Improving hypertension care for HIV-infected individuals in Mozambique
Scaling Out and Scaling Up the Systems Analysis and Improvement Approach to Optimize the Hypertension Diagnosis and Care Cascade for HIV-infected Individuals
NA · Eduardo Mondlane University · NCT05002322
This study is testing a new way to improve blood pressure care for people with HIV in Mozambique to see if it helps them get better treatment and support.
Quick facts
| Phase | NA |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 18 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Eduardo Mondlane University (other) |
| Locations | 6 sites (Bela Vista, Maputo and 5 other locations) |
| Trial ID | NCT05002322 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study aims to enhance the management of hypertension among HIV-infected individuals in Mozambique by implementing a Systems Analysis and Improvement Approach (SAIA). It focuses on optimizing the hypertension care cascade within HIV clinics, which serve as the primary healthcare access point for many patients. The intervention will utilize low-cost tools to improve service performance, promote routine diagnosis and management of hypertension, and streamline patient flow through the care cascade. By engaging frontline staff and management, the study seeks to identify inefficiencies and implement solutions that improve patient outcomes.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are adults living with HIV who are receiving antiretroviral therapy at primary care facilities in Mozambique.
Not a fit: Patients who do not have access to primary care facilities or are not receiving antiretroviral therapy may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could significantly improve hypertension management and health outcomes for HIV-infected individuals in Mozambique.
How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown success in using systems-level interventions to improve chronic disease management, suggesting a promising approach for this population.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Primary care facility with ongoing cohort of ART patients (minimum 800 patients) Exclusion Criteria: * Health facility unaccessible during part of the year
Where this trial is running
Bela Vista, Maputo and 5 other locations
- Centro de Saude da Ponta do Ouro — Bela Vista, Maputo, Mozambique (RECRUITING)
- Centro de Saude de Matutuine — Bela Vista, Maputo, Mozambique (RECRUITING)
- Centro de Saude de Salamanga — Bela Vista, Maputo, Mozambique (RECRUITING)
- Centro de Saúde de Magude — Magude, Maputo, Mozambique (RECRUITING)
- Centro de Saúde de Motaze — Magude, Maputo, Mozambique (RECRUITING)
- Centro de Saúde de Chichuco — Magude, Mozambique (RECRUITING)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Ana OH Mocumbi, MD PhD — Eduardo Mondlane University
- Study coordinator: Ana OH Mocumbi, MD PhD
- Email: amocumbi@gmail.com
- Phone: 00258823294990
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Conditions: Hypertension, Systems analysis and improvement approach,, CFIR, ORIC, Process mapping, Cascade analysis, Continuous quality improvement, Implementation science