Common steroid could shield lungs after surgery, but study pulled

NCT ID NCT05136781

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

Summary

This study planned to see if giving dexamethasone during anesthesia could prevent respiratory complications after scheduled lung surgery. Researchers wanted to compare patients who received the drug with those who did not. However, the study was withdrawn before enrolling any participants, so no conclusions can be drawn.

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 had worked, this could point toward a simple way to reduce breathing complications after lung surgery.

What could go wrong

The study was withdrawn before any participants were enrolled, so no results are available. It is unknown whether dexamethasone would have been effective or safe for this purpose.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Centre Hospitalier Universitaire d'Amiens

    Amiens, Picardie, 80000, France