Community helpers vs. pamphlets: which works better for health?

NCT ID NCT06829485

Recruiting now Knowledge-focused Sponsor: University of Miami Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

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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Contacts and locations

Locations

Florida A&M University
NOT_YET_RECRUITING

Tallahassee, Florida, 32307, United States
Florida International University
NOT_YET_RECRUITING

Miami, Florida, 33136, United States
Health Choice Network
RECRUITING

Miami, Florida, 33137, United States
Healthy Little Havana
RECRUITING

Miami, Florida, 33130, United States
Mayo Clinic Florida Comprehensive Cancer Center
RECRUITING

Jacksonville, Florida, 32224, United States
University of Florida
RECRUITING

Gainesville, Florida, 32611, United States
University of Miami
RECRUITING

Miami, Florida, 33136, United States

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