Impact of viral infection on pregnancy
- Funded by UK Research and Innovation (UKRI)
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Grant number: C19-IUC-063
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Key facts
Disease
COVID-19Funder
UK Research and Innovation (UKRI)Principal Investigator
PendingResearch Location
United KingdomLead Research Institution
MRC Centre for Reproductive Health at the University of EdinburghResearch Priority Alignment
N/A
Research Category
Clinical characterisation and management
Research Subcategory
Prognostic factors for disease severity
Special Interest Tags
N/A
Study Subject
Clinical
Clinical Trial Details
Not applicable
Broad Policy Alignment
Pending
Age Group
Adults (18 and older)
Vulnerable Population
Pregnant women
Occupations of Interest
Unspecified
Abstract
We have established a wulti-centred programme to study the impact of viral infection on pregnancy and the influence of treatment. In collaboration with the Edinburgh Reproductive Tissue Biobank (ERTBB) researchers will collect clinical information and biological samples from women with suspected and confirmed Covid-19 infection during pregnancy and their babies. This information will be used to assess the maternal responses to COVID-19 infection across gestation and stratify risk of severe disease. The overall aim is to determine the impact of infection on pregnant women asking whether they are more susceptible, maternal to foetal infection, impact on placental function and outcomes of pregnancy.