Clinical trial Recruiting at 26 sites Observational

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.

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Quick facts

Study typeObservational
SexAll
Enrollment450 (estimated)
SponsorBioMarin Pharmaceutical
Industry-sponsored
Locations26 sites (Aurora, Colorado and 25 other locations)
StatusRecruiting
StartedJune 6, 2022
Main results expectedNovember 1, 2033
Study endsNovember 1, 2033
Registry record updatedMarch 25, 2026
Trial IDNCT05813678 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

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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

  • 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

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Other studies for the same condition or treatment. Recruiting studies are listed first.

  • How often to check phenylalanine in adults with classic PKU

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  • MZE782 in adults with phenylketonuria (PKU) testing safety and efficacy

    This study tests whether MZE782 works safely for adults with PKU compared with a placebo.

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  • PL54 injection safety in adults with PKU

    This study tests whether PL54 is safe and tolerable when given once or in multiple weekly shots to adults with phenylketonuria.

    Recruiting Phase 1 Chongqing Peg-Bio Biopharm Co., Ltd. · Hefei, Anhui · NCT07672756

  • Multiomics (genome plus metabolome) approach for adults with phenylketonuria

    This project will test whether combining whole-genome sequencing from saliva and non-targeted blood metabolomics can find genetic and metabolic patterns linked to symptoms in adults who were treated for phenylketonuria from birth.

    Recruiting University Hospital, Tours · Angers and 14 other locations · NCT07484945

  • Investigating brain aging in adults with phenylketonuria

    This study looks at how living with phenylketonuria (PKU) affects brain aging and thinking skills in adults who have followed a special diet since they were babies.

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  • Long-term JNT-517 treatment for people with phenylketonuria

    This trial tests the long-term safety of JNT-517 in children and adults with PKU, including people who previously took JNT-517 and those who are new to the drug.

    Recruiting at 12 sites Phase 3 Otsuka Pharmaceutical Development & Commercialization, Inc. · Gainesville, Florida and 11 other locations · NCT06628128

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.