Improving health through better housing in disadvantaged communities
Targeting Health Disparities through Housing Redevelopment: A Natural Experiment of Housing Quality, Stability, and Economic Integration
['FUNDING_R01'] · BOSTON COLLEGE · NIH-11083639
This study is looking at how fixing up public housing can help improve the health of people living in poverty, including both kids and adults, by making their homes better and creating communities with different income levels.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_R01'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | BOSTON COLLEGE (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (CHESTNUT HILL, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-11083639 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This research investigates how redevelopment of public housing can impact the health of residents living in poverty. By focusing on improving housing quality and creating mixed-income communities, the project aims to reduce health disparities among public housing residents, including children and adults. The study will follow over a thousand individuals to assess changes in their physical, mental, and behavioral health, while also exploring the social and environmental factors that contribute to these changes. The research employs a mixed-methods approach to gather comprehensive data on the effects of housing improvements.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research include residents of public housing, particularly those affected by health disparities due to poor living conditions.
Not a fit: Patients who do not reside in public housing or are not affected by housing-related health disparities may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to healthier living conditions and improved health outcomes for residents of public housing.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that improving housing conditions can lead to better health outcomes, suggesting that this approach has potential for success.
Where this research is happening
CHESTNUT HILL, UNITED STATES
- BOSTON COLLEGE — CHESTNUT HILL, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: COLEY, REBEKAH LEVINE — BOSTON COLLEGE
- Study coordinator: COLEY, REBEKAH LEVINE
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.