Status:

COMPLETED

A Pilot Study of a Low Glycemic Load Diet in Adults With Cystic Fibrosis

Lead Sponsor:

Boston Children's Hospital

Conditions:

Cystic Fibrosis

Cystic Fibrosis-related Diabetes

Eligibility:

All Genders

18-70 years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

This pilot study will evaluate the safety and tolerability of a low glycemic load dietary intervention in adult patients with cystic fibrosis (CF) in a rigorous feeding study. Specific emphasis will b...

Detailed Description

Non-pulmonary complications of cystic fibrosis (CF) are becoming increasingly prevalent with the changing landscape of CF care. CF related diabetes mellitus (CFRD) and CF related gastrointestinal (GI)...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Diagnosis of CF
  • Diagnosis of pancreatic insufficiency, requiring pancreatic enzyme replacement
  • Oral glucose tolerance test within the past three years showing impaired glucose tolerance (2-hour glucose ≥140 mg/dL) or indeterminate glycemia (1-hour glucose ≥200), HbA1c 5.7-6.4% in the past one year, and/or or documented random glucose ≥200 in the past one year
  • BMI 21-25 kg/m2
  • 18 years and above

Exclusion

  • Current use of insulin
  • Most recent HbA1c ≥6.5%
  • History of solid organ transplant or currently listed for solid organ transplant
  • FEV1 \<50% predicted on most recent pulmonary function testing
  • Currently receiving enteral nutrition support
  • Current or anticipated pregnancy in the next 1 year
  • Hospitalization for CF exacerbation within 1 month of enrollment
  • Started or stopped treatment with Trikafta or other CFTR modulator within 3 months of enrollment
  • Currently adhering to a low glycemic index or other carbohydrate restricted diet

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

October 25 2021

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

July 1 2023

Estimated Enrollment :

11 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT04519853

Start Date

October 25 2021

End Date

July 1 2023

Last Update

August 14 2023

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Boston Children's Hospital

Boston, Massachusetts, United States, 02115