NeoGASTRIC

A multi-centre randomised control trial in the UK and Australia looking at whether the routine measurement of gastric residual volumes is good or bad for preterm babies. For more information: https://www.npeu.ox.ac.uk/neogastric

WHEAT (WithHolding Enteral feeds Around packaged red cell Transfusions)

A randomised control trial taking place across the UK and Canada to explore whether withholding enteral feeds (or milk feeds) around the time of blook transfusions will reduce the rate of necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) in preterm babies.  WHEAT will compare two care practices already taking place to determine if one approach is more beneficial than […]

DEXTA (DEXmedetomidine Trial of Adjunct Treatment with Morphine)

The purpose of DEXTA is to investigate, in ventilated preterm babies, if one of two difference doses of dexmed, given in addition to the usual dose of morphine, reduces the amount of morphine needed to keep the baby pain free and reduces the adverse effects of morphine. For more information: https://dexta.ac.uk

OPTICORD

Trial to compare intact cord resuscitation in preterm babies with early umbilical cord clamping and resuscitation with a clamped cord. Further information available soon.

Children’s Research Forum

The Leeds Children’s Research Forum (LCRF) brings together healthcare professionals and researchers interested in children’s health research. The forum was initially established in February 2017, through a partnership between the School of Healthcare and Leeds Children’s Hospital to provide information, networking opportunities and support. The informal bi-monthly sessions focus on research in child and adolescent […]

CHORAL Pre and Post Doctoral Fellowships – Funded Opportunities

Train & Support

At CHORAL, we want to develop a pipeline of talented child health researchers. We have funding to support aspiring candidates who wish to develop their clinical academic careers in child health research through two schemes:    Pre-doctoral research fellowships This opportunity is available for medics, allied health professionals, nurses, midwifes, pharmacists, dental technicians, or healthcare […]

A country that works for all children and young people

Our CHORAL Theme Lead, Prof Mark Mon-Williams is series editor for a major new report series, produced jointly by Child of the North and the Centre for Young Lives, setting out practical, evidence-informed ways in which government can reset its vision for children and young people. Find out more at: https://www.n8research.org.uk/research-focus/child-of-the-north/2024-campaign/