Research Results
The Documenting Hope Project is a multi-year research program involving at least two IRB-approved studies. We opened enrollment for our first research study, the CHIRP(TM) Study, in 2018 and continue to enroll participants. Our second study, the FLIGHT(TM) Study opens for enrollment in 2021. As we continue to collect and analyze data we will share new and relevant findings with our community. Be sure to sign up to get the latest findings and research opportunities delivered right to your inbox.
The Documenting Hope Team Is Delighted to Introduce You to Our New Scientific Director and Principal Investigator!
What started over 10 years ago as a mission-driven passion project for a small group of children’s health advocates has expanded into a full-blown research platform that continues to break new ground. As the project evolves, so does the team. We are thrilled to...
Baseline Tests
Ty’s family have completed a large number of baseline developmental and environmental assessments. As part of the FLIGHT™ Study, each family is asked to complete a variety of assessments to establish a baseline for their child’s status cognitively, developmentally,...
Study: Many small stressors add up to cause big health problems
In 2018, The Documenting Hope Project opened enrollment for the CHIRP™ Study which features the most comprehensive pediatric survey of children’s health, growth and development in the context of the modern world – a place with innumerable toxic and unhealthy...
Preliminary Results from the CHIRP™ Study
ENVIRONMENT MATTERS TO KIDS’ HEALTH In June, 2020 our Senior Scientist, Dr. Randall Reiserer presented a Poster on the CHIRP™ Study at the Institute of Functional Medicine’s Annual International Conference. Following is a synopsis of Dr. Reiserer’s presentation....
News About Ty
Ty is the first FLIGHT™ Study participant. He is a non-speaking child with a diagnosis of autism who enrolled in our study in April of 2022.The FLIGHT™ Study helped Ty’s family check their home for environmental problems such as mold and/or elevated levels of EMF. Ty...
The FLIGHT™ Team Gets Cooking for Jeremiah’s Family
The FLIGHT™ Study team brought a professional chef in to help Jeremiah's family with cooking non-allergenic, healthy foods. Jeremiah has an autoimmune condition known as alopecia universalis that causes complete hair loss all over the body. As part of Jeremiah's...
IntellxxDNA™ Powers Groundbreaking Child Health Study Alongside Documenting Hope
AUSTIN, Texas, October 05, 2023--(BUSINESS WIRE)--IntellxxDNA™, a leader in genomic insights, is thrilled to announce a partnership with Documenting Hope, the research arm of Epidemic Answers, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to helping children heal from chronic...
Video of Ty, the First FLIGHT™ Study Participant
Watch the video below and meet Ty, the First FLIGHT™ Study participant. Ty is 4 years old and has a diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder. Support the research examining how kids heal We’ve identified another child who — like Ty — has a medical condition considered to...
The Documenting Hope Team Is Delighted to Introduce You to Our New Scientific Director and Principal Investigator!
What started over 10 years ago as a mission-driven passion project for a small group of children’s health advocates has expanded into a full-blown research platform that continues to break new ground. As the project evolves, so does the team. We are thrilled to...
Jeremiah’s Intervention Program Begins
Jeremiah and his family have been participating in the FLIGHT™ Study for a number of months. Here is a short video where you can get to know a little more about Jeremiah and his wonderful family. Jeremiah completed his baseline assessments and is now implementing a...
FLIGHT™ Study Video
Watch the video below to hear Beth Lambert and others speak about the groundbreaking FLIGHT™ Study. Support the research examining how kids heal Introducing the Documenting Hope FLIGHT™ Study, research to prove that healing is possible. Watch the video below to learn...
Home Inventory
In order to assess any child’s “total load,” it is critical to perform an inventory of products and materials in the home. Josie Nelson, Programs Director, and Beth Lambert, Executive Director, performed a Home Inventory for Ty’s family, cataloging what types of...
Filming FLIGHT™
An important part of the FLIGHT™ Study is the capture of film footage, so that others can follow along with the FLIGHT™ Study participants, and learn about health and healing, just as the families learn. Here, Ty’s family was visited by a film crew and interviews were...
What’s in Your Water (and Air and Soil…)? FLIGHT™ Study Environmental Assessments
As part of the FLIGHT™ Study, each family is visited by certified industrial hygienists or environmental consultants to identify any potential environmental and health hazards in and around their home.Soil TestingA soil sample and a water sample are taken to determine...