Assessing the Effect of Cool Roofs on Health Using Smartwatches in Hermosillo, Mexico

Launched by UNIVERSITY OF AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND · Feb 13, 2025

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is studying how special "cool roofs," which reflect sunlight, can help improve health in people living in Hermosillo, Mexico, where temperatures have reached record highs. The goal is to see if these cool roofs can lower indoor temperatures, which may help with heart health, sleep quality, and how much people move around during the day. The researchers aim to find out if using cool roofs can make a difference for people living in homes that may not be well-suited to handle extreme heat.

To be eligible for the trial, you need to be a permanent resident of the household and willing to wear a smartwatch that will track your heart rate, activity levels, and sleep patterns. However, if your roof is damaged or unstable, you won't be able to participate. Also, only one person from each household can join, and participants must have a smartphone with internet access to connect to the smartwatch. This trial is not yet recruiting participants, but it aims to help communities adapt to the challenges of rising temperatures and improve overall health.

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ALL

Eligibility criteria

• 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.