SAPPHIRE [COVID-19]
Research type
Research Study
Full title
Screening for asymptomatic SARS-CoV-2 infection in term parturients and health workers in maternity care: a cross sectional, observational study
IRAS ID
283049
Contact name
Sohail Bampoe
Contact email
Sponsor organisation
UCLH
Duration of Study in the UK
0 years, 3 months, 1 days
Research summary
COVID-19 infection can present with common symptoms of persistent cough and fever. As we learn more about COVID-19, it is emerging that many of those infected may be asymptomatic. Some studies have estimated that up to 75% of those who are infected may show no symptoms in the non-pregnant population. \n\nCOVID-19 in pregnancy appears to cause a relatively mild form of the disease. It is not known what proportion of pregnant women may be infected but asymptomatic. This is of significance because pregnant women must continue to have contact with health workers throughout their pregnancy and during childbirth. This puts maternity workers at additional risk of viral transmission. The aim of this study is to determine the proportion of pregnant women and maternity health care works have previously been, or are currently infected with COVID-19 without symptoms.\n
REC name
Wales REC 7
REC reference
20/WA/0138
Date of REC Opinion
23 Apr 2020
REC opinion
Further Information Favourable Opinion