Status:

ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITING

Effect of L-carnitine Supplementation on Phenylalanine and Brain-derived Neurotrophic Factor Levels in Infants and Children With Phenylketonuria

Lead Sponsor:

Mansoura University

Conditions:

Phenylketonuria

Eligibility:

All Genders

1-18 years

Phase:

PHASE4

Brief Summary

Effect of L-carnitine supplementation on phenylalanine and brain-derived neurotrophic factor levels in infants and children with phenylketonuria L-carnitine is mainly obtained from foods such as red ...

Detailed Description

Subjects And Methods : * Type of the study: Two phases: 1- Cross sectional comparative study ( PKU versus non PKU infants and children). 2- Open label Randomized controlled clinical trial for P...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Male and female PKU patients diagnosed and following up at Genetics and Metabolic Outpatient Clinic.
  • Age from one month up to 18 years

Exclusion

  • Any patient with other metabolic, genetic or neurological diseases.
  • Patients who and/or their guardians refused to sign the consent

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

February 1 2025

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

August 1 2026

Estimated Enrollment :

176 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT06901323

Start Date

February 1 2025

End Date

August 1 2026

Last Update

April 4 2025

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Mansoura University

Al Mansurah, Egypt

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