NCT03701815

Brief Summary

This is a pilot study to determine whether a lifestyle medicine intervention following stroke may increase levels of Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor (BDNF).

Trial Health

43
At Risk

Trial Health Score

Automated assessment based on enrollment pace, timeline, and geographic reach

Trial has exceeded expected completion date
Enrollment
12

participants targeted

Target at below P25 for not_applicable stroke

Timeline
Completed

Started Jan 2018

Geographic Reach
1 country

1 active site

Status
unknown

Health score is calculated from publicly available data and should be used for screening purposes only.

Trial Relationships

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

Study Start

First participant enrolled

January 19, 2018

Completed
8 months until next milestone

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

September 27, 2018

Completed
13 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

October 10, 2018

Completed
3 months until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

January 11, 2019

Completed
2 months until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

February 28, 2019

Completed
Last Updated

October 10, 2018

Status Verified

October 1, 2018

Enrollment Period

12 months

First QC Date

September 27, 2018

Last Update Submit

October 8, 2018

Conditions

Keywords

brain-derived neurotrophic factorexerciseBDNFlifestyle medicine

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

  • BDNF level - Final

    Plasma BDNF protein levels, expressed in nanograms per milliliter, measured prior to any exercise upon completion of intervention.

    Week 12

Secondary Outcomes (5)

  • BDNF level - Post-exercise

    Week 6

  • BDNF Genotype

    Baseline

  • Cardiovascular Fitness - VO2 max

    Week 12

  • Cardiovascular Fitness - METs

    Week 12

  • 6-minute Walk Test

    Week 12

Study Arms (1)

Post-stroke

EXPERIMENTAL

Patients will receive a 12-week lifestyle medicine program.

Behavioral: Wellness in Rehabilitation program

Interventions

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.

Also known as: Lifestyle Medicine program
Post-stroke

Eligibility Criteria

Age30 Years - 90 Years
Sexall
Healthy VolunteersNo
Age GroupsAdult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

  • 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.

You may not qualify if:

  • 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

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (1)

VA Palo Alto Health Care System

Palo Alto, California, 94304, United States

RECRUITING

MeSH Terms

Conditions

StrokeMotor Activity

Interventions

HealthRehabilitation

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Cerebrovascular DisordersBrain DiseasesCentral Nervous System DiseasesNervous System DiseasesVascular DiseasesCardiovascular DiseasesBehavior

Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Population CharacteristicsAftercareContinuity of Patient CarePatient CareTherapeuticsHealth ServicesHealth Care Facilities Workforce and Services

Study Officials

  • Jeffrey Krauss, MD

    VA Palo Alto Health Care System, Stanford University

    PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Central Study Contacts

Jeffrey Krauss, MD

CONTACT

Windy McNerney, PhD

CONTACT

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
not applicable
Allocation
NA
Masking
NONE
Purpose
TREATMENT
Intervention Model
SINGLE GROUP
Sponsor Type
FED
Responsible Party
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
PI Title
Staff Physician

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

September 27, 2018

First Posted

October 10, 2018

Study Start

January 19, 2018

Primary Completion

January 11, 2019

Study Completion

February 28, 2019

Last Updated

October 10, 2018

Record last verified: 2018-10

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