Effect of Different Doses of Propofol and Nerve block Combined with General Anesthesia on The Intraoperative Anesthesia and Postoperative Awakening and Cognitive Function in Elderly Patients with Knee Osteoarthritis

Objective. To explore the effect of different doses of propofol and nerve block combined with general anesthesia on the intraoperative anesthesia and postoperative awakening and cognitive function in elder patients with knee osteoarthritis (OA). Methods. According to the inclusion criteria for research object, we selected 98 elderly patients with knee OA who needed surgery and were admitted to our hospital from January 2019 to January 2021 for the study. Patients were divided into the low dose group (given 2 mg/kg propofol by pumping under constant speed during surgery) and the high dose group (given 4 mg/kg propofol by pumping during surgery) by the number table method to compare their indicators including the intraoperative anesthesia effect, with 49 cases in each group. Results. No between-group difference was shown in the anesthesia time and postoperative VAS scores, but the awakening time of the low dose group was significantly shorter than that of the high dose group (P<0.05); the differences in heart rate (HR) values at various time points between the two groups were not obvious, but the high dose group obtained significantly higher HR values at T4 than the low dose group; the mean arterial pressure (MAP) values of both groups were significantly reduced at Ti and then returned to the level before anesthesia (P>0.05); the bispectral index scores (BIS) of both groups experienced a marked drop at Ti and then recovered gradually, but failed to return to the level at T0 till the end, and a between-group difference in BIS indexes presented at Ti; the plasma corticosterone (CORT) concentration at Ti of both groups were significantly lowered and then returned to the level at T0, with no between-group difference; and compared with the low dose group, the high dose group achieved slightly lower mini-mental state examination (MMSE) scores at 24-72 h after surgery, with no significant difference between them (P>0.05). Conclusion. The therapy of different doses of propofol and nerve block combined with general anesthesia has no significant effect on the cognitive function in elderly knee OA patients after surgery. With the nerve block improving the analgesic effect, a low dose of propofol is good for the postoperative awakening of patients. Different doses of propofol inhibited the stress response to a different degree and produced good anesthesia outcomes in elderly patients, but comparatively speaking, a low-dose propofol ensures more smooth indexes and less effect on the intraoperative hemodynamics.

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Newly Developed Recombinant Antithrombin Protects the Endothelial Glycocalyx in an Endotoxin-Induced Rat Model of Sepsis

International Journal of Molecular Sciences ◽

10.3390/ijms22010176 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 22 (1) ◽

pp. 176

Author(s):

Toshiaki Iba ◽

Jerrold H. Levy ◽

Koichiro Aihara ◽

Katsuhiko Kadota ◽

Hiroshi Tanaka ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Dose Group ◽

Low Dose ◽

Leukocyte Adhesion ◽

Endothelial Glycocalyx ◽

High Dose Group ◽

Control Group ◽

High Dose ◽

Protective Effects ◽

Circulating Levels

(1) Background: The endothelial glycocalyx is a primary target during the early phase of sepsis. We previously reported a newly developed recombinant non-fucosylated antithrombin has protective effects in vitro. We further evaluated the effects of this recombinant antithrombin on the glycocalyx damage in an animal model of sepsis. (2) Methods: Following endotoxin injection, in Wistar rats, circulating levels of hyaluronan, syndecan-1 and other biomarkers were evaluated in low-dose or high-dose recombinant antithrombin-treated animals and a control group (n = 7 per group). Leukocyte adhesion and blood flow were evaluated with intravital microscopy. The glycocalyx was also examined using side-stream dark-field imaging. (3) Results: The activation of coagulation was inhibited by recombinant antithrombin, leukocyte adhesion was significantly decreased, and flow was better maintained in the high-dose group (both p < 0.05). Circulating levels of syndecan-1 (p < 0.01, high-dose group) and hyaluronan (p < 0.05, low-dose group; p < 0.01, high-dose group) were significantly reduced by recombinant antithrombin treatment. Increases in lactate and decreases in albumin levels were significantly attenuated in the high-dose group (p < 0.05, respectively). The glycocalyx thickness was reduced over time in control animals, but the derangement was attenuated and microvascular perfusion was better maintained in the high-dose group recombinant antithrombin group (p < 0.05). (4) Conclusions: Recombinant antithrombin maintained vascular integrity and the microcirculation by preserving the glycocalyx in this sepsis model, effects that were more prominent with high-dose therapy.

