Nurse-Led program tackles high blood pressure in HIV patients
NCT ID NCT04704336
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested a program where HIV nurses were trained to also manage high blood pressure in people living with HIV. The goal was to see if this approach could lower blood pressure over 12 months. The study involved 830 adults at 30 primary health centers in Lagos, Nigeria.
What this could mean
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Active substance
task-shifting strategy for hypertension control (TASSH) protocol
What this could lead to
If successful, this approach could improve blood pressure control in people with HIV using existing clinic staff, without needing extra doctors.
What could go wrong
This is a completed implementation study, not a drug trial. Results may not apply to other settings or populations, and long-term benefits are not yet known.
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Conditions
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Locations
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Nigerian Institute of Medical Research (NIMR)
Yaba, Lagos, Nigeria
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Saint Louis University (SLU)
St Louis, Missouri, 63103, United States