Heat Adaptation Through Community-based Approaches and Research at SEACO: Structural and Behaviou… (NCT06744309) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Heat Adaptation Through Community-based Approaches and Research at SEACO: Structural and Behavioural Interventions (Heat Care)
Malaysia1,000 participantsStarted 2025-01
Plain-language summary
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if structural and behavioral interventions can mitigate the health effects of extreme heat in rural Malaysian communities. The study focuses on implementing cool roofs (a passive cooling system) and heat literacy education to improve heat adaptation behaviors. The main questions it aims to answer are:
* Does the implementation of cool roofs reduce indoor temperatures and related heat stress in rural households?
* Does heat literacy education improve community awareness and behaviors related to coping with extreme heat?
Researchers will compare four groups: one receiving both cool roofs and heat literacy interventions, one receiving only the cool roof intervention, one receiving only heat literacy education, and a control group receiving neither intervention. Participants will be asked to:
* Have their roofs painted with UV-resistant white paint (for cool roof intervention groups).
* Participate in educational sessions and training on heat-related health risks and coping strategies (for heat literacy intervention groups).
* Complete baseline and follow-up surveys at 3, 6, and 12 months.
* Wear a Garmin Vivosmart 5 sensor for two weeks during each data collection period to monitor heart rate, physical activity, and sleep patterns.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Individual Inclusion Criteria:
* Adults aged at least 18 years old
* Willing to participate in all study components
* Consent to roof painting and installation of heat and humidity measurement devices
* Consent to wear the supplied wearables (Garmin Vivosmart 5) for data collection
* No plans to relocate during the study period
* Possess a smartphone for receiving health education materials
Individual Exclusion Criteria:
* Individuals belonging to one household with existing participants
* Bedridden individuals or those requiring assistance in movement
Household Inclusion Criteria:
* Single-story house
* Main house measurement less than 1200 sqft
* Built with brick or brick and wooden
* Roof made of zinc, ceramic/clay, or mixed, suitable for cool roof painting
* Minimal to no requirement for roof repair
* No plans for renovation during the study period
Household Exclusion Criteria:
* Double-story houses, shops, or empty houses
* Houses with the facility to sprinkle water on the roof
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
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Questions for the trial coordinator
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1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.