Addressing heart disease risk with HIV care in Nigeria
Official title: Addressing CVD Multimorbidity in Patients Living with HIV in Nigeria
Funded at New York University School of Medicine · NIH-11541966 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A plan to bring heart-disease prevention and treatment into HIV care for people living with HIV in Nigeria.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | New York University School of Medicine NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (New York, United States) |
| Project start | September 1, 2026 |
| Project end | August 31, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $123,855 |
| NIH project number | 3R61HL184905-01S1 |
| Project ID | NIH-11541966 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
PLWH in Nigeria who also have or are at risk for hypertension and diabetes and receive care at participating primary healthcare centers.
✕Less likely to help
Patients outside Lagos or those not receiving HIV care at participating clinics may not directly benefit.
What this research studies
This project tests a patient-centered approach called HEARTS to manage diabetes and high blood pressure within HIV clinics in primary care settings in Lagos, Nigeria. It builds on a proven model that reduced systolic blood pressure by 15 mmHg in a previous study, and aims to see if it can also control diabetes and hypertension alongside HIV care. Researchers will use a Chronic Care Model to implement and evaluate how well this integrated care works for patients with multiple conditions. The study is conducted through primary care clinics and involves real patients whose care could improve with coordinated management of HIV, diabetes, and hypertension.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, patients could experience better control of blood pressure and diabetes within their HIV care, potentially reducing cardiovascular risk.
How similar studies have gone: A prior NIH-funded trial showed significant blood pressure reduction by integrating HTN management into HIV care, supporting this approach's potential.
Where this research is happening
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New York University School of Medicine
New York, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Ogedegbe, Olugbenga G. — New York University School of Medicine
- Study coordinator: Ogedegbe, Olugbenga G.
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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.