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Sheila Balinda Nina
ID: UNCST-2021-R013804
 Advancing Vaccine Development: Harnessing Multiple Antigenic Epitopes for Crimean-Congo Hemorrhagic Fever in Humans and Animals
REFNo: HS4493ES

Overall objective To develop and evaluate an adenovector CCHFV vaccine candidate. Sub-study general objectives i) To design the CCHFV immunogens and construct an adenovector CCHF vaccine candidate by conjugating the immunogens into the adenovector backbone. ii) To conduct preclinical studies of the CCHF vaccine in mice and non-human primates (animal models). iii) To translate knowledge products into formats that are accessible and usable by key stakeholders to enhance CCHF vaccine discovery and scale up.
 Uganda 2024-07-15 8:16:36 2027-07-15 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Jolly  Kamugisha G.K.
ID: UNCST-2023-R005715
 Evaluation of The Early Childhood Nutrition Programme In The Karamoja Region, Uganda. RefNo: JCRC-2024-78:
REFNo: HS4490ES

To assess ECD centre readiness to implement integrated early childhood nutrition interventions in order to inform programming that fosters early childhood development in the Karamoja regionTo determine the early childhood developmental status of children aged 0-24 months in the Karamoja region. To determine the contextual barriers and facilitators to implementation of comprehensive nutrition interventions in ECD centres and their catchment communities in the Karamoja region To determine the effect of comprehensive early childhood nutrition interventions on Early Childhood Developmental status among children aged 24-59 months in the Karamoja region
 Uganda 2024-07-12 14:50:24 2027-07-12 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Mamerito Nturanabo
ID: UNCST-2024-R004377
 Social Equity Interventions and Maternal health outcomes in Bugiri District, Eastern Uganda
REFNo: SS2781ES

To establish the effect of legislation on the maternal Health in Bugiri District, Eastern Uganda,To establish the civic education effect on maternal health in Bugiri District, Eastern Uganda.,To establish Health provision effect on maternal health in Bugiri District, Eastern Uganda,To assess the relationship between social equity interventions and maternal health outcomes in Bugiri District, Eastern Uganda.,
 Uganda 2024-07-10 13:41:35 2027-07-10 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Shamirah Najjinda
ID:
Family support, entrepreneurial resources, resilience and entrepreneurial wellbeing of women entrepreneurs in the hospitality and tourism industry of Uganda
REFNo: SS2842ES

To determine the levels of understanding of entrepreneurial wellbeing by women entrepreneurs in Uganda.To establish the relationship between family support and entrepreneurial wellbeing of women entrepreneurs in the hospitality and tourism industry of Uganda.To examine the relationship between entrepreneurial resources and entrepreneurial wellbeing of women entrepreneurs in the hospitality and tourism industry of Uganda.To explore the influence of entrepreneurial resilience on the entrepreneurial wellbeing of women entrepreneurs in the hospitality and tourism industry of Uganda.
Uganda 2024-07-10 13:40:22 2027-07-10 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Lucas Ampaire
ID:
DIGITIZED CBC RESULTS TRANSMISSION TO SHORTEN TURN AROUND TIME AT MBARARA REGIONAL REFERRAL HOSPITAL (dCRT STUDY)
REFNo: HS4264ES

To design a mobile app as an intervention to shorten delay for CBC results transmission from the Mbarara Regional referral hospital Laboratory to the requesting clinician,To determine the perceived contributing factors to CBC results delay at Mbarara regional referral Hospital,To establish the prevalence of CBC results delays at Mbarara regional referral Hospital:,
 Uganda 2024-07-10 13:38:14 2027-07-10 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Patricia Nabwami Esther
ID:
Evaluating the Health Systems Preparedness for Ebola Virus Disease outbreak in Mubende and Kassanda Districts in Uganda
REFNo: SS2828ES

3. To establish the existing capacities for management of EVD outbreaks containment at the local health facilities. ,To determine the status of stock piling levels for Ebola Virus Disease in health facilities.,1. To establish the level of preparedness among health care workers’ for containment of Ebola Virus Disease.,To evaluate the preparedness levels of health system for Ebola outbreak response in Mubende and Kassanda Districts in Uganda. ,
 Uganda 2024-07-10 13:37:12 2027-07-10 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Ellen Forsman Larsson
ID:
“Have you been saved?” Ecstatic exorcism as therapeutic healing
REFNo: SS2494ES

This project focuses on the Balokole church, aiming to produce an ethnographic analysis of the movement. The purpose of this research is to understand how the movement interacts with global Christianity while simultaneously inflecting local practices. In particular, It will look at the types of worship undertaken in the church, and how they are experienced within the congregation. The members of this movement commonly experience so-called ‘deliverances’ - where congregants are exorcised and cleansed of demons and evil spirits. Those who undergo deliverances tell of its healing effects. The ultimate aim of the project is to understand what deliverance is, and what happens to a person when they undergo it. It will also explore the personal transformation that happens when a person is ‘born again’, to better understand the therapeutic effects which conversion, deliverance and other rituals can have.
 Sweden 2024-07-10 13:35:12 2027-07-10 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Jonathan Kitonsa
ID:
Assessing the knowledge, perceptions, and uptake of HPV vaccine and evaluation of vaccine delivery strategies among non-school-going girls in southwestern Uganda
REFNo: HS4559ES

