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National Perinatal Epidemiology Unit Clinical Trials Unit @npeu-ctu.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

👶Do you work in a neonatal unit? 👶 Help inform research on respiratory care for babies born at 34–38 weeks. 📝 Take our 3-min survey & share with colleagues! surveys.npeu.ox.ac.uk/respiratoryc... @npeu-oxford.bsky.social @oxfordwomenshealth.bsky.social

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National Perinatal Epidemiology Unit Clinical Trials Unit @npeu-ctu.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Was your baby born more than 8 weeks early and had breathing difficulties at birth? The OPTIMISE trial is looking for parents to help shape new research. No experience needed. Interested? Email optimise@npeu.ox.ac.uk @npeu-oxford.bsky.social @oxfordwomenshealth.bsky.social

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National Perinatal Epidemiology Unit Clinical Trials Unit @npeu-ctu.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Today is #WorldPatientSafetyDay 2026. This year’s theme is “Safe care for noncommunicable diseases” under the slogan “Safe care for life!” At NPEU, we’re committed to research that helps make care safer for women, babies and families. 💙 #SafeCareForLife

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National Perinatal Epidemiology Unit Clinical Trials Unit @npeu-ctu.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

🚨 The OPTIMISE trial is launching! Run by @npeu-ctu.bsky.social the OPTIMISE trial will recruit 1884 babies and will compare CPAP and NIPPV to find out which is the best way to support very premature babies with breathing difficulties? Find out more here bit.ly/470kAbo👶 @npeu-oxford.bsky.social

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National Perinatal Epidemiology Unit Clinical Trials Unit @npeu-ctu.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

The @bobbistudy.bsky.social receives regulatory approvals! This is huge milestone for the BOBBi trial! We're delighted to announce that BOBBi has received all the necessary regulatory approvals for the trial to move forward. 👀Read more here: bit.ly/4h5LPHo @oxfordwomenshealth.bsky.social

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National Perinatal Epidemiology Unit Clinical Trials Unit @npeu-ctu.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

🎉As of 16 July 2026, all @dolfintrial.bsky.social babies have reached the end of supplementation! Thank you to everyone who helped make this milestone possible. 30 July 2026 marks the end of the SAE reporting window. Thank you for upholding the safety and integrity of the trial!💙

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National Perinatal Epidemiology Unit Clinical Trials Unit @npeu-ctu.bsky.social · 15/08/2026

Today is #InternationalNeonatalNursesDay! At the @npeu-ctu.bsky.social, we're proud to work alongside neonatal nurses, whose expertise and dedication are essential to delivering our research. Read our Trial Research Nurse Pip's article on building a research-centred neonatal unit bit.ly/4tZbB4o

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UK CTU Network @ukctunetwork.org · 03/08/2026

This #WorldBreastfeedingWeek, we recognise the importance of including breastfeeding women in research. Too often they're excluded from clinical trials, creating evidence gaps that can affect treatment decisions, breastfeeding outcomes & maternal health. 👇 tinyurl.com/252pc4et #UKCTUNework

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National Perinatal Epidemiology Unit Clinical Trials Unit @npeu-ctu.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

Designing Trials for and with Breastfeeding Mothers. Breast milk and breastfeeding benefit mother, child, economy and environment, yet breastfeeding rates remain suboptimal globally, and particularly in the UK. Read Sarah's full article here: bit.ly/4wICbjC #WBW2026

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National Perinatal Epidemiology Unit Clinical Trials Unit @npeu-ctu.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

📢 Come and work with us! 📢 We're looking for a Trial Manager to join @npeu-oxford.bsky.social and play a key role in the delivery of important clinical research studies. ✔️ Hybrid working available ✔️ Full-time or part-time considered Find out more and apply: tinyurl.com/mu3bxzs3

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National Perinatal Epidemiology Unit Clinical Trials Unit @npeu-ctu.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

@TOAST_Study looks at whether antacid medication is useful for babies born with a rare condition, oesophageal atresia. It is one of only a few clinical trials in neonatal surgery. Prof. Nigel Hall shares the motivation for the study. www.npeu.ox.ac.uk/toast

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National Perinatal Epidemiology Unit Clinical Trials Unit @npeu-ctu.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

NPEU CTU is proud to celebrate International Clinical Trials Day! Since 1978, we have been conducting clinical trials in pregnancy, childbirth and neonatal care, helping to improve evidence-based care for women & babies. #CTD2026 #ICTD2026 @npeu-oxford.bsky.social @oxfordwomenshealth.bsky.social

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National Perinatal Epidemiology Unit Clinical Trials Unit @npeu-ctu.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

We are proud to celebrate International Clinical Trials Day! Since 1978, we have been conducting clinical trials in pregnancy, childbirth and neonatal care, helping to improve evidence-based care for women and babies. 👩‍👧 #CTD2026 #ICTD2026 @npeu-oxford.bsky.social @oxfordwomenshealth.bsky.social

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National Perinatal Epidemiology Unit Clinical Trials Unit @npeu-ctu.bsky.social · 17/05/2026

