New Cheese-Derived protein powders could make PKU diet easier
NCT ID NCT06941532
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study is testing four new powdered protein substitutes made from a milk protein called GMP for people with PKU and tyrosinemia. These conditions require a special low-protein diet, and current formulas can be hard to tolerate. Over 29 days, researchers will check how well 40 adults and children accept the taste, handle digestion, and stick with the new product. The goal is to see if these GMP-based powders are a safe and more pleasant option for daily use.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- GMP-based powdered protein substitute
- What this could lead to
- If successful, these new protein substitutes could offer a better-tasting, more tolerable option for managing PKU and tyrosinemia, potentially improving diet compliance.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early case series with only 40 participants over 29 days, so results may not apply to everyone. The products may cause gastrointestinal side effects or not be preferred by all patients.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Phase
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Not a phased trial
Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.
- Participants
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About 40 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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May 2025
- Expected to finish
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Dec 2026
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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3 years and older
- 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: * Male or female * Over 3 years of age * Patients diagnosed with any phenotype of PKU characterised by hyperphenylalaninaemia or patients diagnosed with tyrosinaemia * Have been compliant in taking at least one protein substitute, providing at least 15g protein equivalents, for at least 1 month prior to trial commencement * Have a prescribed daily phenylalanine or phenylalanine and tyrosine allowance for PKU or TYR respectively * Written or electronic informed consent from patient, and/or from parent/caregiver if applicable * Participants who are anticipated to be able to take at least one sachet of GMP Product per day Exclusion Criteria: * Pregnant or lactating * Requiring parenteral nutrition * Major hepatic or renal dysfunction * Participation in other studies within 1 month prior to entry of this study * Allergy to any of the study product ingredients * Investigator concern around willingness/ability of patient or parent/caregiver to comply with protocol requirement
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Birmingham Women and Children's Hospital
RECRUITINGBirmingham, United Kingdom
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