Cool roofs may protect hearts and sleep in Mexico's heatwave
NCT ID NCT06831006
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether special reflective roof coatings can lower indoor temperatures and improve health. About 800 adults in Colima, Mexico will wear smartwatches to track heart rate, sleep, and physical activity. The goal is to see if cooler homes help people stay active and sleep better during extreme heat.
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Not a phased trial
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- Participants
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About 800 people
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- Expected to start
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Apr 2026
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Sep 2027
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Other sponsor
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18 years and older
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Permanent household resident Exclusion Criteria: * Roof damage, inaccessible or instability of roof adversely affecting cool roof coating application. * Participant unable to provide written/verbal informed consent. Participants will be excluded if they are not willing or able to wear a smartwatch. * Participants will be excluded if they do not have a smartphone with an internet connection that can connect to the smartwatch. * Only one participant per household.
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Locations
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Universidad de Colima
Colima, Mexico
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