Incredible breakthroughs in the treatment of cystic fibrosis have been achieved through clinical trials. Drugs and treatments that have added tomorrows — and make living with CF today better for thousands — are now available thanks to this research and everyone who volunteered to be a part of it. When you participate in a clinical trial, you are helping transform the future of CF.
New to clinical research? Start by learning about the different types of research studies, how the enrollment process works, and how your safety is protected.
Visit our Clinical Trial Finder tool to search for a trial that's right for you.
Participating in a research study may involve travel, taking time off work, and getting reimbursed for expenses. Learn how your research team can help you navigate these logistics.
Once your clinical trial is over, you can follow its progress online or follow up with your care team to find out about results. Learn how to use the Clinical Trial Finder and Drug Development Pipeline to track your trial and stay informed about current research.
Stay up-to-date on the latest CF research studies as they open for enrollment and publish results. Sign up to receive updates on all studies as they become available, or customize your alerts based on the studies that are important to you.
Have Questions?
The Clinical Trial Navigator is a designated person who provides one-on-one assistance to people with CF and their families.
Get Involved
People with cystic fibrosis and their family members know CF better than anyone, and Community Voice provides opportunities for you to actively shape research and programs for the CF community.
Many clinical trials test new drugs to treat cystic fibrosis. Our interactive Drug Development Pipeline features an extensive list of drugs that are in development or approved for treating CF. Click into each drug to read about its status and view related clinical trials.
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Ever wondered what it takes for a potential cystic fibrosis drug to become approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration? Here's an explanation of the four phases of clinical research.
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Sr. Vice President for Policy and Community Affairs Mary Dwight reflects on the passage of the Ensuring Access to Clinical Trials Act (EACT) and what it means for the community.
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Participating in clinical trials can be scary, but the sense of empowerment you get from knowing that you are contributing to a cure outweighs any second thoughts.
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