Information for patients
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Recurrent miscarriage (two or more miscarriages in a row) causes considerable distress for women and their partners. The vast-majority of couples receive supportive care only, as few treatments have been shown to prevent miscarriage. The hope is that this trial may help those who currently have no explanation for the reason they have experienced recurrent miscarriage.
Information about the trial
What is the purpose of the research trial? |
The aim of the CERM trial is to find out if antibiotics can reduce miscarriage. In some women the lining of the womb (the endometrium) is inflamed (a condition called endometritis). Researchers have found a link between this and miscarriage. A healthy endometrium is important for the embryo to be able to attach to the womb. Treating endometritis with antibiotics may reduce the inflammation and the likelihood of a miscarriage. This research trial will test this theory by comparing a 14-day course of an antibiotic (doxycycline) against a placebo to find out if taking antibiotics reduces miscarriages. |
What does the trial involve? |
Whether you will receive doxycycline or the placebo is decided by chance.
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Where is the trial taking place? |
The CERM trial is currently running at the following locations:
Contact email: catherine.bressington@nhs.net Tel: 01225 821890
Contact email: womenandchildrensresearch@elht.nhs.uk Tel: 01282 803081 Extension 13081
Contact email: RosieResearch@addenbrookes.nhs.uk Tel: 01223 274228
Contact email: mwood8@nhs.net Tel: 0191 3332521
Contact email: vanessa.rivers@esneft.nhs.uk Tel: 01473 702 486 / 2151
Contact email: research@lwh.nhs.uk Tel: 0151 702 4496 or 07971515813
Contact email: Tabitha.Newman@nhs.net Tel: 020 3594 2405 or 07552267937
Contact email: cerm@nnuh.nhs.uk Tel: 01603 288530
Contact email: earlypregnancyresearch@wrh.ox.ac.uk Tel: 01865 572258
Contact email: deirdre.rodgers@porthosp.nhs.uk Tel: 02392286000 Extension 4378 Bleep 1732
Contact email: Hazel.alexander1@nhs.net Tel: 01642 835913
Contact email: emma.meadows@nhs.net or nicola.passmore@nhs.net Tel: 01243 788122 Extension 32768
Contact email: Vivienne.cannons@nhs.net Tel: 01903 205111 Extension 84681
Contact email: sharon.jones1@wales.nhs.uk Tel: 07773243257
Contact email: helen.millward1@nhs.net Tel: 01952 565939
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How can I be referred to take part? |
You may be able to take part in the CERM trial if:
Please contact one of the above participating sites to discuss how you can be referred to take part, or ask your GP to refer you, via the NHS choose and book system, to Professor Siobhan Quenby at the recurrent miscarriage clinic at: University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire, Clifford Bridge Road, Coventry, CV2 2DX |
Below is a diagram showing an overview of the CERM trial: |
Please note: 'CERM B' activities only relate to participants at University Hospital Coventry & Warwickshire (who have consented to CERM B) |
Enquiries:
Jonathan Guck
Trial Manager
Email: cerm at warwick dot ac dot uk
Address:
Warwick Clinical Trials Unit
Warwick Medical School
University of Warwick
Gibbet Hill Road
Coventry
CV4 7AL