One shot vs three days: which steroid wins for Kids' asthma?
NCT ID NCT07275593
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study compared a single IV dose of dexamethasone to three days of oral prednisolone for treating acute asthma attacks in children aged 2 to 12. A total of 224 children participated, and the severity of their asthma was measured using a standard score. The goal was to see if the one-dose option works as well as the longer treatment.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Dexamethasone (single IV dose) and prednisolone (oral for 3 days)
- What this could lead to
- If dexamethasone works as well as prednisolone, it could simplify treatment by requiring only one dose instead of three days of medication.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, completed study with 224 children, so results may not apply to all cases. Also, the study excluded children with severe attacks or other chronic conditions.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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Nishtar Medical University Hospital
Multan, Punjab Province, 66000, Pakistan
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