Cystic Fibrosis Trial, Recruiting

Written by an AI model from ClinicalTrials.gov eligibility criteria and checked on a sample basis. Please confirm against the original criteria.

Who might be able to join this trial:

• Children aged 3 and older (both boys and girls) who have been diagnosed with cystic fibrosis
• Children whose nutritional status, measured by a standard weight-for-height score called BMI Z-score, is at -1 or higher (meaning not considered malnourished)
• Children whose cystic fibrosis diagnosis has been confirmed either by finding 2 cystic fibrosis-related gene changes on a genetic test, or by a sweat test result above a certain level
• Children with cystic fibrosis who have a pancreas that does not work well enough to digest food properly, and who are already taking digestive enzyme supplements (PERT)
• Children with cystic fibrosis whose pancreas still works well enough for digestion, and who are not taking digestive enzyme supplements
• Children who are eating a full diet made up of solid foods
• Families who are willing to follow a Mediterranean-style diet exclusively for 6 months
• Children who are able to attend regular cystic fibrosis clinic visits and any additional study appointments that may be required

Who may not be able to join:

• Children who have malnutrition
• Children who need to receive nutrition through any type of feeding tube
• Children whose cystic fibrosis lung disease is not well controlled
• Children who have advanced liver disease related to cystic fibrosis
• Children who have another digestive or gut condition, such as coeliac disease, Crohn's disease, or other conditions affecting nutrient absorption (each case would be reviewed by the lead researcher)
• Children who have significant food allergies or other allergies affecting the digestive system
• Families who are not willing or able to follow the required diet plan for the study

Important: Always verify eligibility with the trial site directly before applying.