How moving to better neighborhoods affects child health in low-income families
Neighborhood opportunity and child health using a randomized trial of low-income mothers
This study is looking at how moving low-income mothers and their young children to better neighborhoods can improve their health, comparing those who get help to move with those who don’t, to see what difference it makes for the kids.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R21 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of California-Irvine NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Irvine, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10693323 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates the impact of relocating low-income mothers and their children to neighborhoods with better opportunities on their health outcomes. It focuses on understanding how neighborhood poverty and resources influence the physical and mental health of children under three years old. By utilizing a randomized trial approach, the study will compare health outcomes of children whose families receive support to move to more advantageous neighborhoods against those who do not. The research builds on previous studies involving cash transfers to families, aiming to provide insights into effective interventions for improving child health.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for participation are low-income mothers with children under three years old, particularly those living in disadvantaged neighborhoods.
Not a fit: Patients who are not low-income or do not have children under three years old may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved health and developmental outcomes for children living in poverty.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research on cash transfers and neighborhood effects has shown promising results, indicating that this approach could be effective in improving child health outcomes.
Where this research is happening
Irvine, United States
- University of California-Irvine — Irvine, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Bruckner, Tim Allen — University of California-Irvine
- Study coordinator: Bruckner, Tim Allen
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.