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 type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 70 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Central Hospital, Nancy, France Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Nancy) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | December 4, 2025 |
| Main results expected | January 1, 2028 |
| Study ends | April 2, 2028 |
| Registry record updated | July 13, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT07698743 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
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CHRU de Nancy
Nancy, France Recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Eva Feigerlova, MD PhD MMEd
- Email: e.feigerlova@chru-nancy.fr
- Phone: +330383154796
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.