INVEST
Research type
Research Study
Full title
Investigation of the Outcome of Pregnancies Complicated by Increased Fetal Movements- INVEST
IRAS ID
220808
Contact name
Alexander Heazell
Contact email
Sponsor organisation
University of Manchester
Clinicaltrials.gov Identifier
TBC, ISPID/ISA Stillbirth Research Database
Duration of Study in the UK
2 years, months, days
Research summary
A mothers’ perception of her baby’s movements has been used to confirm fetal wellbeing for many years. Studies have shown that a significant reduction in babies’ movements is associated with poor pregnancy outcomes including increased risk of stillbirth, poor fetal growth and premature labour. Experiments in our laboratory demonstrated that mothers’ perception of reduced fetal movements was associated with abnormalities of placental structure and function. \n In contrast to reduced fetal movements there is little information currently about what women should do if they perceive a significant increase in fetal activity, what the increase in fetal movements might represent and whether it is associated with any underlying problems of the placenta or cord. In the INcreased Fetal MoVEments STudy – INVEST, we will recruit women attending with significantly increased fetal movements. We will collect information about the outcome of these pregnancies, the results of the fetal heart rate monitoring and an ultrasound scan. We will also ask women to donate their placenta and cord for study to determine whether the placenta and cord differs from women with normal fetal movements. \nThis study will recruit all women who present with increased fetal movements after 28 weeks of pregnancy.
REC name
North West - Greater Manchester East Research Ethics Committee
REC reference
17/NW/0229
Date of REC Opinion
16 May 2017
REC opinion
Further Information Favourable Opinion