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Updated May 2026 · ClinicalTrials.gov

RECRUITINGPhase 1INTERVENTIONAL

IV Gallium Study for Patients With Cystic Fibrosis Who Have NTM (ABATE Study)

A Phase 1b, Multi-center Study of Intravenous (IV) Gallium Nitrate in Patients With Cystic Fibrosis (CF) Who Are Colonized With Nontuberculous Mycobacteria (NTM) (The ABATE Study)

IV Gallium Study for Patients With Cystic Fibrosis Who Have NTM (ABATE Study) (NCT04294043) is a Phase 1 interventional studying Nontuberculous Mycobacterium Infection, sponsored by Chris Goss. RECRUITING as of the most recent ClinicalTrials.gov update. Talk to your doctor before contacting the trial site.

Important: This information is not medical advice. Talk to your doctor about whether a clinical trial is right for you.

About This Trial

The purpose of this study is to assess the safety and tolerability of two 5-day infusion cycles of IV gallium in adult patients with CF who are infected with NTM. Funding Source - FDA Office of Orphan Products Development (OOPD)

What Stage of Research Is This?

Phase 1 trials test a new treatment for the first time in humans, focusing on safety, dosing, and how the body processes the drug. For Nontuberculous Mycobacterium Infection, a Phase 1 study typically enrolls a small number of participants — often healthy volunteers or patients who have exhausted standard treatment options. Phase 1 results determine whether a treatment moves into larger Phase 2 efficacy studies.

This trial is currently recruiting participants. The sponsor has registered the study with ClinicalTrials.gov as actively enrolling, which means new applicants who meet the eligibility criteria can be considered for screening. Trial status can change between updates — confirm current recruiting status with the study contact before traveling for a screening visit.

With a target enrollment of 40 participants, this is a small study — typical of early-phase research, rare-disease trials, or pilot studies designed to generate preliminary signal before a larger study is launched.

Who May Be Eligible (Plain English)

Inclusion Criteria for Treatment-Naïve NTM Cohort 1. Written willing to sign a consent form obtained from participant or participant's legal representative 2. Be willing and able to adhere to the study visit schedule and other protocol requirements 3. All genders ≥ 18 years of age at Visit 1 4. Documentation of a CF diagnosis as evidenced by one or more clinical features consistent with the CF phenotype 5. Documentation of persistently positive NTM culture results that are positive for the same species or sub-species (either M. avium complex, M. abscessus complex, or both M. avium and M. abscessus). Persistently positive cultures are those which meet ONE of the following criteria, after first ignoring any negative culture results that occur within 7 days of a positive culture: 1. The two most recent NTM culture results from sputum or BAL taken at least 28 days apart are positive. OR 2. At least one NTM culture result in the previous 4 months from sputum or BAL is positive. If there are four or more cultures in the last 12-months at least 3 out of the 4 most recent cultures must be positive for NTM. If there are three or fewer cultures in the past 12 months, then at least 2 of the 3 most recent cultures must be positive for NTM even if some of those cultures are more than 12 months ago. 6. Current NTM species or subspecies has never been treated or previous treatment was associated with clearance of NTM and completed \> 2 years prior to Day 1 7. FEV1 ≥ 25 % of predicted value at Screening 8. Able to expectorate sputum 9. Clinically stable with no significant changes in health status within 7 days prior to Day 1 10. Enrolled in the CFF Patient Registry (CFF PR) 11. Willing to discontinue chronic azithromycin use for the duration of the study Inclusion Criteria for Treatment-Refractory NTM Cohort 1. Written willing to sign a consent form obtained from participant or participant's legal representative ...See full criteria on ClinicalTrials.gov Always talk to your doctor about whether this trial is right for you.

These are translations of the protocol\'s inclusion and exclusion criteria, simplified for patients and caregivers. The original clinical text appears below. Eligibility is ultimately confirmed by the trial site\'s screening process — this summary is a starting point for a conversation with your doctor, not a final determination.

