Nutrition Status of Adults Treated With Pegvaliase
| Status: | Recruiting |
|---|---|
| Conditions: | Endocrine |
| Therapuetic Areas: | Endocrinology |
| Healthy: | No |
| Age Range: | 18 - 65 |
| Updated: | 2/6/2019 |
| Start Date: | January 17, 2019 |
| End Date: | June 2020 |
| Contact: | Krista Viau, PhD, RD |
| Email: | krista.viau@childrens.harvard.edu |
| Phone: | 617-355-6394 |
Nutrition Status of Adults With Phenylketonuria Treated With Pegvaliase
Conduct a cross-sectional analysis of the nutritional status of individuals with PKU treated
with pegvaliase for greater than one year. We will evaluate laboratory markers of nutritional
status, including markers of protein and micronutrient nutriture. In addition, a three-day
food record and food frequency questionnaire will be obtained to assess protein intake and
overall diet quality.
with pegvaliase for greater than one year. We will evaluate laboratory markers of nutritional
status, including markers of protein and micronutrient nutriture. In addition, a three-day
food record and food frequency questionnaire will be obtained to assess protein intake and
overall diet quality.
Inclusion Criteria:
1. Diagnosis of phenylketonuria
2. Aged 18-65 years
3. Currently treated with pegvaliase
4. Treated with pegvaliase for longer than one year
5. Following an unrestricted diet that meets or exceeds the RDA for protein (0.8
g/kg/day)
Exclusion Criteria:
1. Unable to consent to study
2. Under age 18 years or over age 65
3. Routine food intake provides less than the RDA for protein (0.8 g/kg/d)
4. Consuming any PKU medical foods
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