N.H. Truong , S. Benaboud , L. Chouchana , A.-S. Bonnel , M. Barboura , N. Bouazza , S. Gautier , S. Rouillon , L. Froelicher-Bournaud , T. Bihouee , S. Bui , J.-M. Treluyer , I. Sermet- Gaudelus , F. Foissac , Modul-CF research group
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Abstract
Objectives
Elexacaftor/tezacaftor/ivacaftor (ETI) was shown to improve CFTR function and clinical symptoms in people with cystic fibrosis (CF) with at least one F508del allele. In 2023, the FDA and the EMA approved ETI for children with CF (chCF) aged 2 to 5 who have at least one copy of the F508del mutation or other mutations that have demonstrated responsiveness to ETI in in vitro studies. In our experience, we observed a significant number of behavioral issues emerging after treatment initiation, including hyperactivity, mood disorders and sleep disturbances among these chCF. This study aimed to determine whether these behavioral issues may be associated with ETI pharmacokinetic (PK) parameters.
Methods
This study, part of the MODUL-CF cohort (NCT04301856), included chCF aged 2–5 years who adhered to current dosing recommendations, with therapeutic drug monitoring and documented behavioral data. Population PK models of ETI were performed using the Monolix software with area under the curve (AUC), maximal concentration (Cmax) and trough concentration (Ctrough) derived from individual Bayesian PK estimates.
Results
Sixty-three children (70% boys) were included: 20 (32%) weighed <14 kg (median age 2.9±0.7 years), and 43 (68%) weighed >14 kg (median age 4.6±0.9 years). Abnormal behavior was observed in 35 children (55.6%), with common issues including sleep disturbances, hyperactivity, irritability and mood disorders. No significant differences were observed in age, weight or sex distributions between the groups. Similarly, ETI AUCs, Cmax and Ctrough showed no statistical differences between children exhibiting abnormal behavior and those who did not.
Conclusion
To our knowledge, this is the first study assessing ETI plasma exposure in relation to behavioral issues in chCF aged 2–5 years. Overall, our findings do not indicate that these side effects are associated with increased exposure.
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.