Could a common nutrient boost brain power in children exposed to alcohol before birth?

NCT ID NCT05108974

Ongoing Disease control Sponsor: Jeff Wozniak Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jul 08, 2026 · Last updated Jul 09, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests whether choline, a vitamin-like nutrient, can improve memory, thinking, and behavior in children aged 2.5 to 5 years with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD). Participants receive choline daily for either 3 or 6 months. Researchers measure changes in memory, intelligence, and executive function to see if choline helps offset the effects of prenatal alcohol exposure.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: choline (vitamin-like nutrient)
What this could lead to: If it works, choline could become a simple, safe supplement to help children with FASD improve memory and thinking skills.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage trial. Choline may not improve cognitive outcomes, and results may not apply to all children with FASD.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

fetal alcohol spectrum disorder fetal alcohol syndrome

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The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

FETAL ALCOHOL SPECTRUM DISORDERS

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Locations

University of Minnesota

Minneapolis, Minnesota, 55454, United States

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