Biomarkers of Iron Homeostasis and Responses to Cystic Fibrosis Pulmonary Exacerbation (CFPE) Treatment
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ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT02188758 |
Recruitment Status :
Completed
First Posted : July 14, 2014
Last Update Posted : March 13, 2018
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Condition or disease | Intervention/treatment |
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Cystic Fibrosis | Other: Adults - CFPE Treatment |
Study Type : | Observational |
Actual Enrollment : | 20 participants |
Observational Model: | Cohort |
Time Perspective: | Prospective |
Official Title: | Do Changes in Serum Hepcidin-25 Concentration Predict Cystic Fibrosis Pulmonary Exacerbation (CFPE) Treatment Responses? |
Actual Study Start Date : | July 2014 |
Actual Primary Completion Date : | December 2017 |
Actual Study Completion Date : | January 2018 |

Group/Cohort | Intervention/treatment |
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Adults - CFPE Treatment
Other: CF Pulmonary Exacerbation (CFPE) Treatment
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Other: Adults - CFPE Treatment
Hospitalization for comprehensive treatment of CF pulmonary exacerbation, including intravenous (IV) antibiotics, nutritional assessment and support, airway clearance of mucus, use of inhaled mucolytic agents and bronchodilators, glycemic control with insulin, and psychosocial support. |
- Change in Serum Hepcidin-25 Concentration After Hospitalization for CF Pulmonary Exacerbation (CFPE) Treatment [ Time Frame: Duration of hospitalization, an expected average of 12 days ]The primary endpoint of this study is the characterization of 3 groups (i.e., "low," "intermediate," and "high") of serum hepcidin-25 responders to CFPE treatment. Response will be defined as the ratio of post- to pre-treatment serum hepcidin-25 concentration for each subject.
- Change in Percent-Predicted Forced Expiratory Volume in One Second (FEV1%) After Hospitalization for CF Pulmonary Exacerbation (CFPE) Treatment [ Time Frame: Duration of hospitalization, an expected average of 12 days ]Post- to pre-treatment ratio for FEV1% for each subject.
- Change in Body Mass Index (BMI) After Hospitalization for CF Pulmonary Exacerbation (CFPE) Treatment [ Time Frame: Duration of hospitalization, an expected average of 12 days ]Post- to pre-treatment ratio for BMI for each subject.
- Change in CFRSD-CRISS Score After Hospitalization for CF Pulmonary Exacerbation (CFPE) Treatment [ Time Frame: Duration of hospitalization, an expected average of 12 days ]CFRSD-CRISS is a patient-reported outcome (PRO) instrument developed by the Seattle Quality of Life Group at the University of Washington and used herein under license to evaluate the severity of symptoms of CF in adults and adolescents (≥12 years) with a chronic respiratory infection. Symptoms assessed in the CFRSD-CRISS are: difficulty breathing, cough, cough up mucus, chest tightness, wheeze, feeling feverish, tired, and chills/sweats. The 8 items quantify symptom severity for the previous 24 hours to capture the magnitude of symptoms in stable CF, during medically treated CF exacerbations, and during recovery from an exacerbation. We will determine the within-subject differences in CFRSD-CRISS score associated with CFPE treatment.
- Change in Serum Iron After Hospitalization for CF Pulmonary Exacerbation (CFPE) Treatment [ Time Frame: Duration of hospitalization, an expected average of 12 days ]Post- to pre-treatment ratio for serum iron concentration for each subject.
- Change in Serum Interleukin-6 (IL-6) Concentration After Hospitalization for CF Pulmonary Exacerbation (CFPE) Treatment [ Time Frame: Duration of hospitalization, an expected average of 12 days ]Post- to pre-treatment ratio for serum interleukin-6 (IL-6) concentration for each subject.
- Change in Sputum Iron Content After Hospitalization for CF Pulmonary Exacerbation (CFPE) Treatment [ Time Frame: Duration of hospitalization, an expected average of 12 days ]Post- to pre-treatment ratio for sputum iron content for each subject.
- Change in Serum EPO Concentration After Hospitalization for CF Pulmonary Exacerbation (CFPE) Treatment [ Time Frame: Duration of hospitalization, an expected average of 12 days ]Post- to pre-treatment ratio for serum erythropoietin (EPO) for each subject.
