The Impact of Insulin Therapy on Protein Turnover in Pre-Diabetic Cystic Fibrosis Patients
Status:
Recruiting
Trial end date:
2021-07-01
Target enrollment:
Participant gender:
Summary
Insulin replacement therapy may be effective in breaking the cycle of protein catabolism,
undernutrition and overall clinical deterioration in pre-diabetic, insulin insufficient CF
youth because of its potent anabolic effect. A significant number of CF patients might
benefit from this therapeutic approach with a substantial impact on morbidity and mortality.
Phase:
Phase 2/Phase 3
Details
Lead Sponsor:
University of Minnesota University of Minnesota - Clinical and Translational Science Institute