Today is #NECAwarenessDay and we at the NPEU CTU are raising awareness of NEC and the devastating impact it can have on babies and their families. Our research is dedicated to improving evidence-based care and outcomes for newborn babies. 💜 @npeu-oxford.bsky.social @oxfordwomenshealth.bsky.social

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National Perinatal Epidemiology Unit Clinical Trials Unit @npeu-ctu.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

Today on #InternationalNursesDay, we’re celebrating nurses – not only in delivering outstanding care but also in fostering and leading research. Pip, our research nurse @npeu-ctu.bsky.social, shares her EMPOWER framework on creating a research centric unit. Read the full article here bit.ly/4tZbB4o

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National Perinatal Epidemiology Unit Clinical Trials Unit @npeu-ctu.bsky.social · 05/05/2026

Today on #IDM2026 we celebrate midwives. At @npeu-ctu.bsky.social, we’re proud to support their work through research to improve neonatal outcomes. Our research nurse, Pip, shares her views on building a research centric neonatal unit. Read more 👉 bit.ly/4tZbB4o #InternationalDayOfTheMidwife

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TOAST Study @toast-study.bsky.social · 02/04/2026

🍞TOAST Study is now open to recruitment 🍞 See the news article on our website for more information 👀 www.npeu.ox.ac.uk/toast/whats-... @npeu-ctu.bsky.social @npeu-oxford.bsky.social @tofs-uk.bsky.social

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National Perinatal Epidemiology Unit Clinical Trials Unit @npeu-ctu.bsky.social · 15/03/2026

Happy Mother's Day to all the Mums out there, the new Mums and soon-to-be Mums! From the NPEU Clinical Trials Unit 💐👶 @npeu-oxford.bsky.social @oxfordwomenshealth.bsky.social

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National Perinatal Epidemiology Unit Clinical Trials Unit @npeu-ctu.bsky.social · 28/02/2026

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.

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TOAST Study @toast-study.bsky.social · 20/02/2026

🍞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

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National Perinatal Epidemiology Unit Clinical Trials Unit @npeu-ctu.bsky.social · 11/02/2026

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

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National Perinatal Epidemiology Unit Clinical Trials Unit @npeu-ctu.bsky.social · 11/02/2026

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

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National Perinatal Epidemiology Unit Clinical Trials Unit @npeu-ctu.bsky.social · 11/02/2026

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

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National Perinatal Epidemiology Unit Clinical Trials Unit @npeu-ctu.bsky.social · 03/02/2026

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

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National Perinatal Epidemiology Unit Clinical Trials Unit @npeu-ctu.bsky.social · 30/01/2026

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. 💟

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National Perinatal Epidemiology Unit Clinical Trials Unit @npeu-ctu.bsky.social · 14/01/2026

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

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National Perinatal Epidemiology Unit Clinical Trials Unit @npeu-ctu.bsky.social · 11/12/2025

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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NeoGASTRIC Trial @neogastrictrial.bsky.social · 07/01/2026

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

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National Perinatal Epidemiology Unit Clinical Trials Unit @npeu-ctu.bsky.social · 22/12/2025

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

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National Perinatal Epidemiology Unit Clinical Trials Unit @npeu-ctu.bsky.social · 11/12/2025

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National Perinatal Epidemiology Unit Clinical Trials Unit @npeu-ctu.bsky.social · 17/11/2025

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

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National Perinatal Epidemiology Unit Clinical Trials Unit @npeu-ctu.bsky.social · 17/11/2025

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

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National Perinatal Epidemiology Unit Clinical Trials Unit @npeu-ctu.bsky.social · 12/11/2025

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

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National Perinatal Epidemiology Unit Clinical Trials Unit @npeu-ctu.bsky.social · 27/10/2025

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

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National Perinatal Epidemiology Unit Clinical Trials Unit @npeu-ctu.bsky.social · 07/10/2025

📢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

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National Perinatal Epidemiology Unit Clinical Trials Unit @npeu-ctu.bsky.social · 07/10/2025

📢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

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National Perinatal Epidemiology Unit Clinical Trials Unit @npeu-ctu.bsky.social · 17/09/2025

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

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National Perinatal Epidemiology Unit Clinical Trials Unit @npeu-ctu.bsky.social · 17/09/2025

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

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National Perinatal Epidemiology Unit Clinical Trials Unit @npeu-ctu.bsky.social · 17/09/2025

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

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National Perinatal Epidemiology Unit Clinical Trials Unit @npeu-ctu.bsky.social · 09/09/2025

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

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National Perinatal Epidemiology Unit Clinical Trials Unit @npeu-ctu.bsky.social · 09/09/2025

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

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

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National Perinatal Epidemiology Unit Clinical Trials Unit @npeu-ctu.bsky.social · 08/09/2025

📢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

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National Perinatal Epidemiology Unit Clinical Trials Unit @npeu-ctu.bsky.social · 22/08/2025

📢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

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National Perinatal Epidemiology Unit Clinical Trials Unit @npeu-ctu.bsky.social · 20/08/2025

🎉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

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