Integrated Heart Health: A HEARTS-based approach to hypertension and diabetes in Guatemala
Official title: Integrating Care for Hypertension-Diabetes MULTImorbidity in Guatemala through HEARTS Implementation (MULTI-HEARTS)
Funded at University of Michigan at Ann Arbor · NIH-11637221 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A study tests a team-based, stepwise care model to improve blood pressure and blood sugar control for people with both hypertension and diabetes in Guatemala.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Michigan at Ann Arbor NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Ann Arbor, United States) |
| Project start | September 18, 2026 |
| Project end | July 31, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $337,503 |
| NIH project number | 3R61HL183254-01S1 |
| Project ID | NIH-11637221 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Adults with both hypertension and diabetes receiving care at participating Guatemalan clinics.
✕Less likely to help
Some patients may not experience significant improvements due to local differences in access or implementation.
What this research studies
This project adapts and tests the HEARTS primary care package in Guatemala, focusing on better teamwork, clear treatment steps, easier access to medications, and quality improvement. It will randomly assign 36 Ministry of Health clinics to either the HEARTS approach or enhanced usual care, enrolling about 1,440 adults with hypertension and diabetes. The main outcomes look at changes in systolic blood pressure and HbA1c after 12 months, plus how well the care reaches patients. The study will also assess costs and budget impact to guide broader adoption.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, patients could experience better blood pressure and blood sugar control through a practical, scalable primary care model.
How similar studies have gone: Previous HEARTS implementations have shown promise in improving cardiovascular risk management in primary care settings, with ongoing research on implementation and cost-effectiveness.
Where this research is happening
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University of Michigan at Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Flood, David Clifford — University of Michigan at Ann Arbor
- Study coordinator: Flood, David Clifford
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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.