Improving management of high blood pressure, blood sugar, and smoking in urban Nepal.
Scaling Up Community-based Noncommunicable Disease Research into Practice in Pokhara Metropolitan City of Nepal (SCALE-NCD)
This study is looking at how community health workers can help people in urban Nepal better manage health issues like high blood pressure, high blood sugar, and smoking, using proven methods and new technology to make healthcare more effective and improve overall health.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Johns Hopkins University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Baltimore, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11045614 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on addressing the rising burden of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) in urban Nepal by utilizing community health workers (CHWs) to manage key risk factors such as high blood pressure, high blood glucose, and smoking. The study aims to implement evidence-based interventions that have shown success in rural settings, adapting them for urban environments. By engaging local stakeholders and employing mobile health technology, the project seeks to enhance the effectiveness of health care delivery and improve patient outcomes in managing these chronic conditions.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research include urban residents of Pokhara Metropolitan City who are at risk for or currently managing high blood pressure, high blood glucose, or smoking habits.
Not a fit: Patients living outside of Pokhara Metropolitan City or those not affected by the targeted non-communicable diseases may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to better management of chronic diseases for urban populations in Nepal, ultimately improving health outcomes and quality of life.
How similar studies have performed: Previous studies have demonstrated the effectiveness of community health workers in managing single conditions in rural areas, but this research aims to expand that success to urban settings and concurrent management of multiple conditions.
Where this research is happening
Baltimore, United States
- Johns Hopkins University — Baltimore, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Neupane, Dinesh — Johns Hopkins University
- Study coordinator: Neupane, Dinesh
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.