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Macdougall A, Jarvis D, Keogh RH, et al., 2023, Trajectories of early growth and subsequent lung function in cystic fibrosis: An observational study using UK and Canadian registry data, JOURNAL OF CYSTIC FIBROSIS, Vol: 22, Pages: 388-394, ISSN: 1569-1993
Tanner KT, Daniel RM, Bilton D, et al., 2022, Mediation of the total effect of cystic fibrosis-related diabetes on mortality: A UK Cystic Fibrosis Registry cohort study, DIABETIC MEDICINE, Vol: 39, ISSN: 0742-3071
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Stanford GE, Jones M, Charman SC, et al., 2022, Clinimetric analysis of outcome measures for airway clearance in people with cystic fibrosis: a systematic review, Therapeutic Advances in Respiratory Disease, Vol: 16, Pages: 1-12, ISSN: 1753-4666
Background:Airway clearance techniques (ACTs) are integral to cystic fibrosis (CF) management. However, there is no consensus as to which outcome measures (OMs) are best for assessing ACT efficacy.Objectives:To summarise OMs that have been assessed for their clinimetric properties (including validity, feasibility, reliability, and reproducibility) within the context of ACT research in CF.Design and Methods:A systematic review was conducted according to Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis Protocols (PRISMA) standards. Any parallel or cross-over randomised controlled trial (RCT) investigating outcome measures for ACT in the CF population were eligible for inclusion. The search was performed in five medical databases, clinicaltrials.gov, and abstracts from international CF conferences. The authors planned to independently assess study quality and risk of bias using the COnsensus-based Standards for the selection of health status Measurement InstrumeNts (COSMIN) risk of bias checklist with external validity assessment based upon study details (participants and study intervention). Two review authors (GS and MJ) independently screened search results against inclusion criteria, and further data extraction were planned but not required.Results:No completed RCTs from the 187 studies identified met inclusion criteria for the primary or post hoc secondary objective. Two ongoing trials were identified.Discussion and conclusion:This empty systematic review highlights that high-quality RCTs are urgently needed to investigate and validate the clinimetric properties of OMs used to assess ACT efficacy. With the changing demographics of CF combined with the introduction of cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator (CFTR) modulator therapies, an accurate assessment of the current benefit of ACT or the effect of ACT withdrawal is a high priority for clinical practice and future research; OMs which have been validated for this purpose are essenti
Sibila O, Laserna E, Shoemark A, et al., 2022, Heterogeneity of treatment response in bronchiectasis clinical trials., Eur Respir J, Vol: 59
BACKGROUND: Recent randomised clinical trials in bronchiectasis have failed to reach their primary end-points, suggesting a need to reassess how we measure treatment response. Exacerbations, quality of life (QoL) and lung function are the most common end-points evaluated in bronchiectasis clinical trials. We aimed to determine the relationship between responses in terms of reduced exacerbations, improved symptoms and lung function in bronchiectasis. METHODS: We evaluated treatment response in three randomised clinical trials that evaluated mucoactive therapy (inhaled mannitol), an oral anti-inflammatory/antibiotic (azithromycin) and an inhaled antibiotic (aztreonam). Treatment response was defined by an absence of exacerbations during follow-up, an improvement of QoL above the minimum clinically important difference and an improvement in forced expiratory volume in 1 s (FEV1) of ≥100 mL from baseline. RESULTS: Cumulatively the three trials included 984 patients. Changes in FEV1, QoL and exacerbations were heterogeneous in all trials analysed. Improvements in QoL were not correlated to changes in FEV1 in the azithromycin and aztreonam trials (r= -0.17, p=0.1 and r=0.04, p=0.4, respectively) and weakly correlated in the mannitol trial (r=0.22, p<0.0001). An important placebo effect was observed in all trials, especially regarding improvements in QoL. Clinical meaningful lung function improvements were rare across all trials evaluated, suggesting that FEV1 is not a responsive measure in bronchiectasis. CONCLUSIONS: Improvements in lung function, symptoms and exacerbation frequency are dissociated in bronchiectasis. FEV1 is poorly responsive and poorly correlated with other key outcome measures. Clinical parameters are poorly predictive of treatment response, suggesting the need to develop biomarkers to identify responders.
