Dexamethasone for lung injury from sepsis
Treatments studied
Part of Infections, Lungs & breathing clinical trials.
This trial tests whether the steroid dexamethasone can help people with sepsis who develop acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS), a severe lung injury. If you have an infection and need breathing support, this study may help find a better treatment.
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Who can take part
- You must be 18 years or older
- You need to have a suspected or confirmed infection
- You must be on a breathing machine or high-flow oxygen therapy
- You need to have acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) that started between 6 and 72 hours ago
- You must not be pregnant or have certain conditions like severe COPD or heart failure
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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