Steroid Treatment for Severe Acute Respiratory Infection (STAR) Trial (NCT07199192)
A Multicenter, Randomized, Controlled Trial to Evaluate the Effectiveness and Safety of Systemic Corticosteroid Treatment for Hospitalized Patients With Severe Acute Respiratory Infection and Hypoxemia (STRIVE 003)
🩺 Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)
Multicenter, parallel-group, randomized clinical trial comparing the administration of systemic corticosteroids at a dose equivalent to 40 mg of prednisolone per day for 7 days vs no corticosteroid administration among adults hospitalized with severe acute respiratory infection and hypoxemia.
Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.
Location: University of Minnesota — Minneapolis, Minnesota
Age range: 18 Years
🧪 Interventions in This Study
📋 "Do I Qualify?" — 1-Minute Self Screener
Instant ChecklistFull eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria ↗
📍 All Participating Trial Locations (1 Sites)
- University of Minnesota — Minneapolis, Minnesota
📞 Contact the Study Coordinator
Phone: (612) 624-9644
Email: webe0376@umn.edu
Coordinator details come directly from the registered NIH protocol. Confirm the study is still recruiting before traveling.
💰 Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights
- 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
- Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA § 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
- Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.
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💡 How to Participate
- Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
- Contact the study coordinator using the phone/email above.
- Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
- Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.