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Abstract
Objectives
CFTR modulators may improve or restore pancreatic function in young children(1). We sought to explore changes in Faecal Elastase (FE-1) and Pancreatic Enzyme Replacement Therapy (PERT) in a real-world population of children aged 2-5 years after initiation of Elexacaftor/Tezacaftor/Ivacaftor (ETI).
Methods
A prospective data collection was performed in Pancreatic Insufficient (PI) children at our centre, aged 2-5 years, at baseline and three months post initiation of ETI. We collected FE-1, PERT dose, genotype, prior modulator use, and anthropometry. PI was classified as (µg/g stool): <100 severe, 100-200 moderate, >200 Pancreatic Sufficient (PS). High PERT dose (units/lipase/kg/day) >10,000 as per ECFS guideline(2). Moderate PERT dose classified as 3,000-9,999, <3,000 low dose. Data were analysed using R 4.4.2, comparisons by Wilcoxon signed rank test and Chi-squared test.
Results
Twenty nine children were included, 18 homozygous dF508, 11 heterozygous dF508, 12 were Modulator-Naïve (MN). Mean (sd) age 4.1 (1.1)y at ETI initiation, BMI z-score 0.22(0.8). Paired FE-1 (median, IQR) was obtained in 28 children and increased from 15(0) µg/g to 15(4) µg/g, p=0.057. Categorical PERT doses were not significantly reduced (p=0.061), 5 children reduced from high to moderate, 4 children reduced from moderate to low, and 1 child became PS (not MN).
Conclusions
We demonstrate a small increase in FE-1 in the 2-5 year old children in our centre three months after starting ETI. PERT doses were not reduced. Our findings should be interpreted in the context of a small study size, risk of type I error, and the subjective nature of recording PERT administration. These data may add to the emerging evidence that early life administration of ETI has the potential to modify pancreatic function. Iterative data collection is ongoing in our centre.
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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.