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OTIS ANNUAL RESEARCH MEETING JUNE 2010
Asthma and Asthma Medications in Pregnancy
Study
A Vaccines and Medications in Pregnancy Survelliance System (VAMPSS) Project
VAMPSS Project
Vaccines and Medications in Pregnancy Surveillance System
“VAMPSS” A Collaboration of:
American Academy of Allergy Asthma and Immunology Organization of Teratology Information Specialist (OTIS)
Slone Epidemiology Center at Boston University (SEC)
VAMPSS Project
VAMPSS is a new nationwide post-marketing surveillance system established to comprehensively monitor the use and safety of vaccines and medications during pregnancy
The VAMPSS system provides a coordinated effort involving:
1. prospective registry surveillance coordinated by OTIS
2. case-control surveillance coordinated by SEC
Asthma and Asthma Medications in Pregnancy Study-A VAMPSS Project
Study began in November 2009Prospective, observational cohort studyCoordinating center is at the University of California,
San Diego
Purpose
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
Study Participation
Self-enrollment4-5 phone interviews (intake, 20wk, 32wk,
outcome, and 6 month post-partum)Medical records pertaining to the pregnancy
and outcome of the pregnancy
Total Enrollment to Date
Total as of June 7, 2010
Short-acting Beta-agonists
9
Long-acting Beta-agonists
13
Controls 13
Total Enrolled 35
Who Should be Referred?
Groups Criteria
Short-Acting Beta Agonist
• Diagnosed with asthma • Exposure to a short-acting beta agonist • Less than 20 weeks gestation
Long-Acting Beta Agonist
• Diagnosed with asthma• Exposure to a long-acting beta agonist (Formoterol or Salmeterol)• Less than 20 weeks gestation
Non-Disease Controls
• Pregnant women who are less than 20 weeks gestation
How to Refer?
Toll-free number at 877-311-8972 to refer patient OR provide the patient our toll-free number
Contact via email at [email protected] a referral sheet to OTIS which is found on
our website at www.otispregnancy.org