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Study NCT ID:
NCT01806051
Status:
TERMINATED
Last Update Posted:
2016-04-20
First Post:
2013-03-04
Is Gene Therapy:
True
Has Adverse Events:
True
Brief Title:
A Pilot Study on Diurnal Variation
Sponsor:
Dr. Linda Randolph
Organization:
Study Overview
Official Title:
A Pilot Study on the Diurnal Variation in PKU Patients With Kuvan
Status:
TERMINATED
Status Verified Date:
2016-03
Last Known Status:
None
Delayed Posting:
No
If Stopped, Why?:
Participants found the study procedures to be too cumbersome and no longer wanted to participate
Has Expanded Access:
False
If Expanded Access, NCT#:
N/A
Has Expanded Access, NCT# Status:
N/A
Acronym:
None
Brief Summary:
This self-controlled, prospective, pilot study is designed to gather information regarding the diurnal variation (changes that occur each day) in the levels of plasma phenylalanine (Phe) and tyrosine in patients with phenylketonuria (PKU) and in the non-PKU population.
Detailed Description:
Phenylketonuria (PKU) is a rare genetic metabolic disease caused by a mutation that codes for an enzyme that converts the essential amino acid phenylalanine (Phe) into tyrosine. An absence or deficiency of this enzyme activity results in a Phe elevation, where higher Phe levels result in neurological damage. Diurnal variations of Phe levels have been observed in PKU patients in a 24-hour period.
As Kuvan has shown to stabilize Phe levels in PKU patients over time, our hypothesis is that this can be demonstrated within a 24-hour period of observation and indicate therefore that Kuvan may correlate with a lower plasma Phe variability. This study on PKU patients' diurnal variation will also provide important information as to the current method of blood Phe monitoring in a clinical setting to learn more about the optimal way to measure Phe concentration.
The study will last about 4 weeks (6 study visits) for the PKU participants and about 1 week (2 study visits) for the control group.
Participants will be required to follow a recommended diet, complete a dietary log, and undergo several blood draws, including a 24-Hour Blood Assessment in which blood will be obtained 8 times throughout the day.
As Kuvan has shown to stabilize Phe levels in PKU patients over time, our hypothesis is that this can be demonstrated within a 24-hour period of observation and indicate therefore that Kuvan may correlate with a lower plasma Phe variability. This study on PKU patients' diurnal variation will also provide important information as to the current method of blood Phe monitoring in a clinical setting to learn more about the optimal way to measure Phe concentration.
The study will last about 4 weeks (6 study visits) for the PKU participants and about 1 week (2 study visits) for the control group.
Participants will be required to follow a recommended diet, complete a dietary log, and undergo several blood draws, including a 24-Hour Blood Assessment in which blood will be obtained 8 times throughout the day.
Study Oversight
Has Oversight DMC:
False
Is a FDA Regulated Drug?:
None
Is a FDA Regulated Device?:
None
Is an Unapproved Device?:
None
Is a PPSD?:
None
Is a US Export?:
None
Is an FDA AA801 Violation?: