Research Opportunity - Women's health and cardiometabolic health in first-time Pregnancy
Women who experience placental complications during pregnancy, such as highblood pressure, kidney problems or fetal growth restriction are at increased risk of developing heart disease and diabetes later in life.
In this study, Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust are aiming to assess risk factors for heart disease and diabetes in women actively trying to conceive, before and during pregnancy. This is to see whether placental complications make a difference to heart health and how best to reduce these risk factors and potentially prevent placental syndromes in the future.
Please be aware the deadline for recruitment to the study is - 30/06/2025
The study has 2 "arms"
- Pregnancy Arm - looking for women actively considering pregnancy within 12 months
- Non Pregnancy Arm - open to women interested in women's health research and not planning to conceive during the next 18 months.
Both arms involve visits to a clinic for assessments, which will mainly involve taking measurements and some blood/urine samples.
Visit: www.poppyuk.net for more information
Appointments will take place in hospitals (a list of suitable locations are on the study website) and people taking part will also receive £35 per visit they attend. Further details provided on leaflets below.
