Ready to Use Therapeutic Food (RUTF) to Promote Growth in Cystic Fibrosis

Pilot Study of Ready to Use Therapeutic Food to Promote Weight Gain in Cystic Fibrosis

Children with cystic fibrosis require increased caloric intake to maintain appropriate growth, an important determinant of long-term outcomes. This study seeks to determine the feasibility of using a novel therapeutic food to promote weight gain and growth in children with cystic fibrosis.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Cystic Fibrosis diagnosed by sweat test or genetic testing.
• Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency and receiving pancreatic enzyme replacement therapy
• BMI or weight for age of less than the 50th percentile

Exclusion Criteria:

• Cystic fibrosis related diabetes mellitus
• Cystic fibrosis related liver disease.
• Anaphylactic or other allergy to peanut, cow's milk, oat flour or other RUTF ingredients.
• Patients who are status-post lung or liver transplantation
• Currently receiving enteral supplemental nutrition through gastrostomy or nasogastric tube.