Cystic fibrosis

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Overview

Cystic Fibrosis is treated with 8 medications in our database, including Trikafta, Kalydeco, BETHKIS, SYMDEKO, ORKAMBI, and 3 more. 4 of these have manufacturer assistance programs available to help reduce out-of-pocket costs. Medications are manufactured by Vertex Pharmaceuticals, Chiesi, Vertex, Gilead Sciences, Viatris and others. Patients and caregivers can find copay cards, patient assistance programs, and travel grants for Cystic Fibrosis treatment below.

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Clinical phenotype terms— hover any for plain English:

Rectal prolapseHP:0002035SteatorrheaHP:0002570Recurrent Aspergillus infectionsHP:0002724Recurrent Staphylococcus aureus infectionsHP:0002726Recurrent lower respiratory tract infectionsHP:0002783Meconium ileusHP:0004401Recurrent Haemophilus influenzae infectionsHP:0005376Reduced forced expiratory volume in one secondHP:0032342Decreased body mass indexHP:0045082
Inheritance

Autosomal recessive

Passed on when both parents carry the same gene change; often skips generations

Age of Onset

Neonatal

Begins at or shortly after birth (first 4 weeks)

Orphanet ↗OMIM ↗NORD ↗

FDA & Trial Timeline

10 events
Apr 2026MRI Assessment of Lung Airways in Cystic Fibrosis: Evaluate MRI's Ability to Detect Changes in Airway Structure .

The Hospital for Sick Children

TrialNOT YET RECRUITING
Apr 2026Metformin for People With CFRD on CFTR Modulator Therapy to Improve Ion Channel Function

University of Kansas Medical Center — PHASE2

TrialNOT YET RECRUITING
Apr 2026Phase 2 Study to Assess the Safety and Efficacy of ANG003

Anagram Therapeutics, Inc. — PHASE2

TrialNOT YET RECRUITING
Mar 2026TRIKAFTA: New indication approved
FDAcompleted
Mar 2026TRIKAFTA: New indication approved
FDAcompleted
Mar 2026TRIKAFTA: New indication approved
FDAcompleted
Mar 2026SYMDEKO: New indication approved
FDAcompleted
Mar 2026ORKAMBI: New indication approved
FDAcompleted
Mar 2026KALYDECO: New indication approved
FDAcompleted
Mar 2026TRIKAFTA: New indication approved
FDAcompleted

Data sourced from FDA regulatory filings and ClinicalTrials.gov. Updated periodically.

Treatments

11 available

SYMDEKO

TEZACAFTOR AND IVACAFTOR· Vertex Pharmaceuticals IncorporatedOrphan Drug
1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE SYMDEKO is indicated for the treatment of cystic fibrosis (CF) in patients aged 6 years and older who are homozygous for the F508del mutation or who have at least one mutation

1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE SYMDEKO is indicated for the treatment of cystic fibrosis (CF) in patients aged 6 years and older who are homozygous for the F508del mutation or who have at least one mutation in the cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator ( CFTR ) gene that is responsive to tezacaftor/ivacaftor based on in vitro data and/or clinical evidence [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.1) and Clinical Studies (14) ] . If the patient's genotype is unknown, an FDA-cleared CF mutation test should be used to detect the presence of a CFTR mutation followed by verification with bi-directional sequencing when recommended by the mutation test instructions for use. SYMDEKO is a combination of tezacaftor and ivacaftor, indicated for the treatment of cystic fibrosis (CF) in patients aged 6 years and older who are homozygous for the F508del mutation or who have at least one mutation in the cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator ( CFTR ) gene that is responsive to tezacaftor/ivacaftor based on in vitro data and/or clinical evidence. ( 12.1 , 14 ) If the patient's genotype is unknown, an FDA-cleared CF mutation test should be used to detect the presence of a CFTR mutation followed by verification with bi-directional sequencing when recommended by the mutation test instructions for use. ( 1 )

ALYFTREK

VANZACAFTOR, TEZACAFTOR, AND DEUTIVACAFTOR· Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated■ Boxed Warning
ALYFTREK is indicated for the treatment of cystic fibrosis (CF) in patients 6 years of age and older who have at least one F508del mutation or another responsive mutation in the cystic fibrosis transm

ALYFTREK is indicated for the treatment of cystic fibrosis (CF) in patients 6 years of age and older who have at least one F508del mutation or another responsive mutation in the cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator (CFTR) gene

Kalydeco

IVACAFTOR· Vertex Pharmaceuticals IncorporatedOrphan Drug
1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE KALYDECO is indicated for the treatment of cystic fibrosis (CF) in patients aged 1 month and older who have at least one mutation in the CFTR gene that is responsive to ivacaft