Original Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria for Treatment-Naïve NTM Cohort 1. Written informed consent obtained from participant or participant's legal representative 2. Be willing and able to adhere to the study visit schedule and other protocol requirements 3. All genders ≥ 18 years of age at Visit 1 4. Documentation of a CF diagnosis as evidenced by one or more clinical features consistent with the CF phenotype 5. Documentation of persistently positive NTM culture results that are positive for the same species or sub-species (either M. avium complex, M. abscessus complex, or both M. avium and M. abscessus). Persistently positive cultures are those which meet ONE of the following criteria, after first ignoring any negative culture results that occur within 7 days of a positive culture: 1. The two most recent NTM culture results from sputum or BAL taken at least 28 days apart are positive. OR 2. At least one NTM culture result in the previous 4 months from sputum or BAL is positive. If there are four or more cultures in the last 12-months at least 3 out of the 4 most recent cultures must be positive for NTM. If there are three or fewer cultures in the past 12 months, then at least 2 of the 3 most recent cultures must be positive for NTM even if some of those cultures are more than 12 months ago. 6. Current NTM species or subspecies has never been treated or previous treatment was associated with clearance of NTM and completed \> 2 years prior to Day 1 7. FEV1 ≥ 25 % of predicted value at Screening 8. Able to expectorate sputum 9. Clinically stable with no significant changes in health status within 7 days prior to Day 1 10. Enrolled in the CFF Patient Registry (CFF PR) 11. Willing to discontinue chronic azithromycin use for the duration of the study Inclusion Criteria for Treatment-Refractory NTM Cohort 1. Written informed consent obtained from participant or participant's legal representative 2. Be willing and able to adhere to the study visit schedule and other protocol requirements 3. All genders ≥ 18 years of age at Visit 1 4. Documentation of a CF diagnosis as evidenced by one or more clinical features consistent with the CF phenotype 5. History of current or prior treatment for NTM pulmonary disease with M. abscessus or M avium (or both M. avium and M. abscessus) 1. Previously received treatment with guideline-based antibiotics for \>12 months without having treatment discontinued for reasons of culture clearance OR 2. Currently receiving treatment with guideline-based antibiotics for \>12 months 6. FEV1 ≥ 25 % of predicted value at Screening 7. Able to expectorate sputum 8. Not hospitalized within 7 days prior to Day 1 9. Enrolled in the CFF Patient Registry (CFF PR) 10. Be willing and able to continue guideline-based antibiotic therapy for M. abscessus or M avium (or both M. avium and M. abscessus) concurrent with IV gallium, if currently on treatment Exclusion Criteria Treatment-Naïve NTM Cohort 1. Any of the following abnormal lab values at screening: * Hemoglobin \<10g/dL * Platelets \<100,000/mm3 * Absolute neutrophil count \< 1500/mm3 * Aspartate transaminase (AST), alanine transaminase (ALT), gamma-glutamyl transferase (GGT), alkaline phosphatase (ALP), or total bilirubin ≥3 x upper limit of normal * Serum creatinine \> 2.0 mg/dl and ≥1.5 x upper limit of normal * Ionized calcium ≤ lower limit of normal (only performed if total calcium is ≤ lower limit of normal) 2. History of solid organ or hematological transplantation 3. Use of bisphosphonates within 7 days prior to Day 1 4. Known sensitivity to gallium 5. Use of any investigational drug and/or participated in any interventional clinical trial within 28 days prior to Day 1 6. In the opinion of the Investigator, features of active NTM disease are present (e.g., clinical worsening is likely due to NTM disease despite definitive treatment of co-pathogens and/or acute exacerbations) 7. Undergoing treatment for NTM disease or anticipate beginning treatment within 3 months 8. Current diagnosis of osteoporosis 9. For people of childbearing potential: * Positive pregnancy test at Visit 1 or * Lactating or * Unwilling to practice a medically acceptable form of contraception (acceptable forms of contraception: abstinence, hormonal birth control, intrauterine device, or barrier method plus a spermicidal agent), unless surgically sterilized or postmenopausal during the study 10. For people able to father a child: unwilling to use adequate contraception (as determined by the investigator) during the study 11. Has any other condition that, in the opinion of the Site Investigator/designee, would preclude informed consent or assent, make study participation unsafe, complicate interpretation of study outcome data, or otherwise interfere with achieving the study objectives 12. New initiation of chronic CF therapy (e.g., CFTR modulators, ibuprofen, azithromycin, inhaled tobramycin, Cayston, etc.) within 28 days prior to Visit 1 (Day 1) 13. Use of azithromycin within 14 days prior to the screening visit Exclusion Criteria Treatment-Refractory NTM Cohort 1. Any of the following abnormal lab values at screening: * Hemoglobin \<10g/dL * Platelets \<100,000/mm3 * Absolute neutrophil count \< 1500/mm3 * Aspartate transaminase (AST), alanine transaminase (ALT), gamma-glutamyl transferase (GGT), alkaline phosphatase (ALP), or total bilirubin ≥3 x upper limit of normal * Serum creatinine \> 2.0 mg/dL and ≥1.5 x upper limit of normal * Ionized calcium ≤ lower limit of normal (only performed if total calcium is ≤ lower limit of normal) 2. History of solid organ or hematological transplantation 3. Use of bisphosphonates within 7 days prior to Day 1 4. Known sensitivity to gallium 5. Use of any investigational drug and/or participated in any interventional clinical trial within 28 days prior to Day 1 6. Current diagnosis of osteoporosis 7. For people of childbearing potential: * Positive pregnancy test at Visit 1 (Day 1) or * Lactating or * Unwilling to practice a medically acceptable form of contraception (acceptable forms of contraception: abstinence, hormonal birth control, intrauterine device, or barrier method plus a spermicidal agent), unless surgically sterilized or postmenopausal during the study 8. For people able to father a child: unwilling to use adequate contraception (as determined by the investigator) during the study 9. Has any other condition that, in the opinion of the Site Investigator/designee, would preclude informed consent or assent, make study participation unsafe, complicate interpretation of study outcome data, or otherwise interfere with achieving the study objectives 10. New initiation of chronic CF therapy (e.g., CFTR modulators, ibuprofen, inhaled tobramycin, Cayston, etc.) within 28 days prior to Visit 1 (Day 1)

Treatments Being Tested

DRUG

Gallium nitrate

Study subjects will receive an infusion of gallium nitrate.

