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Phase 3 Completed N=1,752 Randomized Double-blind Prevention

Randomized Trial: Maternal Vitamin D Supplementation to Prevent Childhood Asthma (VDAART)

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov NCT00920621 ↗
Enrolled (actual)
1,752
Serious AEs
15.0%
Results posted
Jul 2017
Primary outcomePrimary: Asthma or Recurrent Wheeze in First 3 Years of Life — 98; 120; 307; 281 Participants
◆ Published Evidence
Established
38citations · ~19 / year
Vitamin D supplementation for women during pregnancy.
The Cochrane database of systematic reviews · 2024 · Open access · Likely link

Summary

Vitamin D supplementation given to pregnant women will prevent asthma in their offspring and children.

Linked Publications (5)

  • Vitamin D supplementation for women during pregnancy.
    The Cochrane database of systematic reviews · 2024 · 38 citations · Open access · Likely link
  • Maternal vitamin D-related metabolome and offspring risk of asthma outcomes.
    The Journal of allergy and clinical immunology · 2023 · 16 citations · Open access · Likely link
  • The association of early pregnancy vitamin D and BMI status with composite adverse pregnancy outcomes: an ancillary analysis of the Vitamin D Antenatal Asthma Reduction Trial.
    The American journal of clinical nutrition · 2025 · 3 citations · Open access · Likely link
  • Bilirubin metabolism in early life and respiratory health during preschool age: A combined analysis of two independent birth cohorts.
    Med (New York, N.Y.) · 2024 · 1 citation · Open access · Likely link
  • Exploring associations between maternal vitamin D-binding protein, vitamin D, and offspring asthma/recurrent wheeze.
    The American journal of clinical nutrition · 2026 · 0 citations · Open access · Likely link

Outcome Measures

OutcomeResultp-value
PRIMARY
Asthma or Recurrent Wheeze in First 3 Years of Life
98; 120; 307; 281
PRIMARY
Achieved Maternal 25(OH)D Level of ≥ 30 ng/mL at Third Trimester Sampling.
289; 133; 97; 258
SECONDARY
Child Positive-specific IgE Tests From Blood Collection at 3 Year Visit.
414; 452
SECONDARY
Child Serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D Measurement From Blood Collection at 1 Year Visit.
29.3; 30.1
SECONDARY
Parental Report of Physician Diagnosed Eczema (With Rash) in the Child's First 3 Years of Life.
83; 89; 322; 312
SECONDARY
Parental Report of Physician Diagnosis of Lower Respiratory Tract Infection in the Child's First 3 Years of Life.
222; 276
SECONDARY
Child Serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D Measurement From Blood Collection at 3 Year Visit.
21.3; 21.5
SECONDARY
Any Allergic Sensitization in the Child's First 3 Years of Life.
146; 144; 132; 117
SECONDARY
Mass Spec Vitamin D Value From Cord Blood at Delivery
28.2; 19.1
SECONDARY
Sphingolipid Profile
0.34; 0.32; 0.39; 0.37; 0.31; 0.30
SECONDARY
Child 17q21 Genotype
93; 78; 152; 161; 66; 68
SECONDARY
Fecal Microbiome Profile
10787; 10773; 13443; 14024; 11709; 11635
SECONDARY
Proportion of Participants With Late-Pregnancy 25(OH)D Below Clinically Relevant Thresholds, by Maternal BMI Category
6; 30; 12; 29; 20; 50

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

  • Personal history of asthma, eczema, allergic rhinitis or a history of asthma, eczema, allergic rhinitis in the biological father of the child
  • Gestational age between 10 and 18 weeks at the time of randomization
  • Maternal age between 18 and 39 years
  • Not a current smoker
  • English or Spanish speaking
  • Intent to participate for the full 4 years (through Pregnancy and then until the 3rd birthday of the child)

Exclusion Criteria

  • Not meeting inclusion criteria
  • Gestational age greater than 18 weeks
  • Presence of chronic medical conditions
  • Taking vitamin D supplements containing more than 2000 IU/day of vitamin D3
  • Multiple gestation pregnancy (twins, triplets)
  • Pregnancy achieved by assisted reproduction techniques (e.g., IUI, IVF)
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Data sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT00920621) and the linked publication. Outcome figures and adverse-event rates are extracted automatically from the registry's posted results and are provided for clinician reference, not as a substitute for the primary publication. Informational only — not medical advice.

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