Study of Ibuprofen to Preserve Lung Function in Patients With Cystic Fibrosis
Cystic Fibrosis
About this trial
This is an interventional treatment trial for Cystic Fibrosis focused on measuring cardiovascular and respiratory diseases, cystic fibrosis, genetic diseases and dysmorphic syndromes, rare disease
Eligibility Criteria
PROTOCOL ENTRY CRITERIA: --Disease Characteristics-- Confirmed diagnosis of cystic fibrosis (CF) based on: Sweat chloride greater than 60 mEq/L AND Typical pulmonary and/or gastrointestinal manifestation of CF OR Healthy volunteers --Prior/Concurrent Therapy-- At least 30 days since medications with anti-neutrophil or anti-inflammatory effect (e.g., aspirin, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs [NSAIDs], corticosteroids, macrolide antibiotics) --Patient Characteristics-- Age: Patients with cystic fibrosis (CF): 5 and over; Healthy volunteers: 18 and over Hematopoietic: No significant history of hematologic disease Hepatic: No significant history of hepatic disease Renal: No significant history of renal disease Cardiovascular: No significant history of cardiovascular disease Pulmonary: See Disease Characteristics Neurologic: No significant history of neurologic disease Other: Not pregnant; No significant history of peptic ulcer disease; Patients with CF free of any acute illness within 14 days; No prior hypersensitivity to any NSAID