Pill or needle? study tests best way to give croup medicine
Symptom relief
Completed
This 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 dexamethasone (a steroid) by mouth versus as a shot to see which works better to settle symptoms. The goal …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Arooj Khan • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 26, 2026 12:08 UTC