Dexamethasone vs methylprednisolone for children with severe asthma
Treatments studied
Part of Immune system & allergy, Lungs & breathing clinical trials.
This trial compares two steroids, dexamethasone and methylprednisolone, to see which works better for children in the intensive care unit with severe asthma. The goal is to find the best treatment with fewer side effects.
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Who can take part
- Be between 3 and 17 years old
- Be in the intensive care unit (ICU) for severe asthma
- Not have unrepaired serious heart disease
- Not have cystic fibrosis
- Not depend on a tracheostomy tube for breathing
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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