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Recombinant Human Thyrotropin-Stimulated Radioiodine Therapy in Patients with Multinodular Goiters: A Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials

Hormone and Metabolic Research ◽

10.1055/a-1240-5058 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 52 (12) ◽

pp. 841-849

Author(s):

Chunmei Xu ◽

Ping Wang ◽

Huikai Miao ◽

Tianyue Xie ◽

Xiaojun Zhou ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Fixed Effects ◽

Dose Group ◽

Low Dose ◽

Radioiodine Therapy ◽

Meta Analysis ◽

High Dose Group ◽

High Dose ◽

Fixed Effects Model ◽

Recombinant Human Thyrotropin

AbstractA potential reduction of goiter volume (GV) of recombinant human thyrotropin (rhTSH) on multinodular goiters (MNG) was previously reported but controversial. Hence we conducted a meta-analysis to estimate the effect of rhTSH-stimulated radioiodine therapy in patients with MNG. PubMed, Cochrane, CNKI, VIP, and Wanfang databases were searched. Mean difference (MD) and odds ratios with 95% confidence intervals (95% CI) were derived by using an inverse variance random-effects model and fixed-effects model, respectively. Six studies (n=237) were involved in the analysis. For 12 months follow up, high dose (>0.1 mg) of rhTSH significantly reduced GV (MD=17.61; 95% CI=12.17 to 23.04; p<0.00001) compared with placebo. No effective pooled results of low dose of rhTSH (<0.1 mg) were applicable for only one study included. For 6 months follow up, the source of heterogeneity was determined by subgroup and sensitivity analysis. High dose group showed vast improvement in GV reduction (MD=16.62; 95% CI=1.34 to 31.90; p=0.03). The reduction of low dose group compared with placebo was inferior to high dose group. No available data were obtained to assess the influence of rhTSH after 36 months follow up for the only included study. Hypothyroidism incidence was higher for rhTSH group. No publication bias was seen. High dose of rhTSH treatment-stimulated radioactive 131I therapy after 6 months and 12 months follow up had a better effect in reducing GV, but with higher incidence of hypothyroidism. Owing to the limited methodological quality, more clinical researches are warranted in the future.

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Comparison of the in-vivo Effect of Two Tranexamic Acid Doses on Fibrinolysis Parameters in Adults Undergoing Valvular Cardiac Surgery with Cardiopulmonary Bypass - A Pilot Investigation

10.21203/rs.3.rs-65365/v1 ◽

2020 ◽

Author(s):

Zhen-feng ZHOU ◽

Wen Zhai ◽

Li-na YU ◽

Kai SUN ◽

Li-hong SUN ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Cardiac Surgery ◽

Placebo Group ◽

Cardiopulmonary Bypass ◽

Plasminogen Activator ◽

Dose Group ◽

Low Dose ◽

High Dose Group ◽

High Dose ◽

Pai 1

Abstract Background: The blood saving efficacy of TXA in cardiac surgery has been proved in several studies, but TXA dosing regimens were varied in those studies. Therefore, we performed this study to investigate if there is a dose dependent in-vivo effect of TXA on fibrinolysis parameters by measurement of fibrinolysis markers in adults undergoing cardiac surgery with CPB, which has not been systematically elucidated.Methods: A double-blind, randomized, controlled prospective trial was conducted from February 11, 2017 to May 05, 2017. Thirty patients undergoing cardiac valve surgery were identified and randomly divided into a placebo group, low-dose group and high-dose group by 1: 1: 1. Fibrinolysis parameters were measured by plasma levels of D-Dimers, plasminogen activator inhibitor-1 (PAI-1), thrombin activatable fibrinolysis inhibitor (TAFI), plasmin-antiplasmin complex (PAP), tissue plasminogen activator (tPA) and thrombomodulin (TM). Those proteins were measured at five different sample times: preoperatively before the TXA injection (T1), 5 min after the TXA bolus (T2), 5 min after the initiation of CPB (T3), 5 min before the end of CPB (T4) and 5 min after the protamine administration (T5). A Thrombelastography (TEG) and standard coagulation test were also performed.Results: Compared with the control group, the level of the D-Dimers decreased in the low-dose and high-dose groups when the patients arrived at the ICU and on the first postoperative morning. Over time, the concentrations of PAI-1, TAFI, and TM, but not PAP and tPA, showed significant differences between the three groups (p <0.05). Compared with the placebo group, the plasma concentrations of PAI-1 and TAFI decreased significantly at the T3 and T4 (p <0.05); TAFI concentrations also decreased at the T5 in low-dose group (p <0.05). Compared with the low-dose group, the concentration of TM increased significantly at the T4 in high-dose group. No significant differences were observed in the levels of the coagulation proteins at any points between the groups.Conclusions: The vivo effect of low dose TXA is equivalent to high dose TXA on fibrinolysis parameters in adults undergoing valvular cardiac surgery with cardiopulmonary bypass, and we recommend a low dose TXA regimen for those patients.Clinical trial number and registry URL: ChiCTR-IPR-17010303; http://www.chictr.org.cn, Principal investigator: Zhen-feng ZHOU, Date of registration: January 1, 2017.

