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Clinical trials that test potential drugs and therapies in people with cystic fibrosis are a major part of CF research. They take place at Cystic Fibrosis Foundation-accredited care centers all over the United States and enroll people with CF of all ages.
When you are deciding whether to join a clinical trial, you should consider logistics.
You can best manage your health when you know what to expect, what resources you can use, and a community of people with whom you can share your experiences.
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.
Your doctor may classify your baby as having CRMS/CFSPID if he or she has a positive newborn screen and subsequent sweat chloride test results that fall into an uncertain or borderline range described as "intermediate."
Have questions about clinical trials? The Clinical Trial Navigator is a person who can help you get the answers you need.
Clinical trials are critical to developing new treatments for CF. So, how exactly does an experimental drug become an approved therapy?