Archangelidi O, Cullinan P, Simmonds NJ, et al., 2022, Incidence and risk factors of cancer in individuals with cystic fibrosis in the UK; a case-control study., Journal of Cystic Fibrosis, Vol: 21, Pages: 302-308, ISSN: 1569-1993
To assess cancer incidence in the UK cystic fibrosis (CF) population and determine the associated risk factors, we undertook a nested case-control study of patients with CF, registered with the UK CF Registry. Each case with a first reported cancer between 1999 and 2017 was matched with up to 4 controls: by age (±2-years) and year of cancer diagnosis. Conditional logistic regressions were adjusted for sex, lung function (FEV1%), CF related diabetes (CFRD), F508del status, transplant status, DIOS, gastro-oesophageal reflux disease, meconium ileus, Pseudomonas aeruginosa infection, pancreatic insufficiency, proton pump inhibitor (PPI) use, IV antibiotic days and BMI. Results: From 12,886 registered patients, 146 (1.1%) cases of malignancy were identified with 14.3% of cases occurring post solid organ transplant. Site of primary cancer was available for 98 patients: 22% were gastro-intestinal in origin (77% lower, 23% upper GI), 13% skin, 13% breast and 11% lymphomas/leukaemia. In univariable analysis, transplantation increased the odds of reporting any cancer by 2.46 times (95%CI: 1.3-4.6). CFRD also increased the odds of reporting any cancer (OR 2.35; CI: 1.37-4.0) and PPI use (OR 2.0; CI 1.28-3.19). In the multivariable models significant associations with CFRD and transplant remained, while PA infection, PPI use and being overweight showed increased, but statistically insignificant risks. The incidence of GI cancer was strongly associated with CFRD (OR=4.04; 1.47-11.1). Conclusions: We observed a high incidence of lower GI cancers in our cohort which was significantly affected by the presence of CFRD. Screening for gastrointestinal cancers could benefit patients at higher risk.
Newsome SJ, Daniel RM, Carr SB, et al., 2022, Using negative control outcomes and difference-in-differences analysis to estimate treatment effects in an entirely treated cohort: the effect of ivacaftor in cystic fibrosis, American Journal of Epidemiology, Vol: 191, Pages: 505-515, ISSN: 0002-9262
When an entire cohort of patients receives a treatment, it is difficult to estimate the treatment effect in the treated because there are no directly comparable untreated patients. Attempts can be made to find a suitable control group (e.g., historical controls), but underlying differences between the treated and untreated can result in bias. Here we show how negative control outcomes combined with difference-in-differences analysis can be used to assess bias in treatment effect estimates and obtain unbiased estimates under certain assumptions. Causal diagrams and potential outcomes are used to explain the methods and assumptions. We apply the methods to UK Cystic Fibrosis Registry data to investigate the effect of ivacaftor, introduced in 2012 for a subset of the cystic fibrosis population with a particular genotype, on lung function and annual rate (days/year) of receiving intravenous (IV) antibiotics (i.e., IV days). We consider 2 negative control outcomes: outcomes measured in the pre-ivacaftor period and outcomes among persons ineligible for ivacaftor because of their genotype. Ivacaftor was found to improve lung function in year 1 (an approximately 6.5–percentage-point increase in ppFEV1), was associated with reduced lung function decline (an approximately 0.5–percentage-point decrease in annual ppFEV1 decline, though confidence intervals included 0), and reduced the annual rate of IV days (approximately 60% over 3 years).
