Steroid trial for heart failure shows promise in reducing inflammation

NCT ID NCT05668676

First seen Jan 24, 2026 · Last updated May 13, 2026 · Updated 17 times

Summary

This study tested whether a 7-day course of the steroid prednisone, started in the emergency department, could lower inflammation in patients with acute heart failure. Only 3 people took part, and the main goal was to see changes in a blood marker called C-reactive protein (CRP). The approach aims to ease symptoms and improve outcomes, but the very small size means results are very limited.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Emergency department Hospital Pitié-Salpêtrière

    Paris, 75013, France

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