Could a common steroid save kids from septic shock?

NCT ID NCT07313670

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 30, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study looks at giving the steroid hydrocortisone early to children (ages 2 months to 12 years) with septic shock. The goal is to see if it lowers the chance of death within 28 days and shortens time on blood pressure medicines and in the ICU. About 122 children will take part.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

toxic shock syndrome

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Abbasi Shaheed Hospital

    Karachi, Sindh, 74700, Pakistan