Timing of Stoma Closure in Neonates (ToSCiN)

Disclaimer: This study is funded by the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) Health Technology Assessment Programme (ref NIHR 128617). The views expressed are those of the author(s) and not necessarily those of the NIHR or the Department of Health and Social Care.

@DrCGale @kerry_woolfall @nigel_j_hall @DrCBattersby

We’re delighted the full results of ToSCiN are now available ⁦@NIHRresearch⁩. Thank you to all those involved! ⁦@MFT_Research⁩ ⁦@NPEU_CTU⁩ ⁦@RMCH_PaedSurg⁩ ⁦⁦@BAPS1953⁩ ⁦@BAPM_Official⁩ ⁦ journalslibrary.nihr.ac.uk/hta/jfbc1893/

Our new paper reporting work from the @ToSCiN2 study funded by @NIHRresearch

ToSCiN poster at #BAPS2022. Establishing current UK practice for neonatal stoma closure. @BAPSCongress @MedAllApp share.medall.org/posters/bb1359…

Great to hear that #Neonatal #Dietitians were involved in this consensus group for clinical research 🥳 @LynetteForsyth1 @MoNeoDietitian @Heather_Norris2

Excited to be starting our consensus meeting this morning. Lots of delegates signed up - see you shortly! @BAPS1953 @BAPM_Official @NeonatalSociety @RMCH_PaedSurg @NPEU_CTU @NeonatalSurgery

Already my favourite Zoom call and it isn’t until Monday. Thankyou for @ToSCiN2 goodies @NPEU_CTU looking forward to establishing consensus on trial feasibility @NIHRresearch @BethDeja @trakmitch

Our analysis in @BJSurgery of neonatal surgery & @NHSGIRFT Team from @RMCHosp @MFT_Research @bdi_oxford @FBMH_UoM | @BAPS1953 @BAPM_Official @NWNeonatalODN @NeonatalSurgery @NEWSFORTOFS @CDHUK_CHARITY academic.oup.com/bjs/advance-ar…

Great to hear parents signing-up to the consensus meeting 4/7/22. Please join us if you can. Parental time / child care will be reimbursed. @Blisscharity @NECUK_Charity @SpoonsCharity

Are you a parent of a child who has a stoma formed in the last three years? Bliss are supporting a study exploring when it is best to close stomas in babies. If you would like to join a talk with the researchers, find out more and show your interest here: buff.ly/3NPmssc

Parent/family input absolutely critical to this - advertisement will be via our parent advisory group and @Blisscharity networks. Please join if you can.

We need all those interested in neonatal stomas to help with this please: Nurses, Dieticians, Paediatric surgeons, Neonatologists etc. sign up at forms.office.com/r/D0AXdXLPDX @BAPS1953 @BAPM_Official @RMCH_PaedSurg

SAVE THE DATE. @ToSCiN2 Consensus Meeting 4th July. F2F in London or hybrid option. We’re looking for parents & health professionals to attend & help determine how a trial might work. Further details to follow. @BAPM_Official @BAPS1953 @Blisscharity

@kerry_woolfall @LivUniPHPS @LivUni Fantastic news. Many congratulations Kerry. Richly deserved.

Delighted to be promoted to Reader @LivUniPHPS congratulations to all who have been promoted @LivUni 🎉

Has your baby had stoma closure surgery in the last 3 years? We would ❤️to hear your views as they could inform the future timing of stoma closure for babies. Please contact @trakmitch @BethDeja or email ToSCiN@liverpool.ac.uk to take part in a telephone interview. Please share.

Also thanks to our Sponsor @MFT_Research, the fabulous team at the trials unit @NPEU_CTU

We’re delighted to report ToSCiN has completed recruitment, exceeding planned total of 40 infants by 16! 🍾🎉🥳 Well done and thank you to all the sites - brilliant work.

Has your baby had stoma closure surgery within the last 3 years? If yes, your views could help us design a clinical trial to inform the timing of stoma closure surgery. Please contact Tracy Mitchell @trakmitch or Beth Deja @BethDeja (contact details in the picture).

Superb recruitment to @ToSCiN2 We’ve exceeded target of 40 and got to 54 🍾🎉🥳 All sites contributing - thank you for everyone’s hard work @RMCH_PaedSurg @RMCHosp @MFT_SMH @AlderHeySurgery @RHCGlasgow @SotonChildHosp @EvelinaLondon @uhbwNHS @Bham_Childrens @ChelwestFT @NPEU_CTU

Has your baby had a stoma within the last 3 years? If yes, we would ❤️ to hear your views - they could help us design a clinical trial to inform the timing of stoma closure surgery. Please contact Tracy Mitchell @trakmitch or Beth Deja @BethDeja (contact details in the picture).