Quantitative study objectives 1. To assess knowledge, attitudes, and perceptions about the HPV vaccine among non-school going girls between 9 and 20 years. 2. To determine HPV uptake, willingness, and barriers to use HPV vaccines among nonschool going girls between 9 and 20 years. 3. To determine favourable vaccine delivery strategies for non-school going girls. Qualitative study objectives 1. To explore the willingness and acceptability of taking up an HPV vaccine among nonschool going girls between 9 and 20 years. 2. To explore the knowledge, attitudes, and perceptions about HPV vaccine among nonschool going girls, parents/care givers, and healthcare providers. 3. To describe the facilitators and barriers to the uptake of HPV vaccine among non-school going girls, parents/care givers, and healthcare providers.
Uganda 2024-07-10 13:31:20 2027-07-10 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Solomon Nsumba
ID:
Intelligent wearable systems for detecting medication errors at CoRSU Rehabilitation Hospital
REFNo: SIR360ES

To design and implement a low-power, real-time wearable system that seamlessly integrates with existing medical equipment, facilitating continuous monitoring and detection of medication errors during surgical procedures.,To prototype a software system capable of providing real-time feedback to medical personnel and generating automated records based on detected medication errors, integrating insights from the developed computer vision models.,To develop advanced computer vision models tailored to accurately detect and classify drug delivery events and associated errors, leveraging insights from the curated dataset,To curate a comprehensive video/image dataset capturing diverse medical drug events and errors in real-time during surgical procedures.,Overall Goal is to develop machine learning models that can detect medical drug events and errors in real-time during surgery.,
 Uganda 2024-07-10 13:29:17 2027-07-10 Engineering and Technology Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Kristen Little Marie
ID:
Exploring the Non-Hormonal and On-Demand Contraceptives Value Propositions: Perspectives from End Users, Private Sector Healthcare Providers, and Stakeholders in Kenya, Nigeria, and Uganda
REFNo: SS2745ES

: To understand the benefits, challenges, and preferences for the on-demand pill, including product naming and framing, and perspectives on a standalone vs. EC+ on-demand pill, among potential end-users. Sub-aims: 1.) To explore women’s perceptions regarding non-hormonal contraceptives (relative to hormonal options) and their stated preferences for product attributes including dosing schedule, side effects, and benefits; 2.) to describe women’s current use of emergency contraceptive pills, including routine, regular, or repeated use of ECPs, and these users’ perspectives on a potential on-demand pill product.,To understand motivators and barriers and support required for private healthcare providers (HCPs) to consider stocking/selling the LNG 1.5 on-demand/pericoital contraceptive pill. Sub-aim: To understand provider perspectives on the value of and barriers to a weekly, non-hormonal pill in the private sector.,Explore the acceptability of on-demand and non-hormonal contraceptives among private providers, user preferences for on-demand and weekly non-hormonal products among adult women, and key informants and market actors to inform clinical trial pathway decisions and product positioning,
 USA 2024-07-10 13:28:15 2027-07-10 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
David Mathuva
ID:
Transforming Social Ministries into Sustainable Social Enterprises by the Religious Sisters in the Catholic Church
REFNo: SS2158ES

The purpose of this study is to contribute to the body of knowledge on the work of Catholic sisters as they seek to transform their social ministries and charities into sustainable social enterprises.
Kenya 2024-07-10 13:25:42 2027-07-10 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Robert Downing George
ID: UNCST-2020-R014615
 Clinical Equivalence Validation of the ANC panel (professional use)
REFNo: HS4369ES

The primary objectives of this study are:
• To evaluate the equivalence of the ANC panel test results based on a finger-stick sample against the individual DetermineTM tests based on a) finger-stick samples and b) venous whole blood samples.
The secondary objectives of this study are:
• To evaluate the equivalence of the ANC panel test results based on a finger-stick sample against laboratory-based reference testing.
As a secondary objective, a user experience questionnaire will also be completed by each professional test user
 UK 2024-07-10 13:24:19 2027-07-10 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Mark Marvin Kadigo
ID: UNCST-2024-R004323
 Perspectives and preferences of both refugees and hosts on refugee local integration in Uganda
REFNo: SS2797ES

The main objective of the study is to comprehensively evaluate the perspectives and preferences of both refugee and host populations regarding the local integration of refugees within Uganda.To determine the average preference of both refugees and hosts (Ugandans) for the different integration scenarios
 Uganda 2024-07-09 18:43:00 2027-07-09 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Harold OGWAL
ID: UNCST-2024-R005378
 EFFECTS OF WETLAND SPATIO-TEMPORAL CHANGES ON WATER QUALITY AND SEDIMENTS, A CASE OF OKOLE WETLAND IN LIRA CITY.
REFNo: NS815ES

To explore the socio-ecological and economic drivers associated with wetland degradation within Lira City ,To examine the effect of wetland changes on the sediment concentration of the wetland systems within Lira City ,To evaluate the impacts of wetland degradation on the water quality of the identified wetland systems within Lira City,To conduct spatio-temporal analysis of wetland changes between 1999 and 2023 within Lira City,To study the effects of Okole wetland spatiotemporal changes on water quality and sediments within Lira city,
 Uganda 2024-07-09 18:37:28 2027-07-09 Natural Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Nsobya  Samuel
ID: UNCST-2021-R012265
 Ex vivo characterization of the drug susceptibility of malaria parasites in Uganda (Ex vivo study)
REFNo: HS4481ES

Primary objective
1. To characterize the ex vivo drug susceptibility of P. falciparum isolates collected from multiple sites in Uganda.
Secondary objectives
1. To characterize mutations that mediate drug resistance in P. falciparum isolates collected from multiple sites in Uganda
2. To characterize mutations that mediate drug resistance in banked P. falciparum previously collected from multiple sites in Uganda.
3. To culture, adapt and store P. falciparum isolates to enable studies of mechanisms of antimalarial drug resistance.
4. To measure drug levels in serum or plasma to help to understand treatment responses.

