Exploring how income affects health outcomes
Experimental evidence on the relationship between income and health
This study is looking at how having more money can affect your health, both mental and physical, by giving some people cash support and seeing how it changes their health and access to care.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Champaign, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11083717 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates the connection between income levels and health outcomes, focusing on both mental and physical health. It utilizes a randomized intervention involving a cash transfer program to assess how providing financial support influences health indicators. Participants will be randomly assigned to receive unconditional cash transfers, allowing researchers to observe changes in health status and access to care. The study aims to clarify whether higher income directly improves health or if other factors are involved.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are adults over 21 years old who may benefit from increased financial resources to access health services.
Not a fit: Patients who are not in need of financial assistance or who have stable health outcomes may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could provide insights into how financial support can improve health outcomes for individuals.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown promising results in understanding the relationship between income and health, but this specific approach using randomized cash transfers is relatively novel.
Where this research is happening
Champaign, United States
- University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign — Champaign, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Bartik, Alexander Wickman — University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
- Study coordinator: Bartik, Alexander Wickman
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.