Assessing the Effect of Cool Roofs on Health Using Smartwatches in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso

Launched by INSTITUT SUPÉRIEUR DES SCIENCES DE LA POPULATION · Feb 18, 2025

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This clinical trial is studying how special roof coatings, called cool roofs, can help improve health by keeping homes cooler in the hot climate of Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso. As temperatures have risen significantly, many people living in poor housing conditions are at greater risk for health issues related to extreme heat, such as heart problems and sleep disturbances. The researchers aim to see if applying these cool roof coatings can lower indoor temperatures and, in turn, enhance heart health, sleep quality, and physical activity levels among residents.

To participate in the trial, individuals must be permanent residents of the household and willing to wear a smartwatch to track their health metrics. However, if a home has a damaged or unstable roof, that household would not be eligible. The study is currently not recruiting participants, but when it begins, it will focus on gathering important data that could help future communities adapt to rising temperatures and improve overall health.

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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.
• • One participant per household.