Hypertension Treatment in Nigeria: HEARTS-D Integration for Diabetes Care

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

The study expands the HEARTS framework to integrate diabetes care at primary health centers in the Federal Capital Territory. It uses the HEARTS-D package, metformin and other diabetes meds, point-of-care glucose testing, and targeted training with quarterly supervision for community health workers. Adults with diabetes or suspected diabetes who meet specific glucose thresholds are enrolled and registered for the program. The focus is on how integrated management affects diabetes control alongside hypertension across previously involved centers. Geographic sites include Abaji and Abuja-area PHCs, under collaboration among Washington University, NHLBI, and local hospitals.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Aim 3 Inclusion Criteria:

Patients will be screened for diabetes with symptoms of hyperglycemia or BMI \>25 kg/m2 and over the age of 18 years old. Upon first or previous diagnosis, diabetes patients will be registered.

* Adults (≥18 years),
* Patients with previous diabetes diagnosis
* Patients with persistently elevated random glucose \>200 mg/dl, fasting glucose \>126 mg/dl, or hemoglobin A1c \>6.5% on two or more occasions (when available)
* Patients taking glucose lowering medications
* Pregnant women are eligible for this program, or
* Cognitively impaired adults are eligible for this program.

Exclusion Criteria:

* \- This program will not include any of the following special populations:

  * Individuals who are not yet adults (minors): i.e. infants, children, or teenagers \<18 years old, or
  * Prisoners or other detained individuals.

Where it's running

• New Township Abaji
  Abaji, Nigeria Recruiting
• Gbagarape PHC
  Abuja, Nigeria Recruiting
• Gidan Mangoro
  Abuja, Nigeria Recruiting
• Pyakasa PHC
  Abuja, Nigeria Recruiting
• Byazhin
  Bwari, Nigeria Recruiting
• Gtc Gwagwalada
  Gwagwalada, Nigeria Recruiting

Study contacts

• Study coordinator: Dike Ojji, MD
• Email: dike.ojji@uniabuja.edu.ng
• Phone: +234-806-009-4456

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.