Cystic fibrosis
MONDO:0009061Autosomal recessive disorder caused by pathogenic variants in the CFTR gene (cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator), which encodes a chloride and bicarbonate channel expressed in epithelial cells, and follow the diagnosis criteria. Diagnosis requires evidence of CFTR dysfunction, defined as a sweat chloride concentration of 60 mmol/L or greater, or identification of two CF-causing CFTR pathogenic variants, or an abnormal nasal potential difference measurement. CF is a progressive, multi-organ disease characterized by chronic obstructive lung disease with recurrent infections, exocrine pancreatic insufficiency, intestinal obstruction (including meconium ileus in neonates), male infertility due to obstructive azoospermia, hepatobiliary complications, and elevated sweat chloride concentrations.
Also known as: CF, cystic fibrosis, cystic fibrosis lung disease, modifier of, mucoviscidosis, pseudomonas aeruginosa, susceptibility to chronic infection by, in cystic fibrosis, fibrocystic disease of the pancreas
261 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types.
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Trikafta's long-term safety tested in cystic fibrosis patients with rare mutations
Disease control OngoingThis study looks at the long-term safety and effectiveness of the drug combination Trikafta (elexacaftor/tezacaftor/ivacaftor) in people with cystic fibrosis who have certain non-F508del gene mutations. About 297 participants who completed a prior study will continue taking the m…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Trikafta's long-term safety tested in toddlers with cystic fibrosis
Disease control OngoingThis phase 3 study is testing the long-term safety and effectiveness of the drug combination elexacaftor/tezacaftor/ivacaftor (known as Trikafta) in 50 people with cystic fibrosis who are at least 12 months old. Participants previously completed a related study and will continue …
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:03 UTC
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New triple therapy for kids with cystic fibrosis shows promise in phase 3 trial
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a triple-combination drug (VX-121/tezacaftor/deutivacaftor) in children aged 1 to 11 with cystic fibrosis who have a specific genetic mutation. The goal is to check how the medicine works in the body, its safety, and how well children tolerate it. Around 210 chil…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:38 UTC
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New CF drug combo VX-828 enters early human testing
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage study tests the safety and how the body handles a new drug called VX-828, alone or combined with other CF medicines. It involves about 165 healthy adults and people with cystic fibrosis. The goal is to see if VX-828 is safe enough for further testing.
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:37 UTC
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New mRNA inhalation therapy offers hope for Hard-to-Treat cystic fibrosis
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage trial tests an inhaled mRNA therapy called VX-522, combined with an existing drug (ivacaftor), in 26 adults with cystic fibrosis who have genetic mutations that do not respond to current modulator treatments. The main goals are to check safety and tolerability, a…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:37 UTC
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New combo pill aims to boost cystic fibrosis treatment
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether adding a new drug called SION-719 to the standard CF medication Trikafta is safe and helps people with cystic fibrosis who have two copies of the F508del mutation. Sixteen participants will receive either SION-719 or a placebo alongside their usual Trikaf…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Sionna Therapeutics Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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New triple therapy shows promise for cystic fibrosis in Long-Term trial
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a triple-combination drug (VX-121/TEZ/D-IVA) for people with cystic fibrosis, a genetic condition that affects the lungs and digestion. The goal is to see if the treatment is safe and works well over a long period. About 822 participants who completed earlier stu…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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New triple therapy aims to control cystic fibrosis Long-Term
Disease control ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis phase 3 study tests the long-term safety and effectiveness of a triple combination drug (vanzacaftor/tezacaftor/deutivacaftor) in 174 people with cystic fibrosis aged 1 and older. Participants who completed a prior study will receive the drug to see if it helps control sympt…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:24 UTC
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Could a common diabetes drug help manage cystic Fibrosis-Related diabetes?
Disease control OngoingThis pilot study tests the safety and feasibility of empagliflozin (Jardiance) in 8 overweight or obese adults with cystic fibrosis-related diabetes (CFRD) who are already on insulin. Participants will receive either the drug or a placebo in a crossover design. The goal is to gat…
Phase: PHASE2, PHASE3 • Sponsor: University of Minnesota • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:12 UTC
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New MRI technique could revolutionize cystic fibrosis care
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a special MRI technique that uses inhaled gas to create detailed images of lung function in people with cystic fibrosis. Researchers want to see how a new triple-combination therapy changes lung ventilation over time. The study involves 64 participants and aims t…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:08 UTC
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Newborn screening study aims to catch rare diseases at birth
Diagnosis OngoingThis study offers voluntary screening for newborns in North Carolina to detect a wide range of rare health conditions early. Using a small blood sample already collected at birth, the program tests for dozens of disorders, including spinal muscular atrophy, cystic fibrosis, and m…
Sponsor: RTI International • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a simple stool test replace colonoscopy for cancer screening in cystic fibrosis?
