South african study finds ways to better manage high blood pressure in HIV patients
NCT ID NCT05846503
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study aimed to understand the barriers to treating high blood pressure in people living with HIV in South Africa and to design a better care program. Researchers gathered input from healthcare workers and patients at nine clinics to create a practical intervention. The goal was to improve blood pressure control and ensure clinics follow recommended guidelines. The study involved over 4,300 participants and tested the new approach in real-world clinic settings.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Phase
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Not a phased trial
Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.
- Participants
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4,378 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Jun 2023
- Finished
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Aug 2025
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
- Ages
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18 years and older
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.
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Inclusion Criteria: Healthcare workers: 1. Adult \>18 years men and women working in clinical roles at the selected clinics 2. Provide informed consent (only those participating in the qualitative components) Patients: 1. Adults \>18 years living with HIV and hypertension 2. Enrolled in the study clinic 3. Willing and able to provide informed consent Exclusion Criteria: Patients: 1. Unable or unwilling to provide informed consent 2. Planning to relocate or change service providers/clinics
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Sunnyside Office Park
Johannesburg, Gauteng, 2193, South Africa
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