The National Perinatal Epidemiology Unit Clinical Trials Unit (NPEU CTU) is a fully registered (UKCRC) Clinical Trials Unit based in the Department of Oxford Population Health at the University of Oxford. We undertake research relating to interventions delivered during the perinatal period, covering fertility and conception, pregnancy, childbirth, and neonatal care. We have been undertaking randomised controlled trials since 1978 when the NPEU was first established and have been a fully registered UKCRC Clinical Trials Unit since 2012. We have a track record in delivering research excellence and have long been at the forefront of obstetric and neonatal medicine.
We specialise in the design, conduct and dissemination of multi-centre, randomised controlled trials, both nationally and internationally. Our broad team of specialists provides expertise on all aspects of clinical trials, including study design, trial management, monitoring, randomisation, statistical analysis, data management and dissemination. We also collaborate on other types of study design including feasibility and pilot studies, and proof of concept studies. We work closely with patients, parents/carers and the public at every stage of the research journey.
Our mission is to conduct the highest-quality research and deliver patient-centred outcomes that improve care and health experiences for parents, babies and families. Research studies run by the NPEU CTU are typically funded by government (e.g. National Institute of Health Research) or major charities.
Below is a selection of the types of research we undertake. If you would like more information please do get in touch with us by email: ctu@npeu.ox.ac.uk or see our Collaborate With Us page.
