Could a common steroid prevent brain damage after carbon monoxide poisoning?
NCT ID NCT06574048
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Aug 14, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This early study tests whether adding the steroid dexamethasone to standard hyperbaric oxygen therapy helps prevent long-term brain problems after carbon monoxide poisoning. Twenty adults who receive hyperbaric oxygen will be randomly given either dexamethasone or a placebo. Researchers will track their thinking, memory, and emotions over time to see if the steroid improves recovery.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Dexamethasone
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could point toward a simple, low-cost way to reduce long-term brain damage after carbon monoxide poisoning.
- What could go wrong
- This is a very small, early pilot study with only 20 people. It may not show a clear benefit, and steroids carry risks like infection or blood sugar changes.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Nebraska Medicine, Hyperbaric Medicine Program, Clarkson Tower
Omaha, Nebraska, 68105, United States
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