Improving heart health for people living with HIV in South Africa
Official title: Integrating HIV and hEART health in South Africa (iHeart-SA)
Funded at Wits Health Consortium (Pty), LTD · NIH-10914071 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking to help people living with HIV in South Africa by making it easier to check and treat high blood pressure and diabetes, which can lead to heart problems, using friendly support and tools to improve their health.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Wits Health Consortium (Pty), LTD NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Parktown, South Africa) |
| Project start | September 25, 2020 |
| Project end | August 31, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $1,218,970 |
| NIH project number | 5UH3HL156388-05 |
| Project ID | NIH-10914071 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are individuals over 21 years old living with HIV in South Africa who may also be at risk for hypertension and diabetes.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not living with HIV or those who do not have hypertension or diabetes may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research aims to integrate screening and treatment for hypertension and diabetes into the care of individuals living with HIV in South Africa. By addressing the increased risk of cardiovascular diseases among these patients, the program will implement evidence-based interventions to improve health outcomes. The approach includes using non-clinician care coordinators, home monitoring for self-management, and decision-support tools to enhance treatment. The goal is to create a sustainable model of care that effectively manages these co-morbidities.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly improve the overall health and quality of life for people living with HIV by effectively managing hypertension and diabetes.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown success in integrating chronic disease management into HIV care, indicating that this approach has potential for positive outcomes.
Where this research is happening
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Wits Health Consortium (Pty), LTD
Parktown, South Africa Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Venter, Francois — Wits Health Consortium (Pty), LTD
- Study coordinator: Venter, Francois
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.