How alcohol exposure before birth or during the teen years affects brain development and later risk
Developmental Exposure Alcohol Research Center
['FUNDING_OTHER'] · STATE UNIVERSITY OF NY,BINGHAMTON · NIH-11177668
This research looks at whether alcohol exposure during pregnancy or in the teen years changes brain development and raises the chance of later alcohol problems.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_OTHER'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | STATE UNIVERSITY OF NY,BINGHAMTON (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (BINGHAMTON, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-11177668 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
Researchers at Binghamton University bring together linked projects that study alcohol exposure during pregnancy and adolescent binge drinking to understand effects on brain development across the lifespan. The center uses a mix of approaches including human clinical and behavioral studies, analysis of human samples, neuroimaging, and complementary laboratory models to study brain circuitry and behavior. By coordinating multiple teams and methods, the DEARC aims to identify biological mechanisms and possible targets for prevention or treatment of alcohol-related brain problems.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates would include people with prenatal alcohol exposure, adolescents or young adults who engage in binge or heavy drinking, and adults with a history of early-life alcohol exposure willing to take part in interviews, imaging, or sample donation.
Not a fit: People seeking immediate medical detox or urgent clinical treatment for severe alcohol dependence may not receive direct clinical benefit from participation in this research-focused center.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this work could improve early detection, prevention strategies, and lead to new treatments for people harmed by early-life alcohol exposure.
How similar studies have performed: Prior human and animal studies have shown prenatal and adolescent alcohol exposure can harm brain development, but effective, widely adopted treatments are still limited, so this center builds on known findings while pursuing new translational approaches.
Where this research is happening
BINGHAMTON, UNITED STATES
- STATE UNIVERSITY OF NY,BINGHAMTON — BINGHAMTON, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: DEAK, TERRENCE — STATE UNIVERSITY OF NY,BINGHAMTON
- Study coordinator: DEAK, TERRENCE
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.