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Filter by:Exercise helps people with CF lead long, fulfilling lives. Regular exercise reduces depression and fatigue, and may play a role in preventing exacerbation. However, little is known about exercise habits in adults with CF, or the barriers to exercise that they face. During the COVID-19 pandemic, lockdowns and social distancing saw gym memberships plummet; while sale of personal exercise technology, smart-watches, and interactive home equipment exploded. As this technology becomes more cost-effective and accessible, can it be leveraged to improve CF care? This study will examine barriers to exercise in CF and the role of smart devices in exercise. Adults with CF will participate in the Exercise Behaviors/Barriers Survey, followed by a qualitative discussion on attitudes toward exercise technology, and how CF impacts exercise. We anticipate that many perceived barriers will be universal (e.g. time), while others will be unique to CF. Participants will be fitted with wrist actigraphy (FitBit Inspire 2) to measure baseline exercise. They will receive access to three smartphone apps designed for home exercise, as well as an exercise website designed for the CF community (www.activate65.org), and receive weekly phone calls from the CF care team offering motivational interviewing. Actigraphy, heart and respiratory rate, and app usage will be analyzed. After four weeks, participants will no longer receive calls. Actigraphy will be monitored four additional weeks to determine if exercise is sustained. We anticipate that exercise will increase during the intervention period, and that some activity will be sustained in the follow up period. The findings of this study will pave the way for a larger trial using this "Team and Technology" approach to investigate clinical outcomes. This study highlights the critical and timely need to investigate the barriers to exercise in CF, and effective solutions to develop sustainable exercise habits using widely-available technology from home.
Recently, the respiratory microbiota characterisation of a Cystic Fibrosis (CF) patients' cohort has highlighted the potential role of anaerobes, and specially species belonging to the genus Porphyromonas, in the first P. aeruginosa colonization. The aim of this project is to describe the bacterial anaerobic population in the respiratory microbiota of a CF cohort. At the end of this study, an inventory of the anaerobic microbiota in CF respiratory samples will be establish in relation to the patients' pulmonary function and P. aeruginosa colonization status in order to speculate about the pulmonary anaerobes roles, still unknown. The innovative aspect of the ANA-MUCO study is the use of a specific sample kit designed for the study which allows preserving anaerobic bacteria in sputum according to the recommendations of the International Human Microbiome Standards (IHMS). Extended-culture and molecular approaches will be performed to identify and describe the anaerobic bacteria which could be involved in the pulmonary homeostasis in CF respiratory samples.
Hypothesis: Circulating monocytes RANK and MCSF-R expression is predictive of Cystic Fibrosis-related Bone Disease. Study design: Single-center comparative cross-sectional study Population: Patients with a CFTR channel mutation causing cystic fibrosis consulting the Centre de Ressources et de Compétences de la Mucoviscidose (CRCM) at Reims University Hospital will be recruited. Healthy controls will be recruited from donors at the Etablissement Français du Sang Grand Est, Reims. Judgment criteria: - Main judgment criterion: X Expression level of CD115 (MCSF receptor) and CD265 (RANK) evaluated by flow cytometry receptors on the membranes of circulating monocytes. - Secondary judgment criteria: X Rate of circulating CD115 +, CD265 +, CD115 + / CD265 + monocytes X Number of multinucleated cells with more than 2 nuclei and with an actin ring observed under fluorescence microscopy after osteoclastic differentiation X Surface of dentin resorbed in vitro by osteoclasts during an osteoclastic functionality test on dentin X Serum S1P levels assayed by ELISA technique. Investigation plan: Any eligible patient will be offered to participate in the study during the consultation at the CRCM. If the patient agrees to participate in the study, he/she will be included. Participation in the study will not affect its coverage. Participation will lead to the collection of three tubes of whole blood additional to those used as part of usual care, as well as the collection of demographic data (age, sex, height, weight, body mass index), sports practice, clinical images and interpretation, medical history (diabetes, infectious status, bone metabolism disorders, drug treatments followed, psychiatric disorders). Any subsequent donor from the EFS GE collected under the ALC / PIL / DIR / AJR / FO / 606 agreement and presenting characteristics of age +/- 2 years and identical gender will then be included. Statistical analysis plan: Qualitative variables will be described in terms of number and percentage. The quantitative distribution variables according to the Normal law will be described in the form of mean +/- standard deviation or in the form of boxplots (median, quartiles, deciles) if a distribution not following the Normal law is observed. ANOVA test, non-parametric Wilcoxon signed-rank test or chi² test will be aplied depending on the application conditions. A value of p <0.05 will be considered statistically significant.
Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) which is caused by the virus SARS-CoV-2 has resulted in an ongoing global pandemic. It is unclear whether the relatively low number of reported cases of COVID-19 in people with CF (pwCF) is due to enhanced infection prevention practices or whether pwCF have protective genetic/immune factors. This study aims to prospectively assess the proportion of pwCF, including both adults and children with CF who have evidence of SARS-CoV-2 antibodies over a two-year period. This study will also examine whether pwCF who have antibodies for SARS-CoV-2 have a different clinical presentation and what impact this has on their CF disease. The proposed study will recruit pwCF from paediatric and adult CF centres throughout the United Kingdom. Serological testing to detect antibodies will be performed on blood samples taken at month 0, 6, 12, 18 and 24 with additional time-points if bloodwork is available via normal clinical care. Clinical data on, lung function, CF-related medical history, pulmonary exacerbations, antibiotic use, and microbiology and vaccination receipt, will be collected during routine clinical assessments. Associations will be examined between socio-demographic and clinical variables and serologic testing. The effects of SARS-CoV-2 infection on clinical outcomes and analyse end-points will be examined to explore any age-related or gender-based differences, as well as subgroup analysis of outcomes in lung-transplant recipients and pwCF receiving CFTR modulator therapies. As pwCF receive COVID-19 vaccination a comparison of the development and progression of anti-SARS-CoV-2 antibodies in pwCF following natural infection and vaccination SARS-CoV-2 over time will be performed.
Lung diseases are one of the most common causes of emergency room visits. There are very few tools that are able to predict which patients will have a worsening or increasing severity of their condition. There are also limited ways to check the health of patients with respiratory conditions at home and during the time between medical appointments. The ADAMM-RSMTM device records heart rate, breathing rate, temperature, cough and activity while wearing it. This study will test participants willingness to wear the device and perform ongoing monitoring to assess the possibility to predict the onset and increases in severity of their lung conditions.
Cystic Fibrosis (CF) is a rare, life-threatening, genetic disease that affects the lungs and digestive system, significantly impairing the quality of life, with those affected having a median age of death at 40. The main objective of this study is to assess how safe and effective is the combination therapy of galicaftor/navocaftor/ABBV-119 or Galicaftor/Navocaftor/ABBV-576 in adult participants with CF who are homozygous or heterozygous for the F508del mutation in each arm. Galicaftor/Navocaftor/ABBV-119 combination therapy and Galicaftor/Navocaftor/ABBV-576 is being developed as an investigational drug for the treatment of CF. Study doctors place participants in 1 of the 4 groups, called treatment arms. Each group receives a different treatment. Around 90 adult participants with a diagnosis of CF will be enrolled in the study around approximately 35 sites worldwide. Participants in arm 1 will receive oral capsules of galicaftor/navocaftor dual combination for 28 days followed by galicaftor/navocaftor/ABBV-119 triple combination for 28 days. Participants in arms 2 and 3 will receive the galicaftor/navocaftor/ABBV-119 triple combination or placebo for 28 days. Participants in arm 4 will receive galicaftor/navocaftor/ABBV-576 triple combination therapy for 28 days. For all study arms, ABBV-576, galicaftor, navocaftor, will be given once daily and ABBV-119 twice a day. There may be higher treatment burden for participants in this trial compared to their standard of care. Participants will attend regular visits during the study at a hospital or clinic. The effect of the treatment will be checked by medical assessments, blood tests, checking for side effects and completing questionnaires.
