🏛️ Verified NIH Record • Updated 2026-06-16

Immune Modulation During Palynziq® Treatment in Adults (IMPALA) (NCT07477691)

A Phase 4 Study of Immune Modulation During Palynziq® Treatment in Adults With Phenylketonuria (PKU)

🟢 Recruiting Phase4 💊 Investigational Drug / Biologic Sponsor: BioMarin Pharmaceutical

🩺 Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)

Study 165-401 is a Phase 4, open-label study designed to examine the concomitant use of methotrexate (MTX) to suppress immune responses to Palynziq and improve tolerability and efficacy in adults with PKU.

Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.

Location: UCLA Dept. of Human Genetics — Los Angeles, California

Age range: 18 Years to 65 Years

🧪 Interventions in This Study

📋 "Do I Qualify?" — 1-Minute Self Screener

Instant Checklist

Full eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria ↗

📍 All Participating Trial Locations (12 Sites)

  • UCLA Dept. of Human Genetics — Los Angeles, California
  • Children's Hospital Colorado — Aurora, Colorado
  • University Of South Florida Medical Center — Tampa, Florida
  • Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago — Chicago, Illinois
  • Indiana University School of Medicine — Indianapolis, Indiana
  • University of Minnesota Medical School — Minneapolis, Minnesota
  • University of Rochester Medical Center (URMC) — Rochester, New York
  • Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU) - PARENT — Portland, Oregon
  • University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC) - Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh — Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
  • UT Southwestern Medical Center — Dallas, Texas
  • University of Utah Hospital — Salt Lake City, Utah
  • Children's Hospital of Wisconsin — Milwaukee, Wisconsin

📞 Contact the Study Coordinator

Phone: (800) 983-4587

Email: medinfo@bmrn.com

Coordinator details come directly from the registered NIH protocol. Confirm the study is still recruiting before traveling.

💰 Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights

  • 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
  • Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA § 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
  • Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.

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💡 How to Participate

  1. Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
  2. Contact the study coordinator using the phone/email above.
  3. Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
  4. Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.
🏛️ View Official NIH Record ↗