Verapamil Effect in Cystic Fibrosis-related Dysglycemia

Trial statusNot yet recruiting
Trial phasePhase 2
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexAll
Age14+
SponsorRhode Island Hospital

About this trial

The investigators are conducting a pilot open-label pre/post interventional trial in adolescents and adults with cystic fibrosis (CF) and abnormal glucose tolerance or early CF-related diabetes mellitus (CFRD) to assess the safety and efficacy of verapamil on beta cell function and dysglycemia.

Eligibility criteria

Qualifiers

Age 14 years and older

Genetically-confirmed diagnosis of cystic fibrosis

Clinical diagnosis of pancreatic insufficiency, defined as requiring pancreatic enzyme replacement therapy (PERT)

Diagnosis of AGT or CFRD within 3-months of study enrollment

Disqualifiers

Severe lung disease indicated by forced expiratory volume in 1 second (FEV1) <50% predicted on most recent spirometry testing

Body mass index (BMI) <18 kg/m2

Weight <50 kg

Current or planned pregnancy within the next 6 months

Trial design

Treatments tested in this trial

  • Verapamil Hydrochloride

Treatment groups

30 Participants
are divided into 1 treatment group

Sponsors and collaborators