Clinical Trial Evaluating the Efficacy and Safety of Dexamethasone Compared to Placebo in Patients With Severe Influenza

Summary

Clinical trial with an active ingredient of a pharmaceutical specialty marketed in Spain vs. placebo. Randomized, double-blind, multicenter phase III clinical trial that evaluates the efficacy and safety of dexamethasone compared to placebo in patients with severe influenza.

Timeline

Start

2024-10-01

Primary completion

2028-10-31

Completion

2028-10-31

Publications

• Ramos-RIncon JM, Cebollada J, Giner L, Paz Ventero M, Moreno-Perez O, Otero-Rodriguez S, Sanchez-Paya J, Rodriguez JC, Merino E. Efficacy and safety of dexamethasone compared to placebo in patients with severe influenza infection. (FLUDEX study): a study protocol for a randomised controlled trial in Spain. BMJ Open. 2025 Sep 26;15(9):e103119. doi: 10.1136/bmjopen-2025-103119.

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