Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Observational Ages 18 and up

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.

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Quick facts

Study typeObservational
Ages18 Years and up
SexAll
Enrollment400 (estimated)
SponsorParis 12 Val de Marne University
Academic / other
Locations1 site (Créteil)
StatusRecruiting
StartedJune 1, 2022
Main results expectedNovember 1, 2025
Study endsJanuary 1, 2026
Registry record updatedJuly 31, 2025
Trial IDNCT05743257 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

  • Université Paris Est Créteil
    Créteil, France
    Recruiting

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How to take part

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  2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
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Last reviewed 2026-11-14 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.