Dexamethasone to prevent a second anaphylaxis reaction
Treatments studied
Part of Immune system & allergy clinical trials.
This trial tests whether a dose of dexamethasone (a steroid medicine) can help stop anaphylaxis symptoms from returning after the first episode. It focuses on children with mild to moderate anaphylaxis in the emergency department.
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Who can take part
- Be between 3 months and 14 years old
- Be in the pediatric emergency department with mild to moderate anaphylaxis
- Not have severe anaphylaxis
- Not have a history of immune (immunologic) problems
- Not be taking steroid medicines now
- Not have moderate-to-severe asthma or severe asthma
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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