New online tool aims to help cities beat the heat

NCT ID NCT06971978

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

Summary

This pilot trial tests an online decision support tool called Chart that helps local health departments assess heat-health risks and plan for extreme heat events. Thirty health departments will either use Chart or receive standard heat-health information. The study measures how well the tool improves planning and identifies barriers to its use.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

Online decision support platform (Chart)

What this could lead to

If successful, this tool could help local health departments better protect communities during extreme heat events by identifying local risks and effective interventions.

What could go wrong

This is a small pilot trial with only 30 participants, so results may not apply broadly. The tool's impact depends on how well health departments adopt and use it.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

miliaria Risk Reduction Behavior

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • University of Washington

    Seattle, Washington, 98105, United States