1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE KALYDECO is indicated for the treatment of cystic fibrosis (CF) in patients aged 1 month and older who have at least one mutation in the CFTR gene that is responsive to ivacaftor potentiation based on clinical and/or in vitro assay data [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.1) and Clinical Studies (14) ] . If the patient's genotype is unknown, an FDA-cleared CF mutation test should be used to detect the presence of a CFTR mutation followed by verification with bi-directional sequencing when recommended by the mutation test instructions for use. KALYDECO is a cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator (CFTR) potentiator indicated for the treatment of cystic fibrosis (CF) in patients aged 1 month and older who have at least one mutation in the CFTR gene that is responsive to ivacaftor based on clinical and/or in vitro assay data. ( 12.1 , 14 ) If the patient's genotype is unknown, an FDA-cleared CF mutation test should be used to detect the presence of a CFTR mutation followed by verification with bi-directional sequencing when recommended by the mutation test instructions for use. ( 1 )

Acetylcysteine

ACETYLCYSTEINE· Hospira, Inc.

adjuvant therapy for patients with abnormal, viscid, or inspissated mucous secretions in pulmonary complications of cystic fibrosis

ORKAMBI

LUMACAFTOR AND IVACAFTOR· Vertex Pharmaceuticals IncorporatedOrphan Drug
1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE ORKAMBI is indicated for the treatment of cystic fibrosis (CF) in patients aged 1 year and older who are homozygous for the F508del mutation in the CFTR gene. If the patient's

1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE ORKAMBI is indicated for the treatment of cystic fibrosis (CF) in patients aged 1 year and older who are homozygous for the F508del mutation in the CFTR gene. If the patient's genotype is unknown, an FDA-cleared CF mutation test should be used to detect the presence of the F508del mutation on both alleles of the CFTR gene. ORKAMBI is a combination of ivacaftor, a cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator (CFTR) potentiator, and lumacaftor, indicated for the treatment of cystic fibrosis (CF) in patients aged 1 year and older who are homozygous for the F508del mutation in the CFTR gene. If the patient's genotype is unknown, an FDA-cleared CF mutation test should be used to detect the presence of the F508del mutation on both alleles of the CFTR gene. ( 1 ) Limitations of Use: The efficacy and safety of ORKAMBI have not been established in patients with CF other than those homozygous for the F508del mutation. ( 1 ) Limitations of Use The efficacy and safety of ORKAMBI have not been established in patients with CF other than those homozygous for the F508del mutation .

ALYFTREK

VANZACAFTOR, TEZACAFTOR, AND DEUTIVACAFTOR· Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated■ Boxed Warning
ALYFTREK is indicated for the treatment of cystic fibrosis (CF) in patients 6 years of age and older who have at least one F508del mutation or another responsive mutation in the cystic fibrosis transm

ALYFTREK is indicated for the treatment of cystic fibrosis (CF) in patients 6 years of age and older who have at least one F508del mutation or another responsive mutation in the cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator (CFTR) gene

Trikafta

elexacaftor/tezacaftor/ivacaftor· Vertex Pharmaceuticals■ Boxed WarningOrphan Drug

Indicated for CF in patients aged 2+ with at least one F508del mutation.

TOBI

Tobramycin· Viatris

Detailed copay and financial assistance information is not publicly available for this medication at this time. Please consult your pharmacist or the manufacturer's official patient support program fo

Cayston

aztreonam· Gilead Sciences

* Patient Copay Amount: $10 per fill * Maximum Annual Benefit Limit: $8,000 per calendar year (up to 7 fills) * Core Eligibility Restrictions: Must have commercial (private) insurance; not eligible if

Pulmozyme

dornase alfa· Genentech

* Patient Copay Amount: As little as $30 per 30-day supply * Maximum Annual Benefit Limit: $10,000 per calendar year * Core Eligibility Restrictions: Must have commercial (private) insurance. Not va

BETHKIS

tobramycin· Chiesi

Detailed copay and financial assistance information is not publicly available for this medication at this time. Please consult your pharmacist or the manufacturer's official patient support program fo

