UK launches first major study on 22-week preemies to unlock survival secrets
NCT ID NCT07616778
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tracks babies born at exactly 22 weeks of pregnancy across about 45 UK hospitals. Researchers will collect information from medical records—without names or dates—to see how these extremely premature babies fare and what care they receive. The goal is to fill a huge knowledge gap and give families and doctors better information about what might happen. No treatments are changed; this is purely an observation and learning exercise.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
What this could lead to
If successful, this study could help doctors and families better understand what to expect for babies born at 22 weeks and improve care guidelines.
What could go wrong
This is an observational study, so it won't test any new treatment. It only collects existing data, so it cannot directly improve outcomes for the babies in the study.
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Imperial College
RECRUITINGLondon, United Kingdom
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Leeds Neonatal Service
RECRUITINGLeeds, United Kingdom
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Neonatal Surgical Unit, Alder Hey Children's Hospital
RECRUITINGLiverpool, United Kingdom
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Neonatal Surgical Unit, Great Ormond Street Hospital
RECRUITINGLondon, United Kingdom
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Neonatal Unit, Aberdeen Maternity Hospital
RECRUITINGAberdeen, United Kingdom
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Neonatal Unit, Arrowe Park Hospital
RECRUITINGUpton, United Kingdom
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Neonatal Unit, Ashford & St Peter's Hospital
RECRUITINGChertsey, United Kingdom
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Neonatal Unit, Birmingham Heartlands Hospital (University Hospitals Birmingham)
RECRUITINGBirmingham, United Kingdom
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Neonatal Unit, Birmingham Women's and Children's Hospital
RECRUITINGBirmingham, United Kingdom
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Neonatal Unit, Bradford Royal Infirmary
RECRUITINGBradford, United Kingdom
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Neonatal Unit, Chelsea and Westminster Hospital
RECRUITINGLondon, United Kingdom
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Neonatal Unit, Derriford Hospital
RECRUITINGPlymouth, United Kingdom
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Neonatal Unit, Homerton University Hospital
RECRUITINGLondon, United Kingdom
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Neonatal Unit, Hull Royal Infirmary
RECRUITINGHull, United Kingdom
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Neonatal Unit, James Cook University Hospital
RECRUITINGMiddlesbrough, Teeside, United Kingdom
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Neonatal Unit, John Radcliffe Hospital
RECRUITINGOxford, United Kingdom
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Neonatal Unit, King's College Hospital
RECRUITINGLondon, United Kingdom
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Neonatal Unit, Lancashire Women & Newborn Centre
RECRUITINGBurnley, United Kingdom
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Neonatal Unit, Leicester Royal Infirmary
RECRUITINGLeicester, United Kingdom
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Neonatal Unit, Liverpool Women's Hospital
RECRUITINGLiverpool, United Kingdom
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Neonatal Unit, Luton & Dunstable Hospital
RECRUITINGLuton, United Kingdom
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Neonatal Unit, Medway Maritime Hospital
RECRUITINGGillingham, United Kingdom
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Neonatal Unit, New Cross Hospital
RECRUITINGWolverhampton, United Kingdom
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Neonatal Unit, Ninewells Hospital
RECRUITINGDundee, United Kingdom
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Neonatal Unit, Norfolk & Norwich University Hospitals
RECRUITINGNorwich, United Kingdom
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Neonatal Unit, Princess Anne Hospital
RECRUITINGSouthampton, United Kingdom
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Neonatal Unit, Princess Royal Maternity Hospital
RECRUITINGGlasgow, United Kingdom
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Neonatal Unit, Queen Alexandra Hospital
RECRUITINGPortsmouth, United Kingdom
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Neonatal Unit, Queen Charlotte's and Chelsea Hospital
RECRUITINGLondon, United Kingdom
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Neonatal Unit, Queen's Medical Centre, University Hospital Nottingham
RECRUITINGNottingham, United Kingdom
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Neonatal Unit, Rosie Maternity Hospital
RECRUITINGCambridge, United Kingdom
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Neonatal Unit, Royal Bolton Hospital
RECRUITINGBolton, United Kingdom
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Neonatal Unit, Royal Jubilee Maternity Hospital
RECRUITINGBelfast, United Kingdom
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Neonatal Unit, Royal London Hospital
RECRUITINGLondon, United Kingdom
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Neonatal Unit, Royal Oldham Hospital
RECRUITINGOldham, United Kingdom
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Neonatal Unit, Royal Preston Hospital
RECRUITINGPreston, United Kingdom
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Neonatal Unit, Royal Victoria Infirmary
RECRUITINGNewcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
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Neonatal Unit, Simpson Centre for Reproductive Health
RECRUITINGEdinburgh, United Kingdom
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Neonatal Unit, Singleton Hospital
RECRUITINGSwansea, Wales, United Kingdom
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Neonatal Unit, Southmead Hospital
RECRUITINGBristol, United Kingdom
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Neonatal Unit, St George's Hospital
RECRUITINGLondon, United Kingdom
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Neonatal Unit, St Mary's Hospital
RECRUITINGManchester, United Kingdom
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Neonatal Unit, St Michael's Hospital
RECRUITINGBristol, United Kingdom
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Neonatal Unit, University Hospital Wishaw
RECRUITINGWishaw, United Kingdom
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Neonatal Unit, University Hospital of North Midlands
RECRUITINGStoke-on-Trent, United Kingdom
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Neonatal Unit, University Hospital of Wales
RECRUITINGCardiff, Wales, United Kingdom
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Neonatal Unit, William Harvey Hospital
RECRUITINGAshford, United Kingdom
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Royal Hospital for Children, Queen Elizabeth University Hospital
RECRUITINGGlasgow, United Kingdom
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The Jessop Wing
RECRUITINGSheffield, United Kingdom
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University College Hospital
RECRUITINGLondon, United Kingdom
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