Steroid treatment before liver surgery study
Treatments studied
Part of Digestive system clinical trials.
This study tests if a steroid called methylprednisolone can help people recovering from major liver surgery. It aims to see if it reduces inflammation and improves outcomes.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older.
- You are scheduled for a major liver surgery (removing a large part of the liver).
- You have not had a bad reaction to methylprednisolone before.
- You are not on long-term steroid pills or shots within the last 30 days (except for certain allowed uses like inhalers or skin creams).
- You do not have serious kidney problems or need dialysis.
- You are not pregnant or breastfeeding.
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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