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PKU carriers' hidden response to common amino acid revealed

NCT ID NCT06119048

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

Summary

This study looked at how people who carry the gene for PKU (but don't have the disease) handle a substance called phenylalanine, found in many foods. 56 adults, both carriers and non-carriers, took a phenylalanine drink and had their thinking, mood, blood pressure, and body chemistry measured. The goal was to understand if carriers have different responses that could affect their health.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

56 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Jun 2024

Finished

Oct 2025

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

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Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Carrier or non-carrier of PKU * At least 18 Years of age * Comfortable fasting the morning of the study (no food or drink other than water) Exclusion Criteria: * Diagnosed with: PKU, severe neurodegenerative conditions affecting cognition (e.g. Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, dementia), melanoma, hypertension, liver disease and/or kidney disease * Diagnosed with hypertension or hypotension * Taking a monoamine oxidase inhibitor anti-depressant * Pregnant or breastfeeding * Orange/citrus allergy or intolerance * Body weight 150 kg or greater * History of fainting during blood sampling

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Conditions

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  • University of Guelph

    Guelph, Ontario, N1G 2W1, Canada