The RGG have oversight of all research proposals within Women’s Health and Newborn Services, with the exception of compliance audits
Purpose of the Research Governance Group (RGG)
To support a culture of research excellence in all aspects of women’s and newborn health, at Women’s Health and Newborn Services, Starship Children’s Hospital,
To enable research at Women’s Health and Newborn
To promote integration of research into the clinical
To provide a safe research environment for staff and
To coordinate research to avoid duplication and burden on staff and patients and
To reflect the values of the group
All Research Projects within women’s and newborn health will be reviewed by the RGG and ALSO by the Te Toka Tumai RRC.
Dates: 14 February, 07 March, 04 April, 02 May, 30 May, 27 June, 25 July, 22 August, 19 September, 17 October, 14 November, 12 December
Documentation to be considered at a meeting needs to be received one week prior to the meeting date.
BEAD Feasibility study
Does the baby head elevation balloon (Fetal Pillow®) make an emergency caesarean section, when the cervix is fully dilated, safer for māmā and pēpi?
A 12 month feasibility study is starting from the 7th August 2023 at Auckland Hospital. This trial may be suitable for hapu māmā who are term with a cephalic, singleton pregnancy needing a caesarean at 10cm dilated.
Can we safely reduce the risk of breathing problems for newborn babies by giving corticosteroid injections to their mothers before a planned caesarean section?
This trial is underway at Auckland Hospital and Liggins Institute, The University of Auckland. This trial may be suitable for you if you are having a planned caesarean section at 35 – 39+6 weeks of pregnancy. Find our more at the C*STEROID Trial website www.liggins.auckland.ac.nz/csteroid() or contact the team at csteroid@auckland.ac.nz
FIIX study
The FIIX Study is a clinical trial comparing the two main fertility procedures available through public funding in New Zealand – The Fertility and InVitro Fertilisation (IVF) and Intra Uterine Insemination (IUI) trial in couples with uneXplained infertility.Couples with unexplained infertility who have been accepted for publicly funded fertility treatment are suitable to participate.For more information, visit the FIIX study website().
Maternal Psoriasis and Infant Neurodevelopmental outcomes (MaPINO) Study
Do inflammatory conditions, such as psoriasis, influence a child’s development? We have designed a study to research this question and are inviting pregnant women with and without psoriasis to take part. All women will have dedicated surveillance of their psoriasis (and dermatology review if needed), and all children will get a full neurodevelopmental assessment at two years of age (plus a small gift and parking and travel expenses). Women less than 15 weeks pregnant will also have blood tests to look at markers of inflammation.If you are interested or would like more information, please contact: Ms Susan Law Research Nurse, p. 021 744 958 or email mapino@adhb.govt.nz.Visit the MaPINO study page() for more information about participating.
