Could a week of steroids help heart failure patients in the ER?

NCT ID NCT05668676

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study tested whether a 7-day course of prednisone, started in the emergency department, can lower inflammation (measured by C-reactive protein) in patients with acute heart failure. Only 3 people took part, and the main goal was to see how CRP levels changed. The researchers hope that reducing inflammation might improve outcomes, but the tiny size means we cannot draw firm conclusions.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: prednisone
What this could lead to: If it works, this could point toward a simple, short-term steroid treatment to reduce inflammation and improve recovery in acute heart failure.
What could go wrong: This is a very small, early-phase study with only 3 participants, so results may not apply broadly. Steroids also carry risks like infection and fluid retention.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Emergencies heart failure

As listed by the trial registrant

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ACUTE HEART FAILURE

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Locations

Emergency department Hospital Pitié-Salpêtrière

Paris, 75013, France

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