Dexamethasone vs. Placebo in Children and Youth Hospitalized for Orbital Cellulitis (NCT07345819)
Dexamethasone vs. Placebo in Children and Youth Hospitalized for Orbital Cellulitis: the VISION Pilot Randomized Clinical Trial
🩺 Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)
The goal of this pilot randomized controlled trial is to understand whether we can successfully conduct a larger definitive clinical trial in the future. The current pilot study will test various aspects of the larger trial and help us improve its design if needed. The investigators are mainly interested in knowing whether they can (1) recruit enough patients, (2) administer the intervention, and (3) collect all the data needed from patients. The definitive randomized controlled trial will assess if dexamethasone is superior to placebo for treating children and youth hospitalized with orbital cellulitis.
Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.
Location: The Hospital for Sick Children — Toronto, Ontario
Age range: 2 Months to 17 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 (2 Sites)
- The Hospital for Sick Children — Toronto, Ontario
- Stollery Children's Hospital — Edmonton,
📞 Contact the Study Coordinator
Phone: (416) 813-7654
Email: peter.gill@sickkids.ca
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.