Inhaled gene therapy aims to fix cystic fibrosis lungs
NCT ID NCT05248230
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This phase 1/2 trial tests a single inhaled dose of gene therapy called 4D-710 in 30 adults with cystic fibrosis who cannot take standard modulator drugs. The therapy delivers a working copy of the CFTR gene directly to lung cells. The main goal is to check safety and side effects, but researchers will also look for signs that the treatment is improving lung function.
What this could mean
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Active substance
4D-710 (gene therapy delivered via inhalation)
What this could lead to
If successful, this could provide a new treatment option for cystic fibrosis lung disease, especially for people who cannot take current modulator therapies.
What could go wrong
This is an early phase trial with only 30 participants, so safety and effectiveness are not yet proven. Gene therapy may not reach enough lung cells or could cause side effects.
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Boston Children's Hospital
RECRUITINGBoston, Massachusetts, 02115, United States
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Johns Hopkins Hospital
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Massachusetts General Hospital
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Medical University of South Carolina
RECRUITINGCharleston, South Carolina, 29425, United States
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National Jewish Health
RECRUITINGDenver, Colorado, 80206, United States
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Nationwide Children's Hospital
RECRUITINGColumbus, Ohio, 43205, United States
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Northwestern Memorial Hospital
RECRUITINGChicago, Illinois, 60611, United States
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RECRUITINGHershey, Pennsylvania, 17033, United States
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Rainbow Babies and Children's Hospital/University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center
RECRUITINGCleveland, Ohio, 44146, United States
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The Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania
RECRUITINGPhiladelphia, Pennsylvania, 19104, United States
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The University of Arizona
RECRUITINGTucson, Arizona, 85724, United States
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The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
RECRUITINGDallas, Texas, 75390, United States
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University of Alabama Child Health Research Unit
RECRUITINGBirmingham, Alabama, 35233, United States
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University of California San Francisco
RECRUITINGSan Francisco, California, 94143, United States
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University of Florida
RECRUITINGGainesville, Florida, 32610, United States
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University of Kansas Medical Center
RECRUITINGKansas City, Kansas, 66160, United States
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University of Miami Hospital
RECRUITINGMiami, Florida, 33136, United States
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University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
COMPLETEDChapel Hill, North Carolina, 27599, United States
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University of Washington Medical Center
RECRUITINGSeattle, Washington, 98195, United States
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Virginia Commonwealth University Health System
RECRUITINGRichmond, Virginia, 23298, United States
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