Clinical trials · Pittsburgh, PA
Cystic Fibrosis clinical trials in Pittsburgh
We’re tracking 15 recruiting cystic fibrosis studies with a site in or near Pittsburgh — including Phase 1, Phase 2, Phase 3 and Phase 4 studies, each written for real people, not researchers.
Recruiting studies near Pittsburgh
- NCT06512064Recruiting
Breath sound test for lung health
This study tests a new device that listens to your breathing to check lung health. It is for healthy people and those with asthma, COPD, CF, or other airway diseases.
Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaAges 8–70 - NCT04294043RecruitingPhase 1
Gallium IV study for adults with cystic fibrosis and NTM lung infection
This Phase 1 study tests whether an IV medicine called gallium can treat hard-to-treat lung infections (NTM) in adults with cystic fibrosis. It is mainly for people who have not been treated yet for NTM or who have NTM that has not cleared despite antibiotics.
Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07275905RecruitingPhase 1
Phage therapy for adults with cystic fibrosis and achromobacter infection
This trial tests a cocktail of viruses (bacteriophages) that target achromobacter bacteria in the lungs of adults with cystic fibrosis. It aims to see if the phages are safe and can reduce the infection.
Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06603246RecruitingPhase 1
Study of inhaled GDC-6988 for mucus lung diseases
This study tests an inhaled medicine (GDC-6988) to see if it is safe and helps clear mucus from the lungs in people with mucus-related lung diseases like chronic bronchitis, COPD, or bronchiectasis. You may qualify if your lung function is fairly stable and you produce daily mucus.
Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07312734Recruiting
Testing new ways to find lung germs in CF
This study tests a new method to detect bacteria in the lungs of people with cystic fibrosis (CF) by analyzing mucus samples. It aims to improve how we diagnose and treat lung infections.
Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaAges 16 years+ - NCT07450547RecruitingPhase 2
A trial of a new medicine for cystic fibrosis and pancreatic problems
This trial tests a new medicine (ANG003) for people with cystic fibrosis who have severe pancreatic problems. It looks at how safe and effective the medicine is, and whether it helps with digestion.
Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaAges 12 years+ - NCT06654752Recruiting
Simpler treatment for lung flare-ups in kids with CF
This study tests a streamlined approach to managing sudden lung symptoms (pulmonary exacerbations) in children with cystic fibrosis. It aims to see if a simpler treatment plan works as well as standard care, which could mean less time in the hospital and fewer disruptions to daily life.
Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaAges 3–18 - NCT06504589Recruiting
Study for CF treatments for people without modulators
This study tests new treatments for cystic fibrosis in people who cannot take or choose not to take current CFTR modulators. It aims to find better options for managing CF.
Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaAges 12 years+ - NCT04509050Recruiting
Testing a highly effective CF medicine in young children
This study looks at how well a highly effective cystic fibrosis (CF) medicine works in infants and young children, and what biological changes it causes. It may help families understand whether the medicine improves CF function and related measures early in life.
Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaAges Up to 10 years - NCT05548283RecruitingPhase 4
Standard IV antibiotic timing for cystic fibrosis lung flare-ups
This study standardizes how IV aminoglycoside antibiotics are given during a 14-day treatment for cystic fibrosis (CF) lung flare-ups. It may help make treatment more consistent and easier to manage for people who need IV antibiotics.
Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaAges 6 years+ - NCT04930289Enrolling by invitation
Lung transplant registry for better donor lung preservation
This study builds a worldwide database to track and improve how donor lungs are preserved before transplant. Your information may help doctors choose and manage donor lungs more effectively.
Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaAges Any age - NCT05844449Enrolling by invitationPhase 3
Check long-term safety and effectiveness of CF medicines
This Phase 3 study looks at how well and how safely Vanzacaftor/Tezacaftor/Deutivacaftor works over the long term in people with cystic fibrosis who already took the study medicine before. It may help confirm the best long-term plan and spot important safety issues.
Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaAges 1 year+ - NCT06262282Enrolling by invitation
Phage therapy for stubborn NTM infection in cystic fibrosis
This trial tests whether a special virus therapy (phage) can help clear stubborn NTM lung infections in people with cystic fibrosis who have been on antibiotics for over a year without success. Participants will continue their antibiotics while receiving the phages.
Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaAges 6 years+ - NCT06296394Recruiting
Health outcomes for new parents with cystic fibrosis
This study looks at the health of parents with cystic fibrosis who have recently become a first-time parent to a young child. It aims to understand how parenting affects their health.
Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06683092Recruiting
Restarting triple therapy with close monitoring for side effects
This trial tests whether carefully restarting a triple-combination CFTR modulator (VTD) is safe and helpful for people with cystic fibrosis who had to stop or change Trikafta because of mental health side effects or liver injury. You will be closely monitored with surveys and daily diaries to ensure your safety.
Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaAges 6 years+
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Where these studies are running near Pittsburgh
Institutions with a site for the recruiting cystic fibrosis studies listed above.
- University of Pittsburgh Medical Center · 7 studies
- UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh · 4 studies
- University of Pittsburgh · 3 studies
- UPMC Montefiore Hospital
What taking part in a cystic fibrosis study involves
A screening visit first
Before anything else, the study team checks whether you fit — usually a visit with some tests. You can stop at any point, and screening is typically free.
Care at a nearby site
Study visits happen at a clinic or hospital taking part. Many studies cover the cost of the study treatment and related visits, and some reimburse travel.
You stay in control
Taking part is voluntary and you can leave a study at any time, for any reason, without affecting your regular care.
The team decides eligibility
Our fit check is a helpful first read, not a decision. The study team makes the final call after reviewing your health history.
Looking wider? See all recruiting cystic fibrosis studies in Pennsylvania.
Common questions
- Are there cystic fibrosis clinical trials near Pittsburgh?
- Yes. We're currently tracking 15 recruiting cystic fibrosis studies with a site near Pittsburgh, each rewritten in plain language so you can see what it's testing and who it's for.
- How do I find out if I qualify for a cystic fibrosis study near Pittsburgh?
- Each study lists its eligibility rules — age, diagnosis, prior treatments. On every trial page we explain these in plain language and offer a short, optional pre-screen for a fit read. The study team makes the final decision.
- Do I have to live in Pittsburgh to take part?
- Not necessarily. These studies have a site near Pittsburgh, but eligibility is about your health, not your address — some people travel to take part, and a few studies reimburse travel. The study team can tell you what's required.
- Does it cost anything to join a cystic fibrosis trial?
- Using Clin2 is always free. Many trials cover the study treatment and related visits; some reimburse travel. The study team explains exactly what's covered before you decide.
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New cystic fibrosis studies open near Pittsburgh regularly. Set up a health profile and we’ll quietly watch for studies that fit you and email you when one opens.