 Uganda 2024-07-09 18:35:24 2027-07-09 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Diana Namumbejja Abwoye
ID:
Preventive medicine for displaced persons/refugees residing in Palabek settlement
REFNo: SS2818ES

To understand the experiences of refugees in Palabek resettlement with preventive healthcare through in-depth interviews,To explore knowledge, beliefs and attitudes of preventive healthcare among refugees living in Palabek resettlement through in-depth interviews, The long-term goal is to obtain a deeper understanding of how refugees living in Palabek resettlement camp perceive and utilize preventing medicine and inform stakeholders in the camp of any gaps or needs that may improve access and care. It is imperative to understand refugees’ perceptions and experiences with preventive medicine and establish which aspects of their refugee experience may influence utilization of preventive healthcare when available.,
 USA 2024-07-09 18:33:18 2027-07-09 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Bjorn Van Campenhout -
ID: UNCST-2020-R014080
 The impact of the World Food Program (WFP) indirect conditional contracts
REFNo: SS2800ES

The research seeks to assess the impact of WFP's indirect conditional contracts on (maize) value chain outcomes such as access to reliable markets, value chain transformation and upgrading, welfare of the participating actors, and the scalability of the policy.
 Belgium 2024-07-09 18:28:29 2027-07-09 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Maxson Anyolitho Kenneth
ID: UNCST-2021-R013447
 Assessing community drug distributors’ participation in the river blindness program currently undergoing mass treatment: A case study of Kasese, Kitgum and Adjumani districts in Uganda
REFNo: SS2838ES

propose recommendations for improving/enhancing CDDs’ involvement and participation in RB programs for its future sustainability.,To assess communities’ perspectives about using CDDs during MDA. ,To establish whether the CDDs are needed to implement the MDA program and identify key stakeholders involved in the program at the community level.,To examine the facilitators and barriers to CDDS’ involvement and participation in the program. ,To explore the experiences and perspectives of the CDDs regarding their participation in the RB MDA program,To Identify the proportion of CDDs that have been selected and trained and those that have participated in the RB MDA program. ,The main objective of this study is to assess CDDs’ participation in the RB program activities in three selected districts currently undergoing mass treatment in western and northern Uganda to guide the review of existing programs or develop new ones altogether, to improve the CDDs’ future involvement and participation in MDA programs,
 Uganda 2024-07-09 18:26:45 2027-07-09 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Eugene Ruzagira
ID: UNCST-2023-R008282
 Implementing oral (event-driven and daily) and long-acting Pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) in mobile men in Sub-Saharan Africa: a phase 3b, open-label, hybrid type 2 implementation and effectiveness trial (MOBILE MEN)
REFNo: HS4366ES

Overall Objective
To assess effectiveness and implementation of long-acting cabotegravir (CAB-LA) and oral Truvada (both daily and event driven) through comparison of uptake, retention in care, coital coverage, and participant choice.
Uganda 2024-07-02 15:08:06 2027-07-02 Medical and Health Sciences Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Kiconco Prisca
ID: UNCST-2023-R005626
 HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT IN RELIGIOUS INSTITUTES IN UGANDA
REFNo: SS2769ES

To create awareness among the religious, basing on the fact that religious institutes have qualified, skilled and capable members who when distributed rightfully to different fields, there is possible production of effective results. ,To provide help to other religious institutes and other consecrated persons in and beyond Uganda as a resourceful material they can rely on as they manage human resource of the institute (s).,To establish the degree at which religious Institutes in Uganda are effectively managing their human resources for the benefits of the Institute and that of the Universal Church.,
 Uganda 2024-07-02 13:42:13 2027-07-02 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Faustino Byanyima
ID: UNCST-2024-R004003
 Establishing the Effect of Financial Literacy on Financial Products Utilisation: a Case Study for Youth and Women Small Medium Enterprises in Southwestern Uganda.
REFNo: SS2660ES

Main Objective
The main objective of the study is to examine the effect of financial literacy on financial products utilisation among youth and women SMEs in Southwestern Uganda.

Specific Objectives
1. To determine the level of financial literacy among youth and women SMEs in Southwestern Uganda.
2. To identify the financial products used by youth and women SMEs in Southwestern Uganda.
3. To investigate the challenges and opportunities of financial product utilisation among youth and women SMEs in Southwestern Uganda.

