PHENYLKETONURIAS

This study looked at whether a new medical food (Express Plus) is acceptable to children and adults with certain inherited metabolic disorders like PKU and maple syrup urine disease. Over 28 days, 28 participants tried the product and reported how it tasted, how easy it was to us…

This study looked at how well people with phenylketonuria (PKU) accept a new protein substitute called PKU Sphere. Thirteen participants slowly increased their intake over up to 16 weeks, then stayed on it for 4 more weeks while tracking side effects, taste, and blood levels of k…

This study tested a new protein substitute called PKU GOLIKE against standard amino acid substitutes in 16 children with PKU. The goal was to see if it helps keep blood phenylalanine levels more stable. Children took each product for a week, with a two-week break in between, and …

This study looked at whether a special medical food called PKU explore is acceptable for infants aged 6 months to 3 years with phenylketonuria (PKU). Seven infants took part, and researchers measured how well they tolerated the food, their blood phenylalanine levels, growth, and …

This study tested a new device called PheCheck that measures phenylalanine levels from a finger-prick blood sample in people with PKU. The goal was to see if the results are as accurate as the standard lab test and if people find it easy to use at home. Thirty participants aged 1…

This study looked at how the drug Palynziq, which lowers phenylalanine levels in the blood, affects the brain and thinking skills in adults with PKU. Six participants had brain scans and took thinking and language tests after at least three months of treatment. The goal was to un…