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Serum BDNF Role as a Biomarker for Stroke Rehabilitation

Completed
Conditions
Biomarker
BDNF
Stroke
Rehabilitation
Registration Number
NCT03164798
Lead Sponsor
Samsung Medical Center
Brief Summary

This study aims to develop the quantitative biomarker to establish the individualized strategy in stroke rehabilitation. Brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) acts on certain neurons of the central nervous system (CNS) helping to support the survival of existing neurons, and encourage the growth and differentiation of new neurons and synapses. BDNF in CNS can be assessed by analysing serum BDNF. The final objective of this study is to demonstrate a role of biomarker of BDNF in stroke rehabilitation to establish the individualized strategy.

Detailed Description

Serum BDNF, proBDNF and MMP-9 in all participants will be measured before and after the comprehensive inpatient rehabilitation during subacute stroke phase. At 3 months after stroke onset, serum BDNF, proBDNF and MMP-9 will also be measured.

In addition, motor impairment with Fugl-Meyer assessement will be assessed at same time points with serum analysis.

We will compare potential serum biomarkers with motor impairment in stroke patients

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
Female
Target Recruitment
150
Inclusion Criteria
  • unilateral stroke patients
  • admission to the rehabilitation department before 1 month after stroke onset
  • mild to severe motor impairment at time of transferring to the rehabilitation department
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Exclusion Criteria
  • Progressive or unstable stroke
  • Pre-existing and active major neurological disease
  • Pre-existing and active major psychiatric disease
  • Advanced liver, kidney, cardiac, or pulmonary disease
  • A terminal medical diagnosis consistent with survival < 1 year)
  • Pregnant or lactating woman
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Study & Design

Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Study Design
Not specified
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Serum BDNFAt 2 weeks after the comprehensive inpatient rehabilitation

serum BDNF level

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
MMP-9At 2 weeks after the comprehensive inpatient rehabilitation

MMP-9 level

Serum proBDNFAt 2 weeks after the comprehensive inpatient rehabilitation

Serum proBDNF level

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Samsung Medical Center

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Seoul, Korea, Republic of

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