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Evaluation of PKU Sphere in Maternal PKU

Active, not recruiting
Conditions
Maternal Phenylketonuria
Registration Number
NCT04224142
Lead Sponsor
Vitaflo International, Ltd
Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
Active, not recruiting
Sex
Female
Target Recruitment
11
Inclusion Criteria

Inclusion Criteria:<br><br> - Diagnosis of phenylketonuria (PKU) or hyperphenylalaninemia (hyperphe) which<br> requires dietary management during pre-conception and/or pregnancy.<br><br> - Aged 16 years and above.<br><br> - Following dietary management advice pre-conceptually and/or during pregnancy, aiming<br> for phenylalanine levels of 120-250µmol/L.<br><br> - Prior positive PKU sphere taste test completed as part of routine care.<br><br> - Chosen to take part or full requirement of protein substitute as PKU sphere<br> pre-conceptually and/or during pregnancy.<br><br> - Willingly given, written, informed consent from patient.<br><br> - Participant is, in the opinion of the investigator, able to participate and can<br> comply with the study protocol.<br><br>Exclusion Criteria:<br><br> - Conception of pregnancy without commencement of phe-restricted diet and blood<br> phenylalanine not maintained within target range by 10 weeks' gestation.<br><br> - Patients with known soya, milk or fish allergies / intolerance.<br><br> - Intake of pegvaliase or large neutral amino acids within 30 days prior to screening<br> visit.<br><br> - Patients who are currently participating in, plan to participate in, or have<br> participated in an interventional investigational drug, food or medical device trial<br> within 30 days prior to screening visit.

Exclusion Criteria

Not provided

Study & Design

Study Type
Observational
Study Design
Not specified
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Change in blood spot phenylalanine levels;Change in blood spot tyrosine levels;Change in adherence to study product intake;Participants' gastrointestinal adverse events;Change in weight;Change in plasma amino acid profile;Change in plasma micronutrient profile;Pregnancy outcome
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
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