Sinus Disease in Young Children With Cystic Fibrosis (NCT06191640) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Sinus Disease in Young Children With Cystic Fibrosis
United States80 participantsStarted 2023-04-12
Plain-language summary
This is a prospective, observational study examining the impact of highly effective cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator (CFTR) modulators on chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS) and olfactory dysfunction (OD) in young children with cystic fibrosis (YCwCF). This study involves two groups: children 2-8 years old, inclusive at initial visit, receiving highly effective modulator therapy (HEMT), and a control group of children 2-8 years old, inclusive at initial visit, not receiving HEMT. Outcomes will include sinus magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scans, olfactory tests, and quality of life surveys obtained over a two-year period.
Who can participate
Age range
2 Years – 8 Years
Sex
ALL
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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion Criteria:
HEMT Group:
* Children with documentation of a CF diagnosis
* Age 2-8 years old at first study visit
* CFTR mutation consistent with FDA labeled indication of highly effective modulator therapy (ivacaftor or elexacaftor/tezacaftor/ivacaftor)
* Clinician intent to prescribe ivacaftor or ETI so that enrollment is before start of HEMT
Non-HEMT/Control Group:
* Children with documentation of a CF diagnosis
* Age 2-8 years at first study visit
* Ineligible for highly effective modulator therapy (ivacaftor or elexacaftor/tezacaftor/ivacaftor) based on CFTR mutation or clinical decision not to initiate HEMT if eligible
Exclusion Criteria:
For Both Groups:
* Use of an investigational drug within 28 days prior to the first study visit
* Use of ivacaftor or elexacaftor/tezacaftor/ivacaftor within the 180 days prior to and including the first study visit
* Use of chronic oral corticosteroids within the 28 days prior to and including the first study visit.
* Sinus surgery within 180 days prior to the first study visit
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.