Steroid shot before surgery may speed up recovery in seniors
NCT ID NCT05220319
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether giving a single high dose of corticosteroids before major surgery helps elderly patients (60+) recover faster. The goal was to reduce muscle weakness and improve overall recovery. 751 participants were randomly assigned to receive either the steroid or no steroid before their operation.
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Ziekenhuis Oost-Limburg
Genk, Belgium
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