Investigating the effects of prenatal alcohol and drug exposure on maternal and infant health
Official title: THE MATERNAL-FETAL MEDICINE UNITS (MFMU) AND THE SAFE PASSAGE STUDY (PASS)
Funded at Fisher Bioservices, INC. · NIH-11340908 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at how drinking alcohol and using drugs during pregnancy can affect the health of both moms and their babies, and it’s for pregnant women who want to understand the potential risks and improve health for themselves and their little ones.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
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| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Fisher Bioservices, INC. NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Rockville, United States) |
| Project start | April 28, 2025 |
| Project end | April 27, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $247,942 |
| NIH project number | 75N94025D00002-0-759402500005-1 |
| Project ID | NIH-11340908 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research include pregnant women who have consumed alcohol or used drugs during their pregnancy.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not pregnant or who have not been exposed to alcohol or drugs during pregnancy may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on understanding how prenatal exposure to alcohol and drugs affects both maternal and infant health outcomes. It involves a large-scale study that tracks pregnant women and their infants over time, assessing various health indicators and developmental milestones. The study collects biological samples, such as maternal DNA and infant cord blood, to analyze the impact of substance exposure during pregnancy. By examining these factors, the research aims to identify risks and improve health strategies for mothers and their babies.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to better prevention and treatment strategies for adverse pregnancy outcomes related to substance exposure.
How similar studies have gone: Previous studies have shown success in understanding the effects of prenatal substance exposure, making this research a continuation of established findings.
Where this research is happening
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Fisher Bioservices, INC.
Rockville, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Martin, Brittany — Fisher Bioservices, INC.
- Study coordinator: Martin, Brittany
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.