New study aims to uncover muscle health secrets in cystic fibrosis

NCT ID NCT05639556

Ongoing Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Jaeb Center for Health Research Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study is measuring body composition, muscle strength, and nutrition in 300 adults with cystic fibrosis. Researchers are comparing simple tests like grip strength and walking distance to a standard body scan. The goal is to find better ways to track health and guide future treatments.

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 help doctors better assess nutrition and muscle health in people with cystic fibrosis, leading to improved care.
What could go wrong: This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It will not directly improve health, and results may not apply to all patients.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

cystic fibrosis

As listed by the trial registrant

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

CYSTIC FIBROSIS

Contacts and locations

Locations

Baylor University

Houston, Texas, 77030, United States
Boston Children's Hospital and Brigham and Women's CF Center

Boston, Massachusetts, 02120, United States
Emory

Atlanta, Georgia, 30324, United States
John Hopkins University

Baltimore, Maryland, 21287, United States
Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH)

Boston, Massachusetts, 02114, United States
Medical University of South Carolina

Charleston, South Carolina, 29425, United States
New York Medical College (NYMC)

Hawthorne, New York, 10532, United States
Northwell LIJ Adult Cystic Fibrosis Center

New Hyde Park, New York, 11040, United States
Northwestern University

Chicago, Illinois, 60611, United States
Oregon Health and Science University

Portland, Oregon, 97239, United States
Rutgers Health

New Brunswick, New Jersey, 08901, United States
Tulane University

New Orleans, Louisiana, 70112, United States
University Hospitals

Cleveland, Ohio, 44106, United States
University of Arizona

Tucson, Arizona, 85724, United States
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS)

Little Rock, Arkansas, 72205, United States
University of Cincinnati

Cincinnati, Ohio, 45220, United States
University of Iowa

Iowa City, Iowa, 52242, United States
University of Kentucky

Lexington, Kentucky, 40508, United States
University of Minnesota

Minneapolis, Minnesota, 55455, United States
University of Oklahoma Sciences Center

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, 73104, United States
University of Pittsburgh Medical Center

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 15224, United States
University of Virginia Cystic Fibrosis Center

Charlottesville, Virginia, 22908, United States
Washington University School of Medicine (St. Louis)

St Louis, Missouri, 63110, United States

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