Major trial tests which common steroid saves more lives from severe pneumonia
NCT ID NCT06892197
Summary
This large study aims to find out which of two commonly used steroid medications—hydrocortisone or prednisolone—works better for adults with severe pneumonia. It will enroll 1,600 patients to see which drug leads to better survival within 30 days and causes fewer side effects like infections or high blood sugar. The goal is to help doctors choose the safest and most effective steroid treatment.
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Locations
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Amager Hospital
RECRUITINGCopenhagen, Copenhagen City, 2300, Denmark
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Bispebjerg Hospital
RECRUITINGCopenhagen, Copenhagen City, 2400, Denmark
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Bornholm Hospital
RECRUITINGRønne, Bornholm, 3700, Denmark
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Frederiksberg Hospital
RECRUITINGFrederiksberg, Copenhagen City, 2000, Denmark
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Gentofte Hospital
RECRUITINGHellerup, Copenhagen City, 2900, Denmark
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Herlev Hospital
RECRUITINGHerlev, Copnhagen Surroundings, 2730, Denmark
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Holbæk Sygehus
RECRUITINGHolbæk, Region Sjælland, 4300, Denmark
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Hvidovre Hospital
RECRUITINGHvidovre, Copnhagen Surroundings, 2650, Denmark
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Nordsjællands Hospital
RECRUITINGHillerød, North Zealand, 3400, Denmark
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Næstved Sygehus
RECRUITINGNæstved, Region Sjælland, 4700, Denmark
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Ringsted Sygehus
RECRUITINGRingsted, Region Sjælland, 4100, Denmark
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Slagelse Sygehus
RECRUITINGSlagelse, Region Sjælland, 4200, Denmark
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University Hospital of Region Zealand, Køge
RECRUITINGKøge, Region Sjælland, 4600, Denmark
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University Hospital of Region Zealand, Roskilde
RECRUITINGRoskilde, Region Sjælland, 4000, Denmark
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