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Research on the Effects of the Extract of Polygala fallax Hemsl on Sex Hormones and ?-EP in Perimenopausal Rat Models

Journal of Clinical and Nursing Research ◽

10.26689/jcnr.v4i3.1235 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 4 (3) ◽

Author(s):

Siyuan Yang ◽

Zhiyong Cao ◽

Jiabao Chen ◽

Gang Fang

Keyword(s):

Menstrual Cycle ◽

Sex Hormones ◽

Dose Group ◽

Low Dose ◽

Normal Group ◽

Dose Effect ◽

High Dose Group ◽

High Dose ◽

Model Group ◽

Rat Models

Objective: To study the effects of the ethnic medicine Polygala fallax Hemsl with Guangxi characteristics on the sex hormones and ?-EP in research objective perimenopausal rat models. Methods: 40 female SPF rats were randomly divided into 4 groups, including the normal, model, high-dose and low-dose groups. Rats of three groups except for the normal one were treated with perimenopausal modelling through the method of subcutaneous injection of compound 4-VCD for 15 consecutive days. Rats of the normal and model group were normally fed without any treatment. Rats of the high-dose and low-dose groups were administered by high- and low-dose intragastric administration of the extract of Polygala fallax Hemsl. According to the menstrual cycle of the vaginal smear of the rat, each menstrual cycle is a course of treatment and 6 consecutive courses of treatment would be given. The indexes of serum sex hormones (E2, FSH, LH) and ?-EP of rats in each group were observed after treatment. Results: After the treatment of 6 cycles, for the levels of ?-EP and E2, the model group was lowest (P<0.05), the normal group was highest (P<0.05); and the high-dose group was higher than the low-dose group; For the levels of FSH and LH, the normal group was lowest (P<0.05), the model group was highest (P<0.05), and the high-dose group was lower than the low-dose group. Conclusion: Guangxi characteristic national medicine Polygala fallax Hemsl can effectively improve the levels of serum sex hormones and ?-EP in perimenopausal rat models and relieve the related symptoms with a certain dose-effect relationship.

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Carcinogenesis Bioassay of Propyl Gallate in F344 Rats and B6C3FJ Mice

Journal of the American College of Toxicology ◽

10.3109/10915818309140729 ◽

1983 ◽

Vol 2 (6) ◽

pp. 425-433 ◽

Cited By ~ 12

Author(s):

