Effectiveness of Inhaled Corticosteroids in Preschool Children With Acute Dyspnea and Wheeze

• Status: Terminated
• Trial end date: 2012-01-01
• Target enrollment: 0
• Participant gender: All

Summary

The aim of the study is to investigate whether inhaled corticosteroids after a first hospital admission for acute dyspnea and wheeze is effective in reducing subsequent episodes of these complaints in children aged 1 to 4 years.

• Phase: Phase 4
• Accepts Healthy Volunteers?: No

Details

• Lead Sponsor: Princess Amalia Children's Clinic
• Treatments: Beclomethasone

Criteria

Inclusion Criteria:

• Children that are admitted to the paediatric ward of the Isala Klinieken in Zwolle for the first time with acute dyspnea and wheezing

• Age 1 - 4 years

• Child and parents must understand the Dutch language well

• Informed consent

Exclusion Criteria:

• Previous use of medication different than short-acting β2-agonists before hospital admission

• Proven RSV bronchiolitis

• Crackles during auscultation of the lungs (suggestive for RSV bronchiolitis)