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 the steroid dexamethasone as a pill versus an injection to see which works better for easing symptoms. The …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Arooj Khan • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:00 UTC