Clinical Trials

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Other20 trials
TIDES 2.0: Prevalence and Longitudinal Course of Depression, Anxiety, and Behavior Problems in Children With Cystic Fibrosis Under 12 Years of Age
Actively Recruiting
· Sites: Orange, California; Aurora, Colorado +11 more · Age: 011 yrs
Identification of Dysglycemia With Continuous Glucose Monitoring to Assess Clinical Evolution in Cystic Fibrosis
Actively Recruiting
PI: Rémi Rabasa-Lhoret (Institut de recherches cliniques de Montréal) · Sites: Montreal, Quebec; Montreal, Quebec +2 more · Age: 1899 yrs
CFTR Modulators in Pregnancy and Postpartum
Actively Recruiting
· Sites: Stockholm · Age: 050 yrs
Muscle Function and Physical Activity in the Modern Era of Cystic Fibrosis
Actively Recruiting
· Sites: Hyères · Age: 1099 yrs
Natural History of Bronchiectasis
Actively Recruiting
PI: Kevin P Fennelly, M.D. (National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI)) · Sites: Bethesda, Maryland · Age: 5100 yrs
Correction of Nonsense Mutations in Cystic Fibrosis
Actively Recruiting
PI: Anne Prévotat, MD (University Hospital, Lille) · Sites: Amiens; Bron +6 more · Age: 899 yrs
Understanding Gut Symptoms in People With Cystic Fibrosis
Actively Recruiting
PI: Alan Smyth (University of Nottingham) · Sites: Nottingham, Nottinghamshire · Age: 699 yrs
COVID-19 Antibody Responses in Cystic Fibrosis
Active
PI: Pavel Drevinek, MD (Cystic Fibrosis Centre) · Sites: Brno; Prague
Environmental Reservoirs of Non-tuberculous Mycobacteria in Cystic Fibrosis Households: A Case-control Study of Exposure Risk at Home
Actively Recruiting
PI: Alexander Mischnik, Prof. Dr. med. (National and WHO-Supranational Reference Center fo) · Sites: Borstel, Schleswig-Holstein; Essen
Trikafta Exercise Study in Cystic Fibrosis
Actively Recruiting
PI: Jordan A Guenette, PhD (University of British Columbia) · Sites: Vancouver, British Columbia · Age: 1999 yrs
Rare CFTR Mutation Cell Collection Protocol (RARE)
Actively Recruiting
· Sites: Birmingham, Alabama · Age: 1299 yrs
Intestinal Inflammation in CF Patients
Active
PI: Tanja Gonska, MD (The Hospital for Sick Children) · Sites: Toronto, Ontario · Age: 1099 yrs
Kidney Function in People With Cystic Fibrosis in the Era of HEMT
Actively Recruiting
· Sites: Birmingham, Alabama; Lebanon, New Hampshire +1 more · Age: 799 yrs
Mycobacteriophage Treatment of Non-tuberculosis Mycobacteria
Enrolling by Invitation
PI: Jerry Nick, MD (National Jewish Health) · Sites: Birmingham, Alabama; Los Angeles, California +16 more · Age: 699 yrs
Cellular Markers in Treated or Untreated Non-tuberculous Mycobacterial Respiratory Infection in Patients With Cystic Fibrosis
Actively Recruiting
PI: Raphael CHIRON, MD (Hôpital Arnaud de Villeneuve) · Sites: Montpellier · Age: 1899 yrs
Genetic Modifiers of Cystic Fibrosis (CF) Liver Disease
Active
PI: Wanda K O'Neal, PhD (University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill) · Sites: Chapel Hill, North Carolina · Age: 299 yrs
Gene Modifiers of Cystic Fibrosis Lung Disease
Active
PI: Wanda K O'Neal, PhD (University of North Carolina) · Sites: Chapel Hill, North Carolina · Age: 0100 yrs
CF Organization of Care in the Era of Highly Effective Modulator.
Actively Recruiting
PI: Philippe REIX, Professor (Hospices Civils de Lyon) · Sites: Lyon · Age: 699 yrs
A Study of Females With CF Throughout Pregnancy and Post-partum, and Follow up of Their Offspring
Actively Recruiting
PI: Imogen Felton (Royal Brompton Hospital and NHLI Imperial College ) · Sites: London
Genetics of Insulin and Incretins in Cystic Fibrosis
Actively Recruiting
PI: Andrea Kelly, MD (Children's Hospital of Philadelphia) · Sites: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania · Age: 299 yrs

Specialists

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JM
Jessica Lee, MPH
Kansas City, Kansas
Specialist

Rare Disease Specialist

MM
Marcus A Mall, MD
Berlin, State of Berlin
Specialist

Rare Disease Specialist

BM
Bonnie Ramsey, MD
Birmingham, Alabama
Specialist

Rare Disease Specialist

NS
Nicholas Simmonds
London, Greater London
Specialist

Rare Disease Specialist

3 Cystic fibrosis publications
EM
Edith Zemanick, MD
Birmingham, Alabama
Specialist

Rare Disease Specialist

JM
julie A. Biller, MD
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Specialist

