Improving heart health care for people living with HIV in Indiana.
Improving hypertension care for persons with HIV in Indiana: a participatory agent-based model
This study is looking at ways to help people living with HIV in Indiana better prevent heart disease by testing different strategies to make it easier for them to follow heart health guidelines during their regular care.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R03 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Trustees of Indiana University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Bloomington, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10924546 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing cardiovascular disease (CVD) prevention among individuals living with HIV in Indiana. It utilizes an agent-based model to simulate and evaluate various strategies aimed at overcoming barriers to implementing CVD preventive practices in routine HIV care. By engaging with HIV stakeholders and refining the model through participatory methods, the research seeks to ensure that the findings are relevant and applicable to real-world clinical settings. The ultimate goal is to improve awareness and adherence to clinical guidelines that address CVD risk factors, such as hypertension, in this population.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are individuals aged 21 and older who are living with HIV and at risk for cardiovascular disease.
Not a fit: Patients who are not living with HIV or those under 21 years old may not receive any benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to better heart health outcomes for individuals living with HIV by improving the implementation of CVD prevention strategies.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown success in using similar participatory modeling approaches to improve healthcare practices, indicating potential for this study's success.
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.