Improving heart health for people living with HIV in Zambia
Official title: Application of Implementation Science approaches to assess the effectiveness of Task-shifted WHO-PEN to address cardio metabolic complications in people living with HIV in Zambia
Funded at Centre for Infectious Disease Research · NIH-10915037 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at how to better help people with HIV in Lusaka, Zambia, manage their heart health and related issues by training local healthcare workers to use a new approach that makes it easier to spot and treat these problems.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
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| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Centre for Infectious Disease Research NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Lusaka, Zambia) |
| Project start | September 10, 2020 |
| Project end | August 31, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $551,573 |
| NIH project number | 5UH3HL156389-05 |
| Project ID | NIH-10915037 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are individuals living with HIV who are experiencing or at risk for cardiovascular complications.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not have HIV or those without cardiovascular disease risk factors may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing the management of cardiovascular disease risk factors in individuals living with HIV in Lusaka, Zambia. It employs a task-shifting approach, integrating the WHO Package of Essential Noncommunicable Disease Interventions (WHO-PEN) into routine care. By adapting this evidence-based intervention, known as TASKPEN, the project aims to improve the detection and management of cardiometabolic complications associated with HIV. The study will involve local healthcare providers, including nurses and community health workers, to ensure effective implementation and patient engagement.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to better heart health and reduced cardiovascular risks for patients living with HIV.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown success in implementing similar task-shifting approaches in managing chronic diseases, indicating potential for positive outcomes in this context.
Where this research is happening
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Centre for Infectious Disease Research
Lusaka, Zambia Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Mutale, Wilbroad — Centre for Infectious Disease Research
- Study coordinator: Mutale, Wilbroad
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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.