Unveiling the psychosocial impact of Elexacaftor/Tezacaftor/Ivacaftor therapy in Cystic Fibrosis patients.

Background: This study aimed to assess how Elexacaftor/Tezacaftor/Ivacaftor (ETI) influences lung function, Body Mass Index (BMI), Sweat Test (ST) and mental health of Cystic Fibrosis (CF) patients, emphasizing on depression and anxiety.

Methods: We conducted an observational, prospective, multicentre study including 108 patients over 18 years old who initiated ETI therapy between December 2019 and December 2023. Patients underwent regular evaluations, including clinical, functional, and microbiological assessments, alongside completion of quality of life, anxiety, and depression questionnaires.