Could a common steroid save lives after severe burns? new trial aims to find out.

NCT ID NCT06968559

First seen Nov 18, 2025 · Last updated May 12, 2026 · Updated 24 times

Summary

This study tests whether giving the steroid dexamethasone early after a severe burn can lower the risk of major complications like lung or kidney failure and death. About 478 adults with burns covering at least 20% of their body and who need a breathing tube will take part. The goal is to see if this treatment can calm the body's overwhelming inflammation and improve outcomes.

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  • Aphm Hopital La Timone

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    Marseille, 13005, France

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  • CHR Metz

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    Metz, 57085, France

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  • CHU Bordeaux

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    Pessac, 33604, France

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  • CHU Lille

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    Lille, 59037, France

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  • CHU Montpellier

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    Montpellier, 34295, France

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  • CHU Toulouse

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    Toulouse, 31059, France

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  • CHU Tours

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    Chambray-lès-Tours, 37170, France

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  • CHU de Lyon

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    Lyon, 69437, France

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  • Chu Nantes

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    Nantes, 44093, France

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  • HU Saint-Louis Lariboisière

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    Paris, 75475, France

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