New tool aims to tackle high blood pressure in HIV patients

NCT ID NCT05002322

Completed Disease control Sponsor: Eduardo Mondlane University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tested a low-cost tool to help health workers in Mozambique better diagnose and manage high blood pressure in people with HIV. The tool uses cycles of evaluation and improvement to streamline care. Researchers worked with 18 health facilities to see if this approach could be scaled up across the country.

What this could mean

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Active substance: Systems Analysis and Improvement Approach (SAIA-HTN) - a quality improvement tool for health facilities
What this could lead to: If successful, this approach could help integrate hypertension care into HIV clinics in low-resource settings, improving blood pressure control for many patients.
What could go wrong: This is a small pilot study (18 facilities) focused on feasibility, not a large trial. Results may not apply to other regions or populations.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

HIV infectious disease hypertensive disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

HYPERTENSION

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Locations

Centro de Saude da Ponta do Ouro

Bela Vista, Maputo Province, Mozambique
Centro de Saude de Matutuine

Bela Vista, Maputo Province, Mozambique
Centro de Saude de Salamanga

Bela Vista, Maputo Province, Mozambique
Centro de Saúde de Chichuco

Magude, Mozambique
Centro de Saúde de Magude

Magude, Maputo Province, Mozambique
Centro de Saúde de Motaze

Magude, Maputo Province, Mozambique

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