Fish Oil Supplementation During Pregnancy for Prevention of Asthma, Eczema and Allergies in Child… (NCT00798226) | Clinical Trial Compass
Active — Not RecruitingPhase 1
Fish Oil Supplementation During Pregnancy for Prevention of Asthma, Eczema and Allergies in Childhood
Denmark800 participantsStarted 2008-11-26
Plain-language summary
The aim of this study is to prevent asthma and allergies in childhood by supplementation with fish oil (n-3 fatty acids) to the mother during pregnancy. Paticipants are mother and children participating in the ABC-(Asthma Begins in Childhood)cohort. Mothers are recruited during pregnancy and receive supplement with n-3 fatty acids or olive oil (placebo) from week 24 of gestation to 1 week after delivery. The child is followed with acute and planned visit at the research unit and diagnosis of disease is done in the research unit according to predefined algorithms.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
FEMALE
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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion Criteria (mother):
* Pregnant women
* Living in Sealand, Denmark
* Fluent in Danish Language
* Willing to let the newborn child participate in the study
Exclusion Criteria (mother):
* Participating in other clinical trial
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1This trial gave fish oil supplements during pregnancy to try to prevent asthma, eczema, and allergies in the child — since it's Phase 1 and is no longer recruiting, what do the early results show about whether this approach actually reduced wheeze or allergic conditions in the children followed up to age 3?
2Because this study is still active but not recruiting, does that mean they're still collecting follow-up data on children already born into the trial, and would that affect whether my own child could benefit from anything learned here?
3Fish oil is generally considered safe, but since this is a Phase 1 trial focused on a pregnant woman taking supplements, what is currently known about any risks to the mother or baby at the doses used in this study?
4Given that this trial is measuring persistent wheeze from 0 to 3 years as the main outcome, if my child already has signs of early wheeze or allergic symptoms, would the findings from this trial still be relevant to their care, or is it only meaningful as a prevention strategy started before birth?
5Are there already established prenatal or postnatal approaches to reducing a child's risk of asthma and eczema that my doctor would recommend considering alongside or instead of waiting for the full results of this trial?
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Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.