#NACFC2022 – Lung Health Gains Seen in Children Using Trikafta

Six months of treatment with Trikafta (elexacaftor/tezacaftor/ivacaftor) led to significant improvements in lung function and a self-reported easing of respiratory symptoms for children with cystic fibrosis (CF) ages 6 to 11 in an observational study of its real-world use. Felix Ratjen, MD, PhD, division chief of pediatric respiratory…

Researchers Explore Trikafta in Younger Patients

Researchers at the Children’s Hospital Colorado Breathing Institute are participating in four new studies to evaluate the long-term impact of Trikafta (elexacaftor, tezacaftor, and ivacaftor) in people with cystic fibrosis (CF) ages 6 and older, its effectiveness in infants and children younger than 6, and to find alternative…