The Phe508del Allele and CF Treatment

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According to the study results, how much higher was the percentage of predicted FEV1 in patients who received elexacaftor-tezacaftor-ivacaftor compared to placebo at 4 weeks?

  • 8.3 points higher
  • 18.3 points higher
  • 3.8 points higher
  • 13.8 points higher (correct)

What was the rate of pulmonary exacerbations in patients who received elexacaftor-tezacaftor-ivacaftor compared to placebo?

  • 43% lower
  • 53% lower
  • 63% lower (correct)
  • 73% lower

What was the minimum clinically important difference for the respiratory domain score on the Cystic Fibrosis Questionnaire–Revised?

  • 2 points
  • 6 points
  • 4 points (correct)
  • 8 points

How much lower was the sweat chloride concentration in patients who received elexacaftor-tezacaftor-ivacaftor compared to placebo?

<p>41.8 mmol per liter lower (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the publication date of the article?

<p>October 31, 2019 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which mutation is responsible for causing cystic fibrosis in nearly 90% of patients?

<p>Phe508del CFTR mutation (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary end point of the phase 3 trial conducted to test the efficacy and safety of elexacaftor–tezacaftor–ivacaftor?

<p>Absolute change from baseline in percentage of predicted FEV1 at week 4 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the three drugs used in combination in the phase 2 trial to improve Phe508del CFTR function and clinical outcomes?

<p>Elexacaftor, tezacaftor, and ivacaftor (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What age group was included in the phase 3 trial to test the efficacy and safety of elexacaftor–tezacaftor–ivacaftor?

<p>Patients 12 years of age or older (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where can the full names, academic degrees, and affiliations of the authors be found?

<p>In the Appendix (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the phase 3 trial mentioned in the text?

<p>To confirm the efficacy and safety of elexacaftor-tezacaftor-ivacaftor in patients with cystic fibrosis with Phe508del-minimal function genotypes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What were the drugs used in combination in the phase 2 trial to improve Phe508del CFTR function and clinical outcomes?

<p>Elexacaftor, tezacaftor, and ivacaftor.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary end point of the phase 3 trial?

<p>Absolute change from baseline in percentage of predicted forced expiratory volume in 1 second (FEV1) at week 4.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How old were the patients included in the phase 3 trial?

<p>12 years of age or older.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the gene mutation responsible for causing cystic fibrosis in nearly 90% of patients?

<p>Phe508del CFTR mutation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the percentage of predicted FEV1 that was higher in patients who received elexacaftor-tezacaftor-ivacaftor compared to placebo at 4 weeks?

<p>13.8 points higher</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the rate of pulmonary exacerbations that was lower in patients who received elexacaftor-tezacaftor-ivacaftor compared to placebo?

<p>63% lower</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the respiratory domain score on the Cystic Fibrosis Questionnaire–Revised that was higher in patients who received elexacaftor-tezacaftor-ivacaftor compared to placebo?

<p>20.2 points higher</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the sweat chloride concentration that was lower in patients who received elexacaftor-tezacaftor-ivacaftor compared to placebo?

<p>41.8 mmol per liter lower</p> Signup and view all the answers

How many patients underwent randomization and received at least one dose of active treatment or placebo?

<p>403 patients</p> Signup and view all the answers

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