Steroid treatment for severe flu pneumonia in intensive care
Treatments studied
Part of Infections, Lungs & breathing clinical trials.
This study tests whether a steroid medicine can help adults in the ICU with severe flu pneumonia recover better. If you qualify, you may receive either the steroid or a placebo (dummy treatment) to see if it reduces inflammation and improves breathing.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older.
- You are in the intensive care unit (ICU) because of severe pneumonia.
- A test (like a PCR or throat swab) has confirmed you have the flu (influenza).
- You are not currently on high-dose steroids (more than 15 mg of prednisone per day).
- You are not pregnant or breastfeeding, and you do not have active stomach bleeding.
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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