Do steroids help COPD patients breathe easier during Flare-Ups?

NCT ID NCT02330952

Summary

This study tested whether a 5-day course of oral steroids helps people with COPD during sudden worsening of symptoms (flare-ups). Researchers compared steroids to placebo in 189 outpatients to see if the treatment reduced emergency visits and hospitalizations over 8 weeks. The goal was to provide clearer guidance for doctors treating COPD flare-ups in regular practice settings.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Assistance Publique - Hopitaux Paris

    Paris, 75014, France

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