DiG FASD (Dissecting the Genetic Contribution to Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders), an ongoing clinical and genetic research study at the Indiana University School of Medicine, is seeking participants to help understand what makes each person with FASD unique and how genetics play a role in the effects of prenatal alcohol exposure.

Anyone with an FASD or prenatal alcohol exposure is eligible, including children and adults of any age. Participates can earn up to $60 for helping researchers learn more about FASD.

The study can be completed entirely from home. Participants will be asked to fill out some online forms, take pictures of their face, and provide a saliva sample for DNA. Some participants will also be invited to complete an online cognitive test. All information shared with the researchers is kept secure and confidential.

Researchers anticipate that the study will help identify the role genetics may play in the effects of prenatal alcohol exposure. This insight could establish what makes each person with FASD unique and lead to improved interventions and treatments.

You can learn more about the study and participant eligibility at DiG FASD, or you can connect directly with the study team by email or by calling (844) 378-0002. If you are interested in the study and are ready to see if you are eligible to participate and begin the enrollment process, visit DiG FASD – Eligibility and Consent.

Thank you for helping to improve our understanding of FASD and inform new treatments benefiting children and adults affected by the disabilities.