NCT01353235 - Clinical Trial References

Phase 1: Researchers test a new drug or treatment in a small group of people for the first time to evaluate its safety, determine a safe dosage range, and identify side effects.
Phase 2: The drug or treatment is given to a larger group of people to see if it is effective and to further evaluate its safety.
Phase 3: The drug or treatment is given to large groups of people to confirm its effectiveness, monitor side effects, compare it to commonly used treatments, and collect information that will allow the drug or treatment to be used safely.
Phase 4: Studies are done after the drug or treatment has been marketed to gather information on the drug's effect in various populations and any side effects associated with long-term use.

Citation(s)

Chang KC, Leung CC, Kong FY
Corticosteroid administration and treatment failure in acute exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. JAMA. 2010 Oct 13;304(14):1554; author reply 1554-6. doi: 10.1001/jama.2010.1438.
Gunen H, Mirici A, Meral M, Akgün M
Steroids in acute exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: are nebulized and systemic forms comparable? Curr Opin Pulm Med. 2009 Mar;15(2):133-7. doi: 10.1097/MCP.0b013e32832185da. Review.

A Prospective Randomized Trial of Systemic Corticosteroids (Oral Prednisolone) in Severe Exacerbation of COPD Requiring Ventilatory Assistance

Clinical trial NCT01353235 - References