WS12.06Exploring the impact of excessive BMI on metabolic health in patients with cystic fibrosis: a 2-year experience with CFTR modulators at the Warsaw CF Centre
M. Mielus , K. Zybert , K. Walicka-Serzysko , L. Wozniacki , J. Milczewska , D. Sands
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Abstract
Objectives
CFTR modulator therapies have transformed cystic fibrosis (CF) management, improving nutritional status. The emergence of overweight and obesity (OW/OB) in people with CF (pwCF) raises concerns about complications associated with excessive weight. Data on the long-term consequences of OW/OB in pediatric pwCF remain scarce.
This study aimed to compare changes in body composition and metabolic parameters in pediatric pwCF who developed OW/OB with those who maintained normal nutritional status (NNS) over 2 years of CFTR modulator therapy.
Methods
Twenty pediatric pwCF aged 12-18 who completed 2 years of CFTR modulator therapy by November 2024 were included. Ten pwCF who became OW/OB were matched with 10 who maintained NNS status, based on BMI z-scores (Wilschanski et al., 2023). Body composition was assessed using bioelectrical impedance, focusing on fat-free mass (FFM) and fat mass (FM). Fasting metabolic parameters: glucose, insulin, HOMA-IR, HbA1c, total cholesterol, HDL, LDL, and triglycerides, were measured at baseline and after two years.
Results
At baseline, no statistically significant differences were observed between the OW/OB and NNS groups. After 2 years, the OW/OB group showed significantly greater increases in FM (median 6.95 kg vs. 1.8 kg) and FFM (11 kg vs. 2.65 kg) compared to the NNS group. Median weight gain in the OW/OB group was over 4-fold higher (21.7 kg vs. 5.1 kg, p<0.001). Glucose decreased substantially in the NNS group (-11 mg/dL vs. -2 mg/dL). Insulin levels and HOMA-IR significantly increased in the OW/OB group (+4 µIU/ml, +1.37; p=0.04, p=0.01). Lipid profiles and HbA1c showed no significant differences. Changes in FM did not correlate with any metabolic parameters in either group.
Conclusion
Pediatric pwCF with OW/OB after 2 years of CFTR modulator therapy exhibited greater FM and FFM increases and significant insulin metabolism disruptions, underscoring the importance of close monitoring and tailored nutrition.
期刊介绍:
The Journal of Cystic Fibrosis is the official journal of the European Cystic Fibrosis Society. The journal is devoted to promoting the research and treatment of cystic fibrosis. To this end the journal publishes original scientific articles, editorials, case reports, short communications and other information relevant to cystic fibrosis. The journal also publishes news and articles concerning the activities and policies of the ECFS as well as those of other societies related the ECFS.