Integrating clinical pharmacists in HIV care to cut cardiovascular risk
Official title: INTEGRATE RX: Integrating Clinical Pharmacists in HIV care to Mitigate Last-Mile Challenges and Reduce Cardiovascular Disease Burden
Funded at Temple Univ of the Commonwealth · NIH-11398192 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A pharmacist-led program in HIV care aims to lower blood pressure, diabetes, and cholesterol problems, improving heart health for people living with HIV.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Temple Univ of the Commonwealth NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Philadelphia, United States) |
| Project start | August 25, 2025 |
| Project end | July 31, 2030 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $225,531 |
| NIH project number | 5R01HL179904-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-11398192 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Adults living with HIV who are at risk for or have hypertension, diabetes, or high cholesterol and who receive care in participating clinics.
✕Less likely to help
People without HIV or those not at risk for cardiovascular disease may not benefit from this specific intervention.
What this research studies
This project tests a pharmacist-led, multi-component approach within HIV clinics to start and maintain cardiovascular medications, ensure access to essential drugs, and provide peer support for medication delivery and psychosocial help. Using human-centered design, the team will refine and implement strategies to prevent and manage cardiovascular disease in people living with HIV, and will evaluate both clinical outcomes and cost-effectiveness. The study is designed to show whether integrating pharmacists into HIV care improves viral control, medication adherence, and cardiovascular risk reduction in real-world healthcare settings.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this program could lead to better heart health and HIV management for people living with HIV by making cardiovascular care more integrated and affordable.
How similar studies have gone: Previous work suggests pharmacist involvement in HIV care can improve adherence and health outcomes; this project extends that to cardiovascular risk management within HIV care.
Where this research is happening
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Temple Univ of the Commonwealth
Philadelphia, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Tran, Dan Nguyen Khanh — Temple Univ of the Commonwealth
- Study coordinator: Tran, Dan Nguyen Khanh
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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.