Some facts about cystic fibrosis
Cystic Fibrosis (CF) is a genetic disease affecting major organs including the lungs and pancreas
1 in 4 people with a CF-related lung exacerbation will not return to their previous lung function
CF affects a person’s ability to clear their airway, allowing bacteria and viral infections to settle in the lungs and airways
The average person will be admitted to hospital once per year to manage a lung exacerbation
About BEAT CF
We are a network of Australian researchers, clinicians, allied health professionals and community members aiming to optimise the medical management of cystic fibrosis lung exacerbations (flare ups).
Info for participants
BEAT CF Platform: Participant journey
BEAT CF Platform: Info for kids
BEAT CF Platform: Randomisation Q&A
Currently BEAT CF is not actively enrolling new participants. However, there are new projects in the pipeline, which will commence in 2026.
People enrolled in the platform
Active sites
Latest news & events
BEAT CF MARS MRFF Funding
The BEAT CF Team are excited to announce we have received $2.99M in funding from the Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) to add a new domain to the BEAT CF Platform. BEAT-CF MARS - Management of Acute Respiratory Symptoms in Cystic Fibrosis, will nest a new domain to...
Characteristics, treatment, and lung function outcomes of pulmonary exacerbations in cystic fibrosis: insights from the BEAT-CF cohort
The BEAT CF trial was used in research looking at meaningful outcomes of clinical trials.
The BEAT CF trial was used in research looking at meaningful outcomes of clinical trials
The BEAT CF trial was used in research looking at meaningful outcomes of clinical trials.
BEAT CF MARS MRFF Funding
The BEAT CF Team are excited to announce we have received $2.99M in funding from the Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) to add a new domain to the BEAT CF Platform. BEAT-CF MARS - Management of Acute Respiratory Symptoms in Cystic Fibrosis, will nest a new domain to...
Characteristics, treatment, and lung function outcomes of pulmonary exacerbations in cystic fibrosis: insights from the BEAT-CF cohort
The BEAT CF trial was used in research looking at meaningful outcomes of clinical trials.
Our research collaborators
This project is funded by a Medical Research Future Fund Grant (GNT1152376)
This project has been approved by the Child & Adolescent Health Service Human Research Ethics Committee. RGS0000001265