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PRU-MNHC

The Policy Research Unit in Maternal and Neonatal Health and Care (PRU-MNHC) began a programme of work in January 2019 with funding from the Policy Research Programme at the Department of Health and Social Care (England) via the National Institute for Health Research.

Clinical Trials Unit

The NPEU Clinical Trials Unit (NPEU CTU) is a fully registered UKCRC Clinical Trials Unit and typically runs a number of large multi-centre Randomised Controlled Trials.

SHEER

The NPEU also conducts Social Sciences, Health Economics and Epidemiological Research (SHEER) which includes on-going influential studies.

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The Baby-Oscar trial have published their study protocol

The Baby-Oscar trial have recently published their Study Protocol in BMC Pediatrics.

The aim of this study is to find out whether or not a large Patent Ductus Arteriosus (PDA) in very premature babies should be treated with ibuprofen within 72 hours of birth. Ibuprofen is a NSAID (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug) that is commonly used for pain relief in adults.

Welcome to the NPEU

Areas of Research

PRU-MNHC

Clinical Trials Unit

SHEER

Latest News

The Baby-Oscar trial have published their study protocol

TOAST clinical trial for babies born with the birth defect oeasophageal atresia

First-time mothers need clear and consistent information about the care they can expect after giving birth

Dr. Joris Hemelaar at RCOG Annual Academic Meeting 2021

MBRRACE-UK report identifies epilepsy and inequalities in maternal deaths