New study aims to uncover muscle health secrets in cystic fibrosis
NCT ID NCT05639556
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
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Locations
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Baylor University
Houston, Texas, 77030, United States
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Boston Children's Hospital and Brigham and Women's CF Center
Boston, Massachusetts, 02120, United States
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Emory
Atlanta, Georgia, 30324, United States
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John Hopkins University
Baltimore, Maryland, 21287, United States
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Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH)
Boston, Massachusetts, 02114, United States
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Medical University of South Carolina
Charleston, South Carolina, 29425, United States
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New York Medical College (NYMC)
Hawthorne, New York, 10532, United States
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Northwell LIJ Adult Cystic Fibrosis Center
New Hyde Park, New York, 11040, United States
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Northwestern University
Chicago, Illinois, 60611, United States
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Oregon Health and Science University
Portland, Oregon, 97239, United States
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Rutgers Health
New Brunswick, New Jersey, 08901, United States
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Tulane University
New Orleans, Louisiana, 70112, United States
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University Hospitals
Cleveland, Ohio, 44106, United States
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University of Arizona
Tucson, Arizona, 85724, United States
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University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS)
Little Rock, Arkansas, 72205, United States
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University of Cincinnati
Cincinnati, Ohio, 45220, United States
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University of Iowa
Iowa City, Iowa, 52242, United States
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University of Kentucky
Lexington, Kentucky, 40508, United States
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University of Minnesota
Minneapolis, Minnesota, 55455, United States
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University of Oklahoma Sciences Center
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, 73104, United States
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University of Pittsburgh Medical Center
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 15224, United States
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University of Virginia Cystic Fibrosis Center
Charlottesville, Virginia, 22908, United States
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Washington University School of Medicine (St. Louis)
St Louis, Missouri, 63110, United States