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A group of disorders caused by a prenatal exposure to maternal consumption of alcohol leading to a range of behavioral, cognitive and neurological deficits in the offspring. It is characterized by physical growth problems, distinct facies, and varying psycho-neurological issues.
Biomarker and diagnostic research for fetal alcohol spectrum disorder has been reported in the published literature.
16 clinical trials registered, 10 recruiting. Interventions under study include other interventions, drug therapy, medical devices, and procedural interventions. Pipeline includes 2 PHASE2, 1 PHASE1, 13 NA. Research is primarily sponsored by academic and government institutions.
NCT ID | Title | Phase | Sponsor | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
[NCT06638463](https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT06638463) |
Data assembled from 3 of 12 sources · Last updated Sep 19, 2026, 7:50 AM UTC
My Health Coach App RCT |
NA |
University of Rochester |
RECRUITING |
[NCT03371641](https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT03371641) | In Utero Alcoholic Exposure: PlGF, Biomarker of Fetal Brain Lesions | NA | University Hospital, Rouen | RECRUITING |
[NCT05534568](https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT05534568) | The Oklahoma Parent-Child Assistance Program | NA | University of Oklahoma | RECRUITING |
[NCT05686473](https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT05686473) | Psychoeducation of Parents to Children With FASD | NA | Sorlandet Hospital HF | RECRUITING |
[NCT06847165](https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT06847165) | Trigeminal Nerve Stimulation for Children With Prenatal Alcohol Exposure | NA | University of California, Los Angeles | RECRUITING |
261 publications have been identified in PubMed for fetal alcohol spectrum disorder. Kisho has analyzed 188 by research type. Research spans Review / Meta-Analysis (30%), Basic Science / Preclinical (28%), and Epidemiology / Natural History (27%).
Research Type | Count | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
Research summaries | 56 | 30% |
Laboratory research | 52 | 28% |
Disease patterns and progression | 50 | 27% |
Clinical study results | 11 | 6% |
Testing and diagnosis research | 8 | 4% |
Other research | 7 | 4% |
Patient case studies | 3 | 2% |
New treatment approaches | 1 | 1% |
Kirkpatrick GE (2026). [PMID: 42217535](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/42217535/). *Physiol Behav*. [Epidemiology / Natural History]
Guizzetti M (2026). [PMID: 40311830](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40311830/). *Biol Psychiatry*. [Review / Meta-Analysis]
Reid N (2026). [PMID: 41797319](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41797319/). *Med J Aust*. [Review / Meta-Analysis]
Zhang Z (2026). [PMID: 41475444](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41475444/). *Neurochem Int*. [Basic Science / Preclinical]
Rickman NC (2026). [PMID: 42129367](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/42129367/). *Pediatr Res*. [Review / Meta-Analysis]
Lyall V (2026). [PMID: 41986994](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41986994/). *Aust J Prim Health*. [Epidemiology / Natural History]
Castro-Avila AC (2026). [PMID: 42082331](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/42082331/). *Arch Dis Child*. [Epidemiology / Natural History]
Jańczewska I (2026). [PMID: 42196336](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/42196336/). *Int J Mol Sci*. [Review / Meta-Analysis]
Jolma M (2026). [PMID: 42125938](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/42125938/). *Alcohol Clin Exp Res (Hoboken)*. [Epidemiology / Natural History]
Ji X (2026). [PMID: 41478918](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41478918/). *Adv Exp Med Biol*. [Review / Meta-Analysis]
AI-curated news mentioning fetal alcohol spectrum disorder
Updated Aug 1, 2026
A new study quantitatively characterizes facial dysmorphism in African-American individuals with prenatal alcohol exposure. This research enhances understanding of the phenotypic effects of alcohol on fetal development.