CF gene carriers may face hidden organ risks
NCT ID NCT05474417
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Sep 04, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study looks at whether people who carry one copy of the cystic fibrosis gene (CF carriers) have early signs of kidney or pancreas problems. Researchers will compare 1250 CF carriers and non-carriers using blood tests, urine and stool samples, and surveys. The goal is to see if carriers have higher risks for conditions like diabetes or kidney disease.
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 this study finds clear links, it could lead to earlier monitoring or preventive care for CF carriers at risk of kidney or pancreas problems.
- What could go wrong
- This is an early observational study, not a treatment trial. It may not find strong evidence, and results may not apply to all CF carriers.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Participants
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About 1,250 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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Dec 2021
- Expected to finish
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Dec 2026
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
Who is studied
CF Carriers and Controls who are not CF carriers.
- Ages
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18 to 100 years
- Sex
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Anyone
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Copied word for word from the study's registry entry, so the wording is the study team's rather than ours.
CF Carrier Inclusion Criteria: * A CF Carrier identified via genetic testing Control Inclusion Criteria: * No previous CF carrier test results Exclusion Criteria: * CF patient status * Unable to speak English * Currently pregnant * Unable to provide written informed consent * Prisoner status * Currently taking any medications for the treatment of diabetes
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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How to take part
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The places running it
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics
RECRUITINGIowa City, Iowa, 52242, United States
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