K. M. Abdo ◽

J. E. Huff ◽

J. K. Haseman ◽

M. P. Dieter ◽

G. A. Boorman ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Propyl Gallate ◽

Dose Group ◽

Low Dose ◽

Female Rats ◽

Male Rats ◽

High Dose Group ◽

High Dose ◽

Preputial Gland ◽

Rats And Mice ◽

F344 Rats

Chronic toxicity studies were conducted by maintaining groups of 50 F344 rats and 50 B6C3F1 mice of each sex on nutritionally complete diets containing 0%, 0.6%, or 1.2% propyl gallate for 103 weeks. Survival of rats and mice of both sexes was not significantly affected by the administration of this compound. Dosed rats and mice showed growth retardation and reduced feed utilization efficiency. Increased incidence of hepatic cytoplasmic vacuolization and suppurative inflammation of the prostate gland were observed in dosed male rats and were considered to be related to propyl gallate administration. Tumors of the preputial gland, islet ceil tumors of the pancreas, and pheochromocytoma of the adrenal gland were observed with significantly (p < 0.05) higher incidence in the low-dose male rats; however, there was little evidence of a dose response or of an effect in the high-dose group. Rare tumors (an astrocytoma and a glioma) were found in the brains of two low-dose female rats but none was found in the high-dose group. Malignant lymphoma occurred with a significant (p < 0.05) positive trend in male mice and the incidence in the high-dose group was significantly (p < 0.05) higher than that of the concurrent controls. However, the high-dose incidence was not significantly different from the historical control rate for the laboratory that conducted the bioassay. Under the conditions of the bioassay, propyl gallate was not considered to be clearly carcinogenic for F344 rats, although the increased incidence of preputial gland tumors, islet-cell tumors of the pancreas, and pheochromocytoma of the adrenal glands in low-dose male rats may have been related to compound administration. Thus, the evidence for carcinogenicity in male rats is regarded as being equivocal, while there was no indication of a carcinogenic response in female rats. Propyl gallate was not considered to be carcinogenic for B6C3F1 mice, although the increased incidence of malignant lymphoma in dosed male mice may have been related to administration of the test compound.

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Failure of oxygen radical scavengers to modify fatigue in electrically stimulated muscle

Canadian Journal of Physiology and Pharmacology ◽

10.1139/y91-220 ◽

1991 ◽

Vol 69 (10) ◽

pp. 1470-1475 ◽

Cited By ~ 3

Author(s):

Ian Shrier ◽

Sabah Hussain ◽

Sheldon Magder

Keyword(s):

Blood Flow ◽

Dose Group ◽

Gastrocnemius Muscle ◽

Low Dose ◽

Muscle Tension ◽

Oxygen Radical ◽

High Dose Group ◽

High Dose ◽

Partial Recovery ◽

Radical Scavengers

We used in situ gastrocnemius muscle of anaesthetized dogs to test the hypothesis that O2 radical production during muscle contraction contributes to fatigue. Muscle tension was measured with a force transducer and blood flow was monitored with an electromagnetic flow probe. Muscle contractions were produced by stimulating the nerve for 15 min at 20 Hz, 12 trains/min, and a duty cycle of 0.25. Three groups of seven animals were given an infusion of 0.2 mL∙min−1 of either saline, low-dose oxygen radical scavengers (250 IU∙mL−1 superoxide dismutase, 640 IU∙mL−1 polyethylene glycol (PEG)-catalase, 0.25 mg∙mL−1 deferoxamine, and 0.1 mg∙mL−1 oxypurinol), or high-dose oxygen radical scavengers (3300 IU∙mL−1 uperoxide dismutase, 6600 IU∙mL−1 PEG-catalase, 2.5 mg∙mL−1 deferoxamine, and 0.1 mg∙mL−1 oxypurinol). Blood flow and vascular resistance of the gastrocnemius muscle during stimulation did not differ among groups. After 15 min of stimulation, the developed tension (represented as a percentage of initial tension developed) was 66 ± 7% in the saline treated group, 70 ± 6% in the low-dose group, and 70 ± 4% in the high-dose group. The change in tension during recovery was not significant in the control or low-dose groups. However, there was partial recovery in the high-dose group. In conclusion, in this preparation, oxygen radical scavengers did not delay the development of decreased muscle tension.Key words: muscle fatigue, oxygen free radicals, resistance, flow.

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Adequacy of maternal anesthesia depth with two sodium thiopental doses in elective caesarean section: a randomized clinical trial

BMC Anesthesiology ◽

10.1186/s12871-021-01421-7 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 21 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Golnar Sabetian ◽

Farid Zand ◽

Fatemeh Mirhadi ◽

Mohammad Reza Hadavi ◽

Elham Asadpour ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Clinical Trial ◽