 Uganda 2024-07-02 13:40:38 2027-07-02 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Racheal Nalunkuma
ID: UNCST-2020-R014616
 Effect of the Facility-Based-Group-Model of the Differentiated Service Delivery on Stigma and Antiretroviral-Therapy-Adherence among Adolescents Living with Human-immunodeficiency-Virus in Central Uganda.
REFNo: HS4373ES

1. To evaluate the effect of the FBG model on ART Adherence among ALHIV in Central Uganda, comparing urban and rural HIV clinics from 2016 to 2023.
2. To determine the level of stigma among ALHIV under the FBG Model in Urban versus Rural HIV Clinics in Central Uganda.
3. To explore lived experiences towards the FBG Model in reducing HIV-associated Stigma and enhancing ART adherence among ALHIV in Urban and Rural HIV Clinics in Central Uganda.
4. To explore Peer leaders and Healthcare workers’ perception towards the FBG Model in reducing HIV-associated Stigma and enhancing ART adherence among ALHIV in Urban and Rural HIV Clinics in Central Uganda.

Uganda 2024-07-02 13:39:27 2027-07-02 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Donald Kugonza Rugira
ID: UNCST-2021-R013291
 From Project to Program-based Extension Service Delivery: Assessment of the Impact of Interventions Implemented by the Centre for Sustainable Rural Livelihoods Program in Kamuli, Uganda
REFNo: A434ES

• Analyze the model/s and approaches used when delivering agricultural extension programs in Kamuli. • Identify farmers' perceptions of the effectiveness of the various agricultural technologies? used under the ISU-UP. • Identify clients' descriptions of effective and impactful agricultural and agricultural extension programs. • Capture and document clients’ success stories as a result of participating in the ISU-UP. • Capture donors' and program managers' perceptions of the agricultural and agricultural extension programs.
 Uganda 2024-07-02 13:38:11 2027-07-02 Agricultural Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Bernard Omech
ID: UNCST-2020-R014820
 Baseline characteristics and development of an integrated chronic disease care model for diabetes and hypertension management at primary healthcare facilities (ICDC)
REFNo: HS4285ES

To co-design an integrated chronic Diseases care model for management of hypertension and Diabetes mellitus through a participatory process to inform future intervention studies in Lango sub-region ,To examine the knowledge and practice of health care providers towards integration of chronic care for Hypertension and diabetes at selected PHC facilities in Lango sub-region ,To assess the patient’s perception of integration of chronic care for hypertension and diabetes mellitus among patients among patients attending selected primary health care facilities in Lango sub-region ,To determine baseline profiles (HBA1C levels, BP levels, QoL) of patients with hypertension and diabetes mellitus attending outpatient clinic at selected Primary health facilities in Lira City and District ,To evaluate baseline characteristics and develop a model of integrated chronic Disease care for management of hypertension and diabetes at primary health care in Lango Sub-region, Northern Uganda,
 Uganda 2024-07-02 12:56:36 2027-07-02 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Bruce Kirenga J
ID: UNCST-2019-R001460
 INVENTORY, EFFECTIVENESS, AND SAFETY OF NOTIFIED NATURAL MEDICINES FOR THE TREATMENT OF DIABETES IN UGANDA: A PROSPECTIVE OBSERVATIONAL STUDY. A CONAT PROGRAM
REFNo: HS4356ES

The general objective is to create an inventory of NDA-notified natural or herbal medicines commonly used in the management of diabetes in adult patients in Uganda, and evaluate their preliminary effectiveness and safety Specific objectives are: 1. To establish the NDA-notified natural or herbal medicines commonly used in the management of DM among adults in Uganda 2. To determine the preliminary effectiveness of the NDA-notified natural or herbal medicines in lowering blood glucose levels when used in isolation or as complementary to conventional DM medicines 3. To assess the effect of the NDA-notified natural or herbal medicines on specific cardiometabolic characteristics of adult patients with DM in Uganda, when used in isolation or as complementary to conventional DM medicine 4. To determine the safety profile of the NDA-notified natural or herbal medicines when used in isolation or as complementary to conventional DM medicine in adult patients in Uganda
 Uganda 2024-07-02 12:54:13 2027-07-02 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
DAVID KITYA
ID: UNCST-2022-R009620
 ENHANCING PATIENT TRIAGE FOR NEUROSURGICAL CARE: A MIXED METHODS APPROACH
REFNo: HS4184ES

3. To design a patient triage model that accounts for criticality, resource availability, and healthcare costs.,2. To determine the key factors affecting patient triage decisions in neurosurgical care.,1. To assess the current patient triage system in neurosurgical care and identify its strengths and weaknesses.,The general objective of this research is to assess the current patient triage system in neurosurgical care, identifying its strengths and weaknesses in Uganda and Nigeria. ,
 Uganda 2024-07-02 12:52:48 2027-07-02 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Elliott Collins
ID: UNCST-2024-R005211
 Measuring the Impact of Group Loans and Digitized Ledgers on Savings Group Participants in Uganda
REFNo: SS2731ES

Measure the impact of savings group ledger digitization on savings group efficiency, savings behavior, and social cohesion.,Measure the impact of FAST loans on savings group participants’ access to financial services and livelihood outcomes.,
 USA 2024-07-02 12:50:51 2027-07-02 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Juliet Mpendo
ID: UNCST-2024-R004147
 Long-Term Follow-Up of CAB LA for Participants in HPTN 083 and HPTN 084 CAB PrEP Studies at Risk of HIV Acquisition
REFNo: HS4092ES

• To describe new HIV infections in adult and adolescent participants at risk of HIV acquisition included in the HPTN 083 and HPTN 084 studies and their associated sub-studies.
Endpoints
• Number and characteristics of new HIV infections, including detection of resistance to CAB while on study. Secondary.
Secondary Objectives
• To describe any serious adverse events (SAEs), Grade 3 and Grade 4 ISRs, and AEs leading to withdrawal in adult and adolescent participants included in the HPTN 083 and HPTN 084 studies and their associated sub-studies.
Endpoints
• Incidence and severity of serious adverse events, Grade 3 and Grade 4 ISRs, and any clinical or laboratory adverse events leading to discontinuation of CAB while on study.

