Not Yet RecruitingPhase 3

Adaptive RCT of Corticosteroids for Severe Adenovirus Pneumonia in Adults

262 participantsStarted 2026-02-01

Plain-language summary

Severe community-acquired pneumonia caused by adenovirus (hereafter referred to as severe adenovirus pneumonia) is one of the common forms of severe community-acquired pneumonia in immunocompetent adults. It predominantly affects young individuals, progresses rapidly, and is associated with a high incidence of respiratory failure and multiple organ dysfunction. At present, there is no effective antiviral therapy available in China, and the reported mortality rate ranges from 41.5% to 80%. How to effectively reduce the mortality of severe adenovirus pneumonia, on the basis of conventional supportive care, is crucial for improving the prognosis of critically ill patients and alleviating the burden on families and society. We are currently conducting an adaptive, randomized, open-label controlled trial aimed at reducing mortality in severe adenovirus pneumonia. The primary objective of this study is to evaluate the efficacy and safety of adjunctive corticosteroid therapy at different dosages, in addition to early standard supportive treatment, in lowering mortality among patients with severe adenovirus pneumonia.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion criteria

Or simultaneously fulfilling three of the minor criteria:

Questions worth asking your doctor

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1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

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Questions for the trial coordinator

The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.

1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.

What they're measuring

28-day all cause mortality

Timeframe: 28 days from inclusion

Trial details

NCT IDNCT07152600

SponsorQingyuan Zhan

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2027-06-30

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Plain-language summary