Community helpers vs. pamphlets: which works better for health?
NCT ID NCT06829485
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026
Summary
This study looks at whether community health workers (CHWs) can help people with non-medical problems like food insecurity and trouble getting healthcare. 900 adults from Florida communities will either work with a CHW for six months or receive educational materials on their own. The goal is to see if CHWs improve well-being more than just reading about resources.
What this could mean
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Active substance
Community health workers (CHW) and educational materials
What this could lead to
If successful, this could show that community health workers are a more effective way to help people address non-medical health challenges like food insecurity and access to care.
What could go wrong
This is an early-stage study with 900 participants, and it measures subjective well-being, which may not translate to clear health improvements. The results may not apply to other communities.
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Florida A&M University
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Health Choice Network
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