The Neighborhood & Health Study (NCT06950775)
A Naturalistic Study of Residents of an Agriculturally Integrated Community
🩺 Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)
The objective of The Neighborhood \& Health Study is to use a quasi-experimental mixed-methods approach to assess the impact of living in an agrihood-an agriculturally integrated community. This study follows a longitudinal cohort of residents of a newly developed neighborhood (the Indigo Neighborhood) and a geographically and socio-demographically matched neighborhood (the Elyson Neighborhood), both located in Fort Bend County, Texas, providing a unique opportunity for a natural experiment.
Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.
Location: Elyson Neighborhood — Katy, Texas
Age range: 18 Years
🧪 Interventions in This Study
- Residence in Agrihood Neighborhood (OTHER)
📋 "Do I Qualify?" — 1-Minute Self Screener
Instant ChecklistFull eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria ↗
📍 All Participating Trial Locations (2 Sites)
- Elyson Neighborhood — Katy, Texas
- Indigo Neighborhood — Richmond, Texas
📞 Contact the Study Coordinator
Phone: (972) 952-9215
Email: deyaun.jafari@ag.tamu.edu
Coordinator details come directly from the registered NIH protocol. Confirm the study is still recruiting before traveling.
💰 Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights
- 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
- Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA § 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
- Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.
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💡 How to Participate
- Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
- Contact the study coordinator using the phone/email above.
- Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
- Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.