Community health workers help prevent and control high blood pressure in Nepal.
Official title: Community Health Worker Led Hypertension Prevention and Control (CHPC) in Nepal: An Implementation Trial
Funded at Yale University · NIH-10917293 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about helping people in Nepal better understand and manage high blood pressure by training community health workers to visit them at home, teach them about healthy habits, and support them in sticking to their treatment plans.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Yale University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (New Haven, United States) |
| Project start | September 1, 2023 |
| Project end | June 30, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $562,766 |
| NIH project number | 5R01HL169421-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-10917293 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are adults living in Nepal who are either diagnosed with hypertension or at risk of developing it.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not residents of Nepal or those who do not have hypertension or risk factors for hypertension may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on improving hypertension awareness and management in Nepal by training community health workers (CHWs) to engage with patients directly in their homes. The CHWs will educate individuals about hypertension, promote healthy lifestyle changes, and ensure adherence to treatment plans. By addressing barriers at individual, interpersonal, community, and organizational levels, the project aims to enhance blood pressure control among adults in Nepal. The implementation trial will assess the effectiveness of this approach in increasing awareness and treatment of hypertension.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly reduce the prevalence of uncontrolled hypertension in Nepal, leading to better health outcomes and reduced risk of cardiovascular events.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown that community health worker-led interventions can effectively improve health outcomes in similar contexts, suggesting a promising approach for hypertension management.
Where this research is happening
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Yale University
New Haven, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Spiegelman, Donna L — Yale University
- Study coordinator: Spiegelman, Donna L
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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.