Participate in Research

By participating in a research study, you can help us uncover breakthroughs that will improve treatment, care and outcomes for future generations. We have open studies seeking volunteers. 

FASD Nutritional Intervention Study (actively recruiting)

This study is for children (2.5 years – 5 years, 11 months) who were exposed to alcohol before birth. The study is a nutritional intervention, and aims to optimize brain development and improve cognitive functioning in young children with prenatal alcohol exposure. The nutrient we are studying is called choline, which is present in many foods. 

 

FASD tDCS & Cognitive Training Study (actively recruiting)

This study is for children (8–17 years) who were exposed to alcohol before birth. This study examines the physical and mental strengths and weaknesses in Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD).

 

 

Please contact us if you would like to learn more about any of these studies.

Research Ethics at the University of Minnesota

We are committed to protecting research participants, upholding ethical standards, and improving our practice at every step of our work. 

Learn more about our commitment to research ethics

Contact us

Abby Ernst

tDCS & Cognitive Training Study Coordinator

Nutritional Intervention Study Coordinator

Email: [email protected] 

Phone: 612-626-5595

Mary Anthony

Nutritional Intervention & Choline Follow-Up Visit Study Coordinator

Email: [email protected]   

Phone: 612-626-6724

Kent Tuominen

tDCS & Cognitive Training Study Coordinator

Nutritional Intervention Study Coordinator

Email: [email protected] 

Phone: 612-626-7296

General Questions

[email protected]

 

University of Minnesota

Psychiatry Department

2025 East River Parkway

Minneapolis, MN 55414

 

This study is funded by:

National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism