National Perinatal Epidemiology Unit Clinical Trials Unit

A huge well done to everyone involved in @neogastrictrial.bsky.social 👏👏

Today on #RareDiseaseDay 2026 we’d like to raise awareness of those affected by rare conditions across the world. OA/TOF is more common than many people realise, the @toast-study.bsky.social is opening to recruitment soon, and is aiming to improve care for these babies.

🍞TOAST Study 🍞has now received Study Greenlight from
@npeu-ctu.bsky.social @npeu-oxford.bsky.social 🚦Our systems are ready - watch this space - recruiting sites, coming soon! @nigeljhall.bsky.social @iainyardley.bsky.social
For more information - npeu.ox.ac.uk/toast

YouTube video by National Perinatal Epidemiology Unit, University of Oxford NPEU CTU - Working with Us

On #InternationalDayOfWomenAndGirlsInScience, find out what it is like to work in clinical trials research, at the NPEU Clinical Trials Unit from our Director Pollyanna Hardy. #February11 #WomenInSTEM
Please see the link to the video here: youtu.be/Tqui6qu-yX0

To celebrate #InternationalWomenAndGirlsInScience #February11 our NPEU CTU Medical Statistician, Diya Bhandari, shares her experience working as a statistician.

Read the full article here: bit.ly/4aJBgFc
#WomenInSTEM

Happy International Day of Women and Girls in Science! #February11 At the NPEU Clinical Trials Unit, 85% of our team are women. From statisticians to trial managers, we’re proud to celebrate the incredible women driving health research forward.
@npeu-oxford.bsky.social #WomenInSTEM

Find out more about working with the @npeu-ctu.bsky.social on your research idea💡 www.npeu.ox.ac.uk/ctu/collaborate

We are delighted to announce that the @dolfintrial.bsky.social protocol has now been published, and we would like to thank everyone who has contributed to the study.

The publication can be accessed here: rdcu.be/eWPPy

Today is #ParentMentalHealthDay Parents’ and carers’ mental health is vital to the wellbeing of the whole family. Becoming a parent can be overwhelming, here at the @npeu-oxford.bsky.social we are committed to continuing our research to improve perinatal care and support parental wellbeing. 💟

Ever thought about being a #clinicaltrialsmanager? Watch this video to tell you more about what is involved 😀

The largest UK preterm trial @neogastrictrial.bsky.social, uses opt consent. We’ve explored the views of parents and staff to #optoutconsent to understand its acceptability and how it is operationalised.

👀 Read the findings here bit.ly/neoG_OPT-OUT 👀

@npeu-oxford.bsky.social @woolfall.bsky.social

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Congratulations Scunthorpe General Hospital for recruiting the 7000th baby to the neoGASTRIC trial! @npeu-ctu.bsky.social @npeu-oxford.bsky.social

Wishing everyone a very #MerryChristmas 🎄and a #HappyNewYear 🎉from the @npeu-ctu.bsky.social. Thanks to all our wonderful participants, our incredible site staff that help us to deliver the research and to our brilliant team at the NPEU CTU 💞 Here’s to 2026!
@npeu-oxford.bsky.social

The largest UK preterm trial @neogastrictrial.bsky.social, uses opt consent. We’ve explored the views of parents and staff to #optoutconsent to understand its acceptability and how it is operationalised.

👀 Read the findings here bit.ly/neoG_OPT-OUT 👀

@npeu-oxford.bsky.social @woolfall.bsky.social

Today is #WorldPrematurityDay2025 and we want to take a moment to remember how important it is to keep developing evidenced based care for premature babies. Since 1978 @npeu-ctu.bsky.social have specialised in researching this very special group of babies ❤️
@npeu-oxford.bsky.social #NeonatalVoices

Today is #WorldPrematurityDay2025 and we want to take a moment to remember how important it is to keep developing evidenced based care for premature babies. Since 1978 we have specialised in researching this very special group of babies ♥️ @blisscharity.bsky.social #NeonatalVoices

