A tool to help communities manage health risks from heat exposure
Official title: CHaRT Implementation Research Project
Funded at University of Washington · NIH-10982285 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is testing a new tool called CHaRT that helps local health departments understand and manage health risks from heat, and it’s designed for communities to get involved in planning ways to stay safe during hot weather.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Washington NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Seattle, United States) |
| Project start | September 11, 2024 |
| Project end | August 31, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $370,779 |
| NIH project number | 1P20ES036748-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-10982285 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research include local health departments and community organizations involved in public health and climate adaptation efforts.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not reside in areas affected by heat exposure or who are not involved in public health initiatives may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on the development and evaluation of the Climate and Health Risk Tool (CHaRT), which aims to assist local health departments in assessing and managing health risks associated with heat exposure. By providing a decision support platform that links risk assessment with evidence-based intervention strategies, CHaRT facilitates community engagement in adaptation planning. The project will involve a pilot randomized controlled trial to compare the effectiveness of facilitated engagement with CHaRT against an information-only approach, aiming to identify barriers and facilitators to its implementation.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could empower communities to effectively reduce health risks related to heat exposure, particularly for vulnerable populations.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown promise in using decision support tools for public health interventions, indicating that this approach could be effective.
Where this research is happening
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University of Washington
Seattle, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Hess, Jeremy Johnson — University of Washington
- Study coordinator: Hess, Jeremy Johnson
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page.