Trial challenges 3-Week steroid rule for deadly pneumonia

NCT ID NCT07328984

Summary

This study aims to find the best length of steroid treatment for adults with weakened immune systems who have a severe lung infection called PCP. It will compare stopping steroids after 10 days (if the patient has recovered enough) to the standard 21-day course. The goal is to see if the shorter treatment reduces side effects like new infections or diabetes complications without making the pneumonia come back.

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  • McGill university Health Centre (Royal victoria Hospital and Montreal General Hospital

    Montreal, Quebec, H4A 3J1, Canada

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