Response to Kuvan® in Subjects With Phenylketonuria (PKU) in a 4 Weeks Testing Period (NCT01082328) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedPhase 4
Response to Kuvan® in Subjects With Phenylketonuria (PKU) in a 4 Weeks Testing Period
Norway59 participantsStarted 2010-05
Plain-language summary
The primary objective of the study is to evaluate the proportion of responders (that is, greater than or equal to \[\>=\] 30 percent reduction from Baseline in blood phenylalanine \[Phe\] level) to treatment with Kuvan® (sapropterin dihydrochloride) 20 milligram per kilogram per day (mg/kg/day) for 28 days.
Who can participate
Age range
4 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Subjects aged 4 years or older at the time the informed consent is obtained
* Subjects diagnosed with PKU (subgroups defined as: classic PKU \[blood Phe greater than {\>}1200 micromole per liter {mcmol/L}\], mild PKU \[blood Phe 600 to1200 mcmol/L\] or mild hyperphenylalaninemia (HPA) \[blood Phe 300 to 600 mcmol/L\]
* Subjects who have received no previous treatment with sapropterin dihydrochloride (either Kuvan® or any other formulations of tetrahydrobiopterin \[BH4\])
* Subjects adherent to their normal diet and willing to adhere to the given diet for the 4 weeks study period
* Subjects who provide a signed (by parent if below 18 years) written informed consent
* Subjects with documented genotyping for both phenylalanine hydroxylase (PAH) mutations (PKU genotype)
* Phenylketonuria (PKU) diagnosis should be documented with at least two historical blood Phe levels above 400 mcmol/L
* Female subjects of childbearing potential (and, if appropriate, male subjects with female partners of childbearing potential) must be willing to avoid pregnancy by using an adequate method of contraception (defined as two barrier methods or one barrier method with spermicide, or intrauterine device or use of the oral female contraceptive) for 4 weeks prior to, during and 12 weeks after the last dose of trial medication
* Women of childbearing potential (for the purpose of this trial, women of childbearing potential are defined as "All female subjects after puberty unless 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
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Percentage of Participants With at Least 30 Percent Reduction From Baseline in Blood Phenylalanine (Phe) Level