Effects of income instability on mental and physical health

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

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.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Between ages of 18 - 60
* Female
* Lives in a household with 5 or fewer adults

Exclusion Criteria:

* Pregnancy

Where it's running

• Innovations for Poverty Action
  Tamale, Ghana Recruiting

Study contacts

• Study coordinator: Heather Schofield, PhD
• Email: hws44@cornell.edu
• Phone: 6178630726

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.