NCT06991543 Structural Heat Adaptation and Education in Urban Setting
| NCT ID | NCT06991543 |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Phase | — |
| Sponsor | Aga Khan University |
| Condition | Heat Illness |
| Study Type | INTERVENTIONAL |
| Enrollment | 7,128 participants |
| Start Date | 2026-01-01 |
| Primary Completion | 2027-12 |
Eligibility & Interventions
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What to Expect as a Participant
You will actively receive the study intervention — which may be a drug, biologic, device, or procedure.
This trial targets 7,128 participants in total. It began in 2026-01-01 with a primary completion date of 2027-12.
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Brief Summary
This study aims to understand whether simple, low-cost interventions, such as improved home cooling, practical advice, and minor home modifications, can help protect people's health and improve quality of life during periods of extreme heat in densely populated, low-income neighborhoods of Karachi, Pakistan. Key Questions the Study Seeks to Answer: 1. Can these interventions reduce heat-related health problems such as dizziness, headaches, and heatstroke and improve the quality of life? 2. Can they lower indoor temperatures and improve sleep quality, comfort, and daily functioning? To answer these questions, researchers will compare communities where families receive heat-related support and information with similar communities that do not, to assess any differences in health and well-being. What Participants Can Expect: * Answer questions about their health, living conditions, and how they cope with heat * Have small temperature sensors placed inside their homes * Some participants may wear a lightweight wristband that tracks sleep and heart rate * In selected households, cooling improvements will be made, such as adding shade, applying reflective roof paint, or enhancing airflow Purpose: This study seeks to identify affordable and effective strategies to help families stay safe during extreme heat, and to use these insights to support other vulnerable communities facing similar challenges.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * All households within the selected clusters who provide consent. Exclusion Criteria: * Households planning to move away from the study site within the next 6 months * Individuals with severe mental or physical health conditions that preclude participation
Contact & Investigator
jai K Das
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
Institute for global health and development, Aga Khan University.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can join the NCT06991543 clinical trial?
This trial is open to participants of all sexes, studying Heat Illness. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.
Is NCT06991543 currently recruiting?
Yes, NCT06991543 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at jai.das@aku.edu for enrollment information.
Where is the NCT06991543 trial being conducted?
This trial is being conducted at Karachi, Pakistan.
Who is sponsoring the NCT06991543 clinical trial?
NCT06991543 is sponsored by Aga Khan University. The principal investigator is jai K Das at Institute for global health and development, Aga Khan University.. The trial plans to enroll 7,128 participants.