TABLE 1.
Characteristics of the Vitamin D Antenatal Asthma Reduction Trial
| Trial | N | Inclusion/exclusion criteria | Duration of supplementation | Follow-up | Supplementation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VDAART, double-blinded, multicenter RCT, United States (2009–2015) | 806 paired pregnant women and their offspring included in the intent-to-treat analysis for the primary outcome of asthma or recurrent wheeze | Inclusion: parental asthma, allergy, or eczema Exclusion: maternal chronic disease | From 10–18 wks of gestation until birth | 6 y of follow-up by quarterly telephone calls and annual visits to the clinic | Intervention (n = 405): 4000 + 400 IU/d Placebo (n = 401): 400 IU/d |
Abbreviations: RCT, randomized controlled trial; VDAART, Vitamin D Antenatal Asthma Reduction Trial.