Sapropterin Expanded Access Program (NCT00484991) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Sapropterin Expanded Access Program
United States
Plain-language summary
The Purpose of this study is to provide patients with hyperphenylalaninemia (HPA) due to Phenylketonuria (PKU) access to sapropterin dihydrochloride and to collect more information about the safety of the drug in an expanded access program (EAP) until commercial product is available.
Who can participate
Age range
9 Years
Sex
ALL
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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion criteria
. Patient has hyperphenylalaninemia due to PKU, a rare and serious disease
. Patient is not participating in a sapropterin dihydrochloride clinical study
. Patient is older than 8 years of age
. Patient is willing and able to provide written informed consent or, in the case of under the age of 18, provide written assent (if required) and written informed consent by a parent or legal guardian
. If female and of child bearing potential, the patient has a negative urine pregnancy test within 24 hours prior to enrollment (females of child-bearing potential only) and will be using adequate contraceptive methods to avoid pregnancy while participating in the program
. Patient is willing and able to comply with program procedures
. Patient lives in the United States
Exclusion criteria
. Patient is perceived to be unreliable or unwilling to comply with program participation or, if under the age of 18, have parents or legal guardians who are perceived to be unreliable or unwilling to comply with program participation
. Patient has a concurrent disease or condition that would interfere with program participation or safety
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?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
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.