Bilton D, Fajac I, Pressler T, et al., 2021, Long-term amikacin liposome inhalation suspension in cystic fibrosis patients with chronic <i>P. aeruginosa</i> infection, JOURNAL OF CYSTIC FIBROSIS, Vol: 20, Pages: 1010-1017, ISSN: 1569-1993
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Cuthbertson L, Felton I, James P, et al., 2021, The fungal airway microbiome in cystic fibrosis and non-cystic fibrosis bronchiectasis, Journal of Cystic Fibrosis, Vol: 20, Pages: 295-302, ISSN: 1569-1993
BackgroundThe prevalence of fungal disease in cystic fibrosis (CF) and non-CF bronchiectasis is increasing and the clinical spectrum is widening. Poor sensitivity and a lack of standard diagnostic criteria renders interpretation of culture results challenging. In order to develop effective management strategies, a more accurate and comprehensive understanding of the airways fungal microbiome is required. The study aimed to use DNA sequences from sputum to assess the load and diversity of fungi in adults with CF and non-CF bronchiectasis.MethodsNext generation sequencing of the ITS2 region was used to examine fungal community composition (n = 176) by disease and underlying clinical subgroups including allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis, chronic necrotizing pulmonary aspergillosis, non-tuberculous mycobacteria, and fungal bronchitis. Patients with no known active fungal disease were included as disease controls.ResultsITS2 sequencing greatly increased the detection of fungi from sputum. In patients with CF fungal diversity was lower, while burden was higher than those with non-CF bronchiectasis. The most common operational taxonomic unit (OTU) in patients with CF was Candida parapsilosis (20.4%), whereas in non-CF bronchiectasis sputum Candida albicans (21.8%) was most common. CF patients with overt fungal bronchitis were dominated by Aspergillus spp., Exophiala spp., Candida parapsilosis or Scedosporium spp.ConclusionThis study provides a framework to more accurately characterize the extended spectrum of fungal airways diseases in adult suppurative lung diseases.
Kaplan S, Lee A, Caine N, et al., 2021, Long-term safety study of colistimethate sodium (Colobreathe?): Findings from the UK Cystic Fibrosis Registry, JOURNAL OF CYSTIC FIBROSIS, Vol: 20, Pages: 324-329, ISSN: 1569-1993
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Stanford G, Davies JC, Usmani O, et al., 2020, Investigating outcome measures for assessing airway clearance techniques in adults with cystic fibrosis: protocol of a single-centre randomised controlled crossover trial, BMJ Open Respiratory Research, Vol: 7, ISSN: 2052-4439
INTRODUCTION: Airway clearance techniques (ACTs) are a gold standard of cystic fibrosis management; however, the majority of research evidence for their efficacy is of low standard; often attributed to the lack of sensitivity from outcome measures (OMs) used historically. This randomised controlled trial (RCT) investigates these standard OMs (sputum weight, forced expiratory volume in 1 s) and new OMs (electrical impedance tomography (EIT), multiple breath washout (MBW) and impulse oscillometry (IOS)) to determine the most useful measures of ACT. METHODS AND ANALYSIS: This is a single-centre RCT with crossover design. Participants perform MBW, IOS and spirometry, and then are randomised to either rest or supervised ACT lasting 30-60 min. MBW, IOS and spirometry are repeated immediately afterwards. EIT and sputum are collected during rest/ACT. On a separate day, the OMs are performed with the other intervention. Primary endpoint is difference in change in OMs before and after ACT/rest. Sample size was calculated with 80% power and significance of 5% for each OM (target n=64). ETHICS AND DISSEMINATION: Ethics approval was gained from the London-Chelsea Research Ethics Committee (reference 16/LO/0995, project ID 154635). Dissemination will involve scientific conference presentation and publication in a peer-reviewed journal. TRIAL REGISTRATION NUMBERS: ISRCTN11220163 and NCT02721498.
