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Filter by:The aim of this project is to evaluate the psychological reshuffle induced by ORKAMBI. The particular focus of this study is the consequence of its introduction on anxiety, depression, quality of life and adherence to all cystic fibrosis (CF) treatment. To answer this question investigators will monitor the psychological function of CF adolescents and young adults treated with ORKAMBI and compare them to CF adolescents and young adults not treated with ORKAMBI.
with the introduction of Direct-acting antiviral agents in the management of HCV, the scope of inclusion criteria had been widened to include patients with compensated cirrhosis and even in special situations patients with decompensated liver disease; a chance that was not offered by the limited and strict inclusion criteria needed for treatment by pegylated interferon-based regimen. this made the number of patients with progressive liver fibrosis of cirrhosis had been inv=creased even after achieving SVR. the debate about the impact of SVR on halting fibrosis progression had risen; some studies postulated that patients benefit from an SVR through reduction of mortality, morbidity, and improved quality of life ; however, some patients may maintain their level of fibrosis or even progress to cirrhosis despite achieving SVR and the risk for HCC remains even after virologic eradication.
To evaluate the safety and tolerability of Nitazoxanide (NTZ) 500mg Twice Daily (BID) after 24 weeks of treatment in patients with NASH induced Stage 2 or Stage 3 fibrosis
Background The main risk factor for cervical cancer is the infection by human papillomavirus (HPV). Vaccination against HPV, offered to all girls aged 11 to 14 is an effective method of prevention against cervical pathology. Despite this, vaccination coverage against HPV remains low in France. A proportion of women with cystic fibrosis may be involved in transplantation, a factor associated with a higher risk of HPV carriage and cervical pathology. An over-risk of cervical pathology would also be present in women with non-transplanted cystic fibrosis. Particular attention to vaccination should therefore be included in this population. Objectives of the study The main objective of the study is to estimate the frequency of HPV vaccination in young girls with CF over 9 years and followed in a pediatric CF center. The secondary objectives are to know: - The type of vaccine used (bivalent / quadrivalent / nonavalent) - The proportion of vaccinated girls with respect of the vaccination schedule (number of injections / spacing between doses) - Reasons for non-use of vaccination Study design The study will last 12 months. It is a cross-sectional, non-interventional, multicenter conducted by self-administered questionnaire. Population - young girls aged 9 years or older with Cystic fibrosis - Followed in a pediatric or mixed CF center in the France (Rhone-Alpes Auvergne Region and Ile de France Region) - With parents who did not object to participation in the study Number of subject: 62 patients Expected results - Knowledge of HPV vaccination coverage in young girls with CF. - Sensitization of patients, their parents and health professionals to HPV vaccination. Understand the barriers and reasons for refusing vaccination to promote actions to improve immunization coverage.
characterization of CFTR function and expression in nasal primary cells collected from patients with cystic fibrosis in comparison to their parents, healthy heterozygotes and healthy controls
Cystic Fibrosis Related Diabetes has been identified by the CF community as one of the top ten priorities for CF research. In CF clinical decline due to dysglycemia begins early, prior to diagnosis of diabetes and increases mortality from pulmonary disease. There is presently no way to determine who, of those with dysglycemia, will experience clinical compromise. However, the CF Center in Milan has found that measurable age- and sex-dependent variables on oral glucose tolerance testing (OGTT) predict β-cell failure-the primary driver of decline in CF. the investigators propose a multi-center trial to develop nomograms of age and sex dependent reference values for OGTT-derived measures including glucose, insulin, c-peptide, and the resultant OGTT-derived estimates of β-cell function, β cell sensitivity to glucose, and oral glucose insulin sensitivity (OGIS) and to determine correlation of these with clinical status (FEV-1, BMI z score, number of pulmonary exacerbations over the past 12 months). In a subset of the cohort the investigators will perform additional studies to determine possible mechanisms driving abnormal β cell function, including the role of lean body mass (as measured by DXA), impact of incretin (GLP-1, GIP) and islet hormones (glucagon, pancreatic polypeptide) on β cell function and the relationship of reactive hypoglycemia and catecholamine responses to β cell function, as well as the relationship of β cell sensitivity to glucose as determined by our model to abnormalities in blood glucose found in a period of free living after the study (determined by continuous glucose monitoring measures (Peak glucose, time spent >200 mg/dl, standard deviation). the investigators will also develop a biobank of stored samples to allow expansion to the full cohort if warranted and to enable future studies of dysglycemia and diabetes in CF. the investigator's eventual goal is utilization of the nomograms to determine the minimum number of measures to accurately predict risk for clinical decline from dysglycemia in CF.
This Phase 1/2a study is a double-blinded (subject and Investigator), randomized, placebo-controlled, dose-escalation study to evaluate the safety, tolerability, pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of single and multiple nebulized doses of IONIS-ENaCRx.
The interstitial lung diseases (ILDs) are a family of closely related lung conditions characterized by alveolar inflammation, injury, and fibrosis not due to infection or neoplasia. While previously considered to be rare, a recent nationwide study found that idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF), a fibrotic ILD with a median survival of only 3.8 years, affects nearly 0.5% of older adults in the U.S. While pirfenidone and nintedanib slow the progression of IPF, neither reverses fibrosis nor prevents progression of the disease,and no studies to date have tested interventions that prevent the development of fibrotic ILDs.
The Researchers are trying to assess the effectiveness of a new ultrasound technique for non-invasive evaluation of liver fibrosis.
This is a pilot, multicenter, prospective, randomized controlled study to evaluate the feasibility of an innovative medication adherence intervention utilizing a web-based, mobile medication management application [MedActionPlan® (MAP)] to encourage self-management by reinforcing adherence and education about treatment regimens in Participants with cystic fibrosis (CF) (ages 12 years and older). Outcomes of interest for this study are 1) feasibility of MAP in real-world setting which will be evaluated using patient/caregiver and clinician feedback regarding value, ease of use, and challenges with use, 2) effect of MAP on patient/caregiver knowledge and perception of medication use, 3) effect of MAP on adherence to inhaled and oral medications used in chronic management of CF. Preliminary data regarding outcomes on exacerbations, lung function, and health care system utilization (e.g., emergency department visits, hospitalization) will also be examined as part of this study.