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Pill or needle? study tests best way to give croup medicine
Symptom relief CompletedThis study looked at 200 children aged 2 to 12 with mild to moderate croup, a viral infection that causes a barking cough and breathing trouble. Researchers compared giving the steroid dexamethasone as a pill versus an injection to see which works better for easing symptoms. The …
Matched conditions: CROUP
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Arooj Khan • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:00 UTC
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Could a lower steroid dose work just as well for croup?
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested whether a 25% lower dose of dexamethasone (0.15 mg/kg) works as well as the standard dose (0.6 mg/kg) for treating croup in children. Croup is a viral infection that causes airway swelling and breathing trouble. The trial involved 50 children and tracked return …
Matched conditions: CROUP
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: University of Manitoba • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 14:53 UTC