Sibila O, Laserna E, Shoemark A, et al., 2020, Heterogeneity of treatment response in bronchiectasis clinical trials, Publisher: EUROPEAN RESPIRATORY SOC JOURNALS LTD, ISSN: 0903-1936
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Keogh RH, Tanner K, Simmonds NJ, et al., 2020, The changing demography of the cystic fibrosis population: forecasting future numbers of adults in the UK, SCIENTIFIC REPORTS, Vol: 10, Pages: 1-8, ISSN: 2045-2322
Improvements in management of cystic fibrosis (CF) through specialist centres in the UK have been associated with a step-change in life expectancy. With increasing numbers of adult patients there is a need to review health care provision to ensure it is sufficient to meet future needs. We used UK CF Registry data to project the number of patients aged 16–17 and 18 and older up to 2030, and numbers therefore requiring specialist adult CF care. Survival modelling was used to estimate age-specific mortality rates. New-diagnosis rates were estimated using diagnoses observed in the Registry and national population figures. Uncertainty in projections was captured through 95% prediction intervals (PI). The number of adults (aged 18 and older) is expected to increase by 28% from 6,225 in 2017 to 7,988 in 2030 (95% PI 7,803–8,169), assuming current mortality rates. If mortality rates improve at the rate seen over recent years, the projected number increases to 8,579 (95% PI 8,386–8,764). The age distribution is also expected to change, with 36% of CF adults being over 40 in 2030, versus 21% in 2017. There is an urgent requirement to review adult CF health care provision, due to both increasing numbers and the changing care needs of an older population.
Higgins M, Volkova N, Moy K, et al., 2020, Real-world outcomes among patients with cystic fibrosis treated with ivacaftor: 2012-2016 experience., Pulmonary Therapy, Vol: 6, Pages: 141-149, ISSN: 2364-1746
INTRODUCTION: In this long-term, postapproval, observational study, data from the US Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Patient Registry and the UK Cystic Fibrosis Registry were used to evaluate the impact of ivacaftor treatment on cystic fibrosis (CF) by comparing outcomes in ivacaftor-treated patients with those in matched untreated comparator patients. Registry data from up to 5 years of ivacaftor availability in the US and up to 4 years of availability in the UK were evaluated. METHODS: Starting in the first year of ivacaftor availability, ivacaftor-treated patients in each registry were matched 1:5 to comparator patients who never received ivacaftor. Clinical endpoints were evaluated in annual cross-sectional safety analyses. The key endpoints were death, organ transplants, pulmonary exacerbation, and hospitalization. Relative risks and 95% CIs were calculated to compare the ivacaftor and comparator cohorts in each registry. RESULTS: Here, we report the complete and final results of the annual cross-sectional safety analyses across the duration of the study, with up to 5 years of follow-up. Data show a pattern of lower risk of death, transplant, pulmonary exacerbation, and hospitalization among ivacaftor-treated patients in both registries. CONCLUSIONS: Ivacaftor-treated patients had consistently favorable clinical outcomes relative to untreated comparators, and no new safety concerns were identified. While general limitations of observational research apply, these findings support disease modification by CF transmembrane conductance regulator (CFTR) modulator therapy with ivacaftor. Future research of novel CFTR modulators will need to explore alternative methods for comparator selection for evaluation of clinical data given the evolving landscape of CF treatment.
Mohindru B, Turner D, Sach T, et al., 2020, Health state utility data in cystic fibrosis: a systematic review, PharmacoEconomics - Open, Vol: 4, Pages: 13-25, ISSN: 2509-4254
INTRODUCTION: Cystic fibrosis (CF) is a life-limiting, hereditable condition, with the highest prevalence in Europe. CF treatments have led to improvements in clinical symptoms, disease management and decelerated disease progression. However, little is known about the health state utility (HSU) associated with CF disease states, adverse events, and changes in disease severity. Although HSU data have contributed to existing health economic modelling studies, a lack of such data have been highlighted. This systematic review aims to provide a summary of HSU-related research in CF and highlight related research gaps. METHODS: Online searches were performed in six databases and studies in any of the following categories were included: (1) estimation of HSUs in CF; (2) mapping studies between patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs) and HSUs; (3) economic evaluations on the management of CF that report primary HSU data; and (4) any CF clinical trial that reported HSU as an outcome. RESULTS: A total of 17 studies were reviewed, of which 12 provided HSU values for specific CF populations. The remaining five articles provided HSU data that were broken down by CF relevant health states, including lung transplantations, pulmonary exacerbation (PEx) events and forced expiratory volume in 1 s (FEV1). CONCLUSION: Current HSU data in CF are limited and there is considerable scope for further research, both in providing HSU values for CF and in investigating methods for HSU elicitation/evaluation in CF populations.
