Epinephrine, Dexamethasone, and Hypertonic Saline in Bronchiolitis, Randomised Clinical Trial of Efficacy and Safety
Status:
Completed
Trial end date:
2015-06-01
Target enrollment:
Participant gender:
Summary
In infancy, bronchiolitis is the most common acute infection of the lower respiratory Tract.
The current treatment of bronchiolitis is controversial. Bronchodilators and corticosteroids
are widely used but not routinely recommended. Hypertonic saline is currently the only drug
recommended by the Spanish Association of Pediatrics in treatment guidelines.
The purpose of this study is quantify whether epinephrine, dexamethasone, and hypertonic
saline are effective to decrease the rate of hospital admissions at seven day, also verify
adverse effects in patients submitted.
Phase:
Phase 4
Details
Lead Sponsor:
Hospital General Naval de Alta Especialidad - Escuela Medico Naval