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- Clinical Trial NCT05108974
Choline Supplementation as a Neurodevelopmental Intervention in Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders Study (CHOLINE4)
December 22, 2023 updated by: Jeff Wozniak
This is a randomized, double-blind controlled trial of choline supplementation in children with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD).
The study is comparing two administration durations (3 months vs. 6 months) of choline.
The primary outcome measures are cognitive measures.
Study Overview
Status
Recruiting
Conditions
Intervention / Treatment
Detailed Description
This project is the fourth in a series of randomized, double-blind controlled trials of choline bitartrate in children ages 2-5 (under 6) years with prenatal alcohol exposure.
Pre-clinical data suggests that choline may attenuate the cognitive deficits caused by prenatal alcohol exposure (especially memory deficits).
This study will evaluate the effects of daily choline supplementation in two dosing regimens (3 months choline vs. 6 months choline).
Outcome measures include an elicited imitation memory paradigm, IQ measures, and measures of memory and executive functioning, and behavior.
Study Type
Interventional
Enrollment (Estimated)
60
Phase
- Phase 2
Contacts and Locations
This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.
Study Contact
- Name: Jeffrey R Wozniak, Ph.D.
- Phone Number: 612-598-0041
- Email: jwozniak@umn.edu
Study Contact Backup
- Name: Michael K Georgieff, M.D.
- Phone Number: 712-626-2971
- Email: georg001@umn.edu
Study Locations
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Minnesota
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Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States, 55454
- Recruiting
- University of Minnesota
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Contact:
- Jeffrey R Wozniak, Ph.D.
- Phone Number: 612-273-9741
- Email: jwozniak@umn.edu
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Participation Criteria
Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.
Eligibility Criteria
Ages Eligible for Study
1 year to 4 years (Child)
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
No
Description
Inclusion Criteria:
- Ages 2.5 years to 5 years old (<6 years of age) at enrollment
- Prenatal alcohol exposure
- Available parent or legal guardian capable of giving informed consent for participation.
Exclusion Criteria:
- History of a neurological condition (ex. epilepsy, traumatic brain injury)
- History of a medical condition known to affect brain function
- Other neurodevelopmental disorder (ex. autism, Down syndrome)
- History of very low birthweight (<1500 grams)
Study Plan
This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.
How is the study designed?
Design Details
- Primary Purpose: Treatment
- Allocation: Randomized
- Interventional Model: Parallel Assignment
- Masking: Quadruple
Arms and Interventions
Participant Group / Arm |
Intervention / Treatment |
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Experimental: 3 months choline bitartrate
Over the 9-month study, participants will receive a total of 3 months of choline bitartrate (19 mg/kg) and a total of 6 months of placebo
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Powdered drink mix for daily consumption
Other Names:
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Experimental: 6 months choline bitartrate
Over the 9-month study, participants will receive a total of 6 months of choline bitartrate (19 mg/kg) and a total of 3 months of placebo
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Powdered drink mix for daily consumption
Other Names:
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What is the study measuring?
Primary Outcome Measures
Outcome Measure |
Measure Description |
Time Frame |
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Elicited Imitation Memory Task (EI) (P.J. Bauer et al 1992 laboratory paradigm)
Time Frame: Change from baseline to 9 months
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Elicited Imitation short-delay memory measure (percent correct for recall)
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Change from baseline to 9 months
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Stanford-Binet Intelligence Test (SB-5)
Time Frame: Change from baseline to 9 months
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Stanford Binet Intelligence Test - 5th Edition
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Change from baseline to 9 months
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Minnesota Executive Function Scale (MEFS)
Time Frame: Change from baseline to 9 months
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Minnesota Executive Function Scale - Early Childhood Version
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Change from baseline to 9 months
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NIH Toolbox Flanker Test
Time Frame: Change from baseline to 9 months
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NIH Toolbox Flanker Inhibitory and Control Test
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Change from baseline to 9 months
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NIH Toolbox Picture Sequence Memory Test
Time Frame: Change from baseline to 9 months
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NIH Toolbox Picture Sequence Memory Test
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Change from baseline to 9 months
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Secondary Outcome Measures
Outcome Measure |
Measure Description |
Time Frame |
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Child Behavior Checklist (CBCL)
Time Frame: Change from baseline to 9 months
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Child Behavior Checklist - Parent Report Version
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Change from baseline to 9 months
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Collaborators and Investigators
This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.
Sponsor
Investigators
- Principal Investigator: Jeffrey R Wozniak, Ph.D., University of Minnesota
Study record dates
These dates track the progress of study record and summary results submissions to ClinicalTrials.gov. Study records and reported results are reviewed by the National Library of Medicine (NLM) to make sure they meet specific quality control standards before being posted on the public website.
Study Major Dates
Study Start (Actual)
October 22, 2021
Primary Completion (Estimated)
August 31, 2026
Study Completion (Estimated)
August 31, 2026
Study Registration Dates
First Submitted
October 26, 2021
First Submitted That Met QC Criteria
October 26, 2021
First Posted (Actual)
November 5, 2021
Study Record Updates
Last Update Posted (Actual)
December 26, 2023
Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria
December 22, 2023
Last Verified
December 1, 2023
More Information
Terms related to this study
Additional Relevant MeSH Terms
- Chemically-Induced Disorders
- Alcohol-Related Disorders
- Substance-Related Disorders
- Fetal Diseases
- Pregnancy Complications
- Alcohol-Induced Disorders
- Female Urogenital Diseases and Pregnancy Complications
- Urogenital Diseases
- Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders
- Molecular Mechanisms of Pharmacological Action
- Antimetabolites
- Gastrointestinal Agents
- Hypolipidemic Agents
- Lipid Regulating Agents
- Nootropic Agents
- Lipotropic Agents
- Choline
Other Study ID Numbers
- UMN-1506M74642
- R01AA024123 (U.S. NIH Grant/Contract)
Plan for Individual participant data (IPD)
Plan to Share Individual Participant Data (IPD)?
NO
Drug and device information, study documents
Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated drug product
Yes
Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated device product
No
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