Cystic fibrosis diabetes mystery: why does it sometimes go away?

NCT ID NCT01072708

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026

Summary

This study followed 230 people with cystic fibrosis to understand why some develop diabetes and why it sometimes reverses. Researchers tracked genetics, lung health, infections, diet, and physical activity over a year. The goal is to improve how diabetes is screened and treated in cystic fibrosis patients.

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 could lead to better ways to predict and manage diabetes in cystic fibrosis patients, potentially improving their quality of life.

What could go wrong

This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It will not directly test any new therapy, so any benefits are indirect and may take years to apply.

Disclaimer Read more

This is a summary of the original study . Summaries may miss details or leave out important information. Before applying or accepting participation, make sure you have read and understood the full study. Curemydisease.com takes no responsibility whatsoever for anything missed, misunderstood, or acted upon as a result of our summary — we know it does not capture everything.

Get updates

Get notified about this study

Sign up to get updates when this study changes or when new studies for CYSTIC FIBROSIS are added.

Our safety recommendation!

By submitting, you agree to our Terms of use

Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

cystic fibrosis cystic fibrosis-related diabetes

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Service de Médecine Interne - Centre Hospitalier Lyon Sud

    Pierre-Bénite, 69495, France