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Concentrated Investment for Health Disparities in Black Neighborhoods

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Research Sponsored by University of Pennsylvania
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
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Must have
At least 18 years of age
Be older than 18 years old
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up quarterly data from 24 months (8 quarters) prior to enrollment and 12 months (4 quarters) after intervention period complete
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Study Summary

This trial will test a "big push" intervention of place-based and financial-wellbeing interventions in 60 Black neighborhoods in Philadelphia, with the goal of reducing racial health disparities.

Who is the study for?
This trial is for Black Americans at least 18 years old living in certain Philadelphia neighborhoods. Participants must be able to text, speak English, reside permanently in their homes, and understand their household finances. Those planning to move soon or unable to consent are excluded.Check my eligibility
What is being tested?
The study tests a 'big push' intervention aimed at improving health by enhancing financial well-being and investing in neighborhood environments. It includes greening lots, fixing houses, planting trees, cleaning trash, financial counseling, tax help, and emergency cash aid.See study design
What are the potential side effects?
Since this isn't a medical trial but an intervention on social determinants of health involving community investment and financial support services, traditional side effects aren't expected; however participants may experience changes in stress levels or well-being.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

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I am 18 years old or older.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~quarterly data from 24 months (8 quarters) prior to enrollment and 12 months (4 quarters) after intervention period complete
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and quarterly data from 24 months (8 quarters) prior to enrollment and 12 months (4 quarters) after intervention period complete for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.
Primary outcome measures
Overall Health Index
Psychological Distress
Secondary outcome measures
Change in overall health
Financial well-being
Food insecurity
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Trial Design

2Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Active Control
Group I: InterventionExperimental Treatment2 Interventions
At the individual level, participants in the intervention arm receive place-based and financial well-being interventions. These include, at the individual level: Tax preparation Access to public benefits Financial counseling and microgrants At the neighborhood level: Abandoned house remediation Trash cleanup Vacant lot greening Tree planting
Group II: ControlActive Control1 Intervention
Participants in the control arm will not receive any of the listed interventions.

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Who is running the clinical trial?

University of PennsylvaniaLead Sponsor
2,005 Previous Clinical Trials
42,881,489 Total Patients Enrolled
7 Trials studying Health Behaviors
182,939 Patients Enrolled for Health Behaviors

Media Library

Financial Well-being Interventions Clinical Trial Eligibility Overview. Trial Name: NCT05541653 — N/A
Health Behaviors Research Study Groups: Intervention, Control
Health Behaviors Clinical Trial 2023: Financial Well-being Interventions Highlights & Side Effects. Trial Name: NCT05541653 — N/A
Financial Well-being Interventions 2023 Treatment Timeline for Medical Study. Trial Name: NCT05541653 — N/A

Frequently Asked Questions

These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.

What are the desired outcomes of this test?

"This two-year clinical trial aims to quantify Psychological Distress. Moreover, the study will measure Participation in public food benefit programs, Tree planting concerns, and Change in overall health as secondary outcomes."

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What is the aggregate count of participants in this clinical investigation?

"That is accurate. Clinical trials.gov indicates that the study, which was initially published on September 29th 2022, is actively looking for 720 individuals to be recruited from a single location."

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Are any new participants being admitted to this trial currently?

"According to the official clinicaltrials.gov website, this research endeavour which commenced on September 29th 2022 is currently recruiting participants. The study was most recently updated on October 3rd of the same year."

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Who else is applying?

What state do they live in?
Pennsylvania
What site did they apply to?
Philadelphia Neighborhoods
What portion of applicants met pre-screening criteria?
Met criteria
How many prior treatments have patients received?
0

How responsive is this trial?

Typically responds via
Phone Call
Most responsive sites:
  1. Philadelphia Neighborhoods: < 24 hours
Average response time
  • < 1 Day
Recent research and studies
clinicaltrials.govStudy
The IGNITE Study on Concentrated Investment in Black Neighborhoods
Eugenia Garvin 2022. "The IGNITE Study on Concentrated Investment in Black Neighborhoods". ClinicalTrials.gov. https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT05541653.
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