Heart surgery for babies: can a common drug prevent dangerous inflammation?
Disease control
Completed
This study tested whether giving the steroid methylprednisolone to newborns before and during heart surgery helps control dangerous inflammation and improves recovery. Over 1,200 infants having surgery with a heart-lung machine were randomly given either the steroid or a placebo.…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Kevin Hill • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 24, 2026 12:02 UTC