Our primary purpose is to compare the prevalence of sleep disorders in children aged 6 to 17 with cystic fibrosis versus controls with a Sleep disorder screening score, the SDSC. Our hypothesis is that patients aged 6 to 17 with cystic fibrosis have a higher prevalence of sleep disturbances than the general population of the same age group. Our secondary hypothesis is that these sleep disorders are mixed and that there are non-respiratory causes, sometimes modifiable by simple non-medical treatment and that's why our secondary purpose is to identify the responsible factors, in particular non-respiratory factors in the 2 groups and to compare them.
Respiratory diseases (asthma, cystic fibrosis, COPD…) need for the diagnosis and the follow-up the use of pulmonary function tests. These technics which are used since the nineteenth century and their discovery by Hutchinson, are now currently performed in pediatrics hospitals but they require trained personnel. Spirometry can be a difficult technic, especially for children. The accuracy and repeatability depend on many factors: equipment, patient effort, supervision and encouragement of a technician. A longitudinal follow up of measures can be good especially in pediatric populations, where children have generally more difficulties recognising their symptoms. Cystic fibrosis is a severe genetic chronic disease, that affects 1/4500 birth in France. It's a multi system disease that affects the respiratory system, with a decline in lung function over the time and consecutive to pulmonary exacerbations, the digestive system (malabsorption of fat and vitamins) and the endocrine system (diabetes). Pulmonary function is an important clinical indicator of the health of individuals with cystic fibrosis. Close monitoring of patient health with daily recording of physical measurements and symptoms didn't have a negative impact, home spirometry function test could help detect earlier a decline of the lung function and pulmonary exacerbations. Frequent exacerbations are associated with morbidity, mortality, accelerated decline in lung function and a decreased quality of life. They are also a major driver of health costs.Their early detection is a goal. Children with cystic fibrosis have more difficulties recognizing symptoms of exacerbations. Few studies in pediatric showed a good observance in realizing home spirometry, especially in young patients and those living far from the hospital and with a good satisfaction. Daily monitoring of lung function is probably too tedious for children who already have lots of medication. Medical adhesion of adolescent's patients is often suboptimal, compared with younger patients. But it's during this period that the decline of the respiratory function is the most important, with its principal cause: pulmonary exacerbations. Frequent home pulmonary function test is possible and can improve medication adherence without adding too much time, but there was no change in the decline of the FEV1 and the number of pulmonary exacerbations. The association of home monitoring of lung function and a symptom questionary (cough, sputum and dyspnea) can predict exacerbation with a good specificity and sensibility. The Mir Spirobank Smart is a bluetooth connected device, permitting patients to realize spirometry at home with a smartphone. The accuracy of the Spirobank Smart compared with a spirometry in a hospital showed a good correlation (asthma and COPD population), if it's used by trained personnel. The aim of this study is to determine the feasibility of a home respiratory monitoring in a pediatric cohort of patients with cystic fibrosis and the satisfaction of the kids, the parents and the team of the CRCM.
Cystic Fibrosis is the most prevalent fatal genetic disease affecting Canadian children and it primarily characterized by a thickening of pulmonary secretions and impaired mucociliary clearance. Chest physiotherapy has been widely used as a standard treatment for sputum mobilization and clearance for individuals with CF. Percussion is one such technique of chest physiotherapy for loosening trapped music within the lungs and can be completed manually or facilitated with a percussion cup. Unfortunately, the exclusive Canadian supplier for the widely use percussor cup has stopped distributing the cups, leaving many hospitals and therapy clinics searching for alternatives to continue airway clearance treatment. The goal of this project is to compare alternative palm cup solutions to the standard, and recommend safe alternative(s) that caregivers can have easy access to.
In this study, the investigators aim to evaluate changes in lung function in women with cystic fibrosis (CF) during pregnancy and for 2 years after pregnancy based on exposure to highly effective cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator (CFTR) modulators.