There are two main types of clinical studies in CF research. Both are important to move research forward and provide the best outcomes for people with CF.
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Because of the wide variety of mental health concerns and needs of the CF population, the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation has formed the Prioritizing Research in Mental Health (PRIME) Working Group, which is dedicated to mental health research.
The Cystic Fibrosis National Resource Centers provide study sponsors and investigators centralized expertise in
Since the launch of the Infection Research Initiative in 2018, the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation has funded more than $100 million in research to improve the detection, diagnosis, treatment, and outcomes of CF-related infections.
This program is intended to facilitate research that will contribute to the development of new therapies or therapeutic strategies to treat cystic fibrosis with an emphasis on advancing CFTR gene repair and replacement approaches.
Clinical trials are critical to developing new treatments for CF. So, how exactly does an experimental drug become an approved therapy?
There have never been more opportunities to help develop new drugs for cystic fibrosis than there are today. When you are deciding whether to participate in a
When participating in a clinical trial, nothing is more important than your safety. We go the extra mile when it comes to protecting study volunteers.
Learn how your child's
Cystic fibrosis is caused by mutations in both copies of the cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator (CFTR) gene. Scientists are examining whether it is possible to correct the mutations through a process called gene editing.