Born in Scotland in the 2020s - Pilot Study
Research type
Research Study
Full title
Born in Scotland in the 2020s - Pilot Study
IRAS ID
303775
Contact name
Rebecca M Reynolds
Contact email
Sponsor organisation
University of Edinburgh
Duration of Study in the UK
0 years, 11 months, 31 days
Research summary
Born in Scotland in the 2020s (BIS) is a study that aims to collect information (data) from a group (cohort) of pregnant mothers and their baby/babies during the pregnancy and at birth. This type of study is called a birth cohort study.
We know from other birth cohort studies that the health and wellbeing of the mother during pregnancy can affect the health and wellbeing of the baby both during development in the womb, and whilst growing in childhood. In this study, we hope to collect data which will help medical professionals to give better care to pregnant mothers and babies which will make a positive difference to the life of mothers and their children.
In this study we want to test the feasibility of setting up a new birth cohort in Scotland. We plan to use routinely collected data and biological samples where possible so that participants don't have to do anything extra to take part in the study. We may also ask participants if we can collect additional samples at the time of birth but consent for that will be obtained via the Edinburgh Reproductive Tissue Bio Bank approvals and consent process.
We intend to enrol 1000 women, living in one of the 3 study areas in Scotland and planning to give birth in Scotland and aged 16-50 years into our pilot study. Adults with incapacity (AWI) are not eligible to be included. We will consult with PPI groups about how we can include this group in the follow-up study (separate ethics application).
REC name
South East Scotland REC 02
REC reference
22/SS/0033
Date of REC Opinion
16 May 2022
REC opinion
Further Information Favourable Opinion