Pill or needle? study tests best way to give croup medicine
NCT ID NCT06959407
First seen Feb 01, 2026 · Last updated May 24, 2026 · Updated 14 times
Summary
This 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 dexamethasone (a steroid) by mouth versus as a shot to see which works better to settle symptoms. The goal is to find the most effective and child-friendly treatment.
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Khyber Teaching Hospital
Peshawar, KPK, 25000, Pakistan
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