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Possible New Treatment for CF and NTM

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Trial Objectives


Researchers in the ABATE Study are testing the safety of a drug called gallium nitrate for people with cystic fibrosis (CF) who also have been diagnosed with nontuberculous mycobacteria (NTM). Gallium nitrate is currently FDA-approved to treat high calcium in blood caused by cancer. Its use in treating people with CF is experimental, but gallium nitrate is thought to have antimicrobial properties that would help resolve NTM infections.

Who Can Participate


Adults 18 and older with CF and NTM who have a lung function of 25% or higher. To qualify, participants must not have received NTM treatment for at least two years.

Age: 18+ Gender: Any

Estimated Time Commitment


8 in-person visits, including two 5-day inpatient stays, and 4 phone calls over 28 weeks

Payment & Reimbursement


Payment: Provided

Travel Reimbursement: Available

Trial Contact


For more information, contact:

Alexandra Wilson
303.270.2517

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Trial Location


National Jewish Main Campus, Denver, CO

Trial Sponsors


Christopher H. Goss, MD MSc (University of Washington, Seattle Children's Hospital)

Principal Investigators

Jerry A. Nick

Jerry A. Nick, MD

Co-Investigators

  • Jane E. Gross

    Jane E. Gross, MD, PhD

  • Katherine Hisert

    Katherine Hisert, MD, PhD

  • Jennifer L. Taylor-Cousar

    Jennifer L. Taylor-Cousar, MD, MSCS

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