Effects of combined alcohol and cannabinoid use on fetal brain development
Prenatal alcohol/cannabinoid co-exposures and fetal brain development
['FUNDING_R01'] · TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY HEALTH SCIENCE CTR · NIH-11066605
This study is looking at how drinking alcohol and using cannabis together during pregnancy might affect a baby's brain development, and it wants to find out if this combination is more harmful than using just one of these substances alone.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_R01'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY HEALTH SCIENCE CTR (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (COLLEGE STATION, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-11066605 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This research investigates how simultaneous use of alcohol and cannabinoids during pregnancy affects fetal brain development. It aims to understand whether this combined exposure is more harmful than using either substance alone. The study will explore the mechanisms behind these effects, focusing on neurogenesis and the development of blood vessels that support brain growth. By examining these interactions, the research seeks to identify potential protective measures against the adverse effects of these substances on fetal health.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are pregnant individuals who consume alcohol and cannabinoids or have a history of such use.
Not a fit: Patients who do not use alcohol or cannabinoids during pregnancy may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved guidelines for pregnant individuals regarding substance use and better outcomes for infants exposed to these substances.
How similar studies have performed: While there is existing research on the effects of alcohol and cannabinoids individually, this study's focus on their combined effects is relatively novel and has not been extensively tested.
Where this research is happening
COLLEGE STATION, UNITED STATES
- TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY HEALTH SCIENCE CTR — COLLEGE STATION, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: MIRANDA, RAJESH C — TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY HEALTH SCIENCE CTR
- Study coordinator: MIRANDA, RAJESH C
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.