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Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders clinical trials and research

• 10Clinical trials
• 19NIH research projects
• 3Countries

Newest Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders clinical trials

All recruiting trials (10)

• CARRII Native Intervention Optimization: Finding the Best Online Help for Native Women at Risk of Alcohol-Exposed Pregnancy

  This trial tests different online components of CARRII to see which mix best reduces risk of alcohol-exposed pregnancy among Native women who could become pregnant and drink.

  Recruiting University of Virginia · Charlottesville, Virginia · NCT07547696

• Thrive person-centered planning for young adults with fetal alcohol spectrum disorders

  This program tests whether the Thrive person-centered planning helps young adults (18–25) with fetal alcohol spectrum disorders improve goal setting, social support, and quality of life by comparing immediate versus delayed start and individual versus group formats.

  Recruiting University of Rochester · Rochester, New York · NCT07016009

• Trigeminal nerve stimulation for children with prenatal alcohol exposure

  This study is testing whether a gentle electric stimulation on the forehead can help children aged 8-12 with ADHD caused by prenatal alcohol exposure feel better and manage their symptoms at home.

  Recruiting University of California, Los Angeles · Los Angeles, California · NCT06847165

• Using the My Health Coach app to help adults with fetal alcohol spectrum disorders

  This study is testing whether using the My Health Coach app can help improve the quality of life for adults with fetal alcohol spectrum disorders.

  Recruiting University of Rochester · Rochester, New York · NCT06638463

• Examining music training for children with fetal alcohol spectrum disorders

  This study is testing if music training can help children with fetal alcohol spectrum disorders improve their behavior and thinking skills.

  Recruiting The Mind Research Network · Albuquerque, New Mexico · NCT06005181

• Testing a new app for mental health providers to support families affected by fetal alcohol spectrum disorders

  This study is testing a new app to see if it helps mental health providers better support families affected by fetal alcohol spectrum disorders using two different training methods.

  Recruiting University of Rochester · Rochester, New York · NCT05960461

• Psychoeducation program for parents of children with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders

  This study is testing a program to help parents of kids with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders learn better ways to manage their children's behavior and improve family life.

  Recruiting Sorlandet Hospital HF · Arendal · NCT05686473

• Helping mothers with substance use issues during pregnancy

  This study is trying out a program to help mothers who have used drugs or alcohol during pregnancy get support and resources to build healthier lives for themselves and their children.

  Recruiting at 2 sites University of Oklahoma · Oklahoma City, Oklahoma and 1 other locations · NCT05534568

• Cognitive training with brain stimulation for children with fetal alcohol exposure

  This study is testing whether a combination of brain training and gentle brain stimulation can help children and teens who were exposed to alcohol before birth improve their thinking and learning skills.

  Recruiting University of Minnesota · Minneapolis, Minnesota · NCT05456321

• Prenatal choline supplementation to reduce effects of alcohol on fetal development

  This study is testing if giving pregnant women who drink heavily a supplement called choline can help protect their babies from the harmful effects of alcohol during pregnancy.

  Recruiting Phase 2 Wayne State University · Cape Town, Western Cape · NCT04395196

NIH-funded research (19)

Early-stage science funded by the US National Institutes of Health. Most of these projects don't enroll patients, but they show what is being worked on.

• Cellular mechanisms shaping fetal alcohol spectrum disorders

  This NIH grant studies how alcohol exposure before birth damages development at the cellular level, with potential to improve understanding and care for individuals affected by FASD.

  NIH research Univ of North Carolina Chapel Hill · Chapel Hill, United States · NIH-11377661

• Web tools to screen children for effects of prenatal alcohol exposure

  This project uses online tools to check children ages 6–17 for physical, thinking, and behavior signs linked to prenatal alcohol exposure.

  NIH research San Diego State University · San Diego, United States · NIH-11369814

• Choline Genetics and Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders in Children

  This study looks at how genetic differences in choline metabolism affect cognitive and behavioral outcomes in children with prenatal alcohol exposure who may benefit from choline supplementation.

  NIH research Univ of North Carolina Chapel Hill · Chapel Hill, United States · NIH-11369656

• Data coordination for Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders research

  A national collaboration coordinates data and sharing to help understand and improve care for children affected by prenatal alcohol exposure and FASD.

  NIH research Indiana University Indianapolis · Indianapolis, United States · NIH-11345873

• Improved FASD screening for kids using BRAIN-online in Spanish

  A web-based, Spanish-enabled screening tool helps identify signs of fetal alcohol spectrum disorders in children to guide further evaluation and support.

