Integrated multimorbidity care platform for HIV and depression in Nigeria
Official title: Evaluating the Implementation and Effectiveness of IMPACT-NG: An Integrated Multimorbidity Care Platform for HIV and Depression Management in Nigeria
Funded at Lagos State University College of Medicine · NIH-11326567 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A patient-friendly program in Nigeria will help people living with HIV who also have depression by providing integrated care, support, and digital tools to improve ART adherence.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Lagos State University College of Medicine NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Lagos, Nigeria) |
| Project start | September 3, 2026 |
| Project end | August 31, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $223,240 |
| NIH project number | 1R61MH143534-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-11326567 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Adults living with HIV in Lagos, Nigeria, who also experience depressive symptoms and can participate in clinic-based care and digital support.
✕Less likely to help
People without access to ART clinics or without depressive symptoms may not directly benefit from this program.
What this research studies
This project will adapt and test an integrated care platform called IMPACT-NG inside ART clinics in Lagos State. It uses psychoeducation, light therapy-style problem-solving therapy, and mobile peer support via WhatsApp and RapidPro to help people manage HIV and depression together. The plan includes piloting the approach to see if it is feasible, acceptable, and can be delivered with existing clinic staff. Suicidality screening and WHO mhGAP-aligned safety protocols will be part of every assessment point.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the program could improve ART adherence, lower viral load, and reduce distress for people with HIV and depression in similar settings.
How similar studies have gone: Prior pilot work suggests integrated care approaches can improve adherence and mental health, but implementation in this setting is still being tested.
Where this research is happening
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Lagos State University College of Medicine
Lagos, Nigeria Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Adewuya, Abiodun Olugbenga — Lagos State University College of Medicine
- Study coordinator: Adewuya, Abiodun Olugbenga
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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.