end of follow-up) months.
Waist circumference
Time Frame: Measurements were taken at 0 (baseline), 3, 6, 12 (end of intervention), and 24 (end of follow-up) months.
Measurements were taken at 0 (baseline), 3, 6, 12 (end of intervention), and 24 (end of follow-up) months.
Hip circumference
Time Frame: Measurements were taken at 0 (baseline), 3, 6, 12 (end of intervention), and 24 (end of follow-up) months.
Measurements were taken at 0 (baseline), 3, 6, 12 (end of intervention), and 24 (end of follow-up) months.
Upper arm circumference
Time Frame: Measurements were taken at 0 (baseline), 3, 6, 12 (end of intervention), and 24 (end of follow-up) months.
Measurements were taken at 0 (baseline), 3, 6, 12 (end of intervention), and 24 (end of follow-up) months.
Thigh circumference
Time Frame: Measurements were taken at 0 (baseline), 3, 6, 12 (end of intervention), and 24 (end of follow-up) months.
Measurements were taken at 0 (baseline), 3, 6, 12 (end of intervention), and 24 (end of follow-up) months.
Calf circumference
Time Frame: Measurements were taken at 0 (baseline), 3, 6, 12 (end of intervention), and 24 (end of follow-up) months.
Measurements were taken at 0 (baseline), 3, 6, 12 (end of intervention), and 24 (end of follow-up) months.
Blood pressure (systolic pressure and diastolic pressure)
Time Frame: Measurements were taken at 0 (baseline), 3, 6, 12 (end of intervention), and 24 (end of follow-up) months.
Measurements were taken at 0 (baseline), 3, 6, 12 (end of intervention), and 24 (end of follow-up) months.
Heart rate
Time Frame: Measurements were taken at 0 (baseline), 3, 6, 12 (end of intervention), and 24 (end of follow-up) months.
Measurements were taken at 0 (baseline), 3, 6, 12 (end of intervention), and 24 (end of follow-up) months.
Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS)
Time Frame: Measurements were taken at 0 (baseline), 3, 6, 12 (end of intervention), and 24 (end of follow-up) months.
The Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS) was administered to the patients, with the anxiety (HADS-A) and depression (HADS-D) subscales each yielding scores from 0 (asymptomatic) to 21 (severe symptoms).
Measurements were taken at 0 (baseline), 3, 6, 12 (end of intervention), and 24 (end of follow-up) months.
Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI)
Time Frame: Measurements were taken at 0 (baseline), 3, 6, 12 (end of intervention), and 24 (end of follow-up) months.
The sleep quality of each patient will be evaluated by the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI), with scores ranging from 0 to 21, with higher scores indicating poorer sleep quality
Measurements were taken at 0 (baseline), 3, 6, 12 (end of intervention), and 24 (end of follow-up) months.
Life quality
Time Frame: Measurements were taken at 0 (baseline), 3, 6, 12 (end of intervention), and 24 (end of follow-up) months.
The SF-36 assesses 8 health domains (physical or mental function, pain, vitality, etc.) through 36 Likert-scale questions. Scores range from 0 (worst health) to 100 (best health) per domain.
Measurements were taken at 0 (baseline), 3, 6, 12 (end of intervention), and 24 (end of follow-up) months.
Vitamin K2-related biomarkers
Time Frame: Measurements were taken at 0 (baseline), 3, 6, and 12 (end of intervention) months.
Blood samples from the patients will be tested for biomarkers related to vitamin K2 (e.g., serum vitamin K2, dephosphorylated uncarboxylated matrix Gla-protein (dp-ucMGP)).
Measurements were taken at 0 (baseline), 3, 6, and 12 (end of intervention) months.
Glycemic parameters
Time Frame: Measurements were taken at 0 (baseline), 3, 6, and 12 (end of intervention) months.
Blood samples from the patients will be tested for glycemic parameters (e.g., fasting blood glucose, fasting insulin).
Measurements were taken at 0 (baseline), 3, 6, and 12 (end of intervention) months.
Lipid metabolism parameters
Time Frame: Measurements were taken at 0 (baseline), 3, 6, and 12 (end of intervention) months.
Blood samples from the patients will be tested for lipid metabolism parameters (e.g., serum total cholesterol (TC), triglycerides (TG), high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C), low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C)).
Measurements were taken at 0 (baseline), 3, 6, and 12 (end of intervention) months.
Inflammation-related indicators
Time Frame: Measurements were taken at 0 (baseline), 3, 6, and 12 (end of intervention) months.
Blood samples from the patients will be tested for inflammation-related markers (e.g., IL-1β, IL-6, IL-8, IL-10, TNF-α, TGF-β, TNF-α-induced protein 3 (TNFAIP3), C-reactive protein (CRP)).
Measurements were taken at 0 (baseline), 3, 6, and 12 (end of intervention) months.
Muscle damage and cardiovascular health-related indicators
Time Frame: Measurements were taken at 0 (baseline), 3, 6, and 12 (end of intervention) months.
Blood samples from the patients will be tested for muscle damage and cardiovascular health indicators (e.g., creatine kinase (CK) and myoglobin (Mb)).
Measurements were taken at 0 (baseline), 3, 6, and 12 (end of intervention) months.
Blood transcriptomics
Time Frame: Measurements were taken at 0 (baseline), 3, 6, and 12 (end of intervention) months.
Transcriptomic sequencing will be performed on blood samples collected from the patients to observe changes in blood transcriptional levels.
Measurements were taken at 0 (baseline), 3, 6, and 12 (end of intervention) months.
Metabolomics in serum, urine, and feces
Time Frame: Measurements were taken at 0 (baseline), 3, 6, and 12 (end of intervention) months.
Metabolomic sequencing will be performed on serum, urine, and fecal samples collected from the patients to observe changes in metabolic levels.
Measurements were taken at 0 (baseline), 3, 6, and 12 (end of intervention) months.
Gut and oral microbiome
Time Frame: Measurements were taken at 0 (baseline), 3, 6, and 12 (end of intervention) months.
Microbiome sequencing will be conducted on fecal and saliva samples collected from the patients.
Measurements were taken at 0 (baseline), 3, 6, and 12 (end of intervention) months.
Occurrence of cardiovascular and cerebrovascular events
Time Frame: Measurements were taken at 3, 6, 9, 12 (end of intervention), and 24 (end of follow-up) months.
Cardiovascular and cerebrovascular events of the patients will be monitored during the follow-up.
Measurements were taken at 3, 6, 9, 12 (end of intervention), and 24 (end of follow-up) months.

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Study record dates

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Study Major Dates

Study Start (Actual)

March 23, 2025

Primary Completion (Actual)

August 7, 2026

Study Completion (Estimated)

September 1, 2027

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

January 14, 2025

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

February 5, 2025

First Posted (Actual)

February 10, 2025

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Actual)

September 8, 2026

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

September 3, 2026

Last Verified

September 1, 2026

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Terms related to this study

Plan for Individual participant data (IPD)

Plan to Share Individual Participant Data (IPD)?

NO

Drug and device information, study documents

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated drug product

No

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated device product

No

product manufactured in and exported from the U.S.

No

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