Cash transfers study in mothers and children
Part of Brain & nervous system, Hormones & metabolism, Immune system & allergy, Mental health clinical trials.
This study checks whether receiving cash support (a government cash transfer program) helps children’s brain and development. Families will be assessed, and children must be able to take part in activities that may include an MRI scan.
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Who can take part
- Mother is 23 to 45 years old and able to consent.
- Mother is currently receiving the AB cash transfer program.
- Mother has at least two children who are 7 to 10 years old (up to 4 children total).
- The child must live in the same household as the mother.
- Each study child must be age 7 to 10 and have intellectual disability.
- Children should not have major psychiatric conditions (like autism spectrum disorder, schizophrenia, or bipolar disorder) and should not have severe disability that prevents participation; MRI must be possible for the child.
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