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Clinical Trial ● Currently Recruiting NCT05012033

Evaluation of High Dose Prednisolone Pharmacokinetics in the Acute and Chronic Setting

Evaluation of High Dose Prednisolone Pharmacokinetics in the Acute and Chronic Setting — Recruiting • Respiratory / COPD / Asthma • NCT05012033.

📅 27 Mar 2026 ⏱ 2 min read
Currently Recruiting
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Status
Currently Recruiting
NCT ID
NCT05012033
Sponsor
Imperial College London
Start
2023-04-12
ClinicaliQ Trial Snapshot
  • Evaluation of High Dose Prednisolone Pharmacokinetics in the Acute and Chronic Setting — Recruiting • Respiratory / COPD / Asthma • NCT05012033.
  • This is a pilot study to investigate serum prednisolone profiles in: Patients on high doses of prednisolone for any inflammatory disorder, both in the acute and chronic setting. Patients stepping up from or down to prednisolone therapy in association with a course….
  • Sponsor: Imperial College London.

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What This Trial Is Studying

This is a pilot study to investigate serum prednisolone profiles in: * Patients on high doses of prednisolone for any inflammatory disorder, both in the acute and chronic setting. * Patients stepping up from or down to prednisolone therapy in association with a course of high dose methyl-prednisolone or dexamethasone. The study will comprise 3 groups, including those started on high doses of prednisolone acutely in an inpatient or outpatient setting, participants on chronically high doses, and those receiving a several week course of high dose methylprednisolone or dexamethasone. The…

Eligibility Snapshot
  • : * Aged 18 - 75 years * Male or female * Participants who are otherwise healthy enough to participate, as determined by pre-study medical history * Participants who are able and willing to give written informed consent to participate in the study * Group A only: Patients requiring acute (30mg) if in the chronic use group. * Group C only: Patients started on high dose methylprednisolone (>3 day course) or prolonged courses of dexamethasone.

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