Could a lower steroid dose work just as well for croup?
NCT ID NCT06272383
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether a 25% lower dose of dexamethasone (0.15 mg/kg) works as well as the standard dose (0.6 mg/kg) for treating croup in children. Croup is a viral infection that causes airway swelling and breathing trouble. The trial involved 50 children and tracked return hospital visits and side effects. The goal is to see if a lower dose can reduce steroid side effects while still being effective.
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 successful, this could show that a lower dose of dexamethasone is just as effective for croup, potentially reducing steroid side effects in children.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-phase trial with only 50 participants, so results may not apply broadly. The lower dose might be less effective, leading to more return hospital visits.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Children's Hospital Winnipeg
Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
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