U.S., March 25 -- ClinicalTrials.gov registry received information related to the study (NCT06892197) titled 'Comparing Hydrocortisone and Prednisolone for Community Acquired Pneumonia (CAP)' on March 18.
Brief Summary: The goal of this cluster randomized controlled trial is to determine the optimal treatment for community aquired pneumonia by comparing the effects and side effects of hydrocortisone and prednisolone in patients above 18 years old diagnosed with severe CAP. The main question to answer is wether there is a difference in all cause mortality within thirty days.
Participants will randomized to receive treatment with either hydrocortisone or prednisolone.
Study Start Date: Aug. 01, 2025
Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL
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