Diagnosis OngoingThis study looks at whether stool-based tests (like the FIT test and Cologuard) can accurately detect colorectal cancer and precancerous polyps in adults with cystic fibrosis. Researchers will compare these non-invasive tests to the standard colonoscopy in 350 participants. The g…
Sponsor: University of Washington, the Collaborative Health Studies Coordinating Center • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:00 UTC
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Can a puff of air make CF exercise easier? new study aims to find out.
Symptom relief OngoingThis study looks at whether a bronchodilator (a drug that opens airways) can reduce shortness of breath and improve exercise ability in adults with cystic fibrosis. Twenty participants will receive either the drug or a placebo and then do exercise tests to compare their breathing…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of British Columbia • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:34 UTC
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New sonic device aims to make lung mucus clearance easier
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests a new device called SonoHeal that uses sound waves to help people with cystic fibrosis, bronchiectasis, or COPD clear mucus from their lungs. Fifteen participants will try the device at home to see if it is easy to use and acceptable. The study also compares it t…
Sponsor: Cognita Labs LLC • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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Exercise program aims to boost muscle strength in kids with cystic fibrosis
Symptom relief OngoingThis study looks at whether a home-based strength exercise program can improve muscle health in 48 children and teens with cystic fibrosis who are taking new CFTR modulator drugs. Participants are split into an exercise group and a control group. Researchers will measure muscle s…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Universidad Politecnica de Madrid • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:28 UTC
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Sugar alcohol rinse could soothe sinus pain in cystic fibrosis
Symptom relief ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study tests whether rinsing the nose with a xylitol solution can reduce sinus symptoms in adults with cystic fibrosis. Participants will use both xylitol and standard saline rinses at different times to compare effects. The goal is to see if xylitol, a natural sugar alcohol,…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Universitaire Ziekenhuizen KU Leuven • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:28 UTC
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Clean air trial hopes to ease breathing for rare lung disease patients
Symptom relief ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study is testing whether using HEPA air purifiers at home can reduce respiratory symptoms and improve lung function in children and adults with Cystic Fibrosis (CF) or Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia (PCD). Participants will have two purifiers installed in their home and will und…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Cyprus • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:05 UTC
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Tiny bug may warn of big infection in kids with cystic fibrosis
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study follows 70 infants with cystic fibrosis to see if a specific germ (Porphyromonas catoniae) found in their body at 12 months old can predict whether they will get a serious lung infection with Pseudomonas aeruginosa by age 3. Researchers collect sputum, stool, and blood…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Hospital, Brest • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Breath-Testing backpack trial for cystic fibrosis pulled before start
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study aimed to see if a portable device could reliably collect breath samples from people with cystic fibrosis and healthy volunteers while they walked in parks or city streets. The goal was to measure certain substances in the breath that might show how the environment affe…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Intercommunal Creteil • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Hopkins launches massive breast cancer data bank
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study creates a long-term repository of blood, tissue, and health information from 810 people with breast cancer, benign breast disease, or no breast issues. The goal is to provide researchers with resources to better understand breast cancer. No treatment or experimental th…
Sponsor: Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center at Johns Hopkins • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:33 UTC
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Cystic fibrosis study targets hidden bacterial threat
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at how different types of Achromobacter bacteria affect the lungs of people with cystic fibrosis on Réunion Island. Researchers will analyze sputum samples from 17 patients to see if certain species cause more lung infections or lead to worse outcomes. The goal i…
Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de la Réunion • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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Cystic fibrosis breathing study pulled before it started
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study planned to test whether a specific breathing technique called autogenic drainage helps clear mucus and improve lung function in people with cystic fibrosis. The study was withdrawn before enrolling any participants, so no results are available. It would have measured c…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Cliniques universitaires Saint-Luc- Université Catholique de Louvain • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:24 UTC
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Gene therapy for cystic fibrosis: 15-Year safety watch begins
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study follows 5 people with cystic fibrosis who previously received a single dose of BI 3720931 gene therapy or placebo. No new treatment is given. Researchers will monitor participants for up to 15 years to check for long-term side effects and track lung function. The goal …
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Boehringer Ingelheim • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:07 UTC
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Cystic fibrosis diabetes gene hunt: 1,500 patients sought
Knowledge-focused ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study aims to find the genes and other factors that explain why some people with cystic fibrosis develop diabetes while others do not. Researchers will analyze DNA from 1,500 people with cystic fibrosis and their parents. The goal is to better understand the causes of cystic…
Sponsor: Johns Hopkins University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:06 UTC
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New study aims to uncover muscle health secrets in cystic fibrosis
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study is measuring body composition, muscle strength, and nutrition in 300 adults with cystic fibrosis. Researchers are comparing simple tests like grip strength and walking distance to a standard body scan. The goal is to find better ways to track health and guide future tr…
