Trial Summary
What is the purpose of this trial?During the first two years of the COVID-19 pandemic, the City of Chelsea, Massachusetts held a lottery to allocate cash benefits to its residents for ten months. Using data from the Chelsea Eats program, the investigators propose to study the impact of the cash benefit on reproductive and perinatal health.
Eligibility Criteria
This trial is for residents of Chelsea, Massachusetts with a household income at or below 30% of the HUD's Area Median Income and who are of childbearing age. It aims to understand how receiving extra cash might affect their reproductive and perinatal health.Inclusion Criteria
You are a resident of Chelsea, Massachusetts.
You possess a household income which is not exceeding 30% of the U.S
You are of reproductive age and capable of bearing children.
Exclusion Criteria
There are no additional criteria for exclusion beyond the requirements for being included in the study.
Participant Groups
The study looks at the effects of receiving a cash benefit versus no cash benefit on reproductive/perinatal health during COVID-19. It uses data from the Chelsea Eats program which provided money through a lottery over ten months.
2Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Active Control
Group I: Treatment GroupExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Participants in the treatment group received up to $400 per month.
Group II: Control GroupActive Control1 Intervention
Participants in the control group did not receive monthly cash benefits.
Find a Clinic Near You
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Harvard Medical SchoolBoston, MA
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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
Harvard Medical School (HMS and HSDM)Lead Sponsor
Brigham and Women's HospitalCollaborator