Cesarean Section ◽

Apgar Score ◽

Dose Group ◽

Low Dose ◽

Newborn Infants ◽

High Dose Group ◽

High Dose ◽

Depth Of Anesthesia ◽

Sodium Thiopental

Abstract Background Administration of an optimal dose of anesthetic agent to ensure adequate depth of hypnosis with the lowest risk of adverse effects to the fetus is highly important in cesarean section. Sodium thiopental (STP) is still the first choice for induction of anesthesia in some countries for this obstetric surgery. We aimed to compare two doses of STP with regarding the depth of anesthesia and the condition of newborn infants. Methods In this clinical trial, parturient undergoing elective Caesarian section were randomized into two groups receiving either low-dose (5 mg/kg) or high-dose (7 mg/kg) STP. Muscle relaxation was provided with succinylcholine 2 mg/kg and anesthesia was maintained with O2/N2O and sevoflurane. The depth of anesthesia was evaluated using isolated forearm technique (IFT) and bispectral index (BIS) in various phases. Additionally, infants were assessed using Apgar score and neurobehavioral test. Results Forty parturient were evaluated in each group. BIS was significantly lower in high-dose group at skin incision to delivery and subcutaneous and skin closure. Also, significant differences were noticed in IFT over induction to incision and incision to delivery. Apgar score was significantly lower in high-dose group at 1 min after delivery. Newborn infants in low-dose group had significantly better outcomes in all three domains of the neurobehavioral test. Conclusion 7 mg/kg STP is superior to 5 mg/kg in creating deeper hypnosis for mothers. However, it negatively impacts Apgar score and neurobehavioral test of neonates. STP seems to has dropped behind as an acceptable anesthetic in Cesarean section. Trial registration IRCT No: 2016082819470 N45, 13/03/2019.

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Screening of key genes related to the prognosis of mouse sepsis

Bioscience Reports ◽

10.1042/bsr20202649 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 40 (10) ◽

Author(s):

Muhu Chen ◽

Xue Chen ◽

Yingchun Hu ◽

Xianfu Cai

Keyword(s):

Survival Data ◽

Dose Group ◽

Cell Activation ◽

Low Dose ◽

High Dose Group ◽

System Response ◽

High Dose ◽

Ppi Network ◽

Potential Core ◽

Core Genes

Abstract Sepsis is a common clinical disease with high mortality, and patients with sepsis have varied prognoses. Researchers need to explore the underlying mechanisms that determine the prognosis of sepsis. Hence, a mouse model was used to evaluate new potential prognostic markers of sepsis. Mice were randomly divided into low-dose group (n=3, lipopolysaccharides [LPS], 20 mg/kg) and high-dose group (n=3; LPS, 40 mg/kg). Total RNA was extracted from the peripheral blood of mice, and samples were then subjected to RNA sequencing. When complete data were normalized, the high-dose group and low-dose group were screened for differentially expressed genes (DEGs, log2FC ≥ 1 and q value ≤ 0.05). DEGs were analyzed by gene ontology enrichment, and potential core genes were screened using protein–protein interaction (PPI) network and weighted gene co-expression network analysis (WGCNA). Moreover, the survival data in GSE65682 were used to observe the correlation between core genes and prognosis. A total of 967 DEGs were identified in the low-dose group, of which 390 were up-regulated and 577 were down-regulated. These genes were mainly enriched in white blood cell activation, lymphocyte activation, immune system response etc. LCK, ZAP70, ITK, CD247, and DOCK2 were found at the core of PPI network, while WGCNA found that interferon-inducible protein 35 (IFI35), ITGB3, and mediator complex subunit 25 (MED25) may be potential core genes. It was demonstrated that CD247, DOCK2, IFI35, ITK, and LCK core genes were positively correlated with prognosis based on GSE65682. CD247, DOCK2, IFI35, ITK, LCK, and MED25 might be important targets affecting the prognosis of sepsis.

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Role of high-dose salvage radiotherapy for oligometastases of the localised abdominal/pelvic lymph nodes: A retrospective study

10.21203/rs.2.15725/v2 ◽

2020 ◽

Author(s):

Makoto Ito ◽

Takeshi Kodaira ◽

Yutaro Koide ◽

Takahito Okuda ◽

Shinichiro Mizumatsu ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Adverse Event ◽

