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Behavioural Intervention

Community Investment for Child Health and Well-being

N/A
Waitlist Available
Led By Aditi Vasan, MD, MSHP
Research Sponsored by University of Pennsylvania
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial
Must have
Be younger than 65 years old
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up 24 months
Awards & highlights

Summary

This trial tests a "big push" intervention in Black neighborhoods to reduce health disparities of children & adults vs White individuals. This includes greening lots, house remediation, tree planting, trash cleanup, public benefits, financial services, & cash assistance.

Who is the study for?
This trial is for Black children aged 3-17 and their caregivers who are knowledgeable about household finances, can text message, and communicate in English. The child must be a permanent resident of the home within the study area. Families planning to move soon or unable to consent fully are excluded.Check my eligibility
What is being tested?
The IGNITE for Kids Study tests interventions aimed at improving health and well-being by investing in Black neighborhoods. This includes greening lots, fixing houses, planting trees, cleaning trash, financial counseling, tax help, public benefits access, and emergency cash assistance.See study design
What are the potential side effects?
Since this trial focuses on community investment and financial well-being rather than medical treatments or drugs, it does not have typical side effects. However, there may be unforeseen impacts on community dynamics or individual stress levels.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~24 months
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and 24 months for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.
Primary outcome measures
Child Health Questionnaire Parent Form 28 (CHQ-PF28) Composite Score
Secondary outcome measures
Average sleep duration
Caregiver-reported child health care utilization, emergency room visits
Caregiver-reported child health care utilization, hospitalization
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Trial Design

2Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Active Control
Group I: Intervention ArmExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
At the individual level, participants in the intervention arm will receive place-based and financial well-being interventions. These will 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: Control ArmActive 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
2,027 Previous Clinical Trials
42,885,490 Total Patients Enrolled
1 Trials studying Financial Stress
571 Patients Enrolled for Financial Stress
Children's Hospital of PhiladelphiaOTHER
712 Previous Clinical Trials
8,589,796 Total Patients Enrolled
Aditi Vasan, MD, MSHPPrincipal InvestigatorChildren's Hospital of Philadelphia

Media Library

Assigned Interventions (Behavioural Intervention) Clinical Trial Eligibility Overview. Trial Name: NCT05760001 — N/A
Financial Stress Research Study Groups: Control Arm, Intervention Arm
Financial Stress Clinical Trial 2023: Assigned Interventions Highlights & Side Effects. Trial Name: NCT05760001 — N/A
Assigned Interventions (Behavioural Intervention) 2023 Treatment Timeline for Medical Study. Trial Name: NCT05760001 — N/A
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