Rare Disease Specialist

JP
Jordan A Guenette, PhD
Specialist
PI on 3 active trials
MP
Mark DiFrancesco, PhD
Cincinnati, Ohio
Specialist

Rare Disease Specialist

EP
Eslam Montaser, PhD
Indianapolis, Indiana
Specialist

Rare Disease Specialist

DP
DUYGU DEMİR Associate Professor
Yalova
Specialist

Rare Disease Specialist

1 Cystic fibrosis publication
MS
Michal Shteinberg
Specialist
2 Cystic fibrosis publications
SP
Silke van Koningsbruggen-Rietschel, MD, PhD
Cologne
Specialist

Rare Disease Specialist

PI on 2 active trials
KM
Kathleen Ramos, MD, MSc
Los Angeles, California
Specialist

Rare Disease Specialist

PB
Pierre-Régis Burgel
Specialist
3 Cystic fibrosis publications
AM
Arthur Gelb, MD
Lakewood, California
Specialist

Rare Disease Specialist

1 Cystic fibrosis publication
DP
Deepika Polineni
SAINT LOUIS, MO
Specialist
2 Cystic fibrosis publications
LC
Layla Diab Cáceres
Specialist
1 Cystic fibrosis publication
TO
Thida Ong
CLEVELAND, OH
Specialist
1 Cystic fibrosis publication
EH
Elpis Hatziagorou
Specialist
2 Cystic fibrosis publications
PP
Peter Horvath, Ph.D.
Irvine, California
Specialist

Rare Disease Specialist

AF
Alexander Horsley, MA MBChB MRCP PhD FERS
Cardiff
Specialist

Rare Disease Specialist

EL
Ester Zamarrón de Lucas
NORTH OLMSTED, OH
Specialist
1 Cystic fibrosis publication
IH
Iram J Haq
Specialist
1 Cystic fibrosis publication
IF
Isabelle Fajac
Specialist
2 Cystic fibrosis publications
BR
Bonnie W Ramsey
COLUMBIA, SC
Specialist
1 Cystic fibrosis publication

Treatment Centers

8 centers
⚗️ Trial Site

National Institutes of Health Clinical Center

📍 Bethesda, Maryland

👤 Payal P Khincha, M.D.

👤 Christopher Grunseich, M.D.

⚗️ Trial Site

Children's Hospital Colorado

📍 Aurora, Colorado

👤 Zachary Grinspan, MD

⚗️ Trial Site

Boston Children's Hospital

📍 Boston, Massachusetts

⚗️ Trial Site

Massachusetts General Hospital

📍 Boston, Massachusetts

👤 Matthew Frigault, MD

👤 Janssen Research & Development, LLC Clinical Trial

⚗️ Trial Site

Children's Hospital of Orange County

📍 Orange, California

👤 Richard Neibeger, MD

⚗️ Trial Site

Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center

📍 Cincinnati, Ohio

⚗️ Trial Site

Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago

📍 Chicago, Illinois

⚗️ Trial Site

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

📍 Little Rock, Arkansas

Financial Resources

13 resources
SYMDEKO(TEZACAFTOR AND IVACAFTOR)Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated
ALYFTREK(VANZACAFTOR, TEZACAFTOR, AND DEUTIVACAFTOR)Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated
Kalydeco(IVACAFTOR)Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated
ORKAMBI(LUMACAFTOR AND IVACAFTOR)Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated
ALYFTREK(VANZACAFTOR, TEZACAFTOR, AND DEUTIVACAFTOR)Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated
Trikafta(elexacaftor/tezacaftor/ivacaftor)Vertex Pharmaceuticals

Good Days — Cystic fibrosis

Good Days

Cystic fibrosis

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foundation grant
Accepting applications

Patient Services Inc — Cystic fibrosis

Patient Services Inc

Cystic fibrosis

Verified 3d ago
Foundation Grant
foundation grant
Accepting applications

NORD Patient Assistance — Cystic fibrosis

NORD Patient Assistance

Cystic fibrosis

Verified 3d ago
Foundation Grant
foundation grant
Accepting applications

Patient Advocate Foundation — Cystic fibrosis

Patient Advocate Foundation

Cystic fibrosis

Verified 3d ago
Foundation Grant
foundation grant
Accepting applications

The Assistance Fund — Cystic fibrosis

The Assistance Fund

Cystic fibrosis

Verified 3d ago
Foundation Grant
foundation grant
Accepting applications

HealthWell Foundation — Cystic fibrosis

HealthWell Foundation

Cystic fibrosis

Verified 3d ago
Foundation Grant
foundation grant
Accepting applications

PAN Foundation — Cystic fibrosis

PAN Foundation

Cystic fibrosis

Verified 3d ago
Foundation Grant
foundation grant
Currently closed
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6 travel grants are also available for Cystic fibrosis patients — see Travel Grants below ↓

