PEPA
Research type
Research Study
Full title
Pre-Eclampsia Prevention Resource Acceptability and Feasibility study
IRAS ID
343708
Contact name
Raya Vinogradov
Contact email
Sponsor organisation
The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
ISRCTN Number
ISRCTN13284374
Duration of Study in the UK
1 years, 0 months, 0 days
Research summary
Pre-eclampsia is a serious pregnancy complication that can harm both the mother and the baby. Some women are more likely to develop it because they had high blood pressure in another pregnancy, have family history of the disease, or have an underlying health condition. Taking a small amount of aspirin every day can help lower the chance of getting pre-eclampsia for these women. Unfortunately, many women who are at risk don't get enough information and support. This study wants to see if a new package of care, is helpful. The study also wants to assess whether it's possible to give this care package easily within the NHS settings.
The new package of care (also called an intervention) was co-produced with two national charities and members of the public and consists of multiple components:
• Giving information to improve knowledge and skills
• Active offer of support during regular appointments
• Supply of aspirin at the point of contact (aligned to routine appointments)
The intervention will happen during regular appointments with community midwives, sonographers, and obstetricians. This means there won't be any extra appointments needed.
The study will enrol 30 women, their partners (or supporters), and 10 health care professionals involved in delivering the intervention.
Women will be asked to complete three simple surveys: one at the start and two at the end of the study. Women and healthcare professionals will be invited to take part in individual interviews to discuss their experiences with the intervention. Partners or supporters will be asked to join group discussions, to talk about how involved they felt with the intervention and its impact.
All participants in the interview will receive £25 thank you vouchers for their time.
The results of this study will help make the intervention better and get ready for a larger study to see if it really works.REC name
London - Brighton & Sussex Research Ethics Committee
REC reference
24/LO/0662
Date of REC Opinion
27 Sep 2024
REC opinion
Further Information Favourable Opinion