Current Studies

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.

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 sections
  • Cord blood/umbilical cord from elective caesarean sections
  • Maternal blood sample from pregnant women between 11 - 13 weeks 
  • Placenta/cord from Born in Scotland research project participants (elective caesarean section only) 
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.

The FERN study

Intervention or expectant management for early onset selective fetal growth restriction in monochorionic twin pregnancy.

I-test

Exploring potential use of new retinal biomarkers for early detection of pregnancy complications.

Moon baby

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.

Ketut Subiyanto

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 Projects

An overview of the current projects being undertaken by our research fellows and PhD researchers.