Complete clinical studies

Many of our fetal, perinatal and maternal studies are now in the follow-up phase to assess children’s development as they grow up and the difference that interventions or treatments may have made.

Toys in the Liggins Institute Clinical Research Unit

This study investigated if sildenafil therapy could improve the growth of babies affected by severe, early-onset growth restriction while still in the womb.

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Distinguished Professor Dame Jane Hardng with a mother and child in CRU

This study investigated the long-term health outcomes of adults who suffered fetal anaemia and were treated with in utero transfusion.

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Mother playing with her children

This trial investigated the use of dextrose gel to treat neonatal hypoglycaemia in at-risk babies in their first 48 hours after birth.

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Pregnant woman cutting an apple

This study is investigating whether there are true benefits to tighter treatment targets for gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM).

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Feet of baby in NICU

WISH aims to optimise the care of women at risk of imminent early preterm birth and improve the chances of survival and long term good health for their babies.

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Baby wrapped in a blanket

Can we safely reduce the risk of breathing problems for newborn babies by giving corticosteroid injections to their mothers before a planned caesarean section?

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Pregnant mother with her toddler in the CRU

CHYLD follows the development of children who were identified as being at risk of developing neonatal hypoglycaemia.

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Pregnant women holding their bellies

The GEMS Study examined the best criteria for diagnosing diabetes during pregnancy.

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Pregnant women waiting to participate in research study

The MaGNUM Study provided information about the beneficial effects of magnesium sulphate on the brains of preterm babies.

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Researcher operating lab machinery

The MAGENTA Trial aimed to find out whether the neuroprotective benefits of magnesium sulphate apply at higher gestational ages.

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Couple with infertility doctor

The SELFI Study investigated whether iodine used in infertility assessments affects the thyroid function of mums and the thyroid development of the baby.

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