Botswana study merges HIV and hypertension care to save lives
NCT ID NCT05414526
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested a new way to manage high blood pressure and heart disease risk in people living with HIV in Botswana. Over 4,600 adults on HIV treatment took part. The goal was to see if adding heart health checks and treatment to regular HIV clinic visits helps more people control their blood pressure.
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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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4,655 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Jan 2023
- Finished
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Sep 2025
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
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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20 to 75 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.
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Inclusion criteria for participants: * Adults aged 20-75 years old * Documented HIV-infection on ART * Confirmed diagnosis of hypertension or elevated blood pressure \>140/90mmHg versus \>130/80mmHg if they have underlying Diabetes Mellitus or Chronic Kidney Disease * Receiving regular care at the selected clinics Exclusion Criteria: ● Positive for HIV-related dementia Inclusion criteria for participants' treatment partners: * Adults aged 18 years of age or older * Selected to be a treatment partner by participant.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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14 Infectious Diseases Care centres (IDCCs) nationwide
Gaborone, 0000, Botswana
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Phitsane-Molopo IDCC Clinic
Pitsane, Botswana
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Tonota IDCC Clinic
Tonota, Botswana
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