New PKU drink tried in kids: will they drink it?

NCT ID NCT05995717

Completed Disease control Sponsor: Vitaflo International, Ltd Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tested a special drink called PKU UP in 16 children with phenylketonuria (PKU) aged 1 to 10 years. The drink is designed to replace some of the protein they need while keeping their phenylalanine levels safe. Researchers checked how well the children tolerated the drink, whether they liked it, and if it helped control their condition over 26 weeks.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: PKU UP (a special medical food drink for managing PKU)
What this could lead to: If this product is well-tolerated, it could offer a more convenient and palatable dietary option for children with PKU, helping them stick to their diet and maintain better metabolic control.
What could go wrong: This was a small, single-arm study with only 16 children, so results may not apply to everyone. It tested acceptability, not long-term health outcomes, and the product may still cause gastrointestinal issues or be refused by some children.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

phenylketonuria

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

PKU

Contacts and locations

Locations

Birmingham Children's Hospital

Birmingham, B4 6NH, United Kingdom
Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust

London, WC1N 3JH, United Kingdom
Nottingham Children's Hospital

Nottingham, NG7 2UH, United Kingdom
Royal Belfast Hospital for Sick Children

Belfast, BT12 6BE, United Kingdom
Sheffield Children's Hospital

Sheffield, S10 2TH, United Kingdom
St. Luke's Hospital

Bradford, BD5 0NA, United Kingdom
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust

Bristol, BS2 8BJ, United Kingdom

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