Low-Cost cooling and advice could save lives in heatwaves

NCT ID NCT06991543

Recruiting now Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Aga Khan University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tests whether affordable home improvements like reflective roof paint, shade, and better airflow, combined with community education, can reduce heat-related illnesses and improve quality of life. Over 7,000 households in low-income Karachi neighborhoods will participate, with some receiving interventions and others serving as comparisons. Researchers will track health, indoor temperatures, and sleep to find practical ways to help communities cope with extreme heat.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: Community education and home cooling modifications (reflective roof paint, shade, airflow improvements)
What this could lead to: If successful, this could provide affordable, scalable strategies to protect vulnerable communities from extreme heat and improve daily life.
What could go wrong: This is an early-stage observational trial, not a drug study. Results may not apply to other cities or climates, and behavior change can be hard to sustain.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Heat Stress Disorders

As listed by the trial registrant

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

HEAT ILLNESS QUALITY OF LIFE

Contacts and locations

Locations

Bilal Colony
RECRUITING

Karachi, Pakistan

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