Could a common steroid save lives in severe sepsis and lung failure?

NCT ID NCT07511582

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

Summary

This study tests whether the steroid methylprednisolone can help critically ill patients with severe inflammation from sepsis or acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS). About 150 adults will receive a high dose, low dose, or placebo for up to 7 days. Researchers will measure organ function and survival over 30 days to see if the drug improves outcomes.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

acute respiratory distress syndrome adult acute respiratory distress syndrome infectious disease with sepsis Sepsis

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Study contacts

  • Contact

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Locations

  • Peking Union Medical College Hospital

    RECRUITING

    Beijing, Beijing Municipality, 100730, China

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