Can steroids help swallowing after ICU breathing tubes?

NCT ID NCT06670521

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tests if a short course of intravenous steroids can reduce throat swelling and improve swallowing in people recovering from a breathing tube in the ICU. About 80 adults with confirmed laryngeal edema will receive either steroids or a placebo. The goal is to see if steroids help the swelling go down faster.

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  • University of Colorado

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    Aurora, Colorado, 80045, United States

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Deglutition Disorders Laryngeal Edema

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The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.