Clinical research is vital for the development of new and improved treatments and procedures for all our patients. Here at The Hewitt Fertility Centre we have a number of current research trials taking place that you can become involved in, we also have upcoming research that you may also be interested in.

If you would like to get involved in any research at the centre please contact us by:

Telephone: 0151 702 4123
Email: Hewitt.centre@lwh.nhs.uk
Post: Scientific Administration Team, The Hewitt Fertility Centre, Liverpool Women’s NHS Foundation Trust, Crown Street, Liverpool, L8 7SS.

Read more about the projects you can get involved in here

Current research

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Sperm DNA testing, Fertility treatment and Miscarriage

Investigation of the Role of Sperm Quality in Fertility Diagnosis, Fertility Treatment and Miscarriage

The purpose of this study is to examine how the quality of your sperm affects your fertility diagnosis or fertility treatment success. Most research to date has focused on the woman and very little is known about the impact that sperm have on fertilisation, embryo quality, pregnancy or miscarriage.

If you would like to know more about this study or for more information about any of our research programmes please contact the research team on 0151 702 4346 or email research@lwh.nhs.uk

2. 

Birmingham Clinical Trials Unit  - The UNiTY Trial: A randomised controlled trial evaluating the clinical and cost effectiveness of IVF versus IUI for UNexplained InfertiliTY

We want to find the best way to help couples with unexplained infertility to have a child. We are comparing whether it is better for couples to undergo 1 cycle of IVF (In-Vitro Fertilisation) treatment or 3 cycles of IUI (Intrauterine Insemination) treatment. We will then compare both the success and costs of these treatments. Regardless of which treatment group you are in, you will receive the usual follow-up care from the Fertility team. Being part of the study will decide which treatment you are given, but it will not change how you receive that treatment.

Read more about this research and how to get involved on the patient information leaflet here