Corticosteroids as Rescue Therapy for the Late Phase of Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome

Summary

The purpose of this study is to assess innovative treatment methods in patients with adult respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) as well as those at risk of developing ARDS.

Timeline

Start

1997-03

Primary completion

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Completion

2005-09

Publications

• Results Steinberg KP, Hudson LD, Goodman RB, Hough CL, Lanken PN, Hyzy R, Thompson BT, Ancukiewicz M; National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS) Clinical Trials Network. Efficacy and safety of corticosteroids for persistent acute respiratory distress syndrome. N Engl J Med. 2006 Apr 20;354(16):1671-84. doi: 10.1056/NEJMoa051693.

Drugs

Indications