BASE Trial

BASE - looking at the use of sodium bicarbonate for metabolic acidosis in premature babies.

Research study funded by @NIHRresearch and coordinated by @NPEU_CTU

[BASE Trial @BASEtrial]

A mini hamper of goodies is on its way to the team at Glan Clwyd for enrolling the 100th baby onto the BASE Observational Study🎉

Thank you to all our recruiting sites for your continued hard work and support!

@BetsiResearch @NPEU_CTU @BASEtrial

[BASE Trial @BASEtrial]

A huge well done to Glan Clwyd Hospital! 🎉

Congratulations on recruiting the 100th participant to the BASE Observational Study and on recruiting your first participant! 👏

A BIG thank you to all our recruiting sites for your hard work & dedication.
@BetsiResearch @NPEU_CTU

[BASE Trial @BASEtrial]

🎉What an amazing month of recruitment for the BASE Observational Study! 💙

A fantastic 53 babies recruited in October so far— a huge thank you to all our recruiting sites for their hard work and dedication! 👏

Let’s keep the momentum going! 🚀
@Ox_wrh @NPEU_Oxford @BASEtrial

[BASE Trial @BASEtrial]

BASE’s Spooktacular Giveaway

Something spooky is happening at BASE this October!
Every infant recruited onto the BASE studies between 19–31 October earns their site a Halloween treat. The more babies you recruit, the more treats you receive! 🎃

@BASEtrial @NPEU_Oxford @NPEU_CTU

[BASE Trial @BASEtrial]

Recruitment to the BASE Observational Study is off to a fantastic start, with 45 babies already enrolled! 🎉

A huge thank you and well done to all our recruiting sites for their hard work and fantastic contribution to the study 👏

@NPEU_Oxford @NPEU_CTU @Ox_wrh

[NPEU @NPEU_CTU]

👶Do you work in a neonatal unit? 👶

Help inform research on respiratory care for babies born at 34–38 weeks. 📝
Take our 3-min survey & share with colleagues!
https://t.co/JfqLrUV8H8

@NPEU_Oxford @Ox_wrh

[BASE Trial @BASEtrial]

Welcome to Liverpool Women’s and Manchester Hospitals, who opened to recruitment for the BASE Observational Study today! 🎉 @LWHNeonatal @LiverpoolWomens @MFTnhs @MFT_Research

We’re delighted to have you on board and look forward to celebrating your first recruit!

@NPEU_CTU

[BASE Trial @BASEtrial]

Congratulations & well done to the team at Lincoln for recruiting the 1st baby to the BASE Observational Study!🙌

@Research_ULH @NeonatalUlht

@NPEU_Oxford @NPEU_CTU @Ox_wrh

[NPEU @NPEU_CTU]

🚨The OPTIMISE trial is launching!
Run by @NPEU_CTU the OPTIMISE trial will recruit 1884 babies and will compare CPAP and NIPPV to find out which is the best way to support very premature babies with breathing difficulties?
Find out more here: https://t.co/9LgBX5L45i👶
@Ox_wrh

[BASE Trial @BASEtrial]

Our trial manager, Catherine is currently at the @ictmc2026 presenting a poster on @BASEtrial

If you're at the conference, be sure to stop by and say hello! 👋🏽
@Ox_wrh @NPEU_CTU @NPEU_CTU

[BASE Trial @BASEtrial]

🚗THE BASE RACE IS ON!🏁
The first feasibility site AND the first observational site to recruit their first baby will each receive a BASE mug filled with sweet treats for the team!

Good luck everyone and thank you for all your continued support of @BASEtrial!💙

[BASE Trial @BASEtrial]

🎉 Exciting news! The @BASEtrial will be relaunching as the BASE studies tomorrow! This will include a feasibility study, observational study & a qualitative study.

Thank you to everyone who has supported BASE,we’re looking forward to this next chapter! 🚀
@NPEU_CTU @NPEU_Oxford

[TOAST Study @TOAST_Study]

The @TOAST_Study Trial Manager is at @REaSoN_Neonatal conference today - come and say 'Hello!' 👋at the @NPEU_CTU stand to hear about our current and upcoming trials.
@NPEU_Oxford @Ox_wrh

[NPEU @NPEU_CTU]

@NPEU_CTU is proud to celebrate International Clinical Trials Day!

Since 1978, we have been conducting clinical trials in pregnancy, childbirth and neonatal care, helping to improve evidence-based care for women and babies. #CTD2026 #ICTD2026

@NPEU_Oxford @Ox_wrh

[NPEU @NPEU_CTU]

Today on #InternationalNursesDay, we’re celebrating nurses – not only in delivering outstanding care but also in fostering and leading research.
Pip, our research nurse @NPEU_CTU, shares her EMPOWER framework on creating a research centric unit.
Read more https://t.co/UkeYn1AlzW

[NPEU @NPEU_CTU]

Today on #IDM2026 we celebrate midwives.

At @NPEU_CTU, we’re proud to support their work through research to improve neonatal outcomes. Our research nurse, Pip, shares her views on building a research centric neonatal unit.

Read more 👉https://t.co/7T1pmO4VRg
@NPEU_Oxford

[BOBBi Study @BOBBi_Study]

Exciting news - we are hosting our first BOBBi Webinar tomorrow! We have sent the Teams link to all sites who have expressed interest, please email us at [email protected] if you would like to join. @NPEU_CTU

[NPEU @NPEU_CTU]

Happy International Day of Women and Girls in Science! #February11 At the NPEU Clinical Trials Unit, 85% of our team are women. From statisticians to trial managers, we’re proud to celebrate the incredible women driving health research forward.
@NPEU_Oxford #WomenInSTEM @Ox_wrh

[SurfON @SurfONtrial]

Exciting news! 📣The SurfON Protocol is now officially published in the Trials Journal! 📖✨

A huge shout-out to all the authors & collaborators who made this publication possible.
Read the full publication here: https://t.co/nEioEwrn37

[NPEU @NPEU_CTU]

Today is #ParentMentalHealthDay Parents’ and carers’ mental health is vital to the wellbeing of the whole family. Becoming a parent can be overwhelming, at the @NPEU_Oxford we are committed to continuing our research to improve perinatal care and support parental wellbeing.💜