Benzbromarone as adjuvant therapy for cystic fibrosis lung disease: a pilot clinical trial
Frederico Friedrich1,
Lucas Montiel Petry1,
Laura de Castro e Garcia1
et al.
Abstract:Objective: Cystic fibrosis (CF) affects multiple organs, the most severe consequences being observed in the lungs. Despite significant progress in developing CF transmembrane conductance regulator-specific treatments for CF lung disease, exploring alternative CF-targeted medications seems reasonable. We sought to evaluate the potential beneficial effects of oral benzbromarone as an adjuvant therapy in CF patients with reduced lung function. Methods: This was a prospective open-label pilot study of oral benzbro… Show more
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