Cystic Fibrosis
Conditions
Keywords
elexacaftor, time course, FEV1, Respiratory symptoms
Brief summary
The goal of this observational study is to provide optimal monitoring and support when initiating ETI treatment in eligible persons with cystic fibrosis (aged 12 y +) and to document on a daily basis, from 72 hours before the start of treatment and then for 14 days i) i) FEV1 changes (home spirometry), ii) ii) respiratory symptoms changes, iii) any possible side effects. Through a dedicated electronic platform, these data will be monitored every day by the medical team, which will be fully available for any questions or concerns patients may have.
Interventions
Patients will daily perform home spirometry and complete a respiratory symptoms score before (3 days) and during (first 14 days) ETI treatment.
Sponsors
Study design
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
* Cystic fibrosis diagnosis * At least 12 years old * Carrier of at least one copy of F508del mutation * Ability to perform reliable and reproducible spirometry * Medical and psychological stability * written consent * owning a smartphone
Exclusion criteria
* Lung transplant * FEV1 \> 120 % pr (%GLI) at the inclusion test * Pulmonary exacerbation
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| FEV1 changes from baseline (3 days before treatment) to Day 14 under ETI | 17 days | Daily home spirometry with Spirobank device, between 14H-20H, before nebulization and / or physiotherapy |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Respiratory symptoms score changes from baseline (3 days before treatment) to Day 14 under ETI | 17 days | Daily scoring unsing a respiratory questionnaire (8 questions); each item is scored 1 to 5 (worse score: 40) |
Countries
Belgium