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NCT06988410 Income Volatility and Mental Health, Full Experiment

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Clinical Trial Summary
NCT ID NCT06988410
Status Recruiting
Phase
Sponsor Cornell University
Condition Depression
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment 2,267 participants
Start Date 2025-04-17
Primary Completion 2025-08-29

Eligibility & Interventions

Sex Female only
Min Age 18 Years
Max Age 60 Years
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Interventions
Work opportunities

Eligibility Fast-Check

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What to Expect as a Participant

You will actively receive the study intervention — which may be a drug, biologic, device, or procedure.

This trial targets 2,267 participants in total. It began in 2025-04-17 with a primary completion date of 2025-08-29.

⚠ This information is for research awareness only. Always consult your physician before joining any clinical trial. Participation is voluntary and you may withdraw at any time.

Brief Summary

Income instability is a defining aspect of the lives of the poor, who also disproportionately suffer from poor mental and physical health. This research is the first to assess the causal effects of predictable and unpredictable income instability on the psychological and physical health of the poor. It will advance the scientific knowledge on the effects of economic instability as well as understanding of health gaps across populations.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria: * Between ages of 18 - 60 * Female * Lives in a household with 5 or fewer adults Exclusion Criteria: * Pregnancy

Contact & Investigator

Central Contact

Heather Schofield, PhD

✉ hws44@cornell.edu

📞 6178630726

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can join the NCT06988410 clinical trial?

This trial is open to female participants only, aged 18 Years or older, up to 60 Years, studying Depression. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.

Is NCT06988410 currently recruiting?

Yes, NCT06988410 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at hws44@cornell.edu for enrollment information.

Where is the NCT06988410 trial being conducted?

This trial is being conducted at Tamale, Ghana.

Who is sponsoring the NCT06988410 clinical trial?

NCT06988410 is sponsored by Cornell University. The trial plans to enroll 2,267 participants.

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