Effect of lumacaftor-ivacaftor on mucociliary clearance and clinical outcomes in cystic fibrosis: Results from the PROSPECT MCC sub-study

Scott H. Donaldson, Beth L. Laube, Peter Mogayzel, Timothy E. Corcoran, Joseph M. Pilewski, Agathe Ceppe, Jihong Wu, Pradeep G. Bhambhvani, Felix Ratjen, Scott D. Sagel, J. P. Clancy, Steven M. Rowe, William D. Bennett

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Abstract

CFTR function is required for normal mucociliary clearance (MCC) and cough-assisted clearance (CC). Lumacaftor-ivacaftor is approved for use in people with cystic fibrosis (CF) carrying two copies of F508del-CFTR. In this observational study performed at four study sites, we characterized the effect of lumacaftor-ivacaftor on mucociliary and cough clearance and related this to other clinical and research endpoints after one month of treatment. Twenty-five adolescents and adults were enrolled. No effect on whole lung MCC was observed, but CC was significantly increased. Sweat chloride improved by 18 mEq/L in this group, indicating a modest restoration of CFTR activity, but no demonstrable change in FEV1 or lung clearance index was observed. We speculate that the modest effect of lumacaftor-ivacaftor on CFTR function was insufficient to yield an improvement in MCC.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)143-145
Number of pages3
JournalJournal of Cystic Fibrosis
Volume21
Issue number1
DOIs
StatePublished - Jan 2022

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Pulmonary and Respiratory Medicine
  • Pediatrics, Perinatology, and Child Health

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