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However, evidence to guide intentional weight loss in this population is limited and safety concerns remain due to the established positive association between body weight and lung function. Delivering weight-loss interventions in CF is likely to be complex because of CF-specific factors, high treatment burden and embedded dietary advice focused on high-energy, high-fat diets for weight gain. 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Participants randomised to routine care will continue to receive standard CF dietetic input. The primary objective is to assess the feasibility of progression to a definitive RCT based on pre-specified criteria on recruitment, engagement, adherence, retention and safety. Assessment of intervention acceptability and fidelity will be explored through process measures and qualitative interviews with participants and healthcare professionals. Exploratory outcomes include changes in body weight and composition, lung function, quality of life, physical function and metabolic markers.\n                    <\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Ethics and dissemination<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Ethical approval has been granted by the National Research Ethics Service South Central B Research Ethics Committee (ref: 25\/SC\/0323). 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