PKU diet in childhood may shape adult IQ, study finds
NCT ID NCT04433728
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study looks at adults with phenylketonuria (PKU) who were diagnosed as newborns and treated with a special diet. Researchers want to see if how long and how strictly they followed the diet as children affects their intelligence (IQ) as adults. The goal is to use this information to improve future dietary recommendations for children with PKU.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could help doctors refine dietary guidelines for children with PKU to improve their long-term thinking and memory.
- What could go wrong
- This study was terminated early and only includes 42 people from one region, so results may not apply widely. It looks back at past records, which can be less reliable.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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chu de Lille
Lille, France
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