Asthma
Conditions
Keywords
Asthma, Pulmonary Function Test, Vitamin D
Brief summary
The study looks at how vitamin D supplement will improve the severity of asthma and lung function as well as biomarkers in asthmatic children.
Interventions
Vitamin D 2000 IU daily pill Vitamin D 400 IU daily pill
Sponsors
Study design
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
* History of asthma (under control)otherwise in good general health
Exclusion criteria
* Poorly controlled asthma * Taking daily multivitamin or vitamin D supplementation * Taking oral steroid medication * History of bronchopulmonary dysplasia or chronic lung disease, extreme prematurity, congenital heart disease, significant renal dysfunction or primary kidney disease, endocrinologic abnormalities of calcium metabolism or parathyroid disorders
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Change in Pulmonary Function Test (PFT) after vitamin D supplementation | 4 weeks |
| Change in Asthma Control Test (ACT) scores after vitamin D supplementation | 4-week |
Countries
United States