Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Observational

Eating disorders in people with phenylketonuria

Official title: Eating Disorders in Patients With Phenylketonuria

Run by Central Hospital, Nancy, France · NCT07698743 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study looks at whether eating disorders and BMI issues are more common in people with phenylketonuria who are followed at a French hospital.

Quick facts

Study typeObservational
SexAll
Enrollment70 (estimated)
SponsorCentral Hospital, Nancy, France
Academic / other
Locations1 site (Nancy)
StatusRecruiting
StartedDecember 4, 2025
Main results expectedJanuary 1, 2028
Study endsApril 2, 2028
Registry record updatedJuly 13, 2026
Trial IDNCT07698743 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Patients with phenylketonuria who are followed at Nancy University Hospital and who are willing to participate.

Probably not a fit

Patients not willing to participate or not enrolled at Nancy University Hospital may not benefit from study findings.

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This observational study investigates the prevalence of eating disorders and body weight concerns in adults and/or children with phenylketonuria (PKU) who are managed at Nancy University Hospital. It aims to describe how restrictive PKU diets and the underlying disease may relate to weight gain and disordered eating patterns. No interventions are described; data are collected on current practice and patient characteristics to identify gaps in detection and care. The study will help clinicians understand the potential need for routine screening for eating disorders in PKU patients. Country-specific practice and single-center scope are noted in the setup.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, the study could lead to better screening and timely management of eating disorders and weight concerns in PKU patients.

How similar studies have gone: There is limited prior data on eating disorders in PKU; some evidence in PKU suggests metabolic and dietary factors can impact weight and eating behaviors, but this study addresses a gap in evidence for this population.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

* Subjects followed for PKU at Nancy University Hospital
* Subjects willing to participate

Exclusion Criteria:

* Subjects not villing to participate

Where it's running

  • CHRU de Nancy
    Nancy, France
    Recruiting

Study contacts

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How to take part

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Last reviewed 2026-11-14 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.