Impact of Urban Changes on Health Behaviors in Low-Income Areas
The UrbASanté Study
This study is testing how changes in a low-income neighborhood in Paris affect people's health habits and feelings about their health over two years.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 400 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Paris 12 Val de Marne University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Créteil) |
| Trial ID | NCT05743257 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
The UrbASanté study evaluates how urban transformations in a deprived neighborhood of Paris affect health-related behaviors, environmental exposure, and perceived health. This quasi-experimental research uses a before-and-after design, comparing an 'exposed' group living in areas undergoing urban changes with a 'control' group from neighborhoods without such interventions. Participants will complete surveys at the start and again after 24 months to assess changes in their health behaviors and perceptions. The study aims to provide insights into the relationship between urban environments and public health.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are adults over 18 living in either the urban intervention area or a nearby control area in Porte de la Chapelle, Paris.
Not a fit: Patients living outside the specified neighborhoods or those under 18 years old may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could inform urban planning and public health strategies to improve health outcomes in low-income communities.
How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown success in linking urban interventions to improved health outcomes, suggesting this approach has potential.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Living in areas with urban intervention in Porte de la Chapelle, Paris (for experimental group) * Living in areas without direct urban interventions close to Porte de la Chapelle, Paris (for control group) * Age above 18 years
Where this trial is running
Créteil
- Université Paris Est Créteil — Créteil, France (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Helene Charreire — Paris 12 Val de Marne University
- Study coordinator: Helene Charreire
- Email: helene.charreire@u-pec.fr
- Phone: +330620604151
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.