Research
“I was very happy to participate in this study. I’m really happy to know that this type of research is being conducted and excited to hear the findings. Perhaps it will help women make even better choices when it comes to treatments and pregnancy. Thank you SO much for doing this!” – Anonymous

The Asthma and Asthma Medications in Pregnancy Study - A VAMPSS project

     The Asthma and Asthma Medications in Pregnancy Study - A VAMPSS project

The Asthma and Asthma Medications in Pregnancy study is researching the effects of short-acting and long-acting beta agonists used for the treatment of asthma in pregnancy.  If you have asthma and have used a medication for the treatment of asthma during pregnancy you may qualify for the study.  Participants will not be asked to take any medication as part of this study. OTIS is also enrolling controls for this study (women who do not have asthma and have not used a medication for the treatment of asthma during their pregnancy).

If you are interested in learning more about this study please contact the coordinating center
Toll-FREE at: 1-877-311-8972 or email us at: otisresearch@ucsd.edu (Please include your name and phone number to reach you).
 

Learn more about the Vaccines and Medications in Pregnancy Surveillance System - VAMPSS

American Academy of Allergy Asthma & Immunology

 

Current Participants

Change of Address Form

Change of Address Form (Spanish)

Diary

Diary (Spanish)

Health Care Provider Information Form

Health Care Provider Information Form (Spanish)

 

Health Care Providers

Please use this form to refer your patients to our study:

Referral Form [web form]

Referral Form [Fax_referral_form_AI.doc, 366KB]

Referral Form [Fax_referral_form_AI.pdf, 210KB]

Brochure request form

Asthma Study Flyer             Spanish Asthma Study Flyer


Influenza Vaccine

The flu shot given by injection is recommended in any trimester for women who will be pregnant during the flu season. See our FACTSHEET

Paroxetine (Paxil®)

While not every study agrees, Paxil use in the first trimester may cause a 1% increase in heart defects. See our FACTSHEET