Study to Enable New Diagnostics for Pulmonary Microbes in People With CF (NCT07312734)
Study to Enable New Diagnostics for Pulmonary Microbes in People With CF (SEND-CF)
🩺 Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)
Sputum culture has been the best approach to detect harmful bacteria in the lungs of people with cystic fibrosis (CF). With the widespread use of new CF therapies (like Trikafta and Alyftrak), it is more difficult for people with CF to produce sputum even though they still have harmful bacteria in their lungs. The SEND-CF study is being done to see if there are other ways to detect harmful bacteria in the lungs.
Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.
Location: University of California San Diego — La Jolla, California
Age range: 16 Years
📋 "Do I Qualify?" — 1-Minute Self Screener
Instant ChecklistFull eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria ↗
📍 All Participating Trial Locations (9 Sites)
- University of California San Diego — La Jolla, California
- The Minnesota Cystic Fibrosis Center — Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Washington University School of Medicine — St Louis, Missouri
- University of Nebraska Medical Center — Omaha, Nebraska
- Nationwide Children's Hospital — Columbus, Ohio
- University of Pennsylvania — Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- University of Pittsburgh Medical Center — Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- University of Texas Southwestern — Dallas, Texas
- Froedtert & Medical College of Wisconsin — Milwaukee, Wisconsin
📞 Contact the Study Coordinator
Phone: (206) 884-0599
Email: Nikita.midamba@seattlechildrens.org
Coordinator details come directly from the registered NIH protocol. Confirm the study is still recruiting before traveling.
💰 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 § 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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💡 How to Participate
- Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
- Contact the study coordinator using the phone/email above.
- Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
- Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.