Clinical research studies

Maternal and Fetal Health Studies

POPPY – Aims to understand how cardiovascular health changes within pregnancy, investigating the risks of developing heart disease in women who experience placental complications like pre-eclampsia.

PI: Dr Laura Ormisher, Contact: Ruth Morello 0161 701 1937

MINESS 20-28 – Investigating lifestyle risk factors associated with stillbirths between 20-28 weeks to prevent early stillbirths.

PI: Dr Lucy Higgins, Contact: Linda Peacock 0161 701 6961

Generation Study – Utilises whole genome sequencing to screen newborn babies for childhood-onset rare genetic conditions. Explores the risks and benefits of storing individual’s genome overtime.

PI: Dr Siddharth Banka, Contact: Natasha Hall 0161 276 6554

BEATRIX – Group B streptococcus (GBS) study to investigate whether the vaccine is effective in protecting newborns from GBS infections.

PI: Dr Theresa Kelly, Contact: Deborah Pillar 0161 701 3480

PROTECT – Identifying whether continuous glucose monitoring is more effective than finger-prick testing for pregnant women with Type 2 diabetes.

PI: Dr Jenny Myers, Contact: Deborah Pillar 0161 701 3480 (ORC) Anjulea Chambers 0161 701 6961 (WYTH)

MAMA – Study to evaluate whether women who have inflammatory arthritis should continue to take biologic medications throughout pregnancy or temporarily stop.

PI: Dr Jenny Myers. Contact: Rebecca Barron 0161 701 6961

INSITE – Investigating cardiovascular health conditions in women who experienced pre-eclampsia.

PI: Dr Laura Ormisher, Contact: Hoora Mollashahi 0161 701 3480

PCN – Investigating tests to predict and prevent preterm birth, identifying suitable treatment options.

PI: Dr Clare Mullan, Contact: Faye Parry 0161 701 3481

EpiSafe – A study evaluating a screening tool for pregnant women with epilepsy. St Mary’s will continue routine care as part of the study.

PI & Contact: Ruth Morello 0161 701 1937

GILD – Exploring relaxed blood sugar monitoring compared to current blood sugar monitoring in pregnant women with diabetes.

PI: Dr Theresa Kelly, Contact: Kate Upton 0161 701 6980