Could a simple steroid improve outcomes for infant heart surgery patients?
Disease control
Completed
This study tested whether giving the steroid methylprednisolone to infants before and during heart surgery could reduce dangerous inflammation and improve recovery. Over 1,200 infants under one year old were randomly assigned to receive either the steroid or a placebo. Researcher…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Kevin Hill • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 13, 2026 16:02 UTC