A Study of Methylprednisolone in People Having Liver Surgery (NCT07507643)
A Randomized Controlled Trial of Methylprednisolone Versus Standard of Care in Patients Undergoing Major Hepatectomy
🩺 Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)
The purpose of this study is to test whether receiving methylprednisolone before surgery will reduce the side effects of having surgery, such as infections and longer hospital stays.
Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.
Location: Rush University Medical Center (Data collection only) — Chicago, Illinois
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 (19 Sites)
- Rush University Medical Center (Data collection only) — Chicago, Illinois
- University of Chicago (Data Collection Only) — Chicago, Illinois
- Indiana University (Data Collection Only) — Indianapolis, Indiana
- UNIVERSITY OF IOWA (Data Collection Only) — Iowa City, Iowa
- University of Kentucky (Data Collection Only) — Lexington, Kentucky
- Henry Ford Hospital (Data collection only) — Detroit, Michigan
- Mayo Clinic (Data Collection Only) — Rochester, Minnesota
- Washington University (Data Collection Only) — St Louis, Missouri
- University of Nebraska Medical Center (Data Collection Only) — Omaha, Nebraska
- Rutgers University (Data Collection Only) — New Brunswick, New Jersey
- Memorial Sloan Kettering Commack (Data Collection Only) — Commack, New York
- Memoral Sloan Kettering Westchester (Data Collection Only) — Harrison, New York
- Northwell Health (Data collection only) — Manhasset, New York
- New York University (Data Collection Only) — New York, New York
- Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (All Protocol Activities) — New York, New York
- SUNY Upstate Medical University — Syracuse, New York
- Duke University (Data Collection Only) — Durham, North Carolina
- Gundersen Lutheran Medical Foundation (Data Collection Only) — La Crosse, Wisconsin
- University of Wisconsin (Data Collection Only) — Madison, Wisconsin
📞 Contact the Study Coordinator
Phone: (212) 639-3226
Email: dangelim@MSKCC.ORG
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.