One-Shot gene therapy could free PKU patients from strict diet
NCT ID NCT07318909
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Sep 11, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This early-phase trial tests a single injection of a gene therapy called GS1168 in 9 adults with PKU whose condition is not well controlled by diet or other treatments. The therapy uses a harmless virus to deliver a working copy of the PAH gene, which is faulty in PKU, to help the body break down phenylalanine. The main goal is to check safety, but researchers will also measure changes in blood Phe levels and quality of life.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- GS1168 injection (a gene therapy using a harmless virus to deliver a working PAH gene)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could point toward a one-time treatment that helps people with PKU control their phenylalanine levels without strict diet or daily medication.
- What could go wrong
- This is a very early, small study (9 people) focused on safety. The gene therapy may not work well enough, could cause side effects, or may not lead to a lasting benefit.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Phase
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Early phase 1
The earliest testing in people: a first look at safety, in a very small group.
- Participants
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About 9 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Expected to start
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Dec 2027
An estimate. Start dates often move.
- Expected to finish
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Dec 2032
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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A company
The lead sponsor is a pharmaceutical, biotech, or medical-device company.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
- Ages
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18 to 55 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.
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Copied word for word from the study's registry entry, so the wording is the study team's rather than ours.
Inclusion Criteria: 1. Understand the purpose and risks of the study and voluntarily sign Informed Consent Forms (ICF). 2. Male or female, aged 18-55 years. 3. Diagnosis of PKU due to PAH mutation, and be inadequately controlled with current therapy (e.g., dietary management) in the judgement of the investigator. 4. Intolerant of unresponsive to available treatment such as Kuvan or Palynziq, and have come off the medication for at least 28 days prior to signing the ICF. 5. Ability and willingness to maintain dietary protein intake consistent with baseline 6. Male and female subjects of childbearing potential must agree to use effective contraception methods from signing ICF until at least 52 weeks after GS1168 infusion. Female subjects must not be breastfeeding. 7. Agree to avoid alcohol consumption from 30 days prior to GS1168 infusion until at least 52 weeks after infusion. 8. Ability to communicate well with the Investigator and to understand and comply with the requirements of the study. Exclusion Criteria: 1. Diagnosis of PKU due to other gene mutations. 2. Body weight ≥100 kg or Body Mass Index (BMI) ≥30 kg/m² at screening. 3. Presence of anti-AAV8 neutralizing antibody. 4. Abnormal liver function tests at screening: * ALT or AST \>1.25 × Upper Limit of Normal (ULN) * GGT \>1.25 × ULN * Total Bilirubin \>1.5 × ULN 5. Abnormal laboratory findings at screening: * Hemoglobin \<9 g/dL * Neutrophil count \<1.0 × 10⁹/L * Platelet count \<100 × 10⁹/L * Serum Creatinine ≥1.5 mg/dL (133 μmol/L) * Glycated Hemoglobin (HbA1c) \>6% or Fasting Blood Glucose \>6.1 mmol/L 6. Active or occult hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection, active hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection, positive Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) antibodies and positive syphilis test. 7. Any severe conditions of respiratory, cardiovascular, gastrointestinal, renal, neurological, endocrine, immunological, hematological, psychiatric, etc. 8. History of malignancy. 9. Any other condition that, in the opinion of the Investigator, may affect subject compliance or render the subject unsuitable for participation in this trial.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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The First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University
Hefei, Anhui, 230022, China
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