Travel Grants

6 grants

Boston Children's Hospital Cystic Fibrosis Patient Resources

Eligibility generally requires a diagnosis of cystic fibrosis, with many programs specifically requiring residency in Massachusetts or treatment at a Massachusetts-based care center. Specific age requirements vary by program, with some focused on children under 18 and others catering to adults or family caregivers.

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The Assistance Fund Cystic Fibrosis Copay Assistance Program

The Assistance Fund

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BC Cystic Fibrosis Subsidy for Medications and Travel Program

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Gilead Support Path Patient Assistance Program

Gilead Sciences

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Kitabis Copay Assistance

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Vanderbilt Specialty Pharmacy Financial Assistance

Vanderbilt Specialty Pharmacy

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Latest news about Cystic fibrosis

5 articles
NewsUNITERAREApr 20, 2026
Fund Update: PAN Foundation — Cystic fibrosis Cystic fibrosis fund is currently closed
The PAN Foundation's financial assistance program for cystic fibrosis patients is currently closed and not accepting new applications. This program helps patien
ResearchPUBMEDApr 17, 2026
Predictors of quality of life in parents of children with rare diseases: a tertiary care center cross-sectional study in Saudi Arabia.
Researchers in Saudi Arabia studied how different factors affect the stress and well-being of parents who have children with three rare genetic diseases: cystic
NewsUNITERAREApr 3, 2026
Fund Update: PAN Foundation — Cystic fibrosis Fund Cystic fibrosis fund is currently closed
The PAN Foundation's financial assistance program for cystic fibrosis patients is currently closed and not accepting new applications. This program previously p
ResearchPUBMEDMar 26, 2026
Rare Pediatric Pulmonary Diseases: Insights from a Survey of Pediatric Pulmonologists in German-Speaking Countries.
Doctors who treat children with rare lung diseases in German-speaking countries were surveyed about their experience and confidence in diagnosing and treating t
ResearchPUBMEDMar 26, 2026
TikTok as a Platform for Patient Education and Health Information in Rare Genetic Diseases: Cross-Sectional Study.
Researchers studied 184 videos on TikTok about five rare genetic diseases to see how well the platform helps patients learn about their conditions and connect w
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Caregiver Resources

NORD Caregiver Resources

Support, advocacy, and financial assistance for caregivers of rare disease patients.

Mental Health Support

Rare disease caregiving can be isolating. Connect with counseling and peer support.

Family & Caregiver Grants

Financial assistance programs specifically for caregivers of rare disease patients.

Social Security Disability

Learn how rare disease patients may qualify for SSDI/SSI benefits.

Common questions about Cystic fibrosis

What is Cystic fibrosis?

Cystic Fibrosis is treated with 8 medications in our database, including Trikafta, Kalydeco, BETHKIS, SYMDEKO, ORKAMBI, and 3 more. 4 of these have manufacturer assistance programs available to help reduce out-of-pocket costs. Medications are manufactured by Vertex Pharmaceuticals, Chiesi, Vertex, Gilead Sciences, Viatris and others. Patients and caregivers can find copay cards, patient assistance programs, and travel grants for Cystic Fibrosis treatment below.

How is Cystic fibrosis inherited?

Cystic fibrosis follows a autosomal recessive inheritance pattern. Genetic counseling can help families understand recurrence risk and testing options.

At what age does Cystic fibrosis typically begin?

Typical onset of Cystic fibrosis is neonatal. Age of onset can vary across affected individuals.

Are there clinical trials for Cystic fibrosis?

Yes — 20 recruiting clinical trials are currently listed for Cystic fibrosis on UniteRare. See the clinical trials section on this page for phase, sponsor, and site details sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov.

Which specialists treat Cystic fibrosis?

25 specialists and care centers treating Cystic fibrosis are listed on UniteRare, sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov principal investigators, published research, and the NPPES NPI registry.

What treatment and support options exist for Cystic fibrosis?

8 FDA-approved treatments and 13 patient support programs are currently tracked on UniteRare for Cystic fibrosis. See the treatments and support programs sections for copay assistance, eligibility, and contact details.