Cheap steroid could save lives from hospital lung infections
NCT ID NCT05354778
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests whether the steroid hydrocortisone, added to usual care, can help ICU patients with severe hospital-acquired pneumonia. Researchers will compare hydrocortisone against a placebo in 180 adults. The goal is to see if the drug reduces early death or worsening of breathing and heart function.
What this could mean
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Active substance
Hydrocortisone (a corticosteroid)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could provide a cheap, widely available treatment to reduce deaths from hospital-acquired pneumonia in intensive care.
What could go wrong
This is an early-stage trial with only 180 patients, so results may not apply to everyone. Corticosteroids also carry risks like infection or blood sugar problems.
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Locations
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Hospital do Servidor Publico Estadual
RECRUITINGSão Paulo, Sao Paulo SP, 04039-901, Brazil
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