Examining the impact of changes to food assistance programs on health outcomes and disparities
Unwinding pandemic-era social programs: Effects on healthcare outcomes and disparities
['FUNDING_R01'] · BRANDEIS UNIVERSITY · NIH-10835335
This study looks at how the end of extra food assistance during the pandemic affects the health and healthcare access of people with disabilities and different racial and ethnic backgrounds, helping us understand what changes might mean for their well-being.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_R01'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | BRANDEIS UNIVERSITY (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (WALTHAM, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-10835335 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This research investigates how the end of increased food assistance benefits during the pandemic affects healthcare outcomes and disparities among individuals with disabilities, and different racial and ethnic groups. By analyzing variations in state policies and individual benefit changes, the study aims to identify the causal impacts of these changes on health and healthcare access. The research utilizes a combination of national Medicaid data and detailed state-level data to ensure robust findings that can inform future policy decisions.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research include individuals with disabilities and those from diverse racial and ethnic backgrounds who have experienced changes in food assistance benefits.
Not a fit: Patients who do not rely on food assistance programs or who are not affected by the changes in SNAP benefits may not receive any benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved understanding of how food assistance impacts health, potentially guiding policies to reduce health disparities.
How similar studies have performed: Previous studies have shown that food assistance programs like SNAP can reduce food insecurity and improve health outcomes, but this research aims to address gaps in understanding the specific impacts of recent policy changes.
Where this research is happening
WALTHAM, UNITED STATES
- BRANDEIS UNIVERSITY — WALTHAM, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: SONIK, RAJAN ANTHONY — BRANDEIS UNIVERSITY
- Study coordinator: SONIK, RAJAN ANTHONY
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.