Investigating how maternal nutrition and genetics affect children with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder.
Physical and Neurocognitive Outcomes Among Children with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder Outcomes (FASD): The Contribution of Maternal Nutrition and Nutrigenetic Risk Factors
['FUNDING_FELLOWSHIP'] · UNIV OF NORTH CAROLINA CHAPEL HILL · NIH-10848372
This study is looking at how what moms eat during pregnancy and their genes can affect the growth and brain development of kids with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD), to help us understand how to support these children better.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_FELLOWSHIP'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | UNIV OF NORTH CAROLINA CHAPEL HILL (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (CHAPEL HILL, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-10848372 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This research focuses on understanding how maternal nutrition and genetic factors influence the physical and neurocognitive outcomes of children diagnosed with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD). By analyzing previously collected biological samples and genetic data from pregnant women and their children, the study aims to determine the impact of maternal nutrient status on child development and FASD severity. The research will also explore the interaction between diet and genetics, specifically looking at how choline intake may affect susceptibility to FASD. This comprehensive approach will help identify key factors that contribute to developmental delays in children exposed to alcohol in utero.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are children diagnosed with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder and their mothers, particularly those with varying nutritional backgrounds.
Not a fit: Patients who do not have a diagnosis of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder or are not exposed to alcohol during pregnancy may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved nutritional guidelines and interventions for pregnant women to reduce the risk of FASD in their children.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown promising results in understanding the genetic and nutritional factors associated with developmental disorders, indicating that this approach has potential for success.
Where this research is happening
CHAPEL HILL, UNITED STATES
- UNIV OF NORTH CAROLINA CHAPEL HILL — CHAPEL HILL, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: HASKEN, JULIE — UNIV OF NORTH CAROLINA CHAPEL HILL
- Study coordinator: HASKEN, JULIE
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
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