Salvage Therapy ◽

Dose Group ◽

Low Dose ◽

Proportional Hazards Model ◽

Primary Tumour ◽

Cox Proportional Hazards Model ◽

High Dose Group ◽

High Dose ◽

Prescription Dose

Abstract Background: Abdominal/pelvic lymph node (LN) oligometastasis, a pattern of treatment failure, is observed occasionally, and radiotherapy may work as salvage therapy. The optimal prescription dose, however, is yet to be determined. This study assessed the efficacy of high-dose radiotherapy. Methods: The medical records of 113 patients at 4 institutes were retrospectively analysed who had 1 to 5 abdominal/pelvic LN oligometastases and were treated with definitive radiotherapy between 2008 and 2018. The exclusion criteria included non-epithelial tumours, uncontrolled primary lesions, palliative intent, and re-irradiation. The prescription dose was evaluated by using the equivalent dose in 2 Gy fractions (EQD2). Patients receiving EQD2 ≥60 Gy were placed into the high-dose group, and the remaining others the low-dose group. Kaplan-Meier analyses were performed to evaluate overall survival (OS), local control (LC), and progression-free survival (PFS). Univariate log-rank and multivariate Cox proportional hazards model analyses were performed to explore predictive factors. Adverse events were compared between the high-dose and low-dose groups. Results: The primary tumour sites included the colorectum (n = 28), uterine cervix (n = 27), endometrium (n = 15), and ovaries (n = 10). The rate of 2-year OS was 63.1%, that of LC 59.7%, and that of PFS 19.4%. On multivariate analyses, OS were significantly associated with solitary oligometastasis (hazard ratio [HR]: 0.48, p = 0.02), LC with high-dose radiotherapy (HR: 0.93, p < 0.001), and PFS with long disease-free interval (HR: 0.59, p = 0.01). Whereas high-dose radiotherapy did not significantly improve 2-year OS in the entire cohort (74.8% in the high-dose vs. 52.7% in the low-dose; p = 0.08), it did in the subgroup of solitary oligometastasis (88.8% in the high-dose vs. 56.3% in the low-dose; p = 0.009). As for Late grade ≥3 adverse event, ileus was observed in 7 patients (6%) and gastrointestinal bleeding in 4 (4%). No significant association between the irradiation dose and adverse event incidence was found. Conclusions: As salvage therapy, high-dose radiotherapy was recommendable for oligometastasis in the abdominal/pelvic LNs. For solitary oligometastasis, LC and OS were significantly better in the high-dose group.

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Effect of high versus low dose of dexamethasone on clinical worsening in patients hospitalised with moderate or severe COVID-19 Pneumonia: an open-label, randomised clinical trial

European Respiratory Journal ◽

10.1183/13993003.02518-2021 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 2102518

Author(s):

Manuel Taboada ◽

Nuria Rodríguez ◽

Pablo Manuel Varela ◽

María Teresa Rodríguez ◽

Romina Abelleira ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Dose Group ◽

Oxygen Therapy ◽

Low Dose ◽

Ordinal Scale ◽

High Dose Group ◽

High Dose ◽

Open Label ◽

Once Daily ◽

Significant Difference ◽

Clinical Worsening

BackgroundLow dose dexamethasone demonstrated clinical improvement in patients with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) needing oxygen therapy; however, evidence on the efficacy of high dose of dexamethasone is limited.MethodsWe performed a randomised, open-label, controlled trial involving hospitalised patients with confirmed COVID-19 pneumonia needing oxygen therapy. Patients were randomly assigned in a 1:1 ratio to receive low dose dexamethasone (6 mg once daily for 10 days) or high dose dexamethasone (20 mg once daily for 5 days, followed by 10 mg once daily for additional 5 days). The primary outcome was clinical worsening within 11 days since randomisation. Secondary outcomes included 28-day mortality, time to recovery, and clinical status at day 5, 11, 14 and 28 on an ordinal scale ranging from 1 (discharged) to 7 (death).ResultsA total of 200 patients (mean (sd) age, 64 (14) years; 62% male) were enrolled. Thirty-two patients of 102 (31.4%) enrolled in the low dose group and 16 of 98 (16.3%) in the high dose group showed clinical worsening within 11 days since randomisation (rate ratio, 0.427; 95% CI, 0.216–0.842; p=0.014). The 28-day mortality was 5.9% in the low dose group and 6.1% in the high dose group (p=0.844). There was no significant difference in time to recovery, and in the 7-point ordinal scale at day 5, 11, 14 and 28.ConclusionsAmong hospitalised COVID-19 patients needing oxygen therapy, high dose of dexamethasone reduced clinical worsening within 11 days after randomisation as compared with low dose.

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