Find out more about our current research studies. Studies recruiting now! Born in Scotland - Understanding how health and wellbeing in pregnancy and early childhood shapes our lives (open in Edinburgh, Lothian & the Borders).I-test and I-test M - Exploring potential use of new retinal biomarkers for early detection of pregnancy complications.MOON feasibility study - Exploring whether an under-mattress sensor can be used for remote, nighttime monitoring in pregnancy.ROTATE - Investigating which methods for rotating the baby at birth (hand or instrument) have the best outcomes.SIMPREG - Exploring ‘smart wearable technology’ in pregnancy to identify risk of stillbirth.STOPPIT-3 and STOPPIT-M - A randomised placebo-controlled trial of antenatal corticosteroids for planned birth in twins. I want to take part in research! Current Tissue Samples Required: If you are a parent interested in donating your placenta or other tissue for research, we are currently particularly in need of:Amniotic fluid from elective caesarean sectionsCord blood/umbilical cord from elective caesarean sectionsMaternal blood sample from pregnant women between 11 - 13 weeks Placenta/cord from Born in Scotland research project participants (elective caesarean section only) Click to express interest in tissue donation Born In Scotland A study following parents and babies living in Scotland, to understand how health in pregnancy shapes our lives. Born In Scotland Data Trust Understanding views about uses of health data and future models for data stewardship. BioBank Providing high quality tissue samples and matched medical data to researchers working to improve maternal and fetal health. DiPPy Baby Using smartphone data to link environmental factors and health in pregnancy. FERN Intervention or expectant management for early onset selective fetal growth restriction in monochorionic twin pregnancy. I-test and I-test M Exploring potential use of new retinal biomarkers for early detection of pregnancy complications. MOON feasibility study Exploring whether an under-mattress sensor can be used for remote, nighttime monitoring in pregnancy. ROTATE Investigating which methods for rotating the baby at birth (hand or instrument) have the best outcomes. SIMPREG Exploring ‘smart wearable technology’ in pregnancy to identify risk of stillbirth. Small Baby Research Clinic Welcome to the Small Baby Research Clinic! STOPPIT-3 and STOPPIT-M A randomised placebo-controlled trial of antenatal corticosteroids for planned birth in twins. Research Fellow & PhD Projects An overview of the current projects being undertaken by our research fellows and PhD researchers. This article was published on 2023-12-07
