# NIH Reporter #1R61MH143534-01

Evaluating the Implementation and Effectiveness of IMPACT-NG: An Integrated Multimorbidity Care Platform for HIV and Depression Management in Nigeria

**Recipient:** Lagos State University College of Medicine, Lagos, Nigeria

**Award Amount:** $223,240.00
**Ceiling:** $223,240.00

**Awarded:** September 08, 2026

**Identifier:** 1R61MH143534-01

A project funded by the National Institute of Mental Health to develop and evaluate an integrated care platform for managing HIV and depression in Nigeria, focusing on feasibility, effectiveness, and scalability in ART clinics.

### Description

This project aims to develop, implement, and evaluate a scalable, integrated multimorbidity care platform embedded within ART clinics in Lagos State, Nigeria, targeting HIV and depression comorbidity among vulnerable populations. The study employs a two-phased, milestone-driven R61/R33 design, including formative research, intervention adaptation, pilot testing, and a cluster-randomized effectiveness-implementation trial across six clinics.

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