Families frequently ask about the value of complementary and alternative therapies for asthma, particularly vitamin and mineral supplements. However, to date no studies have been done to decide if these supplements are effective, ineffective, or harmful.

The Canadian Institute of Natural and Integrative Medicine (CINIM) in Calgary in collaboration with the Asthma Clinic at the Alberta Children’s Hospital is going to tackle the question: Does the use of vitamin and mineral supplements allow asthmatic children to reduce their inhaled corticosteroids medication?

Your child may be a candidate for this new project if he/she:

• is aged 7-18 years;
• has been affected by moderate to severe asthma for at least one year;
• uses budesonide or equivalent preventer/controller/corticosteroid therapy at a dose of 400-800 mcg/day for at least 3 months.

To get more information about the study and on how to participate, please click below. You can also email the Clinical Trial Coordinator, Andrea at a.neitzer@cinim.org to receive the package via mail.

Information about the Study
Cover Letter and Response Form