Information for parents about our research projects
This project is a work in progress and not for clinical or public use at this time.
Alongside giving your baby the very best care today, we are always looking for ways to improve opportunities for your baby. We do this by taking part in research. Over the years, this research has helped shape the care we are able to give today. For example, it is now routine practice to give preterm babies a medicine called surfactant to help their lungs breathe. Some of the studies in this leaflet are for different types of this common problem.
All research undergoes special approval before it begins. It is checked by a Health Research Authority. We also have a Research & Innovation department to keep an eye on things within the Trust, ensuring the research are effective, safe and the interests of the families are governed to the highest standards. Any risks would be discussed with you as well as what happens to your baby's care if you do take part. Which is often no different to the care they would be getting anyway.
We will give you the opportunity to be involved in research, although it is voluntary and will not affect your baby's care. There are different types of consent for a study. It will all be explained to you, but you will always have an opt-out option. Others are opt-out, we will give you information and allow you time to think and ask more questions. We ask that you let us know if you would like to opt your baby out of the study, you are free to change your mind or please speak to one of the team. The care of your baby is always our first priority.
If you're interested to know more about our current research studies please speak to any of the team, we're happy to explain more and answer any questions you may have.
We understand having your baby admitted to the neonatal unit is a difficult time, with lots of things to take in and lots of people to meet. Because of this we will only discuss research with you at the right time. For most studies we have days to discuss this within the first 24 hours of baby being born, and other times we can wait a little longer. The QR codes on this poster will say how quickly we need to discuss with you about your baby being enrolled as part of a research study so please ask questions, please ask us.
Information is provided by the research teams responsible for each study. If you require a patient information leaflet in another language please let us know. We can't promise this is available but we will try. Unfortunately we are limited by what is provided to us.