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Phenylketonuria: Research Summary
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5 Most Recent Research Articles
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Psychometric validation of the NIH Toolbox for use with individuals with phenylketonuria: Evidence from the PHEFREE consortium longitudinal study.
Tardiff Clarissa T et al., Journal of the International Neuropsychological Society : JINS (19 October 2026)
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/42894462/
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Construction of a self-amplifying mRNA-LNP complex for phenylalanine hydroxylase and its efficacy evaluation in gene therapy for phenylketonuria.
Wen Ziqi et al., iScience (16 October 2026)
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/42774508/
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Sepiapterin Enables Liberalisation of Natural Protein Intake While Improving Metabolic Control in Adolescents with Phenylketonuria
Alex Pinto et al., Nutrients (15 October 2026)
https://doi.org/10.3390/nu18203376
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LNP Delivery of Prime Editors Enables Durable Correction of PAH R408W in Phenylketonuria Models
Stephanie Yazinski et al., bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory) (14 October 2026)
https://doi.org/10.64898/2026.10.06.753751
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Breastfeeding infants with inherited metabolic disorders: review of current strategies and practical recommendations to overcome challenges.
Höller Alexander et al., Molecular genetics and metabolism (11 October 2026)
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/42874351/
Clinical Trials : Currently Recruiting (Australia)
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A Study of JNT-517 in Participants With Phenylketonuria (PKU)
NCT06971731 · Recruiting · Phase 3 · Otsuka Pharmaceutical Development & Commercialization, Inc.
Ages 18 and over
https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT06971731
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A Long-Term Study of JNT-517 in Participants With Phenylketonuria
NCT06628128 · Recruiting · Phase 3 · Otsuka Pharmaceutical Development & Commercialization, Inc.
Ages 4 and over
https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT06628128
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A Study of Sepiapterin in Participants With Phenylketonuria (PKU)
NCT06302348 · Recruiting · Phase 3 · PTC Therapeutics
Up to age 9
https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT06302348
Source: RareWays research directory. Data from PubMed, Europe PMC, OpenAlex, ClinicalTrials.gov.
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Phenylketonuria
Phenylketonuria is a genetic condition where the body cannot properly break down an amino acid called phenylalanine. Without management, it can cause brain damage. It is detected at birth through newborn screening, and a specialised low-phenylalanine diet is the main treatment.
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Most Recent Research
OBJECTIVES: Recent advancements in the development of novel therapies to treat phenylketonuria (PKU) have fueled a call for new assessment tools that are sensitive to PKU-related neurocognitive disruptions. The present study evaluated the NIH Toolbox, a computer-administered battery of neurobehavioral measures, for assessing cognitive function in children and adults with early-treated PKU. METHODS: Data were examined from 91 individuals with PKU (aged 8-55 years) enrolled in an ongoing NIH-funded longitudinal study of hyperphenylalaninemia. Participants completed the NIH Toolbox as well as several validation instruments including the Wechsler Abbreviated Scale of Intelligence-Second Edition, Cambridge Neuropsychological Test Automated Battery (CANTAB), and Conners' Continuous Performance Test. RESULTS: Consistent with prior research, crystallized cognition was intact in both children and adults. In contrast, fluid cognition deficits were observed primarily in younger children while older children and adults generally performed within expectations. NIH Toolbox composite scores demonstrated strong concurrent validity with Wechsler indices and moderate correlations with other established measures. CONCLUSIONS: The NIH Toolbox shows promise as a valid and practical measure of neurocognitive function in PKU, supporting its potential integration into clinical trials and research protocols. Future research should prioritize longitudinal designs to assess test-retest reliability, sensitivity to change, and subgroup differences related to treatment modalities. Ongoing efforts, such as the PHEFREE consortium, will be critical for establishing the NIH Toolbox as a robust outcome measure for PKU intervention studies.
Common Questions
What is Phenylketonuria?
Phenylketonuria is a genetic condition where the body cannot properly break down an amino acid called phenylalanine. Without management, it can cause brain damage. It is detected at birth through newborn screening, and a specialised low-phenylalanine diet is the main treatment.
How many clinical trials are available for Phenylketonuria?
RareWays currently indexes 115 clinical trials for Phenylketonuria, of which 16 are actively recruiting. These counts cover indexed trials across countries, not just your country. An Australian site does not necessarily mean that site is recruiting. Check locations, eligibility and current availability with the study team.
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