 Uganda 2024-07-02 12:49:10 2027-07-02 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Rebecca Nandutu
ID:
EXPLORING THE DEVELOPMENT OF SCIENCE PROCESS SKILLS IN THE TEACHING OF MATHEMATICS EDUCATION IN TEACHER TRAINING INSTITUTIONS IN EASTERN UGANDA
REFNo: SS2566ES


1. To assess mathematics tutor’s understanding of science process skills in teacher training institutions
2. To find out science process skills developed by mathematics tutors in teacher training institutions
3. To examine the role of mathematics tutors in developing science process skills among teacher trainees in teacher training institutions

Uganda 2024-07-02 12:46:47 2027-07-02 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
SABRINA KITAKA BAKEERA
ID: UNCST-2020-R014290
 SEARCH2: A Randomized Control Trial of Telephonic Reminders for HPV Vaccination among Adolescent Girls in Kampala, Uganda
REFNo: HS3929ES


General Objective
To conduct a randomized control trial to assess the impact of text message and automated phone reminders on HPV vaccination.

Specific Objectives:
1.To assess the impact of text message and automated phone reminders on HPV vaccination.
Sub-objectives include:
1) To assess if text message and automated phone reminders were equally effective
2) To examine subgroup effects (girl: age, site, school status [in or out of school], grade, relationship with caregiver; caregiver: age, education, employment, income, marital status, distance to health facility, language), when possible depending on the degree of variability observed
3) to assess for possible additive or subtractive effects of receiving two series of message for families of girls who may have been in the intervention for both initiation and completion

Uganda 2024-07-02 12:45:18 2027-07-02 Medical and Health Sciences Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Elizabeth namukwaya namukwaya
ID: UNCST-2021-R013177
 PARASTOP-Paracetamol with strong opioids
REFNo: HS4423ES

To explore whether placebo with strong opioids compared to paracetamol with strong opioids changes pain intenisty for different doses of opioids, different cancers and quality of lifeintensity,To establish whether placebo with strong opioids compared to paracetamol with strong opioids changes opioid related side-effects,changes in opioid requirements and global rating of improvement,To establish whether placebo with strong opioids compared to paracetamol together with strong opioids provides non-inferior analgesia for cancer related pain,To establish whether the analgesic efficacy of strong opioids after withdrawal of paracetamol is non-inferior compared the analgesic efficacy of strong opioids used together with paracetamol for cancer-related pain.,
 Uganda 2024-07-02 12:41:56 2027-07-02 Medical and Health Sciences Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
ANNY KATABAAZI  BWENGYE
ID:
GOVERNING BODIES’ FUNCTION AND PUBLIC UNIVERSITY FINANCING IN UGANDA: A CASE OF SELECTED UNIVERSITIES
REFNo: SS2708ES

1) To assess how the Adequacy and Allocative Efficiency function affects of public university financing.
2) To examine the relationship between the governing bodies’ policy function and pattern of public university financing.
3) To examine how the governing bodies’ financial function influences public university financing.
4) To determine the extent to which the governing bodies’ technical function influences public university financing.
5) To examine the challenges facing governing bodies in enhancing public university financing.
 Uganda 2024-07-02 12:40:29 2027-07-02 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Joseph Kirabira
ID: UNCST-2019-R001427
 Pediatric HIV Status Disclosure: Mental Health Outcomes, Barriers and Facilitators and Feasibility and Acceptability of Training Intervention in Improving Healthcare Workers’ Knowledge in Eastern Uganda.
REFNo: HS4017ES

1. To determine the prevalence of HIV status disclosure and association with mental health outcomes among CYALH in eastern Uganda. 2. To explore the experiences and coping mechanisms after HIV status disclosure after HIV status disclosure among young adolescents living with HIV in eastern Uganda 3. To explore the barriers and facilitators to HIV status disclosure to CYALH experienced by Healthcare workers (HCWs) in eastern Uganda . 4. To pilot and assess the feasibility and acceptability of a training intervention using WHO HIV status disclosure guidelines among HCWs to improve their knowledge about disclosure.
 Uganda 2024-07-02 12:35:50 2027-07-02 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Robert Kairania
ID: UNCST-2024-R016014
 Optimizing adoption and implementation of out-of-facility and clinic-based differentiated service delivery models for HIV treatment in Uganda: the OPTIONS study
REFNo: SS2776ES

Aim 1: Quantify individual-level and geographic variations in uptake of out-of-facility and clinic-based DSDM in 34 continuously surveilled communities. Approach: Using existing/secondary data from the Rakai Community Cohort Study.
Aim 2: Explore decision-making contexts and pathways to patient enrollment in out-of-facility and clinic-based differentiated HIV care models, as well as contextual and institutional determinants of DSDM adoption at clinic level.

