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New treatment option for Time to Shelter Exit
Official title Growing Strong Study of Unconditional Cash Transfers Plus Peer Support for Families With Babies in Homeless Shelters
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT06323967
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- The Growing Strong program tests a novel approach to helping families with young children living in homeless shelters, namely offering guaranteed, unconditional cash gifts that families can use as they wish plus voluntary peer support. The assumption behind this approach is that families know best how to allocate resources to meet their own individual needs.
- Time commitment: about 24 months
- Which group you join is decided by chance.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 18 and older
You may be able to join if
- Note that New York City has a right to shelter. When a family applies for shelter, the City assigns them to a shelter temporarily while City workers...
- A family has been found "eligible" for shelter (as described above) within the past 30 days
- The family has a baby who meets the age criteria (under 2 years of age)
- There is an adult 18 or over who has custody of the child (typically the mother)
- The family speaks English or Spanish
You likely can't join if
- None: any family configuration is permissible
See the full eligibility criteria
- Note that New York City has a right to shelter. When a family applies for shelter, the City assigns them to a shelter temporarily while City workers determine whether the family is truly homeless. If so, the City will...
- A family has been found "eligible" for shelter (as described above) within the past 30 days
- The family has a baby who meets the age criteria (under 2 years of age)
- There is an adult 18 or over who has custody of the child (typically the mother)
- The family speaks English or Spanish
- The family lives in a designated Win shelter
- None: any family configuration is permissible
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- New York, New York, United States
Compensation & support
A stipend or compensation may be offered.
Compensation mentioned.
ClinicalTrials.gov doesn't provide a reliable structured field for payment or travel support - confirm details with the study team.
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This study's listing includes signals that participants may be compensated or receive a stipend. Amounts vary and are set by the study team - confirm the details with them.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part - confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The study runs about 24 months per participant, based on its public description. The team confirms the exact schedule and number of visits before you enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 18 years and older. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include New York, New York, United States. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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BridgeMD is an information and trial-matching tool - not medical advice, and not the study sponsor. Details come from ClinicalTrials.gov; the study team decides eligibility.