Metabolic Camp for Pregnant Women with Phenylketonuria
Trial Summary
Do I need to stop my current medications for the trial?
The trial information does not specify whether you need to stop taking your current medications.
What data supports the effectiveness of the treatment Metabolic Camp for Pregnant Women with Phenylketonuria?
Research shows that nutrition and lifestyle changes, including diet and exercise, can positively influence metabolic health during pregnancy, which may help manage conditions like phenylketonuria. Nutritional education and support programs have been effective in managing gestational diabetes, suggesting similar benefits for metabolic conditions in pregnancy.12345
How does the Metabolic Camp treatment for pregnant women with phenylketonuria differ from other treatments?
The Metabolic Camp for pregnant women with phenylketonuria is unique because it combines education, social support, and active involvement in food preparation to improve adherence to a low-phenylalanine diet, which is crucial for managing PKU during pregnancy. This approach not only helps in reducing blood phenylalanine levels but also addresses the psychological and social aspects of dietary management, which are often overlooked in traditional treatments.678910
What is the purpose of this trial?
The purpose of this project is to study the effectiveness of teaching teens and young women with Phenylketonuria (PKU) or Maple Syrup Urine Disease (MSUD) about their disease and nutrition related issues in a camp environment. It will also look at pregnancy outcome results in women with PKU who attended Metabolic Camp and compare their results to other women with PKU who have not attended the Metabolic Camp.
Research Team
Rani H Singh, PhD RD
Principal Investigator
Emory University
Eligibility Criteria
This trial is for females aged 11 or older diagnosed with Phenylketonuria (PKU) or similar amino acid disorders, who can understand and agree to the study's terms. It includes adult camp counselors in good health willing to follow camp rules and study procedures.Inclusion Criteria
Exclusion Criteria
Timeline
Screening
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial
Metabolic Camp
Participants attend a week-long educational and social support program focusing on nutrition and diet self-management for PKU and MSUD.
Follow-up
Participants are monitored for changes in dietary intake and plasma amino acid concentration post-camp.
Treatment Details
Interventions
- Metabolic camp
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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
Emory University
Lead Sponsor