Psychological Skills Program for Phenylketonuria
Development of Novel Psychological Assessment Tools and Anxiety Intervention for Phenylketonuria
Recruiting
N/A
Interventional Study
Phenylketonurias
No Placebo Group
Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
At a Glance
- Age
- 10 – 17
- Sex
- Any
- Study type
- Interventional
- Purpose
- Treatment
- Participants needed
- 30 (estimated)
- Sponsor
- University of Missouri-Columbia · Other
Who this trial is looking for
This trial is looking for adolescents with phenylketonuria (PKU) who want help with anxiety and depression. Participants will take part in a short skills-based program and provide feedback on new assessment tools being developed.
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
You may be able to join if
- I am 10-17 years old
- I have been diagnosed with PKU
- I am interested in a program to help with anxiety and depression
- I live in Missouri, Kansas, or Illinois
You may not be able to join if
- I have a significant intellectual disability
- I plan to receive other therapy during the study
- I plan to change my current medications during the study
- I have active suicidal thoughts requiring immediate treatment
Summarized in plain language from this trial's official eligibility criteria. The full criteria are further down this page — only the research team can confirm whether you qualify.
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About This Trial
While previous PKU intervention research has largely focused on pharmacological treatment of elevated Phe levels, the adaptation of evidence-based psychosocial therapy holds promise for addressing cognitive and psychological symptoms and significantly improving quality of life. Study goals include: (1) to demonstrate the efficacy and feasibility of a short-term skills-based intervention (Show Me F…
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
* Youth 10-17 years old and at least one parent/guardian
* Formal diagnosis of PKU (as confirmed/reported by caregiver): identified by newborn screening with PKU as evidenced by a blood Phe level ≥ 360μmol/L; received treatment within the first 30 days of life.
* Interest in rec…
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