Croup
MONDO:0005722Acute upper respiratory airways infection that results in the swelling of the larynx. It is usually caused by parainfluenza viruses. Signs include a characteristic barking cough and stridor.
Also known as: acute laryngotracheobronchitis, acute obstructive laryngitis, acute laryngotracheitis
51 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types, 5 tagged with Croup itself.
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Pill or needle? study tests best way to give croup medicine
Symptom relief CompletedThis study looked at 200 children aged 2 to 12 with mild to moderate croup, a viral infection that causes a barking cough and breathing trouble. Researchers compared giving the steroid dexamethasone as a pill versus an injection to see which works better for easing symptoms. The …
Sponsor: Arooj Khan • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:00 UTC
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Could a lower steroid dose work just as well for croup?
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested whether a 25% lower dose of dexamethasone (0.15 mg/kg) works as well as the standard dose (0.6 mg/kg) for treating croup in children. Croup is a viral infection that causes airway swelling and breathing trouble. The trial involved 50 children and tracked return …
Phase 3 • Sponsor: University of Manitoba • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 14:53 UTC