Impacts of Cash Transfers on Child Neurodevelopment (Auxilio Brasil)

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Sponsor
New York State Psychiatric Institute
Study ID
NCT05477901
Status
Recruiting
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Conditions

  • CBCL
  • Family Relations
  • HPA
  • Inflammation

Eligibility Criteria

Sex
ALL
Age
23 Years - 45 Years
Healthy Volunteers
Not accepted

Interventions

  • Supplemental cash transfer — OTHER
    Supplemental cash transfer ($40/month)

Study Details

This study examines the impact of Auxilio Brasil (AB), a cash transfer program to mothers of school-age children, on resource-deprived populations in Brazil and its protective effects on child neurodevelopment and mental health. The investigators will conduct a randomized clinical trial (RCT) among those already receiving AB in which 300 families will be randomized in a 1:1 ratio to receive either a high ($40/month) or low ($2/month) supplemental transfer for 2 years. Three hundred children (index child participants; 7-10 years old) will be enrolled across both study arms. Additionally, up to 150 siblings ("sibling participants;" 7-10 years old) will be enrolled. Eligible families who decide to participate will sign a study-specific informed consent (mother) and assent (child) form. The UNIFESP team will conduct the respective assessments at baseline, approximately 8- and 16- months, 24-months and approximately 6-months post-RCT. Aim 1: Determine the impact of high vs low cash transfers on children's exposure to adversities (ACEs) and neurodevelopment. Aim 2: Determine the impact of cash transfers on children's inflammatory markers and HPA activity/cortisol. Exploratory Aim: The investigators will explore (i) whether sex/gender of the children moderates the pathways in the above mediation model; and (ii) whether cash transfer-related effects persist 6 months post-RCT.

Key Dates

Start date
May 28, 2025
Status verified
Apr 2026
Primary completion
Jun 30, 2028
Completion
Jan 31, 2029

Study Design

Enrollment
450 participants (estimated)
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
BASIC_SCIENCE

Arms

  • Experimental: Intervention
    High supplemental transfer: $40 a month
  • No Intervention: Control
    Low supplemental transfer: $2 a month

Primary Outcome Measure

Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) - FHE [ Time Frame: Baseline ]

Central Contacts

Locations (1)

FacilityCityStateZIPSite coordinators
New York State Psychiatric InstituteNew YorkNew York10032
Cristiane Duarte, PhD
[email protected]
(646)774-5801

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