Can cash payments save mothers and babies? groundbreaking study tests direct aid

NCT ID NCT06923371

Summary

This study tests whether giving direct cash payments to pregnant women improves health outcomes for both mothers and babies. Researchers will enroll 1,250 pregnant women in Appalachian regions and randomly assign them to receive either high or low cash support. They'll track whether the extra money leads to healthier pregnancies, fewer premature births, better mental health for mothers, and improved growth for babies during their first two years.

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Contacts and locations

Study contacts

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Locations

  • Columbia University Irving Medical Center

    RECRUITING

    New York, New York, 10032, United States

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