Understanding treatment challenges for patients with multiple health conditions in Peru
Official title: Using Burden of Treatment as a Clinical Indicator of Barriers to Multimorbidity Management in Peru: A Mixed Methods Approach
Funded at Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia · NIH-10239242 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at how the challenges of managing multiple health conditions affect patients in Peru, and it wants to hear from you about your experiences so we can find better ways to support you and improve your healthcare.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R21 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Lima, Peru) |
| Project start | September 15, 2020 |
| Project end | June 30, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2021 |
| Award (this year) | $145,903 |
| NIH project number | 5R21TW011740-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-10239242 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are patients in Peru who are managing multiple chronic health conditions.
✕Less likely to help
Patients with single, acute health conditions may not receive benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates how the burden of treatment affects patients with multiple health conditions in Peru. It aims to identify barriers within the healthcare system that complicate the management of these conditions. By using a mixed-methods approach, including interviews and surveys, the study will gather insights from patients to better understand their experiences and challenges. The goal is to develop patient-centered interventions that can improve healthcare delivery and outcomes for those with multimorbidity.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved healthcare strategies that reduce the treatment burden for patients with multiple health conditions.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown that addressing treatment burden can significantly improve patient outcomes, indicating that this approach has potential for success.
Where this research is happening
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Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia
Lima, Peru Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Cuba , Maria Sofia — Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia
- Study coordinator: Cuba , Maria Sofia
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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.