Please select the eligibility criteria that correspond to the clinical trial below.
Title: Effect of Different Dosages Oral Vitamin D on Serum Interleukin-6 in Preterm Infants With Late-onset Sepsis
Brief Summary: This is a randomized controlled trial (RCT) to evaluate the influence of different doses of vitamin D3 (800 IU/d versus 400 IU/d), on serum levels of interleukin (IL)-6, TNF-alpha and C- reactive (CRP) in premature infants with clinical evidence of late-onset sepsis and to assess its influence on clinical outcomes of these infants.


Options:
A: Inclusion Criteria:

* Women aged 18 years and above.
* Gestational age of 17 to 24 completed weeks estimated based on recalled last menstrual period (LMP) and/or ultrasound.
* Intends to permanently reside in the trial catchment area for at least 18 months.

Exclusion Criteria:

* History of medical conditions that may predispose the participant to vitamin D sensitivity, altered vitamin D metabolism and/or hypercalcemia, or history of renal calculi.
* High-risk pregnancy based on one or more of the following findings by point-of-care testing:

  * Severe anemia: hemoglobin \<70 g/L assessed by Hemocue
  * Moderate-severe proteinuria: ≥ 300 mg/dl (3+ or 4+) based on urine dipstick
  * Hypertension: systolic blood pressure ≥140 mm Hg and/or diastolic blood pressure ≥90 mm Hg
* Multiple gestation, major congenital anomaly, or severe oligohydramnios based on maternal history and/or ultrasound.
* Unwillingness to stop taking non-study vitamin D or calcium supplements or a multivitamin with calcium and/or vitamin D.
* Currently prescribed vitamin D supplements as part of a physician's treatment plan for vitamin D deficiency.
* Previous participation in the same study.
B: Inclusion Criteria:

* 13-19 y old
* between 23 and 29 wk of gestation
* primiparous
* carrying single fetus
* intending to exclusively or predominantly breastfeed

Exclusion Criteria:

* chronic health problems
* smokers
* users of nutritional supplements, except iron supplements provided during standard prenatal care
C: Inclusion Criteria:

* Preterm Infants (28-37 wk gestational age)
* Late-onset sepsis defined as clinical signs suggestive of infection after 72 h of birth. Clinical sepsis will be defined as the presence of three or more of the following categories of clinical signs:

  1. Temperature instability (hypothermia, hyperthermia);
  2. Respiratory (grunting, intercoastal retraction, apnea, tachypnea, cyanosis);
  3. Neurologic (hypotonia, lethargy, seizures);
  4. Gastrointestinal (feeding intolerance, abdominal distension).

Exclusion Criteria:

* Major congenital anomalies.
* Chromosomal anomalies.
* Known inborn error(s) of metabolism
D: Inclusion Criteria:

* Infants born to women enrolled in the MDIG trial (NCT01924013).
* Maternal inclusion criteria (at time of enrolment) will be:
* At least 18 years of age
* 17 to 24 completed weeks of gestation
* Intends to permanently reside in the trial catchment area for at least 18 months
* Family plans to reside in catchment area for the first 6 months postnatal
* Provides written informed consent for participation

Exclusion Criteria:

* Mother withdrawn from MDIG trial prior to delivery
* Failure to provide consent for participation in sub-study

Answer: C