A Self-test Home-use Blood Phenylalanine Monitoring System Under the Brand Name Egoo Phe System H… (NCT06940193) | Clinical Trial Compass
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A Self-test Home-use Blood Phenylalanine Monitoring System Under the Brand Name Egoo Phe System Has Been Developed for Measurement of Phenylalanine (Phe) in Individuals Diagnosed With Phenylketonuria (PKU): The Study Purpose is to Evaluate Accuracy and Usability
United Kingdom20 participantsStarted 2025-04-15
Plain-language summary
A home-use self-test blood phenylalanine monitoring system under the brand name Egoo Phe System from manufacturer Egoo Health Aps has been developed for measurement of phenylalanine (Phe) in individuals diagnosed with phenylketonuria (PKU). This home monitor is intended to be an adjunct to current clinical practice in the management of individuals with PKU. The objective of this investigation is to perform multi blood comparison studies between the Egoo Phe System and the standard analytical methods (finger prick blood spots) to demonstrate the Egoo Phe System's accuracy.
Who can participate
Age range
3 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* All individuals with PKU aged 3 years and over
* Subjects with a confirmed diagnosis of PKU detected from newborn screening
* Healthy adult volunteers (\>18 years of age) without PKU
* Male and female subjects will be included in this study.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Children under the age of 3 years
* Individuals with needle phobia
* Patients with comorbidities that may affect tolerance of blood sampling e.g. autism or other neurodiversity disorders
* Patients with acute illness e.g. chicken pox, tonsillitis requiring antibiotics
* Patients with chronic illness and taking long term medications e.g. diabetes.
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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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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?
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What they're measuring
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The primary outcome measure is blood phenylalanine.
Timeframe: Monitoring of patient phenylalanine levels for 6 months.