Which steroid works best for kids with severe asthma? new study aims to find out
NCT ID NCT07455396
First seen Mar 14, 2026 · Last updated May 01, 2026 · Updated 6 times
Summary
This study compares two common steroids (dexamethasone and methylprednisolone) in children aged 3-17 hospitalized for severe asthma. The goal is to see which treatment reduces the need for more steroids after leaving the hospital and improves quality of life. About 159 children will be randomly assigned to one of three steroid schedules.
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