Cash for parents: could monthly payments boost Kids' mental health?
NCT ID NCT07641244
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looks at whether giving extra money to lower-income parents for three years can improve their children's mental health and brain function. Researchers will follow 500 children, ages 5 to 14 at the start, and measure stress, inflammation, and brain activity using scans. The goal is to understand how family income affects child development and inform policies on cash support for families.
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Northwestern University
RECRUITINGEvanston, Illinois, 60208, United States
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