What should PKU patients eat before exercise? new study aims to find out
NCT ID NCT07526909
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looks at how different meals before exercise affect amino acid levels in adults with phenylketonuria (PKU). Ten participants will try water, carbohydrates, or protein before doing aerobic and resistance exercises. Researchers will measure changes in blood amino acids to see which pre-exercise meal is best for metabolic control.
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Active substance
carbohydrates and protein supplements, water
What this could lead to
If successful, this could help determine the best pre-exercise meal for people with PKU to maintain stable amino acid levels during exercise.
What could go wrong
This is a very small early study with only 10 participants, so results may not apply to all PKU patients. It is observational and does not test a new treatment.
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Hacettepe University
RECRUITINGAnkara, Ankara, 06100, Turkey (Türkiye)
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