Impact of Urban Changes on Health Behaviors in Low-Income Areas
Official title: The UrbASanté Study
Run by Paris 12 Val de Marne University · NCT05743257 · Data updated 2026-11-12
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 |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 400 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Paris 12 Val de Marne University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Créteil) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | June 1, 2022 |
| Main results expected | November 1, 2025 |
| Study ends | January 1, 2026 |
| Registry record updated | July 31, 2025 |
| Trial ID | NCT05743257 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a 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.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients living outside the specified neighborhoods or those under 18 years old may not benefit from this study.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
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.
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 gone: Other studies have shown success in linking urban interventions to improved health outcomes, suggesting this approach has potential.
Who can join: the full rules
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 it's running
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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
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.