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Cash for cribs: study tests if money boosts baby health

NCT ID NCT06923371

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Columbia University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study looks at whether giving extra cash to pregnant women and new moms in Appalachia helps their babies grow better and improves the mothers' mental health. About 1,250 women will be randomly assigned to receive either a higher or lower amount of cash support. Researchers will track preterm births, low birth weight, NICU stays, and mothers' depression scores over 18 months.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Direct cash support (high or low amount)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could show that giving money directly to pregnant women improves birth outcomes and maternal mental health, pointing toward a simple policy change to help families in need.
What could go wrong
This is an observational-style trial, not testing a drug or treatment. Results may show only small differences between cash amounts, and factors like personal choices or local healthcare access could affect outcomes.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 1,250 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Started

Feb 2025

Expected to finish

Dec 2027

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Female participants only

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion criteria for treatment and control * Living in any of the study sites: Appalachian regions (West Virginia, Ohio, Kentucky, Tennessee) * Being in the first or second trimester * Being 18 years or older Exclusion criteria * Mothers with severe conditions such as terminal cancer. * Mothers with identified addiction disorders. This includes any current or past addiction to legal (pain medication, alcohol) or illegal substance that has known risk for self-harm death (suicide, overdose) and/or consequences for maternal and/or fetal health. * Mothers younger than 18 years old. * Not living in the study site range * Mothers incarcerated during the course of the study * Mothers institutionalized during the course of the study. Additional Notes: * Participants who are not eligible for this study are also excluded from enrolling in the Bridge Project and receiving the direct cash transfer. * Per protocol, participation in the study will be determined based on the inclusion and exclusion criteria. Final eligibility and study participation decisions will be made at the discretion of the Principal Investigator.

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Maternal and child health outcomes

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Locations

  • Columbia University Irving Medical Center

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    New York, New York, 10032, United States

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