Steroid treatment for acute lung failure (ARDS) trial
Treatments studied
Part of Lungs & breathing clinical trials.
This study tests if adding a type of steroid (glucocorticoid) to standard treatment helps people on a breathing machine recover from severe lung failure (ARDS). It compares different doses to see which works best.
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Who can take part
- You have a sudden, severe lung problem called ARDS (acute respiratory distress syndrome).
- You need a breathing machine to help you breathe.
- Your oxygen levels have been very low in the last 48 hours.
- Chest x-rays or CT scans show cloudy areas in both lungs.
- Your breathing symptoms started or got worse within the last 7 days.
- Heart failure is not the main cause of your breathing problem.
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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