Bilton D, Pressler T, Fajac I, et al., 2020, Amikacin liposome inhalation suspension for chronic <i>Pseudomonas aeruginosa</i> infection in cystic fibrosis, JOURNAL OF CYSTIC FIBROSIS, Vol: 19, Pages: 284-291, ISSN: 1569-1993
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Volkova N, Moy K, Evans J, et al., 2020, Disease progression in patients with cystic fibrosis treated with ivacaftor: Data from national US and UK registries, JOURNAL OF CYSTIC FIBROSIS, Vol: 19, Pages: 68-79, ISSN: 1569-1993
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Taccetti G, Denton M, Hayes K, et al., 2020, A critical review of definitions used to describe <i>Pseudomonas</i> <i>aeruginosa</i> microbiological status in patients with cystic fibrosis for application in clinical trials, JOURNAL OF CYSTIC FIBROSIS, Vol: 19, Pages: 52-67, ISSN: 1569-1993
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Flume P, Bilton D, Charlton B, et al., 2019, INHALED DRY POWDER MANNITOL IMPROVES LUNG FUNCTION IN ADULTS WITH CYSTIC FIBROSIS - AN INTEGRATED ANALYSIS, Publisher: WILEY, Pages: S329-S330, ISSN: 8755-6863
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Keogh RH, Seaman S, Gran J, et al., 2019, EMULATING A TARGET TRIAL USING THE UK CYSTIC FIBROSIS REGISTRY: THE CAUSAL EFFECT OF DNASE ON 5-YEAR SURVIVAL, Publisher: WILEY, Pages: S235-S235, ISSN: 8755-6863
Archangelidi O, Abbott J, Bryon M, et al., 2019, QUALITY OF LIFE IN PATIENTS WITH CF USING THREE ONLINE RESEARCH QUESTIONNAIRES: A FEASIBILITY STUDY, Publisher: WILEY, Pages: S419-S419, ISSN: 8755-6863
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Archangelidi O, Carr SB, Simmonds NJ, et al., 2019, Non-invasive ventilation and clinical outcomes in cystic fibrosis: Findings from the UK CF registry, Journal of Cystic Fibrosis, Vol: 18, Pages: 665-670, ISSN: 1569-1993
Background: Non-invasive ventilation (NIV) for respiratory failure and airway clearance is an established intervention in cystic fibrosis (CF), but its therapeutic benefit on lung function and survival remains under-investigated. Methods: Using data from the UK CF Registry between 2007 and 2015, we explored the patterns of NIV use, and assessed changes in mean percent predicted FEV1 (ppFEV1) prior to and after NIV use, and the survival of patients on NIV. Results: Among 11,079 patients, 1107 had at least one record of NIV treatment. Incidence and prevalence of NIV was lower in children and followed non-linear temporal patterns. Adjusting for other risk factors, ppFEV1 rose by 0.70 (95%CI: -0.83, 2.24) after first NIV use in children. In adults with a low ppFEV1 (<40%) at initiation of treatment, NIV increased mean ppFEV1 by 2.60 (95% CI: 0.93, 4.27). Our analysis showed that NIV initiation is associated with an increased risk of death/transplant in both children (HR = 2.47; 95%CI: 1.20–5.08) and adults (HR = 1.96; 95% CI: 1.63–2.36) but effect was attenuated in children with low ppFEV1 (<40%). Conclusions: NIV usage in CF improves spirometric values but does not benefit survival. Further studies are required to better understand survival outcomes and ultimately improve NIV outcomes in CF.
