Aerobic Training Efficacy in Inflammation, Neurotrophins, and Function in Chronic Stroke Persons: A Randomized Controlled Trial Protocol

Background: Neuroinflammation is an important part of stroke pathophysiology and has both detrimental and beneficial effects after stroke. Besides that the enhancement of neurotrophins seems to be related to improvements in stroke recovery. Evidences suggest that exercise plays a role in modulating anti-inflammatory and neurotrophic effects. However, little is known about its impact in stroke survivors, mainly in chronic stroke. The purpose of this study is to investigate the efficacy of moderate-intensity treadmill exercise in changing inflammatory mediators, interleukin-6 (IL-6), soluble tumor necrosis factor receptors I and II (sTNFRI, sTNFRII), interleukin-10 (IL-10), and brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) levels in chronic stroke patients.

Source: Journal of Stroke and Cerebrovascular Diseases - November 10, 2018 Category: Neurology Authors: Daniela Matos Garcia Oliveira, Larissa Tavares Aguiar, Marcus Vin ícius de Oliveira Limones, Aline Gonçalves Gomes, Luana Cristina da Silva, Christina Danielli Coelho de Morais Faria, Paula Luciana Scalzo Source Type: research