Steroid shot before surgery may boost recovery in seniors
NCT ID NCT05220319
First seen Feb 01, 2026 · Last updated May 01, 2026 · Updated 13 times
Summary
This study tested whether giving a single high dose of corticosteroids before major surgery helps elderly patients (60+) recover faster. The goal was to reduce muscle weakness and improve overall recovery. 751 participants were randomly assigned to receive either the steroid or no steroid before their operation.
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Ziekenhuis Oost-Limburg
Genk, Belgium
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