Fish oil supplementation during pregnancy to prevent asthma in children

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of high-dose fish oil supplementation during pregnancy in reducing the risk of early childhood asthma and related respiratory issues. Pregnant women with low levels of EPA and DHA will be randomly assigned to receive either fish oil or a placebo starting at 24 weeks of gestation until one week after delivery. The study will track the health outcomes of their children for three years, focusing on asthma, respiratory infections, and other related conditions. Maternal blood samples will also be analyzed for genetic and metabolic factors that may influence outcomes.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

* Pregnant Danish women before week 26 with blood levels of EPA+DHA below 4.7% of total fatty acids
* No planned use of fish oil supplementations
* No endocrine-, heart-, kidney- or auto-immune disorders
* No disorders requiring treatment with blood thinning medication

Where it's running

• Copenhagen University Hospital of Copenhagen
  Gentofte Municipality, Denmark Recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: Bo Chawes, PhD — Copenhagen Studies on Asthma in Childhood
• Study coordinator: Klaus Bønnelykke, PhD
• Email: kb@copsac.com
• Phone: +45 38677360

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.