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Study of a National Cohort of Adult Patients With Phenylketonuria

Study of a National Cohort of Adult Patients With Phenylketonuria

Status
Completed
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Observational
Source
ClinicalTrials.gov
Registry ID
NCT01619722
Acronym
ECOPHEN
Enrollment
220
Registered
2012-06-14
Start date
2012-03-15
Completion date
2020-07-06
Last updated
2026-05-26

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Hyperphenylalaninemia, PKU

Keywords

PKU, Osteoporosis, HMP, Life quality, Neuropsychological, Nutritial evaluation, Phenylketonuria, Hyperphenylalaninemia

Brief summary

Phenylketonuria (PKU) is a metabolic disease of genetic origin. This is a rare disease (incidence 1 / 16000 births) which is the subject of a systematic neonatal screening in France, because it is treatable by a diet low in phenylalanine. This plan is required upon confirmation of diagnosis and continued until the age of 8 years. The current trend is to continue the scheme at least until adolescence. Unlike other countries, in France there are no recommendations for a plan "for life". Knowledge about the natural history of PKU in adulthood, the effects of pediatric age, the frequency of complicated shapes, and prognostic factors are poorly documented. On the other hand, there is no consensus on the therapeutic management of this disease in adulthood and monitoring that could be directed towards the detection of neurological disorders and nutrition. Social integration and quality of life of adults PKU patients living in France have not been studied.

Detailed description

The aim off this study is to follow a French cohort of young adult patients with PKU to: * Describe the evolution of the disease in adulthood and neurological complications associated neuropsychological detect, investigate the prognostic factors for complications * Describe the metabolic balance of patients * Collect data on nutritional status, * Detect osteoporosis * Studying social integration and quality of life of adult patients with PKU * Collect biological samples for further study (markers of bone turnover) Design: Cohort : Duration of the inclusion period: 2 years Duration of subject participation: 5 years Total duration of the study: 7 years JUDGING CRITERIA: * Complications associated with PKU in adult * Evolution of neuropsychometric scores * Bone mineral density by densitometry * Measuring the quality of life of patients

Interventions

None listed

Sponsors

University Hospital, Tours
Lead SponsorOTHER
Institut National de la Santé Et de la Recherche Médicale, France
CollaboratorOTHER_GOV

Study design

Observational model
COHORT
Time perspective
PROSPECTIVE

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to No maximum
Healthy volunteers
No

Inclusion criteria

* Patient age ≥ 18 years * Phenylketonuria (PKU) or moderate persistent Hyperphenylalaninemia (HMP) diagnosed by neonatal screening * Reading and signing an informed consent * Membership of a social security system

Exclusion criteria

* History of severe neurological definite diagnosis could interfere with the detection of neurological disorders associated with PKU

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Evaluate a possible cognitive decline and incidence of neurological complications5 years

Secondary

MeasureTime frameDescription
Determine the prognostic factors of neurological complications5 yearsDetermine the prognostic factors of these complications, and the impact of the disease and its management on the quality of life (SF-36) and social and professional integration of patients.

Countries

France

Contacts

STUDY_DIRECTORFrançois MAILLOT, Pr

CHRU TOURS

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · Data processed: May 27, 2026