- Change in Transferrin Saturation After Hospitalization for CF Pulmonary Exacerbation Treatment [ Time Frame: Duration of hospitalization, an expected average of 12 days ]Post- to pre-treatment ratio for transferrin saturation for each subject.
- Change in Serum TREM-1 Concentration After Hospitalization for CF Pulmonary Exacerbation Treatment [ Time Frame: Duration of hospitalization, an expected average of 12 days ]Post- to pre-treatment ratio for serum triggering receptor expressed on myeloid cells-1 (TREM-1) for each subject.
- Change in Serum sIL-6R Concentration After Hospitalization for CF Pulmonary Exacerbation Treatment [ Time Frame: Duration of hospitalization, an expected average of 12 days ]Post- to pre-treatment ratio for serum soluble IL-6 receptor (sIL-6R) concentration for each subject.
- Change in Hemoglobin Concentration After Hospitalization for CF Pulmonary Exacerbation (CFPE) Treatment [ Time Frame: Duration of hospitalization, an expected average of 12 days ]Post- to pre-treatment ratio for serum hemoglobin concentration for each subject.
- Change in Sputum SDI After Hospitalization for CF Pulmonary Exacerbation (CFPE) Treatment [ Time Frame: Duration of hospitalization, an expected average of 12 days ]Post- to pre-treatment ratio for Simpson Diversity Index (SDI) for each subject.
- Change in Sputum Pseudomonas aeruginosa Gene Expression After Hospitalization for CF Pulmonary Exacerbation (CFPE) Treatment [ Time Frame: Duration of hospitalization, an expected average of 12 days ]Post- to pre-treatment ratios for selected Pseudomonas aeruginosa mRNA transcript levels.
- Change in Peripheral Blood Mononuclear Cell (PBMC) Gene Expression After Hospitalization for CF Pulmonary Exacerbation (CFPE) Treatment [ Time Frame: Duration of hospitalization, an expected average of 12 days ]Post- to pre-treatment ratios for selected mRNA transcript levels.
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Ages Eligible for Study: | 18 Years to 65 Years (Adult, Older Adult) |
Sexes Eligible for Study: | All |
Accepts Healthy Volunteers: | No |
Sampling Method: | Non-Probability Sample |
Inclusion Criteria (required at screening visit):
- Diagnosis of CF confirmed by history of positive chloride sweat test and/or CFTR mutation analysis;
- History of consistent sputum production on most occasions;
- FEV1% greater than or equal to 75% of best measurement in previous 6 months;
- 1 or more hospitalizations for CFPE treatment with intravenous antibiotics within the previous year;
- Absence of CFPE (i.e., Akron Pulmonary Exacerbation Score <5);
- Not admitted to hospital within the previous 3 weeks;
- Body weight greater than or equal to 75% of best measurement in previous 6 months;
- Provision of signed informed-consent to study protocol;
- 18<Age>65
Exclusion Criteria:
- Women who are pregnant or lactating;
- Subject does not meet Inclusion criteria;
- Recent and/or persistent visible blood in sputum (hemoptysis);
- Rescue use of oral antibiotics within the previous 3 weeks, defined as antibiotic use for health deterioration rather than chronic suppression

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Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier (NCT number): NCT02188758
United States, Maine | |
Maine Medical Center | |
South Portland, Maine, United States, 04106 | |
United States, New Hampshire | |
Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center | |
Lebanon, New Hampshire, United States, 03756 |
Responsible Party: | Alex H. Gifford, Associate Professor of Medicine, Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center |
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: | NCT02188758 |
Other Study ID Numbers: |
D14136 KL2TR001088 ( U.S. NIH Grant/Contract ) |
First Posted: | July 14, 2014 Key Record Dates |
Last Update Posted: | March 13, 2018 |
Last Verified: | March 2018 |
iron hepcidin-25 pulmonary exacerbation interleukin-6 |
Cystic Fibrosis Pulmonary Fibrosis Fibrosis Pathologic Processes Pancreatic Diseases |
Digestive System Diseases Lung Diseases Respiratory Tract Diseases Genetic Diseases, Inborn Infant, Newborn, Diseases |