PREBORN version 001
Research type
Research Database
IRAS ID
366431
Contact name
Stamatina Iliodromiti
Contact email
Research summary
PREBORN:PREterm Birth Outcomes and Risk factors in diverse populatioNs
REC name
London - Harrow Research Ethics Committee
REC reference
26/LO/0297
Date of REC Opinion
23 Apr 2026
REC opinion
Favourable Opinion
Data collection arrangements
The UK preterm birth rate rose 2010-2019 from 7.1% to 8.1%. Mothers have an increased risk for further preterm births, cardiovascular disease and diabetes. Preterm babies have higher likelihood of impaired neurodevelopment, chronic diseases, and reduced lifespan. This database will include information from all women who have been pregnant in the participating sites from 2010 onwards, except those who have registered an NHS data opt-out of research. We hope that the results of this project will identify risk factors that contribute to adverse pregnancy outcomes, with a particular focus on preterm birth and evaluate how these outcomes vary across different populations.
Research programme
Applications for access to the research Database will be welcomed from members of Tommy’s National Centre for Preterm Birth Research and other established research groups, including academic or clinical research organisations. ● Researchers must submit a formal application to the DSWG using an appropriate template including details of the proposed project. ● An Applicant Agreement outlining responsibilities and compliance with data use policies. ● A Data Requested Form specifying the data required for the project. The research applications will be reviewed by Tommy’s DSWG, chaired by Prof Stamatina Iliodromiti, and representatives from each partner university: Dr Sara Hillman from University College London Hospitals, Dr Nigel Simpson from the University of Leeds, Dr Jenny Carter from King’s College London, and Dr Edward Mullins from Imperial College London. Nominated deputies can be part of the steering committee. The review process will ensure the research proposal has adequate scientific rigour and alignment with the database’s objectives and ethical guidelines.
Research database title
PREBORN:PREterm Birth Outcomes and Risk factors in diverse populatioNs
Establishment organisation
Queen Mary University London (QMUL)
Establishment organisation address
327 Mile End Road
London
E1 4NS