Dexamethasone for Severe Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia with Inflammation
Treatments studied
Part of Infections, Lungs & breathing clinical trials.
This trial tests whether adding the anti-inflammatory drug dexamethasone to standard antibiotics improves recovery from severe hospital-acquired pneumonia in critically ill patients on a ventilator.
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Who can take part
- You have a lung infection that started in the hospital (at least 2 days after being admitted).
- You are on a breathing machine and have low oxygen levels (PaO2/FiO2 < 300).
- You have a high level of inflammation in your blood (CRP ≥ 150 mg/L).
- You have started antibiotics for this pneumonia less than 2 days ago.
- You are not pregnant, breastfeeding, or taking long-term steroids.
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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