Investigational gene therapy for adults with cystic fibrosis
Official title: An Open-label, Phase 1/2 Trial of Gene Therapy 4D-710 in Adults With Cystic Fibrosis
Run by 4D Molecular Therapeutics · NCT05248230 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is testing a new gene therapy for adults with cystic fibrosis who have severe lung disease and can't use current treatments, to see if it helps improve their health.
Quick facts
| Phase | Phase 2 |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 30 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | 4D Molecular Therapeutics Industry-sponsored |
| Locations | 20 sites (Birmingham, Alabama and 19 other locations) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | March 29, 2022 |
| Main results expected | June 2027 |
| Study ends | June 2031 |
| Registry record updated | July 6, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT05248230 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates are adults aged 18 and older with confirmed cystic fibrosis and advanced lung disease who are ineligible for or have discontinued CFTR modulator therapy.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients with mild cystic fibrosis or those who are currently well-managed on CFTR modulator therapy may not benefit from this study.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This Phase 1/2 trial evaluates the safety, tolerability, and preliminary efficacy of 4D-710, an investigational gene therapy, in adults with cystic fibrosis who have advanced lung disease and are ineligible or unable to tolerate CFTR modulator therapy. The study includes a sub-study for those currently on CFTR modulator therapy experiencing frequent pulmonary exacerbations. Participants will receive a single dose of 4D-710, and the trial will assess various health outcomes related to cystic fibrosis lung disease.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this therapy could provide a new treatment option for adults with cystic fibrosis who cannot tolerate existing therapies.
How similar studies have gone: Other studies have shown promise with gene therapy approaches for cystic fibrosis, but this specific investigational therapy is novel.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Key Inclusion Criteria (Primary Study):
1. 18 years and older
2. Confirmed diagnosis of cystic fibrosis (CF) and CF lung disease including:
1. Sweat chloride ≥ 60 mmol/L
2. Mutation Status
* Bi-allelic mutations in the CFTR gene, or
* Single mutation in the CFTR gene and clinical manifestations of CF lung disease
3. Ineligible for CFTR modulator therapy, or previously received modulator therapy but discontinued due to adverse effects.
3. Forced expiratory volume in 1 second (FEV1) ≥ 50% and ≤ 90% of predicted (per Global Lung Function Initiative) at Screening
4. Resting oxygen saturation ≥ 92% on room air at Screening
Key Inclusion Criteria (Sub-Study):
1. 18 years and older
2. Confirmed diagnosis of cystic fibrosis (CF) and CF lung disease including:
1. Sweat chloride ≥ 60 mmol/L
2. Mutation Status
* Bi-allelic mutations in the CFTR gene, or
* Single mutation in the CFTR gene and clinical manifestations of CF lung disease
3. Currently on a stable dose of CFTR modulator therapy for a minimum of 60 days prior to Screening and agree to maintain current regimen through the 24-month Observation Period
4. FEV1 ≥ 40% and \< 70% predicted (per Global Lung Function Initiative) at Screening, AND/OR experienced at least 2 pulmonary exacerbations in the last year requiring intravenous antibiotics
Key Exclusion Criteria (Primary and Sub Study):
1. Any prior gene therapy for any indication (Exception: mRNA-based or antisense oligonucleotide therapies are not exclusionary)
2. Active Mycobacterium abscessus infection requiring ongoing treatment at Screening
3. Active allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis requiring management with systemic corticosteroids or antifungal therapy
4. Smoking (e.g. cigarettes, cigars, cannabis) or use of a vaping product during the 2 months prior to screening; must agree to not smoke or use vaping products during Screening and initial 24-month observation period.
5. Contraindication to systemic corticosteroid therapy
6. Requires chronic use of systemic corticosteroids or immunosuppressants to treat another condition
7. If no known diagnosis of cystic fibrosis related diabetes (CFRD), Type I, or Type II diabetes: Hemoglobin A1C ≥ 6.5% at Screening
8. If known diagnosis of CFRD, Type I or Type II diabetes: Hemoglobin A1C \> 7.5% at Screening
9. Recent history of symptomatic hyperglycemia or unstable blood glucose levels as per Investigator's assessment
10. Other conditions that, in the Investigator's opinion, may interfere with management of corticosteroid-related hyperglycemia
11. Body Mass Index (BMI) \< 16
12. Laboratory abnormalities at screening:
* ALT, AST or GGT ≥ 3 × the upper limit of normal (ULN)
* Total bilirubin ≥ 2 × ULN
* Hemoglobin \< 10 g/dL
13. Requirement for continuous or night-time oxygen supplementation
14. Known CF liver disease with evidence of multilobular cirrhosis
15. History of thrombosis (excluding catheter-related thrombosis) or conditions associated with increased risk of thrombosis
Where it's running
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University of Alabama Child Health Research Unit
Birmingham, Alabama, United States Recruiting -
The University of Arizona
Tucson, Arizona, United States Recruiting -
University of California San Francisco
San Francisco, California, United States Recruiting -
National Jewish Health
Denver, Colorado, United States Recruiting -
University of Florida
Gainesville, Florida, United States Recruiting -
University of Miami Hospital
Miami, Florida, United States Recruiting
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Northwestern Memorial Hospital
Chicago, Illinois, United States Recruiting -
University of Kansas Medical Center
Kansas City, Kansas, United States Recruiting -
Johns Hopkins Hospital
Baltimore, Maryland, United States Recruiting -
Massachusetts General Hospital
Boston, Massachusetts, United States Recruiting -
Boston Children's Hospital
Boston, Massachusetts, United States Recruiting -
Rainbow Babies and Children's Hospital/University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center
Cleveland, Ohio, United States Recruiting -
Nationwide Children's Hospital
Columbus, Ohio, United States Recruiting -
The Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States Recruiting -
Medical University of South Carolina
Charleston, South Carolina, United States Recruiting -
The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
Dallas, Texas, United States Recruiting -
Virginia Commonwealth University Health System
Richmond, Virginia, United States Recruiting -
University of Washington Medical Center
Seattle, Washington, United States Recruiting -
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill, North Carolina, United States Completed -
Penn State Health
Hershey, Pennsylvania, United States Withdrawn
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: 4DMT Patient Advocacy
- Email: clinicaltrials@4DMT.com
- Phone: (888) 748-8881
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.