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Elexacaftor-Tezacaftor-Ivacaftor improves exercise capacity in adolescents with cystic fibrosis.

Adam J CauserJanis K ShuteMichael H CummingsAnthony I ShepherdSamuel R WallbanksRichard M PulsfordVictoria BrightGary ConnettZoe Louise Saynor
Published in: Pediatric pulmonology (2022)
In this case series, we have observed, for the first time, improvements in exercise capacity following 6 weeks of treatment with Elexacaftor/Tezacaftor/Ivacaftor. Improvements were greatest in the presence of more severe CF lung disease and lower aerobic fitness at baseline. The mechanism(s) responsible for these changes warrant further investigation in larger trials.
Keyphrases
  • cystic fibrosis
  • physical activity
  • high intensity
  • young adults
  • resistance training
  • body composition
  • early onset