Steroid treatment for severe pneumonia in the ICU
Treatments studied
Part of Infections, Lungs & breathing clinical trials.
This trial tests if giving steroids early, based on your immune system, can help treat severe pneumonia that needs ICU care. It aims to reduce inflammation and improve recovery.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older.
- You are in the intensive care unit (ICU) within the last 48 hours.
- You have bacterial pneumonia from the community (not caught in the hospital).
- Your breathing is severely affected and you need a breathing machine, high-flow oxygen, or a special oxygen mask.
- You can sign a consent form agreeing to join the trial.
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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