Sub-Aim 2a: Identify modifiable conditions or mechanisms optimizing DSDM adoption in a heterogenous sample of HIV clinics.

Uganda 2024-07-02 12:33:52 2027-07-02 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Dorothy Nseka Kiyaga
ID:
The Role of Internal Audit on the Governance of Regulated Non-Deposit-Taking Microfinance Institutions in Uganda
REFNo: SS2778ES

iii) To construct an applied framework that may inform recommendations to institutionalize internal audits among regulated NDTMFIs in Uganda,ii) To examine the nexus within the academic literature on theories relating to corporate governance, internal audit, and microfinance,i) To investigate the role of internal audit on the governance of regulated NDTMFIs in Uganda,
 Uganda 2024-07-02 12:31:38 2027-07-02 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
DAVID KITYA
ID: UNCST-2022-R009620
 Assessment of Accuracy, Precision, and Feasibility of a Handheld Near-Infrared Light Device (InfraScanner 2500™) in Detecting Intracranial Hemorrhage in Patients Admitted to Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital
REFNo: HS4141ES

Use these findings to evaluate the InfraScanner 2500™\'s ability to accurately detect intracranial hemorrhages in darker-skinned populations within LMICs. ,Determine whether the InfraScanner 2500™ detects intracranial hemorrhage (ICH) with adequate precision relative to CT scans to be used as an effective triage tool to prioritize imaging and need for level of clinical monitoring in an African, LMIC population.,To demonstrate that the InfraScanner 2500™ is capable of detecting and ruling out intracranial hematomas at rates similar to CT scan in patients hospitalized at Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital who have sustained or are suspected to have sustained head trauma.,
 Uganda 2024-06-24 0:30:16 2027-06-24 Medical and Health Sciences Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Kirabo Suubi
ID: UNCST-2023-R005659
 Making Social Protection Interventions Work for Marginalized Women in Kenya and Uganda: Understanding the state of research evidence, women’s preferences, and policymakers’ challenges in relation to Social Protection
REFNo: SS2785ES

To understand Ugandan and Kenyan policymakers’ experiences of designing and implementing SP programs and policies as well as their evidence needs related to SP.,To understand vulnerable Kenyan and Ugandan women’s perceptions of existing SP programs in their countries, and how they think SP initiatives can be best designed and delivered to them.,To synthesize findings of previous studies on the ingredients of effective SP interventions for women. ,
 Uganda 2024-06-24 0:28:26 2027-06-24 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Collins Bulafu Edward
ID:
The influence of Borassus aethiopum Mart. (Arecaceae) on plant diversity in Murchison Falls National Park
REFNo: NS828ES

1. To determine the population structure of Borassus aethiopum-Mart.
2. To assess the change in plant species diversity in different abundances of Borassus aethiopum-Mart.
3. To determine influence of physio-chemical parameters of soil on plant species diversity.

 Uganda 2024-06-24 0:27:05 2027-06-24 Natural Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
FRED WANYINA
ID: UNCST-2023-R006648
 ASSESSMENT OF FACTORS ASSOCIATED WITH MALNUTRITION IN CHILDREN UNDER FIVE YEARS OF AGE AT MBARARA REFERRAL HOSPITAL
REFNo: SS2349ES

iii) To assess the relationship between social demographic factors with malnutrition in children under five at Mbarara referral hospital,ii) To suggest possible solutions to malnutrition caused by climate change impacts in children below five years of age admitted at Mbarara referral hospital.,i) To examine the causes of malnutrition in children under five at Mbarara referral hospital.,The main objective of the study is to assess the factors associated with malnutrition in children under five years of age in Mbarara referral hospital. ,
 Uganda 2024-06-24 0:26:13 2027-06-24 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Kakebe Robert Sekajja
ID:
Policy Exploration for Sustainable Bioenergy Resource Production and Utilization in Uganda: A System Dynamics Modelling and Simulation Approach
REFNo: SIR294ES

d) To develop BD scenarios pathways and evaluate their policy implications to the development of the bioenergy sector in Uganda.,c) To develop the simulation model and evaluate its feasibility of functionality,b) To develop the reference BD model using the causal loop diagrams (CLD) and stock-flow diagrams (SFD) for Uganda's bioenergy sector.,a) To identify and characterize BD variables in Uganda,To determine policy options for effective and sustainable management of bioenergy resource production and utilization in Uganda by using SD modeling approach.,
 Uganda 2024-06-24 0:25:10 2027-06-24 Engineering and Technology Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
James Galandi
ID:
Improving Agroforestry Uptake in Eastern Uganda: Practices, Technologies and Institutions
REFNo: A385ES

4.Explore the role of local institutions and stakeholders in promoting agroforestry in the region., 3.Identify the preferred agroforestry practices, tree species and technologies among farmers in the study area. , 2.Determine key impediments and opportunities for agroforestry-based climate-resilient productive system in the study area.,1.Assess the potential of agroforestry in improving farm productivity in Eastern Uganda. ,To investigate the adoption and implementation of agroforestry practices, technologies, and institutional frameworks in Eastern Uganda for sustainable agricultural development, environmental conservation and socio-economic well-being.,
 Uganda 2024-06-24 0:23:59 2027-06-24 Agricultural Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Ezekiel Mupere
ID: UNCST-2021-R012739
 Program Implementation and Evaluation of Integrated Maternal Child Health Nutrition Interventions in Kampala City Divisions
REFNo: SS2697ES

