Dexamethasone vs Prednisone for Asthma Attacks
Giving Asthmatics Intramuscular Steroids for Preventing Return to the Emergency Department
- Age
- 18 and older
- Sex
- Any
- Trial phase
- Phase 4
- Study type
- Interventional
- Purpose
- Treatment
- Participants needed
- 182 (estimated)
- Sponsor
- Montefiore Medical Center · Other
This trial is looking for adults with asthma who are having an attack and need treatment in the emergency department. Participants will receive either an injection of dexamethasone or a 5-day course of prednisone.
You may be able to join if
- I am at least 18 years old.
- I have been diagnosed with asthma.
- I am having an asthma attack.
- I will start medications for my asthma during my visit.
- I can speak English or Spanish.
You may not be able to join if
- I am currently taking systemic corticosteroids.
- I have had severe reactions to corticosteroids.
- I have heart failure.
- I have uncontrolled diabetes.
- I am pregnant or breastfeeding.
- I cannot provide informed consent.
Summarized in plain language from this trial's official eligibility criteria. The full criteria are further down this page — only the research team can confirm whether you qualify.
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Check Your EligibilityThis study aims to compare the efficacy of a one-time IM dose of dexamethasone versus a 5-day course of prednisone in adult ED patients presenting with asthma exacerbations. This is a randomized, controlled, double-blind, non-inferiority trial conducted at two urban EDs within the Montefiore Health System.
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