Two authors independently assessed trial eligibility and quality and independently extracted data. Randomised or quasi‐randomised controlled trials, published and unpublished, comparing screening to clinical diagnosis in people with CF. The Group's Trials Register last searched: June 2008.
We searched the Cochrane Cystic Fibrosis and Genetic Disorders Group Trials Register comprising references identified from electronic database searches, handsearches of relevant journals and abstract books of conference proceedings. To examine whether newborn screening for CF prevents or reduces irreversible organ damage and improves clinical outcomes, quality of life and survival in people with CF without unacceptable adverse effects. Does newborn screening for cystic fibrosis (CF) improve clinical outcomes, quality of life and survival? Objectives
