Cool roofs trial aims to beat the heat and boost health

NCT ID NCT06579950

Recruiting now Disease control Sponsor: Aditi Bunker Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This global study tests whether applying a sunlight-reflecting coating to roofs can lower indoor temperatures and improve health. Researchers will enroll 3,200 households in five hot cities across Africa, Asia, Latin America, and the Pacific. They will measure heart rate, blood sugar, depression, and other health outcomes, as well as indoor comfort and energy costs.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: cool roof coating (sunlight-reflecting paint applied to roofs)
What this could lead to: If it works, this could show that a simple, low-cost roof coating can protect people from heat-related health problems and reduce energy bills.
What could go wrong: This is a large trial, but results depend on local climate, housing conditions, and whether people use the coating correctly. It may not work equally well everywhere.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Aggression cognitive disorder Dehydration Depression depressive disorder diabetes mellitus Heat Stress Disorders insomnia miliaria Personal Satisfaction Psychological Well-Being

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

AGGRESSION BLOOD GLUCOSE CONTROL COGNITION COPING ABILITY DEHYDRATION DEPRESSION DIASTOLIC BLOOD PRESSURE DIET QUALITY FOOD INSECURITY HEALTH-RELATED QUALITY OF LIFE HEALTHCARE PROVIDER UTILIZATION HEAT-RELATED SYMPTOMS HOSPITALIZATION HOUSEHOLD ENERGY EXPENDITURE INDOOR AIR TEMPERATURE INDOOR HEAT INDEX INDOOR RELATIVE HUMIDITY INDOOR THERMAL COMFORT INNER EAR CANAL TEMPERATURE LIFE SATISFACTION PHYSICIAN DIAGNOSED HEAT-RELATED ILLNESSES PRODUCTIVITY RESTING HEART RATE SLEEP QUALITY SYSTOLIC BLOOD PRESSURE

Contacts and locations

Locations

Fiji National University
RECRUITING

Suva, Fiji
Indian Institute of Public Health Gandhinagar
ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITING

Ahmedabad, Gandhinagar, India
Instituto Tecnológico de Hermosillo
NOT_YET_RECRUITING

Hermosillo, Sanora, Mexico
Niue
ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITING

Alofi, Niue
University Joseph Ki-Zerbo
ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITING

Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso

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