Sponsor: Jaeb Center for Health Research • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:00 UTC
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Cystic fibrosis and diabetes: new study aims to uncover hidden links
Knowledge-focused ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study is observing 162 adults with cystic fibrosis at a Belgian hospital to see how having diabetes affects their quality of life, lung function, and nutrition. Researchers will compare those with and without diabetes using questionnaires and breathing tests. The goal is to …
Sponsor: Erasme University Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:09 UTC
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New MRI scans could reveal hidden lung changes in cystic fibrosis patients
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study uses advanced MRI scans to track lung structure and function in people with cystic fibrosis who are taking CFTR-modulator therapy. Researchers will compare MRI results with standard breathing tests and quality-of-life measures. The study includes healthy volunteers, st…
Sponsor: The Hospital for Sick Children • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:08 UTC
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No-Needle lung scan reveals hidden damage in cystic fibrosis kids
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study tests a new, non-contrast MRI technique to map blood flow in the lungs of 26 children with cystic fibrosis (ages 6–21). The goal is to see if blood vessel damage happens early, before standard breathing tests show problems. Participants will be scanned at the start and…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:00 UTC
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120,000-Person study hopes to crack the code of chronic illness
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis observational study plans to enroll 120,000 people with various chronic diseases like pancreatitis, diabetes, and arthritis. Researchers will collect blood samples and health data to study how genetics and lifestyle affect disease progression. The goal is to find common dise…
Sponsor: University of Pittsburgh • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:08 UTC
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New study aims to help cystic fibrosis patients discuss lung transplants earlier
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study tests whether a research website helps people with cystic fibrosis (CF) feel more prepared to discuss lung transplant with their doctors. About 132 adults with CF and low lung function will use the website and attend Zoom sessions over 6 months. The goal is to increase…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Washington • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:08 UTC
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New study peers inside lungs to uncover cystic fibrosis damage
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study aims to understand how small blood vessels in the lungs change as cystic fibrosis (CF) lung disease progresses. Researchers will use imaging to measure blood vessel volume in 86 people with CF aged 5-21. The goal is to learn more about the disease, not to test a new tr…
Sponsor: Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:08 UTC
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New Micro-Camera could spot early lung damage in cystic fibrosis
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study is testing a tiny camera called micro OCT that can take detailed pictures of cells inside the lungs and nose. Researchers want to see if it works well in people with cystic fibrosis and other lung conditions. The goal is to eventually use this imaging to detect early d…
Sponsor: University of Alabama at Birmingham • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:05 UTC
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New breath test could replace painful lung scopes
Knowledge-focused ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study aims to see if a simple, non-invasive breathing test can accurately measure the acidity (pH) in the airways, which is often abnormal in lung diseases. Researchers will compare results from this breath test with standard methods in 150 healthy volunteers and people with…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Indiana University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:03 UTC
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New study tracks lung function in pregnant women with cystic fibrosis
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study follows 285 pregnant women with cystic fibrosis to see how CFTR modulators affect lung function during and after pregnancy. Researchers will measure breathing capacity before, during, and up to two years after delivery. The goal is to better understand how these medica…
Sponsor: Amalia Magaret • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:56 UTC
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Scientists hunt for hidden sources of lung infections in cystic fibrosis
Knowledge-focused ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study aims to understand how nontuberculous mycobacteria (NTM) spread among people with cystic fibrosis (CF). NTM infections are hard to treat and common in CF, but their sources are unclear. Researchers will track 100 participants with CF and NTM, testing dust and water in …
Sponsor: University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:55 UTC
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Massive study tracks sweat changes in 5000 CF patients on new drugs
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at 5000 people with cystic fibrosis who are already taking approved CFTR modulator medicines. Researchers measure sweat chloride levels before and after treatment to see how the drugs affect the body. The goal is to better understand the link between sweat chlori…
Sponsor: Nicole Hamblett • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:54 UTC
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CF Drug's hidden impact on bones and muscles revealed
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at how CFTR modulators, a type of cystic fibrosis treatment, affect bone strength and muscle mass in adults with CF. Researchers will measure changes in bone density and lean body mass over 12 to 24 months. The goal is to understand whether these treatments help …
Sponsor: Indiana University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:53 UTC
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Scientists hunt for genes behind liver disease in cystic fibrosis
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at genes, other than the CF gene, that might explain why some people with cystic fibrosis develop severe liver disease while others do not. Researchers are analyzing blood samples and medical records from 154 participants with CF who have serious liver problems. …
Sponsor: University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:51 UTC
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Gene hunt: why some CF patients have milder lung disease
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study examines how different genes influence the severity of lung disease in people with cystic fibrosis. Researchers will analyze genetic data from 600 participants to identify gene variants linked to milder or more severe lung problems. The goal is to better understand the…
Sponsor: University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:51 UTC