Kaplan S, Bilton D, Charman SC, et al., 2019, Safety of Colobreathe: findings from the UK cystic fibrosis registry, Publisher: WILEY, Pages: 430-430, ISSN: 1053-8569
Mohindru B, Turner D, Sach T, et al., 2019, Health economic modelling in Cystic Fibrosis: a systematic review, Journal of Cystic Fibrosis, Vol: 18, Pages: 452-460, ISSN: 1569-1993
INTRODUCTION: Cystic Fibrosis (CF) is a heritable chronic condition. Due to the genetic and progressive nature of CF, a number of interventions are available for the condition. In the United Kingdom (U.K.) average annual cost of CF treatment is between €49,000 to €76,000 (2012) per patient [1]. A review of health economic modelling studies is warranted to provide decision makers and researchers with an in depth understanding of modelling practices in CF and guidance for future research. METHODS: Online searches were performed in the 5 databases, studies were included if they were: a) Model based economic evaluation for management of Cystic Fibrosis. Articles were restricted to English language only, but no restriction was applied on publication year. RESULTS: Nine studies were reviewed, most were Markov cohort models. Models evaluated pharmaceutical interventions and drug adherence. Modelling structure was consistent across most articles and a range of sources were used to populate the models. Cost and utility data were based on different sources and elicitation methods respectively. The majority of models failed to incorporate significant health events which impact both cost and disease progression. CONCLUSION: In our review we observed a lack of, application of European Medicines Agency (EMA) guidelines for clinical trial endpoints, model structure justifications and lastly, health-related quality of life derived utility information around important clinical events. Future work around conceptual modelling of CF progression, utility valuation of significant health events and meeting EMA guidelines for trial reporting is encouraged.
Stanford G, Parrott H, Bilton D, et al., 2019, A randomised crossover trial evaluating the short-term effects of non-invasive ventilation as an adjunct to airway clearance techniques in adults with cystic fibrosis, BMJ Open Respiratory Research, Vol: 6, ISSN: 2052-4439
Introduction Non-invasive ventilation (NIV) is used in cystic fibrosis (CF) to support airway clearance techniques (ACTs) by augmenting tidal volumes and reducing patient effort. However, the evidence base for this is limited. We hypothesised that NIV, in addition to usual ACT, would increase sputum clearance. In addition, we investigated ease of sputum clearance (EoC), work of breathing (WoB) and NIV tolerability.Methods Adults with CF (16+ years) at the end of hospitalisation for a pulmonary exacerbation were randomised to a cross-over trial of NIV-supported ACT or ACT alone in two consecutive days. No other changes to standard care were made. The primary outcome was the total 24-hour expectorated sputum wet weight after the intervention. Spirometry was completed pre-treatment and post-treatment. Oxygen saturations were measured pre-treatment, during treatment and post-treatment. EoC and WoB were assessed using Visual Analogue Scale.Results 14 subjects completed the study (7 male, mean age 35 [SD 17] years, mean forced expiratory volume in 1 s [FEV1] 49 [20] % predicted). The difference between treatment regimens was −0.98 g sputum (95% CI −11.5 to 9.6, p=0.84) over 24 hours. During treatment oxygen saturations were significantly higher with NIV-supported ACT (mean difference 2.0, 95% CI 0.9 to 2.6, p=0.0004). No other significant differences were found in post-treatment FEV1, EoC, WoB, oxygen saturations or subject preference.Conclusions There was no difference in treatment effect between NIV-supported ACT and ACT alone, although the study was underpowered. Oxygen saturations were significantly higher during NIV-supported ACT, but with no effect on post-treatment saturations. NIV was well tolerated.
