๐Ÿ›๏ธ Verified NIH Record โ€ข Updated 2026-06-01

FEED-Cystic Fibrosis (FEED-CF) (NCT05766774)

Feeding Study to Optimize Endocrine Dysfunction in Cystic Fibrosis

๐ŸŸข Recruiting Observational / Diagnostic ๐Ÿ“‹ Clinical Research Protocol Sponsor: Emory University

๐Ÿฉบ Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)

The goal of this study is to determine the extent to which excess dietary sugars serve as a precipitating factor in glucose intolerance in adults with cystic fibrosis (CF), a population at especially high risk for a unique form of diabetes (CF-related diabetes, CFRD) and with standard-of-care dietary recommendations (high-calorie, high-fat) that conflict with recommendations for other forms of diabetes. This trial will investigate if the typical high-sugar, high-fat CF diet plays a role in diabetes risk and visceral fat accumulation in people with CF. A total of 30 participants will get a low-added sugar, high-fat diet and the other 30 will get a standard CF diet with no sugar restrictions. Participants will be randomized to the diet group they are assigned. All foods will be provided for 8 weeks.

Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.

Location: Emory University Hospital โ€” Atlanta, Georgia

Age range: 18 Years

๐Ÿงช Interventions in This Study

  • Low-added sugar, high-fat diet (OTHER)
  • High-added sugar, high-fat CF diet (OTHER)

๐Ÿ“‹ "Do I Qualify?" โ€” 1-Minute Self Screener

Instant Checklist

Full eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria โ†—

๐Ÿ“ All Participating Trial Locations (1 Sites)

  • Emory University Hospital โ€” Atlanta, Georgia

๐Ÿ“ž Contact the Study Coordinator

Phone: (404) 727-1390

Email: jessica.alvarez@emory.edu

Coordinator details come directly from the registered NIH protocol. Confirm the study is still recruiting before traveling.

๐Ÿ’ฐ Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights

  • 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
  • Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA ยง 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
  • Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.

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๐Ÿ’ก How to Participate

  1. Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
  2. Contact the study coordinator using the phone/email above.
  3. Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
  4. Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.
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