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Vitamin D In the Prevention of Viral-induced Asthma of Preschoolers: a Randomised Controlled Trial (RCT)- (DIVA)
In Brief
A Phase 3 clinical trial evaluating vitamin D and placebo for Asthma. Completed, enrolled 47 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
In this 7-month randomized controlled trial, children aged 1-6 years with asthma attacks triggered mostly by colds, will receive a high dose of vitamin D or a placebo every 3.5 months during their usual clinic visit. This study will test whether children receiving a high dose of vitamin D have less frequent and less severe asthma exacerbations compared with those receiving placebo.The study will also document the safety profile of this strategy.
Study Details
Timeline
Interventions
Two doses of cholecalciferol 100,000 unit (2 mL) given 3.5 months apart, once in the fall, once in the winter
Two doses of identical placebo (2 mL) given 3.5 months part, once in the fall, once in the winter