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Immune Modulation During Palynziq® Treatment in Adults (IMPALA)

RecruitingPhase 4Ages 18 Years - 65 YearsAllBioMarin Pharmaceutical
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In plain words

What the trial is, and whether it could suit you

Study 165-401 is a Phase 4, open-label study designed to examine the concomitant use of methotrexate (MTX) to suppress immune responses to Palynziq and improve tolerability and efficacy in adults with PKU.

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📋 Eligibility rules (as published)
Inclusion Criteria: * Adults between 18 and 65 years old * Have a confirmed diagnosis of phenylketonuria (PKU) * Are in generally good health based on medical evaluation * Are willing and medically eligible to receive Palynziq and methotrexate (MTX) Cohort A: Have never taken Palynziq before and are willing to start it during the study Cohort B: Have blood \> 600 μmol/L after taking Palynziq for at least 24 weeks, are on a daily dose of at least 20mg and unable to increase the dose further * Agree to use required contraception if they or their partner could become pregnant * Are willing to carry two epinephrine devices at all times during Palynziq treatment Exclusion Criteria: * Pregnant, breastfeeding, planning to become pregnant, planning to father a child, or not using effective birth control if applicable * Have a known severe allergy or hypersensitivity reaction to methotrexate (MTX), Palynziq, or other PEG-containing medications * Have a serious active infection or a history of severe or recurrent infections * Have significant medical conditions that may affect safety or participation (such as serious heart, lung, liver, kidney, immune, neurological, psychiatric, or cancer-related conditions) * Have a history of substance or alcohol abuse within the past 12 months * Have had an organ transplant or are taking chronic immunosuppressive medications * Are currently taking medications that are not allowed in the study, including other PKU treatments besides Palynziq * Are using, or plan to use, injectable PEG-containing medications other than Palynziq during the study * Have major surgery planned during the study participation period * Are currently participating in another clinical study involving Palynziq * In the opinion of the study doctor, are not a suitable candidate for the study or may have difficulty complying with study requirements
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What it tests

  • Pegvaliase
  • Methotrexate
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Where

12 sites
UCLA Dept. of Human Genetics
Los Angeles, United States
Children's Hospital Colorado
Aurora, United States
University Of South Florida Medical Center
Tampa, United States
Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago
Chicago, United States
Indiana University School of Medicine
Indianapolis, United States
University of Minnesota Medical School
Minneapolis, United States
University of Rochester Medical Center (URMC)
Rochester, United States
Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU) - PARENT
Portland, United States

…and 4 more on ClinicalTrials.gov.

🤝 Taking part is your choice, and you can leave at any time. Only the trial team can confirm you are eligible — always decide together with your own doctor.
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