CF carriers: are you at higher risk for respiratory infections?

NCT ID NCT05474430

First seen Jan 08, 2026 · Last updated May 09, 2026 · Updated 19 times

Summary

This study aims to understand if people who carry one copy of the cystic fibrosis gene (carriers) have a higher risk or more severe respiratory infections compared to non-carriers. Researchers will collect nasal cells and blood samples from 160 adults to measure how well the airways function. Participants must be English-speaking and not currently sick with a respiratory infection.

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Contacts and locations

Study contacts

  • Contact

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Locations

  • University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics

    RECRUITING

    Iowa City, Iowa, 52242, United States

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