Spit test could reveal cystic fibrosis health in minutes
NCT ID NCT00916682
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at whether a simple saliva test could help doctors quickly assess the current health status of people with cystic fibrosis. Researchers measured markers of inflammation in saliva from 273 participants aged 6 and older. The goal was to develop a point-of-care diagnostic tool that could be used during routine visits.
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 a simple saliva test to quickly check disease status in people with cystic fibrosis.
- What could go wrong
- This is an early observational study, not a treatment trial. The saliva test may not prove accurate enough for real-world use.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Children's Hosptital, Boston
Boston, Massachusetts, 02115, United States
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