Moms and Babies Health and Well-being
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Conditions studied: Maternal and Child Health Outcomes
In brief
The goal of this clinical trial is to see how giving direct cash support affects the health of pregnant women and their babies in the U.S. Many families, especially those with low incomes, face challenges during pregnancy and after childbirth. This study will explore whether financial help during these times leads to better health. The main questions this research aims to answer are: * Does extra money during pregnancy and a baby's first months improve the baby's growth and overall health? * How does financial support affect a mother's physical and mental health before and after birth? * Does having extra money help moms get better healthcare and make healthier food choices for themselves and their babies? Participants in this study will be randomly assigned to either a high cash or low cash group. They will be enrolled in the study and asked to complete: * A baseline survey * A follow-up survey 12 months after enrollment * A final survey 18 months after enrollment In addition, participants' medical records will be reviewed, and some may be selected for a qualitative interview to share more about their experiences. This research is being done in partnership with The Bridge Project, a program that helps moms in need. The goal is to find better ways to support the health of moms and babies facing financial hardship.
Key facts
- Study ID
- NCT06923371
- Run by
- Columbia University
- People needed
- 1250
- Starts
- 2025-02-28
- Expected to finish
- 2027-12-01
- Last updated by the study team
- 2026-05-22
Who can join
Age: 18 and older. Sex: female. Healthy volunteers: accepted.
You may not qualify if…
- Mothers with severe conditions such as terminal cancer.
- Mothers with identified addiction disorders. This includes any current or past addiction to legal (pain medication, alcohol) or illegal substance that has known risk for self-harm death (suicide, overdose) and/or consequences for maternal and/or fetal health.
- Mothers younger than 18 years old.
- Not living in the study site range
- Mothers incarcerated during the course of the study
- Mothers institutionalized during the course of the study.
- Additional Notes:
- Participants who are not eligible for this study are also excluded from enrolling in the Bridge Project and receiving the direct cash transfer.
- Per protocol, participation in the study will be determined based on the inclusion and exclusion criteria. Final eligibility and study participation decisions will be made at the discretion of the Principal Investigator.
Where it is running
- Columbia University Irving Medical Center — New York, New York, United States (enrolling)
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