Long-term safety assessment of pegvaliase in patients with PKU
Official title: A Multi-Center, Observational Study to Evaluate the Long-Term Safety of Subcutaneous Injections of Palynziq® (Pegvaliase) in Subjects With Phenylketonuria
Run by BioMarin Pharmaceutical · NCT05813678 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is testing the long-term safety of pegvaliase in people with PKU to see how well it works and if there are any side effects over time.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 450 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | BioMarin Pharmaceutical Industry-sponsored |
| Locations | 26 sites (Aurora, Colorado and 25 other locations) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | June 6, 2022 |
| Main results expected | November 1, 2033 |
| Study ends | November 1, 2033 |
| Registry record updated | March 25, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT05813678 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates are individuals diagnosed with PKU who are currently receiving or are planned to receive pegvaliase treatment.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients with disorders that impair their ability to provide informed consent or comply with the study requirements may not benefit from this study.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This is a 10-year global observational study aimed at characterizing the safety profile of pegvaliase in patients with phenylketonuria (PKU). It will monitor hypersensitivity reactions, long-term safety, and the effectiveness of additional risk minimization measures in subjects receiving pegvaliase. Eligible participants include those who are either about to start pegvaliase treatment or have already begun treatment. The study will gather data through routine clinical practice without mandated visits or procedures.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could provide valuable insights into the long-term safety and tolerability of pegvaliase for PKU patients.
How similar studies have gone: Other studies have shown success in evaluating the safety of treatments for PKU, but this long-term observational approach is relatively novel.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Documented diagnosis of PKU per local standard of care * Currently receiving or planned to receive pegvaliase treatment within 30 days after the date of enrollment, including subjects who previously received pegvaliase as part of the clinical development program and have completed study participation. * Subject (or legally authorized representative) is willing and able to provide written informed consent after the nature of the study has been explained and prior to any data collection. Exclusion Criteria: * Subject has any kind of disorder that, in the opinion of the investigator, may compromise the ability of the subject to give written informed consent and/or comply with any aspect of the study. * Currently participating in an interventional study of any investigational product, device, or procedure * Previously enrolled in this study (eg, subjects who have been withdrawn from the study and wish to participate again at a later date) * German subjects \<16 years if age
Where it's running
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University of Colorado
Aurora, Colorado, United States Recruiting -
Emory University
Atlanta, Georgia, United States Recruiting -
Northwestern University
Chicago, Illinois, United States Recruiting -
Indiana University School of Medicine
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States Recruiting -
Tulane University Medical Center
New Orleans, Louisiana, United States Recruiting -
Boston Children's Hospital
Boston, Massachusetts, United States Recruiting
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Oregon Health and Science University
Portland, Oregon, United States Recruiting -
University of Pittsburgh Medical Center
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States Recruiting -
Vanderbilt University Medical School
Nashville, Tennessee, United States Recruiting -
University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
Dallas, Texas, United States Recruiting -
University of Utah
Salt Lake City, Utah, United States Recruiting -
Medical College of Wisconsin
Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States Recruiting -
Hospital Carl-Thiem-Klinikum Cottbus
Cottbus, Germany Recruiting -
Universitaetsklinikum Hamburg Eppendorf
Hamburg, Germany Recruiting -
Universitaetslinikum Leipzig AoeR
Leipzig, Germany Recruiting -
Johannes Gutenberg University of Mainz
Mainz, Germany Recruiting -
Universitätsklinikum Münster (UKM)-Pädiatrische Universitätsklinik Münster
Münster, Germany Recruiting -
Universität Ulm
Ulm, Germany Recruiting -
Policlinico Sant'orsola Malpighi
Bologna, Italy Recruiting -
University Hospital Careggi
Florence, Italy Recruiting -
Ospedale San Paolo
Milan, Italy Recruiting -
Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria "Federico II" Dipartimento di Pediatria
Naples, Italy Recruiting -
Azienda Ospedaliera di Padova
Padova, Italy Recruiting -
Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria Policlinico Paolo Giaccone
Palermo, Italy Recruiting -
Policlinico Gemelli
Rome, Italy Recruiting -
Sapienza University of Rome Hospital
Rome, Italy Recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: 165-501 Program Director
- Email: medinfo@bmrn.com
- Phone: 1-800-983-4587
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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.