Personalized therapy for cystic fibrosis
Personalized Cystic Fibrosis Therapy and Research Center
This study is all about creating better, personalized treatments for cystic fibrosis by using samples from patients, and it aims to find new ways to improve care and outcomes for people living with the condition.
Quick facts
| Grant type | P30 center grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Cincinnati Childrens Hosp Med Ctr NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Cincinnati, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10923868 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on developing personalized therapies for cystic fibrosis (CF) by utilizing human cells, tissues, and biofluids collected from patients. The project aims to enhance the understanding of CF through translational research that connects laboratory findings with clinical applications. By banking and distributing high-quality samples from both CF patients and non-CF controls, the research will facilitate the identification of novel disease markers and endpoints. This approach is designed to improve treatment strategies and patient outcomes in cystic fibrosis.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research include individuals diagnosed with cystic fibrosis and those who are non-CF controls for comparison.
Not a fit: Patients with conditions unrelated to cystic fibrosis or those who do not meet the eligibility criteria may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more effective and tailored treatments for cystic fibrosis patients.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown success in utilizing patient-derived samples for advancing treatment strategies in cystic fibrosis, indicating that this approach is promising.
Where this research is happening
Cincinnati, United States
- Cincinnati Childrens Hosp Med Ctr — Cincinnati, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Brewington, John Joseph — Cincinnati Childrens Hosp Med Ctr
- Study coordinator: Brewington, John Joseph
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.