Improving hypertension care in Africa through effective implementation strategies
Official title: HEARTLINK: Harnessing Effective Approaches for Research and Training in Global Cardiovascular Dissemination, Implementation, and Knowledge Translation
Funded at Washington University · NIH-10949150 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at how to better help people with high blood pressure in Africa by finding out what works best to keep patients engaged in their care, and it involves talking to both patients and healthcare providers to make blood pressure management easier and more effective for everyone.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Washington University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Saint Louis, United States) |
| Project start | August 15, 2024 |
| Project end | June 30, 2029 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $116,748 |
| NIH project number | 1K24HL175228-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-10949150 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are patients with hypertension who are receiving care in African healthcare settings.
✕Less likely to help
Patients outside of Africa or those without hypertension may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing hypertension management in Africa by investigating how the World Health Organization’s HEARTS technical package can be effectively implemented. It aims to understand the factors that influence patient retention and engagement in hypertension care through advanced implementation research. By utilizing mixed methods, including interviews and preference assessments, the study seeks to gather insights from patients and healthcare providers to improve blood pressure control. The research is part of a larger initiative that involves collaboration with local experts and aims to strengthen patient-oriented cardiovascular care.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved blood pressure management and better health outcomes for patients with hypertension in Africa.
How similar studies have gone: Other research has shown success in implementing similar health interventions, indicating a promising approach to improving hypertension care.
Where this research is happening
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Washington University
Saint Louis, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Huffman, Mark D — Washington University
- Study coordinator: Huffman, Mark D
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.