Intrapartum care CSG
We are currently sponsored by BMFMS and our remit is:
• To propose and support the development of new trials and other well designed studies of high relevance to women, professionals and managers
• To support the development of an approved portfolio of studies in intrapartum care
• To provide specific advice to investigators
• To ensure service user involvement
Dr Sara Kenyon from the Dept of Health and Population Sciences, University of Birmingham was appointed to lead the group in January 2011. An Executive Committee comprising of obstetricians, midwives, parents, neonatologist, obstetric anaesthetist and a statistician has been formed.
You can send us research ideas at any stage of their development from
• a one line idea
• as much detail as you have
• a completed outline or full proposal
Please complete our Outline Proposal Form with as much detail as you can.
We would also be delighted if you want to attend the CSG meeting (either in person or by telephone) when we review your proposal.
Our first meeting was held on 16th May 2011
Click here to view the minutes
Our most recent meeting was held on 10th January 2012. As can be seen from the minutes this was very productive.
Click here to view the minutes of the January meeting
A further meeting is planend for May 2012 and we will need your proposal 4 weeks before the meeting date, to give studies the consideration they deserve.
Our research priorities are currently taken from those identified from the NICE Guidelines on Intrapartum Care, Induction of Labour and Caesarean Section. These have been summarised for ease. This is not an exhaustive list and we would welcome good quality studies answering clinically relevant questions outside these.
Click here to view our research priorities
There is also a Working Group of over 80 clinicians based throughout the UK who have joined an email list and will be involved in deciding which trials are supported and can decide if the individual Maternity Unit wants to recruit to any particular study. If you want to become a member do contact Sara Kenyon (s.kenyon@bham.ac.uk)
Useful information and links
RCOG advice on obtaining consent for research during labour
Registered Clinical Trials Units
Research Design Services at the NIHR