Vitamin D supplementation to prevent respiratory infections among Indigenous children in the Northern Territory: a randomised controlled trial. [ 2018 - 2023 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: Dr Michael Binks (Principal investigator) ,  A/Pr Paul Licciardi ,  A/Pr Thomas Snelling ,  Dr Susan Pizzutto ,  Ms Adrienne Kirby
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Brief description Acute respiratory infections remain unacceptably common among Indigenous children in the Northern Territory. Most Indigenous infants are born with suboptimal vitamin D levels and this is associated with an increased risk of ARI. We propose to conduct a clinical trial to determine whether daily vitamin D supplementation, during the third trimester of pregnancy and early infancy, can reduce the risk of infant ARI during the first 12 months of life.

Funding Amount $AUD 3,208,679.84

Funding Scheme Project Grants

Notes Standard Project Grant