Understanding Neurological Health in Adults with Moderate Prenatal Alcohol Exposure
Outcome of Neurological Disorders in Adults Exposed to Moderate Levels of Alcohol in Utero
This work explores how moderate alcohol exposure before birth might affect brain function and health in adults later in life.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of New Mexico Health Scis Ctr NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Albuquerque, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11098729 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
We know that heavy alcohol use during pregnancy can cause serious problems for children, but it's less clear what happens with moderate exposure. Our preliminary findings suggest that even moderate prenatal alcohol exposure could impact the brain's natural defenses against stress and injury in adulthood. This could mean that adults exposed to alcohol moderately before birth might be more vulnerable to brain damage from other neurological events later on. This project aims to uncover these long-term effects and understand how the brain's protective systems might be altered.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: This research is foundational and does not directly recruit patients, but it focuses on understanding neurological outcomes in adults who were exposed to moderate levels of alcohol before birth.
Not a fit: Patients seeking immediate treatment or direct intervention for existing conditions would not directly benefit from this foundational research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this work could help us better understand the long-term health risks associated with moderate prenatal alcohol exposure and potentially lead to new ways to protect brain health in affected individuals.
How similar studies have performed: While heavy prenatal alcohol exposure is well-studied, the long-term effects of moderate exposure on adult neurological outcomes are less understood, making this a novel area of focus.
Where this research is happening
Albuquerque, United States
- University of New Mexico Health Scis Ctr — Albuquerque, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Paul, Surojit — University of New Mexico Health Scis Ctr
- Study coordinator: Paul, Surojit
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.