Improving health and development for children and adolescents in poverty
Evaluating multicomponent interventions to optimize health and development for children and adolescents living in poverty
This study is looking at how improving water, sanitation, hygiene, and nutrition can help kids and teens in poverty grow healthier and do better in school, using information from a big trial in rural Bangladesh to find the best ways to support their development.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Career grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of California Berkeley NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Berkeley, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10865668 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates how early interventions in water, sanitation, hygiene (WASH), and nutrition can improve the health and development of children and adolescents living in poverty. By analyzing data from a large trial in rural Bangladesh, the study aims to understand the long-term effects of these interventions on children's development and academic success. The research will also explore how these interventions can be optimized to address multiple risk factors that affect children's growth and learning. Ultimately, the goal is to identify effective strategies that can be implemented in low- and middle-income countries to support vulnerable children.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are children and adolescents aged 0-20 years living in low- and middle-income countries, particularly those experiencing developmental delays.
Not a fit: Patients who are not living in poverty or who are outside the age range of 0-20 years may not receive benefits from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved health and developmental outcomes for children and adolescents living in poverty.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that early interventions in WASH and nutrition can yield positive short-term health outcomes, but this study aims to explore their long-term effects, making it a novel approach.
Where this research is happening
Berkeley, United States
- University of California Berkeley — Berkeley, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Pitchik, Helen Osborne — University of California Berkeley
- Study coordinator: Pitchik, Helen Osborne
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.