Dexamethasone vs placebo for severe flu patients
Part of Infections, Lungs & breathing clinical trials.
This trial tests whether dexamethasone (a steroid) can help people hospitalized with severe flu recover faster. It is for adults who are already taking Tamiflu and do not have other serious infections like COVID-19.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older
- You have a confirmed flu (influenza A or B) infection
- You are hospitalized and expected to stay for at least 24 hours
- You are taking or will start taking Tamiflu (oseltamivir)
- You are not currently on high-dose steroids for more than 24 hours
- You do not have COVID-19 or RSV
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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