Free money may change how people use health care

NCT ID NCT07381049

Ongoing Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Harvard Medical School (HMS and HSDM) Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study looks at whether giving monthly cash payments to low-income residents of Chelsea, Massachusetts changes how much they spend on health care. Researchers will analyze data from a city program that randomly selected people to receive cash benefits during the pandemic. About 3,600 adults took part, and the goal is to understand if extra money leads to different health care choices.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Patient Acceptance of Health Care

As listed by the trial registrant

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HEALTH CARE COSTS HEALTH CARE UTILIZATION

Contacts and locations

Locations

Brigham and Women's Hospital / Harvard Medical School

Boston, Massachusetts, 02115, United States
Harvard University

Cambridge, Massachusetts, 02138, United States
University of Michigan

Ann Arbor, Michigan, 48109, United States

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