Effects of Cool Roofs on Health and Indoor Environments

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This study investigates the impact of sunlight-reflecting cool roof coatings on indoor temperatures and health outcomes in urban climate hotspots across four regions: Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso; Ahmedabad, India; Niue; and Hermosillo, Mexico. By implementing a multi-centre cluster-randomized controlled trial, the research aims to assess how these cool roofs can reduce heat exposure and improve health conditions related to heat stress, such as cardiovascular and mental health issues. The study targets vulnerable populations living in poor housing conditions who are particularly affected by extreme heat. The ultimate goal is to identify effective passive housing adaptations that can enhance well-being and reduce health risks associated with climate change.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Permanent household resident.

Exclusion Criteria:

* Roof damage, inaccessible or instability of roof adversely affecting cool roof coating application.
* Participant unable to provide written/verbal informed consent.

Where it's running

• Fiji National University
  Suva, Fiji Recruiting
• University Joseph Ki-Zerbo
  Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso Active not recruiting
• Indian Institute of Public Health Gandhinagar
  Ahmedabad, Gandhinagar, India Active not recruiting
• Instituto Tecnológico de Hermosillo
  Hermosillo, Sanora, Mexico Not yet recruiting
• Niue
  Alofi, Niue Active not recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: Collin Tukuitonga, Sir. Dr. — University of Auckland, New Zealand
• Study coordinator: Aditi Bunker, Dr
• Email: aditi.bunker@uni-heidelberg.de
• Phone: +49 6221 565344

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.