What side effects are associated with this type of intervention?

Financial support interventions, such as guaranteed income programs, generally aim to provide stability and improve well-being for families experiencing homelessness or housing instability. Known side effects are minimal but can include potential dependency on financial aid, reduced motivation to seek employment, and possible misuse of funds. However, these programs often result in positive outcomes such as improved mental health, better housing stability, and enhanced overall quality of life.

What prior FDA approvals exist?

There are no FDA-approved drugs specifically for the treatment of homelessness or housing instability. The concept of using financial support, such as the Guaranteed Income project, to alleviate financial stress and improve living conditions is not typically addressed through pharmacological means. Instead, interventions for homelessness and housing instability often involve social and economic policies, support services, and housing programs rather than medical treatments.

What other types of research exist?

Promising alternatives to guaranteed income for addressing homelessness and housing instability include: 1) Expanded unemployment insurance and food assistance programs to provide more robust support during economic downturns. 2) Conditional cash transfers and non-contributory pensions, which have been used in Latin America to support low-income families. 3) Enhanced social protection systems that address the needs of informal workers who are at high risk of poverty. 4) Comprehensive social assistance reforms to establish more robust income floors during economic downturns. These alternatives aim to provide targeted financial support and improve the overall social safety net.

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Guaranteed Income for Homelessness and Housing Stability (SVGIP Trial)

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Recruiting

Led By Oanh K Nguyen, MD, MAS

Research Sponsored by University of California, San Francisco

Eligibility Criteria Checklist

Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial

Must have

Be older than 18 years old

Timeline

Screening 3 weeks

Treatment Varies

Follow Up will include measurements at 24 and 36 months

Awards & highlights

No Placebo-Only Group

Summary

This trial aims to see if giving $1,000 a month to homeless families in Santa Clara County can help them find stable housing and improve their health. The study will also look at different payment methods to see which works best.

Who is the study for?

This trial is for adults over 18 in Santa Clara County who are homeless or have unstable housing, with or without children. They must be at risk of eviction or living temporarily in hotels/motels or doubled up due to lack of housing. Participants should score 4-8 on the VI-SPDAT, indicating they're suitable for rapid rehousing programs. Those with severe substance abuse issues or alcohol disorders can't join.

What is being tested?

The study tests if guaranteed income ($1,000 monthly for two years) improves homelessness and housing stability among affected families. It also examines health and well-being impacts and compares preferences between consistent monthly payments versus a larger initial sum followed by smaller amounts.

What are the potential side effects?

There are no medical side effects as this is not a drug trial; however, potential non-medical impacts could include changes in public benefits eligibility due to increased income, psychological effects from financial changes, and varying social dynamics.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~ at 24 months after randomization; and changes between baseline and 6 months, 12 months, 18 months, 24 months after randomization; and changes between 24 and 36 months after randomization

Screening ~ 3 weeks

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~at 24 months after randomization; and changes between baseline and 6 months, 12 months, 18 months, 24 months after randomization; and changes between 24 and 36 months after randomization

This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and at 24 months after randomization; and changes between baseline and 6 months, 12 months, 18 months, 24 months after randomization; and changes between 24 and 36 months after randomization for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Study objectives can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.

Secondary study objectives

Agency

Change in Chaos, Hubbub and Order Scale (CHAOS) at 24 vs 36 months

Change in Chaos, Hubbub and Order Scale (CHAOS) at baseline vs 24 months

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Awards & Highlights

No Placebo-Only Group

All patients enrolled in this study will receive some form of active treatment.

Trial Design

2Treatment groups

Experimental Treatment

Active Control

Group I: Guaranteed IncomeExperimental Treatment2 Interventions

Participants in the intervention group will receive guaranteed income gift payments equivalent to $1,000/month for a total of 24 months in addition to usual care. They will also have the option to attend the same Public Benefits Information Session being offered to the control group as above.

Group II: Usual CareActive Control1 Intervention

Participants in the active comparator control group will receive usual care, which includes usual public benefit, assistance and social service programs that are available at the local, county, state, and federal levels to all residents of Santa Clara County. They will also be offered the option to attend a Public Benefits Information Session.

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Research Highlights

Information in this section is not a recommendation. We encourage patients to speak with their healthcare team when evaluating any treatment decision.

Mechanism Of Action

Side Effect Profile

Prior Approvals

Other Research

Guaranteed income, a form of financial support, provides unconditional cash payments to individuals or families experiencing homelessness or housing instability. This intervention aims to alleviate financial stress by giving recipients the means to secure stable housing, cover essential needs, and reduce the anxiety associated with economic insecurity. By directly addressing the financial barriers that contribute to homelessness, guaranteed income empowers individuals to make autonomous decisions about their housing and overall well-being, potentially leading to sustainable and long-term improvements in their living conditions.

Assessing executive and community functioning among homeless persons with substance use disorders using the executive function performance test.