Locations (10)

Trial sites listed on ClinicalTrials.gov for this study. Site activation status can vary — confirm with the specific site before traveling for a screening visit.

University of Alabama at Birmingham
Birmingham, Alabama, United States
National Jewish Health
Denver, Colorado, United States
Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore, Maryland, United States
The Minnesota Cystic Fibrosis Center
Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
Nationwide Children's Hospital
Columbus, Ohio, United States
University of Pittsburgh Medical Center
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States
Medical University of South Carolina
Charleston, South Carolina, United States
University of Texas Southwestern
Dallas, Texas, United States
University of Vermont Medical Center
Burlington, Vermont, United States
University of Washington Medical Center
Seattle, Washington, United States

How to Talk to Your Doctor About This Trial

Bring the printable summary of this trial — including the NCT ID (NCT04294043), the sponsor (Chris Goss), and the key eligibility criteria — to your next appointment. Your doctor can review the inclusion and exclusion criteria against your medical history, lab values, and current treatments to assess whether you are likely to qualify. They can also help you weigh whether trial participation makes sense alongside your existing care plan.

Useful questions to walk through together: What does the trial protocol require beyond standard care? How long is the active treatment phase, and how long is follow-up? Are there study visits at sites I can reach? Who pays for the trial-specific procedures, and who pays for standard-of-care portions? See our 25 questions to ask about clinical trials guide for a more complete checklist.

Authoritative Sources

The official record for this trial lives on ClinicalTrials.gov — the federal registry maintained by the National Library of Medicine at NIH. For background on how this trial fits into the FDA approval pathway, see the FDA drug approval process. For oncology-specific guidance for patients considering trials, the National Cancer Institute publishes patient-oriented overviews. International trial registries are aggregated by the WHO ICTRP.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the NCT04294043 clinical trial studying?

The purpose of this study is to assess the safety and tolerability of two 5-day infusion cycles of IV gallium in adult patients with CF who are infected with NTM. Funding Source - FDA Office of Orphan Products Development (OOPD) The full protocol is registered on ClinicalTrials.gov and includes the primary outcome measures, eligibility criteria, and study endpoints.

Who can participate in NCT04294043?

Eligibility for this trial depends on the specific inclusion and exclusion criteria set by the sponsor. The plain-English summary above translates the most important criteria into accessible language; the official clinical text is preserved in the collapsible section underneath. Whether you fit any specific trial is a medical decision your doctor needs to confirm — bring the trial information to your treating physician for a full review against your medical history.

How do I contact the trial site for NCT04294043?

Contact information registered with ClinicalTrials.gov is shown in the sidebar of this page. Before reaching out, confirm with your treating physician that this trial is appropriate for your situation. The trial site will then walk you through the screening process to determine final eligibility.

Is participating in a clinical trial safe?

Clinical trials in the United States are regulated by the FDA and overseen by Institutional Review Boards (IRBs) that review the protocol for safety. Risk varies by trial — Phase 1 studies test new treatments in humans for the first time, while Phase 3 trials use treatments that have already passed earlier safety screening. The informed consent document for any specific trial details the known risks and what to expect. Discuss those risks with your physician before deciding whether to participate.

Where can I verify the data on this page?

Every detail on this page comes directly from the ClinicalTrials.gov API. Click "View on ClinicalTrials.gov" in the sidebar to see the official, unmodified record. The federal record is always authoritative; this page is a structured presentation with a plain-English eligibility translation. For background on how clinical trials are regulated, see the FDA drug approval process documentation.

How This Page Is Built

Every field on this page is pulled directly from the ClinicalTrials.gov API v2 — no estimates, no proxies. The plain-English eligibility translation is generated from the original protocol text and reviewed for fidelity to the underlying clinical criteria. The original clinical text remains visible in the collapsible section above so users and clinicians can verify the translation. Read the full methodology for the data pipeline and known limitations.

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov API v2 record for NCT04294043. Maintained by the National Library of Medicine at NIH. Public domain. Cite as: "TrialFinderData. NCT04294043. Data: ClinicalTrials.gov."

Medical disclaimer: This page is informational, not medical advice. Talk to your doctor about whether a clinical trial is right for you.

Last updated 2026-05-08 · Data from ClinicalTrials.gov.