Cash for parents: could monthly payments boost Kids' mental health?

NCT ID NCT07641244

First seen Jun 11, 2026 · Last updated Jun 11, 2026

Summary

This study looks at whether giving extra money to lower-income parents can improve their children's mental health and brain function. Researchers will follow 500 children whose parents received either a large or small monthly cash supplement for three years. They will measure stress, inflammation, and brain activity to understand how income affects child development.

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Study contacts

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Locations

  • Northwestern University

    RECRUITING

    Evanston, Illinois, 60208, United States

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