Fetal alcohol syndrome
MONDO:0016011Fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS) is a rare malformation syndrome caused by excessive maternal consumption of alcohol during pregnancy. It is characterized by prenatal and/or postnatal growth deficiency (weight and/or height <10th percentile), a unique cluster of minor facial anomalies (short palpebral fissures, flat and smooth philtrum, and thin upper lip) and severe central nervous system (CNS) abnormalities including microcephaly, and cognitive and behavioral impairment (intellectual disability, deficit in general cognition, learning and language, executive function, visual-spatial processing, memory, and attention).
Also known as: FASD, fetal alcohol spectrum disorders, foetal alcohol spectrum disorders, ARBD, ARND, FAS, alcohol-related neurodevelopmental disorder, alcohol-related birth defects
117 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types, 17 tagged with Fetal alcohol syndrome itself.
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Could a common nutrient boost brain power in children exposed to alcohol before birth?
Disease control OngoingThis 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, …
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Jeff Wozniak • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 10, 2026 00:00 UTC
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FASD study pulled before it began: oxygen vs. brain games never tested
Disease control CancelledThis study was designed to see if hyperbaric oxygen therapy or computerized cognitive training could help adults with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) think and function better. It planned to enroll 0 participants and was withdrawn before starting, so no results are availab…
Sponsor: Assaf-Harofeh Medical Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:32 UTC
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Can a Dog's companionship bring lasting social gains for children with FASD?
Symptom relief OngoingThis study follows children and adolescents with fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD) who have already completed a dog-assisted therapy program. Researchers want to see if improvements in social skills, behavior, emotional well-being, and quality of life persist over 12 months.…
Sponsor: Hospital Universitari Vall d'Hebron Research Institute • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 23, 2026 00:00 UTC