U.S., Dec. 11 -- ClinicalTrials.gov registry received information related to the study (NCT07275593) titled 'Dexamethasone Versus Prednisolone in Acute Exacerbation of Childhood Asthma' on Nov. 27.
Brief Summary: Because of insufficient local comparative data, this study was designed to determine the outcome of intravenous dexamethasone in contrast to oral prednisolone in acute exacerbation of asthmatic children.
Study Start Date: Nov. 03, 2024
Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL
Condition:
Acute Exacerbation of Asthma
Intervention:
DRUG: Dexamethasone
Patients received single IV dose of Dexamethasone at a dose of 0.6 mg/kg
DRUG: Prednisolone
Patients received oral prednisone at a dose of 2 mg/kg/day (max 60 mg) as a single dose for 3 days...