Keogh RH, Bilton D, Cosgriff R, et al., 2019, Results from an online survey of adults with cystic fibrosis: Accessing and using life expectancy information, PLOS ONE, Vol: 14, ISSN: 1932-6203
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Toledano M, Mukherjee S, Howell J, et al., 2019, The emerging burden of liver disease in cystic fibrosis patients: a UK nationwide study, PLoS ONE, Vol: 14, ISSN: 1932-6203
ObjectiveCystic fibrosis associated liver disease (CFLD) is the third largest cause of mortality in CF. Our aim was to define the burden of CFLD in the UK using national registry data and identify risk factors for progressive disease.MethodsA longitudinal population-based cohort study was conducted. Cases were defined as all patients with CFLD identified from the UK CF Registry, 2008–2013 (n = 3417). Denominator data were derived from the entire UK CF Registry. The burden of CFLD was characterised. Regression analysis was undertaken to identify risk factors for cirrhosis and progression.ResultsPrevalence of CFLD increased from 203.4 to 228.3 per 1000 patients during 2008–2013. Mortality in CF patients with CFLD was more than double those without; cirrhotic patients had higher all-cause mortality (HR 1.54, 95% CI 1.09 to 2.18, p = 0.015). Median recorded age of cirrhosis diagnosis was 19 (range 5–53) years. Male sex, Pseudomonas airway infection and CF related diabetes were independent risk factors for cirrhosis. Ursodeoxycholic acid use was associated with prolonged survival in patients without cirrhosis.ConclusionsThis study highlights an important changing disease burden of CFLD. The prevalence is slowly increasing and, importantly, the disease is not just being diagnosed in childhood. Although the role of ursodeoxycholic acid remains controversial, this study identified a positive association with survival.
Haworth CS, Bilton D, Chalmers JD, et al., 2019, Inhaled liposomal ciprofloxacin in patients with non-cystic fibrosis bronchiectasis and chronic lung infection with Pseudomonas aeruginosa (ORBIT-3 and ORBIT-4): two phase 3, randomised controlled trials., The Lancet. Respiratory medicine, Vol: 7, Pages: 213-226, ISSN: 2213-2600
<h4>Background</h4>In patients with non-cystic fibrosis bronchiectasis, lung infection with Pseudomonas aeruginosa is associated with frequent pulmonary exacerbations and admission to hospital for treatment, reduced quality of life, and increased mortality. Although inhaled antibiotics are conditionally recommended for long-term management of non-cystic fibrosis bronchiectasis with frequent exacerbations, there is no approved therapy. We investigated the safety and efficacy of inhaled liposomal ciprofloxacin (ARD-3150) in two phase 3 trials.<h4>Methods</h4>ORBIT-3 and ORBIT-4 were international, randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled, phase 3 trials run concurrently in similar geographical regions. Eligible patients had non-cystic fibrosis bronchiectasis, had had at least two pulmonary exacerbations treated with antibiotics in the previous 12 months, and had a history of chronic P aeruginosa lung infection. Patients were randomly assigned (2:1) to receive either ARD-3150 or placebo. ARD-3150 (3 mL liposome encapsulated ciprofloxacin 135 mg and 3 mL free ciprofloxacin 54 mg) or 6 mL placebo (3 mL dilute empty liposomes mixed with 3 mL of saline) was self-administered once daily for six 56-day treatment cycles, for 48 weeks. The primary endpoint was time to first pulmonary exacerbation from the date of randomisation to week 48. We did primary and secondary efficacy, safety, and microbiology analyses on the full analysis population, which comprised all randomised patients who received at least one dose of study drug. ORBIT-3 and ORBIT-4 are registered with ClinicalTrials.gov, numbers NCT01515007 and NCT02104245, respectively.<h4>Findings</h4>Between March 31, 2014, and Aug 19, 2015, we screened 514 patients in ORBIT-3 and 533 patients in ORBIT-4. The full analysis populations consisted of 278 patients in ORBIT-3 (183 patients received at least one dose of ARD-3150 and 95 received placebo) and 304 patients in ORBIT-4 (206 patien
Boyle M, Moore JE, Whitehouse JL, et al., 2019, The diagnosis and management of respiratory tract fungal infection in cystic fibrosis: A UK survey of current practice, MEDICAL MYCOLOGY, Vol: 57, Pages: 155-160, ISSN: 1369-3786
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Newsome SJ, Daniel RM, Carr SB, et al., 2019, Investigating the effects of long-term dornase alfa use on lung function using registry data, JOURNAL OF CYSTIC FIBROSIS, Vol: 18, Pages: 110-117, ISSN: 1569-1993
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MacDougall A, Archangelidi O, Carr SB, et al., 2018, TRAJECTORIES OF EARLY GROWTH AND FIRST LUNG FUNCTION TEST: A REGISTRY ANALYSIS, Publisher: WILEY, Pages: 394-394, ISSN: 8755-6863
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