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PIONEER

Pravastatin to prevent preterm birth (PIONEER): a parallel group randomised placebo-controlled trial

  • About the study
    • Meet the team
    • Preterm Birth Prevention Clinics (PTBPC): Taking Part
    • Latest News
    • How we use data
    • Funding & Acknowledgements
    • Contact Information & Participating Sites
    • FAQs for study participants
  • Information for Research Teams
    • NIHR Associate Principal Investigator (API) Scheme
    • Support and Guidance Resources – PIONEER Information Study
    • Support & Guidance Resources – Mango Registration, Checks, Approvals & Changes

FAQs for study participants

Why are we doing this study?

What does taking part involve?

Can I take part in PIONEER if I am already taking part in other research?

How much of my time will this take?

What are the benefits and risks of taking part in the study?

Will I receive anything for taking part?

What happens if I can’t carry on with the study for personal reasons?

How long does the study last?

What if relevant new information becomes available during the study?

What are the possible side effects of Pravastatin?

What is the follow-up?

Will I be asked to do anything else? (read about the Information Study)

What if there’s a problem?

Who funded the study and who is the lead organisation for the study?

Who has reviewed the study?

How do you make a complaint?

 

  • About the study
    • Meet the team
    • Preterm Birth Prevention Clinics (PTBPC): Taking Part
    • Latest News
    • How we use data
    • Funding & Acknowledgements
    • Contact Information & Participating Sites
    • FAQs for study participants
  • Information for Research Teams
    • NIHR Associate Principal Investigator (API) Scheme
    • Support and Guidance Resources – PIONEER Information Study
    • Support & Guidance Resources – Mango Registration, Checks, Approvals & Changes
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