Bringing nurse-led hypertension care to rural communities using a proven Ghana model
Official title: Task-shifting at the doorstep of the people: strengthening the hypertension care continuum within primary health care in a low-resource setting
Funded at Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai · NIH-11280033 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A nurse-led, community-supported program will help rural adults manage high blood pressure using accessible care and behavioral support.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (New York, United States) |
| Project start | September 1, 2026 |
| Project end | May 31, 2031 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $353,889 |
| NIH project number | 1R01HL184152-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-11280033 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Adults 21+ in rural or underserved areas with hypertension or at high risk for high blood pressure.
✕Less likely to help
Individuals without hypertension or those not in rural/underserved settings may not directly benefit.
What this research studies
This project aims to adapt a successful Ghanaian rural health model to rural America, led by nurses and community health workers to improve blood pressure control. The approach combines caregiver support, education, and coordinated care with physicians to reach people where they live. The study will test a scalable, cost-conscious model designed for settings with limited access to traditional healthcare. If effective, it could widen access to consistent blood pressure management for adults in rural and underserved areas.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, patients in rural areas could achieve better blood pressure control through easier access to nurse-led care and supportive services.
How similar studies have gone: Prior studies suggest nurse-led models can improve hypertension care, but adaptation to rural U.S. settings remains to be proven.
Where this research is happening
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Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
New York, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Heller, David Joseph — Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
- Study coordinator: Heller, David Joseph
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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.