Long-Term Tetrahydrobiopterin Treatment in PKU Patients of 0-18 Years - Study on Phenylalanine Tolerance and Safety

Summary

The aim of the study is to confirm the efficacy and safety of BH4 in the treatment of hyperphenylalaninemia caused by phenylalanine hydroxylase deficiency in patients responsive to BH4. The primary objective is to assess the effect of BH4 on phenylalanine tolerance compared to placebo under optimal blood phenylalanine control and to demonstrate safety in 12 months long-term treatment. Additionally population PK will be assessed.

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• Background Muntau AC, Roschinger W, Habich M, Demmelmair H, Hoffmann B, Sommerhoff CP, Roscher AA. Tetrahydrobiopterin as an alternative treatment for mild phenylketonuria. N Engl J Med. 2002 Dec 26;347(26):2122-32. doi: 10.1056/NEJMoa021654.

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