Finding the best dose of steroids for asthma attacks
Treatments studied
Part of Lungs & breathing clinical trials.
This study tests different doses of oral steroids (prednisone) to find the safest and most effective amount for treating a severe asthma attack. If you are having a bad asthma flare-up and your doctor has prescribed steroids by mouth, this trial could help improve future treatment.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older.
- You are having a severe asthma attack right now.
- Your doctor has decided you need oral steroids (like prednisone) for this attack.
- You do not have other serious lung conditions like COPD or bronchiectasis.
- You are not pregnant or breastfeeding.
- You have not had an asthma attack in the last 4 weeks that required 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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