Steroid flash before cancer surgery may halve complications, major trial underway
NCT ID NCT03875690
First seen Jan 22, 2026 · Last updated May 01, 2026 · Updated 12 times
Summary
This study tests whether giving a high dose of corticosteroids just before surgery for digestive cancers can reduce serious complications and improve recovery. Inflammation during surgery is linked to worse outcomes, and earlier research suggests steroids may cut complication risk by about half. The trial involves 1,200 adults undergoing planned surgery for digestive cancers, comparing steroids to a placebo.
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Chu de Dijon
Dijon, 21079, France
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