Actively Recruiting
Community Health Adaptation & Resilience Mobilization (CHARM) HeatWise
Led by Public Health Institute, California · Updated on 2026-04-17
580
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
111 weeks
Total Duration
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Sponsors
P
Public Health Institute, California
Lead Sponsor
N
National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI)
Collaborating Sponsor
AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
Extreme heat events pose serious health risks, especially for communities with limited access to cooling, transportation, or social support. This study pilots and tests HEATwise, a heat preparedness program delivered at trusted community centers in Lake County, California, serving older adults, Tribal members, and people experiencing housing or economic hardship. HEATwise is a 12-week program which includes a group workshop on heat risks and preparedness, one-on-one resource navigation, a community celebration event, and a cooling and emergency supply kit. The pilot phase (2026) will assess feasibility and acceptability at three sites with approximately 60 participants. The full trial (2027-2028) will randomly assign eight sites to receive HEATwise immediately or after a delay, measuring whether the program increases protective behaviors, reduces heat-related symptoms, and strengthens resilience over 12 months.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
Community Health Adaptation & Resilience Mobilization (CHARM) HeatWise
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Adults aged 18 years or older
- Lived in Lake County for at least 6 months
- Able to access a phone for study communications
- Willing to provide a valid secondary contact for the study duration
- Recognized member or affiliate of a participating site, referred by the site, or live within 5 miles of a participating site
You will not qualify if you...
- Another household member is already enrolled in the study
- Unable to provide a secondary or emergency contact
- Unable to independently complete study activities
- Plan to be away for 15 or more consecutive days during the intervention period
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
Big Valley Rancheria
Lakeport, California, United States, 95453
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Research Team
S
Scarlet Sands-Bliss, MS
CONTACT
How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
NONE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
PREVENTION
Number of Arms
2
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