Understanding the challenges and strengths of families with children affected by fetal alcohol spectrum disorders.
Official title: Exploring Risk and Resilience Factors in Families of Children with FASD: A Mixed Methods Approach
Funded at San Diego State University · NIH-10995234 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study looks at how being exposed to alcohol before birth affects kids and their families, especially how different family situations, like adoption or living with relatives, can help or challenge these children as they grow up.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Fellowship grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | San Diego State University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (San Diego, United States) |
| Project start | August 1, 2024 |
| Project end | July 31, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $39,125 |
| NIH project number | 1F31AA031883-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-10995234 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research include families with children aged 0-11 who have been diagnosed with fetal alcohol spectrum disorders.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not have children affected by fetal alcohol spectrum disorders or who are outside the specified age range may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates how prenatal alcohol exposure affects children and their families, focusing on the unique challenges and resilience factors present in their home environments. By using a mixed methods approach, the study aims to gather both qualitative and quantitative data to better understand the impact of family dynamics on the development of children with fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASD). The research will explore how different family situations, such as adoption or caregiving by relatives, influence the cognitive and behavioral outcomes of these children.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved support strategies for families and better developmental outcomes for children with FASD.
How similar studies have gone: While there has been some research on fetal alcohol spectrum disorders, this mixed methods approach focusing on family dynamics is relatively novel and has not been extensively tested.
Where this research is happening
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San Diego State University
San Diego, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Felicicchia, Riley Jordan — San Diego State University
- Study coordinator: Felicicchia, Riley Jordan
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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.