5. To determine the effect of integrated MCHN community interventions on MCHN outcomes/indicators in Kampala City Divisions,4. To establish stakeholders, data driven beneficiary and stakeholders’ mapping and in delivery of MCHN implementation,3. To assess the facilitators and barriers of integrated MCHN community interventions by individual beneficiaries and households in Kampala City Divisions,2. To determine the uptake and retention of integrated MCHN community interventions by individual beneficiaries and households in Kampala City Divisions,1. To assess the knowledge, attitude and practices of community village health teams, opinion leaders, beneficiaries, and facility focal persons towards integrated MCHN community interventions in Kampala City Divisions,3. To strengthen the enabling environment to deliver prevention and lifesaving interventions for optimal MCHN outcomes in Kampala City Health Divisions,2. To enhance community detection, referral and follow-up of maternal new-born, child and adolescent malnutrition in Kampala City Health Divisions to avert default and early deaths,1. To strengthen the capacity of community-facility linkages to deliver prevention and lifesaving interventions for optimal maternal new-born child and adolescent nutrition (MCHN) outcomes in Kampala City Health Divisions,To improve optimal maternal child health and nutrition (MCHN) outcomes in urban populations in Kampala City,
 Uganda 2024-06-24 0:21:19 2027-06-24 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Juliet Kiguli
ID: UNCST-2020-R014547
 The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on GBV among women and girls in informal settlements in Kampala.
REFNo: SS1944ES

4. To explore the acceptability of the safe bangle innovation as a solution to GBV among at risk women and girls in informal settlements.,3. To determine the effects of COVID-19 related GBV on the mental health of women and girls in informal settlements in Kampala.,2. To identify socio-economic factors that are associated with GBV/IPV among women and girls during the COVID-19 pandemic. ,1. To estimate the prevalence of GBV/IPV among women and girls in informal settlements during the pandemic.,The main objective of this project is to explore the impact of COVID-19 on GBV among women and girls in informal settlements in Kampala, with a view to identifying entry points for testing the “SafeBangle ” innovation and other interventions to reduce IPV/GBV.,
 Uganda 2024-06-24 0:19:57 2027-06-24 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Andrew Mujugira
ID: UNCST-2019-R000871
 BROTHEL-BASED PrEP DELIVERY FOR CLIENTS OF SEX WORKERS
REFNo: HS4163ES

Aim 1: Identify PRECEDE factors that influence PrEP implementation for men who purchase sex in Uganda.

Aim 2: Offer PrEP choice to men who purchase sex at brothels and evaluate implementation and effect on PrEP use (PROCEED).

Aim 3: Use mixed methods to evaluate how choice influences PrEP use among men who purchase sex (PROCEED).
Aim 4: Estimate cost implications associated with integrating CAB LA into HIV programs.
 Uganda 2024-06-24 0:17:41 2027-06-24 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
DERRICK WAISWA
ID:
Acceptability of Transferring low birthweight infants less than 2500g in KAngaroo care in a low-resource setting in eastern Uganda (KAT study)
REFNo: HS3975ES

- Explore experiences and challenges faced by healthcare workers transferring infants in kangaroo care,- Explore experiences and challenges faced by mothers and care givers transferring infants in kangaroo care,- Explore attitudes of healthcare workers to transferring infants in kangaroo care,- Explore attitudes of mothers and caregivers to transferring infants in kangaroo care,This study aims to explore the attitudes, experiences and challenges faced by mothers, care givers and healthcare workers while transferring LBW babies in kangaroo care to a neonatal unit in eastern Uganda. ,
 Uganda 2024-06-24 0:15:24 2027-06-24 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
NOOR SALAT ABDI
ID:
prevalence and factors associated with iron deficiency among patients hospitalized with acute decompensated heart failure at Mbarara regional referral hospital
REFNo: HS4172ES

To determine the factors associated with iron deficiency among patients hospitalized with acute heart failure in Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital.,To determine the prevalence of iron deficiency among patients hospitalized with acute heart failure at Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital.,To determine the prevalence and the factors associated with iron deficiency among patients hospitalized with acute heart failure at Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital. ,
 Kenya 2024-06-24 0:13:44 2027-06-24 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Hannah Kibuuka
ID: UNCST-2020-R014355
 PROTECT-APT 1 _ Master Protocol for Early Treatment and Post-Exposure Prophylaxis of COVID-19 Adaptive Platform Trial V3.0 dated 02 June 2023 and Appendix C entitled “A phase 2 safety and efficacy study of upamostat for early outpatient treatment of COVID-19” V3.0 dated 01 June, 2023
REFNo: HS3116ES

To determine if early treatment with upamostat can shorten time to sustained symptom alleviation or resolution in participants infected with SARS-CoV-2.
Uganda 2024-06-24 0:12:16 2027-06-24 Medical and Health Sciences Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Suzanne  Kiwanuka N
ID: UNCST-2020-R014671
 EVALUATING THE EFFECTIVE USE OF DHIS-2 AND DATA TO IMPROVE PLANNING AND MONITORING OF IMMUNISATION, HIV AND AIDS, MALARIA, AND TB PROGRAMMES: A THREE COUNTRY RETROSPECTIVE STUDY IN BANGLADESH, MALI, AND UGANDA
REFNo: HS3675ES

