A program to help high-risk Ugandans manage their stroke risk factors
Official title: A Targeted Self-Management Intervention for Reducing Stroke Risk Factors in High Risk Ugandans
Funded at Case Western Reserve University · NIH-10680591 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is testing a new program called TEAM to help people in Uganda who are at high risk for strokes by teaching them easy and affordable ways to manage their health, like improving their diet and controlling conditions like high blood pressure and diabetes.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Case Western Reserve University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Cleveland, United States) |
| Project start | September 1, 2020 |
| Project end | June 30, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2023 |
| Award (this year) | $597,855 |
| NIH project number | 5R01NS118544-04 |
| Project ID | NIH-10680591 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are Ugandans at high risk for stroke, particularly those with conditions like hypertension and diabetes.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not at high risk for stroke or do not have the relevant risk factors may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on developing a self-management program called TargetEd MAnageMent (TEAM) aimed at reducing stroke risk factors among high-risk individuals in Uganda. The program is designed to be practical, low-cost, and scalable, addressing lifestyle changes and management of risk factors such as hypertension and diabetes. Participants will engage in a curriculum-guided approach that has shown promising results in pilot studies, including improved blood pressure and lipid levels. The research aims to implement this program effectively in a resource-constrained environment.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly lower the risk of stroke among participants by promoting healthier lifestyle choices and better management of risk factors.
How similar studies have gone: Previous pilot studies have shown success with similar self-management interventions in reducing stroke risk factors.
Where this research is happening
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Case Western Reserve University
Cleveland, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Sajatovic, Martha X — Case Western Reserve University
- Study coordinator: Sajatovic, Martha X
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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.