Effects of income instability on mental and physical health
Unstable Income, Rising Stress? The Effect of Income Instability on Psychological and Physiological Health
NA · Cornell University · NCT06988410
This study is testing how changes in income affect the mental and physical health of women in northern Ghana who live in smaller households.
Quick facts
| Phase | NA |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 2267 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years to 60 Years |
| Sex | Female |
| Sponsor | Cornell University (other) |
| Locations | 1 site (Tamale) |
| Trial ID | NCT06988410 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This research investigates how unpredictable and predictable income instability affects the mental and physical health of impoverished individuals. By manipulating work hours and earnings in a cash-for-work program, the study aims to identify the causal effects of income fluctuations on conditions such as depression, anxiety, and blood pressure. It will also explore the underlying mechanisms through which these effects occur, considering factors like age, gender, and baseline mental health. The trial is conducted in northern Ghana, focusing on a specific demographic of women living in smaller households.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are women aged 18 to 60 living in households with five or fewer adults.
Not a fit: Patients who are pregnant will not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could provide insights that lead to improved interventions for mental and physical health among low-income populations.
How similar studies have performed: While the specific approach of this study may be novel, previous research has indicated that economic factors significantly impact health outcomes, suggesting potential for success.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * Between ages of 18 - 60 * Female * Lives in a household with 5 or fewer adults Exclusion Criteria: * Pregnancy
Where this trial is running
Tamale
- Innovations for Poverty Action — Tamale, Ghana (RECRUITING)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Heather Schofield, PhD
- Email: hws44@cornell.edu
- Phone: 6178630726
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Conditions: Depression, Anxiety, Blood Pressure, income instability, uncertainty