The Effects of Sapropterin Dihydrochloride Supplementation on in Vivo Redox Status in Patients Wi… (NCT01650909) | Clinical Trial Compass
WithdrawnNot Applicable
The Effects of Sapropterin Dihydrochloride Supplementation on in Vivo Redox Status in Patients With Classical PKU
Stopped: Withdrawn due to no funding
0Started 2012-07
Plain-language summary
This study is an independent sub-study of the protocol titled PKU-016: A double-blind, placebo-controlled, randomized study to evaluate the safety and therapeutic effects of sapropterin dihydrochloride on neuro-psychiatric symptoms in subjects with phenylketonuria (PKU ASCEND).
The primary objective of this study is to determine oxidative stress in patients with classical phenylketonuria (PKU) enrolled in PKU-016, using a brain scan (called an HMPAO SPECT) at baseline and 26 weeks, and blood redox biomarkers.
Who can participate
Age range
8 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:Sub-study Inclusion criteria same as main study:
* ≥ 8 years of age
* Confirmed diagnosis of PKU
* Willing to continue current diet (typical diet for the 3 months prior to study entry)unchanged while participating in the study
* Willing and able to provide written, signed informed consent or in the case of subjects under the age of 18, provide written assent (if required) and written informed consent by a legally authorized representative after the nature of the study has been explained, and prior to any research-related procedures
* Sexually active subjects must be willing to use an acceptable method of contraception while participating in the study and for at least 30 days following the last dose of sapropterin dihydrochloride
* Females of childbearing potential must have a negative pregnancy test at screening and be willing to have additional pregnancy tests during the study. Females considered not of childbearing potential include those who have been in menopause at least 2 years, or had tubal ligation at least 1 year prior to screening, or have had total hysterectomy
* Willing and able to comply with all study procedures
Exclusion Criteria:All other sub-study Exclusion criteria same as main study:
* Has known hypersensitivity to sapropterin dihydrochloride or its excipients
* Subject breastfeeding at screening or planning to become pregnant (subject or partner) at any time during the study
* Use of any investigational product or investigational medi…
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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Determine in vivo redox status in patients with classical phenylketonuria