Cool roofs tested as heat shield for heart and sleep
NCT ID NCT06579963
First seen Mar 06, 2026 · Last updated May 18, 2026 · Updated 10 times
Summary
This study tests if painting roofs with a special reflective coating can improve health by keeping homes cooler. Researchers will give 800 people in hot cities in Burkina Faso, Mexico, India, and Niue smartwatches to track their heart rate, sleep, and physical activity. The goal is to see if this simple, low-cost fix can help communities adapt to rising temperatures from climate change.
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Locations
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Indian Institute of Public Health Gandhinagar
Ahmedabad, Gandhinagar, India
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Instituto Tecnológico de Hermosillo
Hermosillo, Sanora, Mexico
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Niue
Alofi, Niue
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University Joseph Ki-Zerbo
Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso
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