Improving blood pressure management for people living with HIV.
Official title: Managing Hypertension Among People Living with HIV: an Integrated Model (MAP-IT)
Funded at University of Abuja · NIH-10911184 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at a new way to help people with HIV in Nigeria manage high blood pressure by training nurses to take on more responsibilities, making it easier for patients to get the care they need.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Abuja NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Abuja, Nigeria) |
| Project start | September 20, 2020 |
| Project end | August 31, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $478,537 |
| NIH project number | 5UH3HL154498-05 |
| Project ID | NIH-10911184 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are individuals living with HIV who also have hypertension.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not have hypertension or are not living with HIV may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on developing an integrated model to manage hypertension among individuals living with HIV in Nigeria. It aims to address the increasing burden of hypertension in this population, which has been exacerbated by improved access to antiretroviral therapy. The approach involves task-shifting responsibilities to nurses in primary health centers, allowing for better access to care and effective hypertension management. The study builds on previous successful interventions that demonstrated significant improvements in blood pressure control through nurse-led strategies.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved blood pressure management and reduced cardiovascular disease risk for people living with HIV.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown success with similar nurse-led interventions for hypertension control in HIV populations, indicating a promising approach.
Where this research is happening
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University of Abuja
Abuja, Nigeria Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Ojji, Dike Bevis — University of Abuja
- Study coordinator: Ojji, Dike Bevis
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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.