Testing ways to keep kids cooler in school in climate-vulnerable districts of Bangladesh

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 randomized study compares different mixes of heat education and low-cost classroom improvements to see if they lower indoor temperatures, reduce heat-related health issues, and support better educational outcomes. The interventions include heat education with solar reflective paint, a bamboo ceiling with polyethylene foam, and a heat education toolkit. The study will measure health, mental well-being, and educational performance in schools that meet specific building criteria. It is designed to identify cost-effective and scalable solutions for heat mitigation in low-resource settings. Outcomes will help determine which combination provides the greatest benefit for students and schools.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* The inclusion criteria of choosing schools would be: 1) Having tin as roof top, 2) Availability of proper ventilation 3) Thickness of tin to be above 120 millimetres and 4) Structure of the house not fragile. All primary school children (ages 7-14 years) in the selected schools will be considered as the target population.

Exclusion Criteria:

* We will exclude schools that already have heat mitigation measures and children who have pre-existing health conditions.

Where it's running

• BRAC Schools
  Gaibandha, Rangpur Division, Bangladesh Recruiting
• BRAC Schools
  Kurigram, Rangpur Division, Bangladesh Recruiting

Study contacts

• Study coordinator: Md Tanvir Hasan Professor, PhD
• Email: thasan@bracu.ac.bd
• Phone: +880-2-48812213-18

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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.