Safety and Efficacy Study of Phenoptin in Subjects With Hyperphenylalaninemia Due to BH4 Deficiency (NCT00355264) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedPhase 2
Safety and Efficacy Study of Phenoptin in Subjects With Hyperphenylalaninemia Due to BH4 Deficiency
United States, Germany12 participantsStarted 2006-08
Plain-language summary
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the ability of Phenoptin to control blood phenylalanine levels in subjects who have hyperphenylalaninemia due to a primary BH4 deficiency and to evaluate the safety of Phenoptin in this population. Some subjects were receiving non-registered formulations of BH4 at enrollment and this treatment was suspended after Part 1 and within one day the subjects started Phenoptin at approximately the same dose.
Who can participate
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Documented history of blood Phe level \> 180 µmol/L on at least one occasion
* Established diagnosis of hyperphenylalaninemia (HPA) due to primary BH4 deficiency with a documented defect in biopterin metabolism with blood or urine tests
* Willing and able to provide written informed consent or, in the case of subjects under the age of 18 years, provide written assent (if required) and written informed consent by a parent or legal guardian
* Negative urine pregnancy test at screening for females of child-bearing potential
* Male and female subjects of childbearing potential (if sexually active and non-sterile) must be using acceptable birth control measures and be willing to continue to use acceptable birth control measures, as determined by the Investigator, and be willing to continue to use acceptable birth control measures while participating in the study
* Willing and able to comply with all study procedures
* Able to take medication orally
Exclusion Criteria:
* Perceived to be unreliable or unavailable for study participation or, if under the age of 18 years, have parents or legal guardians who are perceived to be unreliable or unavailable
* Use of any investigational agent (other than BH4) within 30 days prior to screening, or requirement for any investigational agent or vaccine prior to completion of all scheduled study assessments
* Positive urine pregnancy test at screening (non-sterile females of child bearing potential only), already known t…
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
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Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
1
Blood Phenylalanine(Phe) Levels Measured at Specified Timepoints
Timeframe: At Baseline, Week 4 through Extension Week 130
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Percentage of Subjects With Blood Phenylalanine (Last Observation Carried Forward) < 360 μmol/L
Timeframe: At Baseline, Week 4 through Extension Week 130