Markers of Osteoporosis in Cystic Fibrosis

Trial statusRecruiting
Trial phasePhase 4
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexAll
Age18-64
SponsorUniversity of Texas Southwestern Medical Center

About this trial

Main Study Up to 100 subjects, both non-CF volunteers and Cystic Fibrosis (CF) patients, will participate in a single study visit that will include a DEXA scan, micro CT, and blood collection.

Denosumab (Prolia) Sub study Approximately 10 adult subjects with CF who participated in the main study and have results indicating bone disease will receive treatment with Denosumab for up to 5 years. They will be asked to return for repeat DEXA scans, micro CT, blood collection, and documenting of any adverse events.

Eligibility criteria

Qualifiers

Must have CF diagnosis confirmed by sweat test or genotype analysis

Subjects (and parents/legal guardians as applicable) must have the ability to read and write in English

Disqualifiers

No CF diagnosis

Men or women without osteoporosis

Less than 18 years of age

Unwilling to return annually for study visits for up to 5 years

Trial design

Treatments tested in this trial

  • Denosumab

Treatment groups

100 Participants
are divided into 2 treatment groups