Could solar and gas stoves lower blood pressure?
NCT ID NCT05668624
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether replacing traditional biomass stoves and kerosene lamps with LPG stoves and solar power improves health in rural Rwanda. Over 1,600 adults and children from 650 households participated. Researchers measured blood pressure and lung function over three years to see if cleaner energy reduces harm from indoor air pollution.
What this could mean
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Active substance
LPG stoves/fuel and solar electricity
What this could lead to
If successful, this could show that clean household energy improves heart and lung health in rural communities.
What could go wrong
This is a completed study, not a treatment trial. Results may not apply to other regions or populations.
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Conditions
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Locations
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Field site in Rwanda (Isangano and Karambi)
Ndego, Eastern Province, 80521, Rwanda