Scientists track prednisolone levels to improve dosing for inflammatory conditions
NCT ID NCT05012033
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This pilot study is measuring prednisolone levels in 120 people with inflammatory diseases like thyroid eye disease, vasculitis, COPD, asthma, and others. Participants take high-dose prednisolone as part of their routine care, and researchers take timed blood samples to see how the drug behaves in acute versus long-term use. The goal is to better understand differences in drug processing and metabolism, which could help guide safer and more effective dosing in the future.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- prednisolone
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this study could help doctors better dose prednisolone for inflammatory conditions, potentially improving treatment safety and effectiveness.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage observational study, not a treatment trial. It may not lead to any changes in clinical practice, and results may not apply to all patients.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Locations
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Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust
RECRUITINGLondon, United Kingdom
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