Better blood pressure care for people with HIV in Indiana using a participatory computer model
Improving hypertension care for persons with HIV in Indiana: a participatory agent-based model
['FUNDING_R03'] · TRUSTEES OF INDIANA UNIVERSITY · NIH-11166612
This project uses a participatory computer model to design ways to improve hypertension (high blood pressure) care for adults living with HIV in Indiana.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_R03'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | TRUSTEES OF INDIANA UNIVERSITY (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (BLOOMINGTON, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-11166612 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
If you live with HIV in Indiana, researchers are building and updating a computer simulation that represents how clinics manage blood pressure care. They will match the model to real clinic data from diverse HIV care settings and run scenarios to see which approaches (like clinician education, audit-and-feedback, or leadership engagement) may help. Patients, clinicians, and other HIV stakeholders will take part in hands-on sessions to make sure the model reflects real-world care and priorities. The refined model will point to practical changes clinics could try to improve blood pressure control.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Adults living with HIV who receive care at participating Indiana clinics—especially those with or at risk for high blood pressure—would be the most relevant candidates for this work.
Not a fit: People outside Indiana, children under 21, or those not engaged in regular HIV care are unlikely to be directly involved or benefit immediately from this project.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the work could lead to clinic practices that improve detection and treatment of hypertension in people with HIV, lowering the risk of heart attacks and strokes.
How similar studies have performed: Previous work by the investigator and other public-health modeling studies suggest strategies like education and audit-and-feedback can help, but applying participatory agent-based modeling specifically to HIV-related CVD prevention is relatively novel.
Where this research is happening
BLOOMINGTON, UNITED STATES
- TRUSTEES OF INDIANA UNIVERSITY — BLOOMINGTON, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: GALAVIZ, KARLA IVETTE — TRUSTEES OF INDIANA UNIVERSITY
- Study coordinator: GALAVIZ, KARLA IVETTE
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 below.
Conditions: Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome Virus, Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome Virus, Cardiovascular Diseases