New treatment option for Psychopathology
Official title Experimental Evidence of the Impact of Parental Income on Child Mental Health and Neuroimmune Function
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT07641244
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- Growing up in a lower-income family robustly predicts worse mental health in adolescence and early adulthood. How does variability in family income "get under the skin" of the developing child and via what mechanisms does it increase risk for mental illness?
- 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 10 to 18
You may be able to join if
- Child of a participant enrolled in the Every Dollar Counts intervention. Youth were between ages 5 and 14 at the start of the intervention (followed...
- Biological parent who lives with the child must be part of the original income study
- For the in-person neuroimaging subsample: family must live within a 2-hour drive of downtown Chicago
You likely can't join if
- Youth not between ages 5 and 14 at the start of the intervention
- Parent not enrolled in the Every Dollar Counts program
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Evanston, Illinois, United States
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
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 listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 10 years to 18 years. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Evanston, Illinois, 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.