Assessing the Effects of Cool Roofs on Indoor Environments and Health in Niue

Launched by ADITI BUNKER · Aug 22, 2024

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is studying the effects of using cool roof coatings on the health and comfort of people living in Niue, especially as temperatures in the Pacific rise. Cool roofs reflect sunlight, which can help lower indoor temperatures and reduce the use of energy, making homes more comfortable during extreme heat. The researchers aim to see how these cool roofs can improve various health and well-being outcomes, including heart health, blood sugar control, mental health, and overall life satisfaction.

To participate in the trial, you need to be at least 18 years old and have a single-story house with a metal roof that is in good condition. The research team is looking for homes that can safely have the cool roof materials applied. Participants will be involved in the study for about nine months and will help the researchers understand how cool roofs can benefit households in hot climates. If you’re interested in joining, you’ll be contributing to important research that could help your community adapt to climate change and improve health outcomes.

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• Participant criteria:
• • Consenting adults aged 18 years and over.
• • Expected to be available to participate in the study for at least nine months in the next 12 months.
• Household criteria:
• • House has a metal roof.
• • House is single-story.
• Exclusion Criteria:
• Household criteria:
• • Unstable house structure that does not permit the application of cool roof materials.
• • Inaccessible by the research team.
• • Significant roof damage defined as any penetrative roof defect that results in a hole in the roof OR over 25% of the roof rusted.