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Effect of Broccoli Sprouts Homogenate on SS RBC (BSH)

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ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT01715480
Recruitment Status : Completed
First Posted : October 29, 2012
Last Update Posted : May 28, 2015
Sponsor:
Collaborator:
Doris Duke Charitable Foundation
Information provided by (Responsible Party):
Duke University

Study Description
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Brief Summary:

The overall purpose of this study is to obtain a better understanding of the biological response of red blood cells to sulforaphane contained in fresh broccoli sprouts that have been put through a blending process. This study will use commercially available fresh broccoli sprouts certified by Brassica Protection Products LLC (BroccoSprouts®). This product can also be purchased at some local grocery stores in the produce section. It is believed that NRF2, a transcription factor encoded by the NFE2L2 gene, plays a role in the regulation of defense against oxidative stress. The detrimental accelerated breakdown of sickle cell disease (SCD) red blood cells (SS RBC) is partially due to reduced anti-oxidative capacity. Previous analysis of SS RBC microRNAs revealed that a reduced level of NRF2, the master regulator of anti-oxidative stress capacity, contributes to reduced resistance to oxidative stress and increased hemolysis; NRF2 also induces fetal hemoglobin (HbF), which is known to prevent SS RBC sickling.

First, erythroid progenitors from normal and SCD subjects will be tested ex-vivo to find out how sulforaphane, a natural NRF2 activator, affects the oxidative stress capacity, HbF expression, and microRNA expression of red cells.

Second, a pilot clinical trial will be conducted to determine the safety and physiological effects of 3 weeks of daily consumption of broccoli sprout homogenate in a cohort of Hb SS/SB0 thalassemia adult SCD patients. During this study, subjects RBCs will be assayed for changes in anti-oxidative stress capacity and microRNA composition in mature SCD red blood cells.


Condition or disease Intervention/treatment Phase
Sickle Red Blood Cell Fetal Hemoglobin Oxidative Stress Dietary Supplement: Broccosprouts® (Brassica Protection Products LLC) homogenate Not Applicable

Study Design
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Study Type : Interventional  (Clinical Trial)
Actual Enrollment : 21 participants
Allocation: N/A
Intervention Model: Single Group Assignment
Masking: None (Open Label)
Primary Purpose: Basic Science
Official Title: Physiological Effect of Sulforaphane Obtained From Broccoli Sprouts Homogenates (BSH) on the HbF and Anti-oxidative Capacity of Human Sickle Red Blood Cells (SS RBC)
Study Start Date : March 2012
Actual Primary Completion Date : April 2015
Actual Study Completion Date : April 2015
Arms and Interventions
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Arm Intervention/treatment
Experimental: Broccoli sprout homogenate ingestion
Subjects will ingest broccoli sprout homogenate in the form of a shake.
 Dietary Supplement: Broccosprouts® (Brassica Protection Products LLC) homogenate

In the in-vitro part of the study, sulphoraphane will be added into the culture media used to grow and differentiate the erythroid cells from blood samples obtained from three Hb AA volunteers and three Hb SS subjects. The subjects will have a single clinic visit for the blood donation.

In the second part of the study, enrolled subjects will be asked to consume homogenates of broccoli sprouts by mouth daily for three weeks. They will have a maximum of five clinic visits for medical assessments and lab draws during this time. They will then have a final clinic visit after a washout period of six weeks.

Other Name: Broccoli sprout


Outcome Measures
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Primary Outcome Measures :
  1. In vitro response of HbAA and HbSS erythroid cells to NRF2 activation by sulforaphane. [ Time Frame: 3 months ]
    Erythroid progenitor cells from 3 volunteers with Hb AA and 3 subjects with Hb SS disease will be exposed to sulforaphane and then their expression levels of genes regulated by Nrf2 will be measured.

  2. Safety, physiological effects and cellular effects of daily consumption of broccoli sprout homogenate in a cohort of Hb SS/SB0 thalassemia adult SCD patients [ Time Frame: 1-2 years ]
    Adult subjects with Hb SS/SB0 thalassemia will be recruited to participate in this part of the study. Subjects will be asked to consume broccoli sprout that have been blended into a milkshake-like substance daily for three consecutive weeks. Safety measures will include recording of vital signs and adverse signs and symptoms. Assessment of physiological effects will include measurement of blood chemistries, counts, LDH, and hemoglobin F level. Measurements of cellular effects will include changes in microRNA gene profiling, gene expression profiling, and quantitation of anti-oxidant capacity.


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Ages Eligible for Study:   18 Years and older   (Adult, Older Adult)
Sexes Eligible for Study:   All
Accepts Healthy Volunteers:   Yes
Criteria

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Diagnosis of Hemoglobin (Hb) SS or Hb Sβ0 thalassemia by electrophoresis
  • Age ≥18 years
  • Hematocrit (Hct) ≥ 20% and Hb > 6.0 g/dL
  • Capacity to understand and sign informed consent and can adhere to the daily regimen of BSH

Exclusion Criteria:

  • RBC transfusion or change in hydroxyurea dose during the 3 months prior to study entry
  • Ongoing pregnancy
  • Diabetes
  • Renal insufficiency (BUN >21 mg/dL and/or Creatinine >1.4 mg/dL)
  • History of allergy to sulfonamides
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Locations
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United States, North Carolina
Duke University Medical Center
Durham, North Carolina, United States, 27710
Sponsors and Collaborators
Duke University
Doris Duke Charitable Foundation
Investigators
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Principal Investigator: Jen-Tsan A Chi, MD, PhD Duke University
Principal Investigator: Marilyn J Telen, MD Duke University
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Responsible Party: Duke University
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT01715480    
Other Study ID Numbers: Pro00033630
First Posted: October 29, 2012    Key Record Dates
Last Update Posted: May 28, 2015
Last Verified: February 2015
Keywords provided by Duke University:
broccoli sprout
sickle cell
NRF2