Moms and Babies Health and Well-being

Conditions

• Maternal and Child Health Outcomes

Eligibility Criteria

Sex

FEMALE

Age

18 Years - N/A

Healthy Volunteers

Accepted

Interventions

• Direct Cash Support for Maternal and Infant Health (High fee) — BEHAVIORAL
  The high fee group will receive direct cash assistance to pregnant women and mothers of infants to improve access to healthcare, alleviate financial strain, and facilitate healthier lifestyle choices. This group will receive a higher level of financial support compared to the low fee group, with the aim of examining how larger amounts of financial assistance affect maternal and infant health, healthcare access, and well-being.
• Behavioral: Direct Cash Support for Maternal and Infant Health (Low fee) — BEHAVIORAL
  The low fee group will receive direct cash assistance to pregnant women and mothers of infants to improve access to healthcare, reduce financial strain, and support healthier lifestyle choices. This group will receive a lower level of financial support compared to the high fee group, allowing us to compare the effects of varying levels of financial assistance on maternal and infant health outcomes.

Study Details

The goal of this clinical trial is to see how giving direct cash support affects the health of pregnant women and their babies in the U.S. Many families, especially those with low incomes, face challenges during pregnancy and after childbirth. This study will explore whether financial help during these times leads to better health. The main questions this research aims to answer are: * Does extra money during pregnancy and a baby's first months improve the baby's growth and overall health? * How does financial support affect a mother's physical and mental health before and after birth? * Does having extra money help moms get better healthcare and make healthier food choices for themselves and their babies? Participants in this study will be randomly assigned to either a high cash or low cash group. They will be enrolled in the study and asked to complete: * A baseline survey * A follow-up survey 12 months after enrollment * A final survey 18 months after enrollment In addition, participants' medical records will be reviewed, and some may be selected for a qualitative interview to share more about their experiences. This research is being done in partnership with The Bridge Project, a program that helps moms in need. The goal is to find better ways to support the health of moms and babies facing financial hardship.

Key Dates

Start date

Feb 28, 2025

Status verified

May 2026

Primary completion

Aug 31, 2027

Completion

Dec 31, 2027

Study Design

Enrollment

1,250 participants (estimated)

Allocation

RANDOMIZED

Intervention model

PARALLEL

Primary purpose

HEALTH_SERVICES_RESEARCH

Arms

• Other: High fee group
  Participants in the high-fee group will receive a larger monetary allowance to evaluate the impact of increased financial support on the health outcomes of pregnant women and their babies. This intervention will assess whether greater financial resources during pregnancy and early infancy improve baby growth, maternal well-being, healthcare access, and healthier decision-making.
• Other: Low fee group
  Participants in the low-fee group will receive a smaller monetary allowance to explore the impact of moderate financial support on maternal and infant health outcomes. The intervention will assess whether financial assistance during pregnancy and early infancy improves baby growth, maternal well-being, healthcare access, and healthier food choices. By comparing this group to the high-fee group, the researchers aim to understand how different levels of financial support affect health outcomes in economically challenged populations.

Primary Outcome Measure

Number of Preterm Babies [ Time Frame: Immediately after birth ]

Central Contacts

• Khadija Jones Clinical Research Manager, MPH
  917-817-1490
  [email protected]

Locations (1)

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