CAREZ: Bringing HIV and NCD Care Together in Zambia
Official title: Community-TASKPEN Approach for NCD Multimorbidity Response and Engagement of PLHIV in Zambia" ('CAREZ') study
Funded at Centre for Infectious Disease Research · NIH-11328299 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A patient-focused program uses community health workers and mobile teams to help people living with HIV in Zambia better manage heart disease and other chronic conditions using a simple, easy-to-follow care package.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Centre for Infectious Disease Research NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Lusaka, Zambia) |
| Project start | August 20, 2026 |
| Project end | May 31, 2031 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $548,242 |
| NIH project number | 1R01TW013248-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-11328299 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Adults living with HIV in Zambia who also have or are at risk for cardiometabolic non-communicable diseases and can participate in community-based care delivery.
✕Less likely to help
Patients without HIV or without cardiometabolic NCDs or those unable to engage with community-based care teams may see limited or no benefits.
What this research studies
This project adapts a practical care package for HIV patients with multiple chronic conditions and brings it to communities in Zambia through mobile care teams led by community health workers. It uses easy treatment guides, simple point-of-care tests, and multi-month medication dispensing to help people manage HIV and cardiometabolic diseases together. The care model leverages mobile health technology to screen, monitor, and support patients in local health structures, aiming to improve treatment control and quality of life. The study builds on an evidence-based approach and tests how well this integrated CAREZ model works in real-world settings for people living with HIV.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, patients could experience better control of HIV and other chronic conditions, reduced hospital visits, and easier access to integrated care in their communities.
How similar studies have gone: Previous work shows promise for task-shifting and community-based NCD management, with potential for improved access and outcomes in similar settings.
Where this research is happening
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Centre for Infectious Disease Research
Lusaka, Zambia Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Bosomprah, Samuel — Centre for Infectious Disease Research
- Study coordinator: Bosomprah, Samuel
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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.