Clinical Research Directory

Study of a National Cohort of Adult Patients With Phenylketonuria

Phenylketonuria (PKU) is a metabolic disease of genetic origin. This is a rare disease (incidence 1 / 16000 births) which is the subject of a systematic neonatal screening in France, because it is treatable by a diet low in phenylalanine. This plan is required upon confirmation of diagnosis and continued until the age of 8 years. The current trend is to continue the scheme at least until adolescence. Unlike other countries, in France there are no recommendations for a plan "for life". Knowledge about the natural history of PKU in adulthood, the effects of pediatric age, the frequency of complicated shapes, and prognostic factors are poorly documented. On the other hand, there is no consensus on the therapeutic management of this disease in adulthood and monitoring that could be directed towards the detection of neurological disorders and nutrition. Social integration and quality of life of adults PKU patients living in France have not been studied.

Evaluation of PKU UP

PKU UP is a prospective, single-arm, open-label, 26-week acceptability study to evaluate PKU UP for the dietary management of participants with phenylketonuria (PKU). Up to 15 participants aged 1 - 10 years old will be recruited and it is anticipated the study will open in at least three sites in the United Kingdom (UK) to recruit the target number of participants in the required timeframe.

Evaluation of PKU Sphere in Italy

20 participants with PKU will build-up their dietary intake of PKU sphere over 2-16 weeks, depending on their level of metabolic control whilst doing so. Participants will complete a gastrointestinal specific and PKU specific questionnaire at the Baseline clinic visit and record the amount of PKU sphere taken each day. Dried blood spots are taken twice per week. Once built up to a clinically appropriate intake of PKU sphere, or after 16 weeks, participants enter a 4-week Evaluation Period. The amount of PKU sphere taken per day continues to be recorded by participants. Gastrointestinal tolerance over the preceding seven days is recorded at the end of each week. Evaluations of PKU sphere's palatability are made at the end of weeks two and four of the Evaluation Period. Dried blood spots are taken once per week. The participant attends an End of Study Visit at the clinic and the investigator decides whether they should continue taking PKU sphere.

PKU Protein Requirements

The objective of this research is to determine the protein requirements based on genotype and medical food consumption in a sample of adults with Phenylketonuria (PKU) using the indicator amino acid oxidation (IAAO) method.

Rapid Drug Desensitization Study in Adults Experiencing Hypersensitivity Reactions to Palynziq

The purpose of this study is to determine if rapid drug desensitization (RDD) to Palynziq will improve drug tolerability and treatment persistence in adult patients on commercial Palynziq experiencing hypersensitivity reactions (HSRs) leading to treatment interruption or reduction of dose or dosing frequency. See Section 10.8 for full list of HSR preferred terms. Study details include: * Study duration: Up to 30 weeks (up to 6 weeks for Screening, then RDD, and 24 weeks of follow-up) * RDD duration: 1 day * Palynziq dosing/follow-up duration: 24 weeks * Palynziq dosing frequency: Individualized