Have you ever thought about being a #clinicaltrialsmanager? Hear what it is like being a trial manager from one of the team at the NPEU Clinical Trials Unit – what skills are needed for the role and advice for people thinking about entering the profession. @npeu-oxford.bsky.social @UKTMN

The BOBBi Study
is looking for sites to take part. There will be 60 hospitals in the UK, with recruitment set to start in the summer of 2026. If you're site is interested, please complete this short form (bit.ly/47arOup) or email bobbi@npeu.ox.ac.uk

📢We're hiring! 📢
We have an exciting opportunity to join @npeu-ctu.bsky.social
as a Clinical Trial Administrator (part-time 0.8FTE).
More details can be found here: npeu.ox.ac.uk/ctu/work-wit...
Hybrid working options available!
Closing date: 27/10/25
@npeu-oxford.bsky.social @oxpop.bsky.social

📢We're hiring! 📢
We have an exciting opportunity to join @NPEU_CTU
as a Trial Manager (full or part-time considered).
More details can be found here: npeu.ox.ac.uk/ctu/work-wit...
Hybrid working options available!
Closing date: 24/10/2025
@npeu-oxford.bsky.social @oxpop.bsky.social

Safety in our research is extremely important to us.
Watch the video below to find out about the current trials at @npeu-ctu.bsky.social . Or you can visit our website for more information: www.npeu.ox.ac.uk/ctu
#worldpatientsafetyday2025

Safety in our research is extremely important to us. Each trial undergoes a rigorous approval process before it begins and robust procedures are implemented to ensure participant safety are kept safe. #worldpatientsafetyday2025 @npeu-ctu.bsky.social @npeu-oxford.bsky.social

This year #WorldPatientSafetyDay2025 is dedicated to ensuring safe care for every newborn and child. At @npeu-ctu.bsky.social, we are dedicated to improving care for newborns and driving evidence based treatment. We specialise in conducting clinical trials during the perinatal period @UKCTUNetwork

BOBBi study advert - Recruiting sites needed!

At BAPM today? Come and find out about our new trial, BOBBi, at the @npeu-ctu.bsky.social stand. #BOBBistudy is looking at steroids to treat bacterial meningitis in babies. Looking forward to seeing you there! #BAPMtogether
@bapmofficial.bsky.social
@bobbistudy.bsky.social
@npeu-oxford.bsky.social

Advert BOBBi study starting soon, looking at the use of steroids to treat bacterial meningitis in babies under 3 months old

At BAPM today? Come and find out about our new trial BOBBi at the NPEU Clinical Trials Unit stand. #BOBBistudy is looking at steroids to treat bacterial meningitis in babies. Looking forward to seeing you there! #BAPMtogether
@bapmofficial.bsky.social
@bobbistudy.bsky.social
@npeu-oxford.bsky.social

NPEU CTU stand at the BAPM Annual Conference

📢The NPEU Clinical Trials Unit is here at the BAPM conference today 👋
Find us on the way to the poster room. Do come by and have a chat and find out about our trials #BAPMtogether
@bapmofficial.bsky.social @npeu-oxford.bsky.social @npeu-ctu.bsky.social

📢We're hiring!📢
We have an exciting opportunity to join @npeu-ctu.bsky.social as a Trial Administrative Assistant/Data Co-ordinator
More details can be found here: www.npeu.ox.ac.uk/ctu/work-wit...
Hybrid working options available!
@npeu-oxford.bsky.social @oxpop.bsky.social p.bsky.social

🎉We're hiring!🎉
We have an exciting opportunity to join @npeu-ctu.bsky.social as a Trial Manager (management of clinical trials)
More details can be found here: www.npeu.ox.ac.uk/ctu/work-wit...
Hybrid working options available!
@npeu-oxford.bsky.social‬ @oxpop.bsky.social

New study coming soon… @toast-study.bsky.social

Final chance to influence the future of research into perinatal mental health in the UK! Our survey closes tomorrow. Tell us the questions you want answered and have your say.

🔗 Take the survey: bit.ly/PMHPriorities

📅 Closing date: Thursday 31st July

Find out more: prioritiseperinatal.co.uk