Hidden bone risks in teens with cystic fibrosis revealed by MRI
NCT ID NCT06216704
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study uses MRI scans to measure bone marrow fat and bone density in adolescents with cystic fibrosis compared to healthy teens. Researchers want to understand why bone problems occur in cystic fibrosis. The study involves 36 participants aged 13-20 and does not test any drug or treatment.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this study could reveal why teens with cystic fibrosis have weaker bones, pointing toward future ways to protect their bone health.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational study with only 36 participants, so findings may not apply to all people with cystic fibrosis. It does not test any treatment.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Boston Children's Hospital
RECRUITINGBoston, Massachusetts, 02115, United States
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