A nurse-led program to help Veterans with HIV prevent heart disease.
Official title: A nurse-led intervention to extend the Veteran HIV treatment cascade for cardiovascular disease prevention (V-EXTRA-CVD)
Funded at Durham VA Medical Center · NIH-11136833 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about helping Veterans with HIV stay heart-healthy by teaching them about their risk for heart disease and making sure they get the right treatments for managing their blood pressure.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Durham VA Medical Center NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Durham, United States) |
| Project start | September 1, 2020 |
| Project end | March 31, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| NIH project number | 5I01HX003136-05 |
| Project ID | NIH-11136833 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are Veterans diagnosed with HIV who are at risk for cardiovascular disease.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not have HIV or those who are not Veterans may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on improving the health of Veterans living with HIV by addressing their increased risk of cardiovascular disease. It utilizes a nurse-led intervention that extends the existing HIV treatment cascade to include strategies for preventing atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD). The program aims to educate Veterans about their risk and improve their access to guideline-based treatments for blood pressure management. By engaging both patients and healthcare providers in the design of the intervention, the research seeks to ensure that the program effectively meets their needs.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly reduce the risk of heart disease among Veterans with HIV.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown that interventions targeting cardiovascular health in HIV populations can be effective, suggesting this approach has potential for success.
Where this research is happening
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Durham VA Medical Center
Durham, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Bosworth, Hayden B — Durham VA Medical Center
- Study coordinator: Bosworth, Hayden B
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About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page.