RECRUITING

Moms and Babies Health and Well-being

Study Overview

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Description

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.

Official Title

Investments in Mothers' and Babies' Health and Well-being During Pregnancy, Perinatal and Post-natal Period: Evidence From an Unconditional Cash Allowance Program in the Appalachian Region, USA, 2024-2027

Quick Facts

Study Start:2025-02-28
Study Completion:2027-12
Study Type:Not specified
Phase:Not Applicable
Enrollment:Not specified
Status:RECRUITING

Study ID

NCT06923371

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.

Ages Eligible for Study:18 Years to 65 Years
Sexes Eligible for Study:FEMALE
Accepts Healthy Volunteers:Yes
Standard Ages:ADULT, OLDER_ADULT
Inclusion CriteriaExclusion Criteria
  1. * Living in any of the study sites: Appalachian regions (West Virginia, Ohio, Kentucky)
  2. * Being in the first or second trimester
  3. * Being 18 years or older
  4. * Mothers with severe conditions such as terminal cancer.
  5. * Mothers with identified severe addiction disorders.
  6. * Mothers younger than 18 years old.
  7. * Not living in the study site range
  8. * Mothers incarcerated during the course of the study
  9. * Mothers institutionalized during the course of the study.
  1. Pregnancy or breastfeeding
  2. Severe psychiatric disorders
  3. Active substance abuse
  4. Unstable medical conditions
  5. Inability to comply with study requirements

Contacts and Locations

Study Contact

Khadija Jones Clinical Research Manager, MPH
CONTACT
917-817-1490
kj2660@cumc.columbia.edu

Principal Investigator

Catherine Monk, PhD
PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR
Columbia University

Study Locations (Sites)

Columbia University Irving Medical Center
New York, New York, 10032
United States

Collaborators and Investigators

Sponsor: Columbia University

  • Catherine Monk, PhD, PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR, Columbia University

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 Registration Dates

Study Start Date2025-02-28
Study Completion Date2027-12

Study Record Updates

Study Start Date2025-02-28
Study Completion Date2027-12

Terms related to this study

Keywords Provided by Researchers

  • unconditional cash transfers
  • maternal health
  • child health
  • pregnancy outcomes
  • postpartum health
  • healthcare access
  • nutrition
  • social determinants of health
  • cash allowance program
  • perinatal health

Additional Relevant MeSH Terms

  • Maternal and Child Health Outcomes