  NIH research San Diego State University · San Diego, United States · NIH-11341106

• How prenatal alcohol exposure harms hearing development

  Researchers are looking at how alcohol exposure during pregnancy changes the brain cells that help process sound in mice, to better understand hearing problems in children with fetal alcohol spectrum disorders.

  NIH research University of Nebraska Medical Center · Omaha, United States · NIH-11332579

• Prenatal Alcohol Gene-by-Exposure study: how maternal and child genetics influence FASD

  A big study will look at genes in mothers and their children to understand why some babies exposed to alcohol before birth develop FASD and others don’t.

  NIH research Columbia University Health Sciences · New York, United States · NIH-11320416

• How support cells and neurons change after prenatal alcohol exposure

  Researchers are studying whether alcohol exposure before birth causes changes in brain support cells that lead to altered wiring and learning problems in young children.

  NIH research Portland VA Medical Center · Portland, United States · NIH-11247593

• Understanding Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Conditions

  This research explores how alcohol exposure during pregnancy affects developing cells, aiming to better understand Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders.

  NIH research Univ of North Carolina Chapel Hill · Chapel Hill, United States · NIH-11199004

• Understanding and treating learning challenges in children affected by prenatal alcohol exposure

  This study is looking at how drinking alcohol during pregnancy affects kids' thinking and behavior, and it aims to find ways to help children with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD) learn better by exploring specific biological factors and possible treatments.

  NIH research Children's Research Institute · Washington, United States · NIH-11193149

• Early support for infants and toddlers exposed to alcohol before birth and their families

  This project offers a tailored early-intervention program to help infants and toddlers who were exposed to alcohol before birth and to support their caregivers.

  NIH research University of Washington · Seattle, United States · NIH-11169717

• Understanding Choline and Genetics in Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders

  This research explores how a nutrient called choline, along with a child's genes, might help improve brain development in children affected by prenatal alcohol exposure.

  NIH research Univ of North Carolina Chapel Hill · Chapel Hill, United States · NIH-11167740

• How early pregnancy alcohol changes brain cell growth

  This work looks at how alcohol exposure very early in pregnancy disrupts brain cell division and development linked to Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders.

  NIH research Upstate Medical University · Syracuse, United States · NIH-11162449

• Choline supplements to support brain and memory in children exposed to alcohol before birth

  Researchers give choline supplements to young children exposed to alcohol before birth to try to improve thinking, memory, and attention.

  NIH research University of Minnesota · Minneapolis, United States · NIH-11137565

• How prenatal alcohol exposure affects hearing in mice

  This study is looking at how drinking alcohol during pregnancy might affect hearing in baby mice, helping us understand the brain changes that can lead to hearing problems in kids with fetal alcohol spectrum disorders.

  NIH research University of Nebraska Medical Center · Omaha, United States · NIH-11091611

• Understanding and addressing Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders in children

  This study is looking at how drinking alcohol during pregnancy affects first graders, and it aims to find better ways to help kids with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders by bringing together information from different research teams.

  NIH research Indiana University Indianapolis · Indianapolis, United States · NIH-11086775

• Conferences on the effects of prenatal alcohol exposure

  This study is all about helping people understand and support those affected by Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD) by bringing together experts and caregivers to share ideas and resources.

  NIH research San Diego State University · San Diego, United States · NIH-11065313

• Helping infants and toddlers affected by prenatal alcohol exposure

  This study is all about helping babies and toddlers who may have been affected by alcohol during pregnancy, by providing support to their families to boost their development and strengthen the bond between parents and children.

  NIH research University of Washington · Seattle, United States · NIH-10951335

• Understanding how alcohol exposure during pregnancy affects cell growth and development

  This study looks at how drinking alcohol during pregnancy can affect the growth of a baby's brain and other organs, using mice to understand the changes that happen in cells, which could help us find better ways to support kids with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders.

  NIH research Upstate Medical University · Syracuse, United States · NIH-10914310

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Quick answers

How many Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders clinical trials are recruiting right now?

10, as of November 12, 2026. We update this list each time we refresh our data from ClinicalTrials.gov.

Where are these trials running?

In 3 countries. The most sites are in United States (8 trials), South Africa (1 trial), Norway (1 trial). Each study page lists its sites and which ones are recruiting.

What phases are they in?

Phase 2: 1. Trials with no phase listed are usually device, behavioural or observational studies.

How do I join one?

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