SynthesisInternational journal of molecular sciences2016
The Efficacy of Non-Pharmacological Interventions on Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor in Schizophrenia: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
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20 citing papers in PubMed, 4 syntheses or guidelines pooled it, 33 citations in OpenAlex.
- The relationship between immune and cognitive dysfunction in mood and psychotic disorder: a systematic review and a meta-analysis.Molecular psychiatry · 2022Pooled it
- A Meta-Analysis of Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor Effects on Brain Volume in Schizophrenia: Genotype and Serum Levels.Neuropsychobiology · 2021Pooled it
- The Epigenetic Overlap between Obesity and Mood Disorders: A Systematic Review.International journal of molecular sciences · 2020Pooled it
- Association between Obesity and Circulating Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor (BDNF) Levels: Systematic Review of Literature and Meta-Analysis.International journal of molecular sciences · 2018Pooled it
- A combined exercise and cognitive training intervention induces fronto-cingulate cortical plasticity in first-episode psychosis patients.Schizophrenia research · 2023Trial
- A Multicentre, Randomised, Controlled Trial of a Combined Clinical Treatment for First-Episode Psychosis.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2021Trial
- Advancements in non-pharmaceutical interventions for Alzheimer's disease management: an update review.Frontiers in aging neuroscience · 2026Review
- Alterations in the plasma concentrations of BDNF, proBDNF, and MMP-9 in patients with schizophrenia.European journal of medical research · 2025Article
- Impact of Relapse in BDNF Receptors Expression in Patients With a First Episode of Schizophrenia.Schizophrenia bulletin · 2025Article
- Lithium levels and lifestyle in patients with bipolar disorder: a new tool for self-management.International journal of bipolar disorders · 2023Article
- "InMotion"-Mixed physical exercise program with creative movement as an intervention for adults with schizophrenia: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial.Frontiers in human neuroscience · 2023Article
- Association Between Depressive Symptoms and Serum Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor Levels in Patients With First-Episode and Drug-Naïve Schizophrenia.Frontiers in psychiatry · 2022Article
- The Influence of Psychotherapy on Peripheral Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor Concentration Levels and Gene Methylation Status: A Systematic Review.Journal of clinical medicine · 2021Review
- The Emerging Role of BDNF/TrkB Signaling in Cardiovascular Diseases.Life (Basel, Switzerland) · 2021Review
- BDNF as a Biomarker of Cognition in Schizophrenia/Psychosis: An Updated Review.Frontiers in psychiatry · 2021Review
- Cannabis use influence on peripheral brain-derived neurotrophic factor levels in antipsychotic-naïve first-episode psychosis.European archives of psychiatry and clinical neuroscience · 2020Article
- Dietary modification in the treatment of schizophrenia spectrum disorders: A systematic review.World journal of psychiatry · 2020Article
- Exercise and Schizophrenia.Advances in experimental medicine and biology · 2020Review
- Focus on Brain Health to Improve Care, Treatment, and Rehabilitation in Forensic Psychiatry.Frontiers in psychiatry · 2019Article
- The involvement of DARPP-32 in the pathophysiology of schizophrenia.Oncotarget · 2017Review
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Abstract
Several studies have investigated the relationship between non-pharmacological interventions (NPIs) and peripheral brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) in schizophrenia patients. We conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis to review the efficacy of NPIs on peripheral serum and plasma BDNF in subjects with schizophrenia (including schizoaffective disorder). Meta-analyses were conducted to examine the effects of NPIs on blood BDNF levels by using the standardized mean differences (SMDs) between the intervention groups and controls. In total, six randomized controlled trials with 289 participants were included. Of them, five studies used exercise, physical training or diet products. One study used cognitive training. Overall, the BDNF levels in the NPI group increased significantly compared with the control groups (SMD = 0.95, 95% confidence interval (CI) = 0.07 to 1.83,
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