To understand the extent to which adoption and use of DHIS2, DHIS2 packages and DHIS2 Tracker are associated with changes in health outcomes in Uganda. ,To understand the extent to which the utilization of DHIS2, DHIS2 packages, and tracker to improve health system outcomes in Uganda.,To understand the key enablers and barriers for the adoption, data use and analysis of DHIS2 packages for HTM and immunisation and DHIS2 Tracker, in Uganda,To review DHIS2 system outputs and assess the effect on data availability and data quality, in Uganda,To evaluate the effective use of DHIS2 & data tTo improve planning and monitoring of immunisation, HIV and AIDS, malaria, and TB programmes in Uganda.,
 Uganda 2024-06-24 0:08:50 2027-06-24 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
GORRETTI BYOMIRE
ID:
Employment and Inclusive Childcare for Mothers of Children with Disabilities in Kampala, Uganda.
REFNo: SS2360ES

The objectives of the study are as follows:
1. To assess the impact of access to inclusive childcare on the workforce participation of mothers of children with disabilities.
2. To examine the relationship between access to inclusive childcare, labor market participation, and women's economic engagement.
3. To identify barriers and challenges faced by mothers of children with disabilities in accessing inclusive childcare and participating in the workforce.
4. To explore the potential multigenerational impacts of access to inclusive childcare on women's economic empowerment.
5. To generate knowledge and recommendations to promote disability inclusion in Early Childhood Care and Development (ECCD) and expand access to quality affordable inclusive childcare.
6. To inform future work on inclusive childcare and contribute to the dialogue on disability inclusion and women's economic empowerment.

 Uganda 2024-06-24 0:07:53 2027-06-24 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
SAMUEL JJUNJU
ID: UNCST-2023-R006269
 PREVALENCE OF KIDNEY DISEASE AND ASSOCIATED FACTORS AMONG PATIENTS WITH CHRONIC HEPATITIS B INFECTION AT MBARARA REGIONAL REFERRAL HOSPITAL
REFNo: HS4186ES

To determine the prevalence of kidney disease among patients with chronic hepatitis B infection attending hepatitis clinic at MRRH. To determine the factors that are associated with kidney disease among chronic hepatitis B patients. To determine the correlation between urine NGAL and serum creatinine in estimating kidney function.
 Uganda 2024-06-24 0:06:00 2027-06-24 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Francis Munyambonera Ezra
ID: UNCST-2023-R007401
 Modelling Agricultural Cooperatives Uganda, A Case Study of Kigezi Region Re: KABREC-2023-19
REFNo: SS2637ES

The purpose of this study is to investigate the impacts of Agricultural Cooperatives on farmer’s market accessibility in Kigezi Sub Region, Southwestern Uganda. ,
 Uganda 2024-06-24 0:04:02 2027-06-24 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Abner Baryaija Besigye
ID:
DECENTRALIZATION AND QUALITY PUBLIC HEALTHCARE SERVICE DELIVERY IN THE LOCAL GOVERNMENTS OF UGANDA: A CASE STUDY OF GREATER BUSHENYI DISTRICTS
REFNo: SS2347ES

(iv) To explore the stakeholders’ perception about the effectiveness and efficiency of quality public healthcare service delivery in Greater Bushenyi districts.,To assess the influence of political decentralization on quality public healthcare service delivery in Greater Bushenyi districts.,(ii) To assess association between administrative decentralization and quality public healthcare service delivery in Greater Bushenyi districts.,(i) To assess the effect of fiscal decentralization and the quality of public health care service delivery in the local governments of Greater Bushenyi districts.,The purpose of the study is to assess the relationship between the types of decentralization and the quality of public healthcare service delivery in the local governments of Uganda.,
 Uganda 2024-06-21 18:14:03 2027-06-21 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Godfrey  Siu
ID: UNCST-2021-R005439
 An evaluation of scaled-up implementation of the Parenting for Respectability Programme in Five Districts in Uganda
REFNo: HS4286ES

i. To evaluate the scalability and impact of the PfR programme on child maltreatment, violence against children and spousal relationships in 5 districts of Uganda
ii. To examine the factors associated with implementation success during scaled-up delivery of the PfR programme
iii. To assess the facilitators experiences, fidelity, and challenges in delivering the PfR programme during scale-up implementation
iv. Examine the cost effectiveness of PfR scale-up using incremental cost-effectiveness analyses (CEA)
v. To examine the design, perceived need, acceptability and perceived relevance of a practitioner’s course on designing and implementation of parenting interventions.

 Uganda 2024-06-21 18:10:27 2027-06-21 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Louis Bayo Boroa
ID:
Understanding Barriers to Immunization among Zero-dose and Under-immunized children in an Urban setting: An Exploratory Case Study in Kampala, Uganda. RefNo: SPH 2024-572
REFNo: HS4298ES

To synthesize learnings to inform division and Kampala district Reaching Every District (RED) micro-plans and the UNEPI’s Urban Immunization Strategy.,To document challenges, strategies, and lessons learned to reach zero-dose and under-immunized children among health workers and division health teams.,To describe beliefs, attitudes, and health-seeking behaviors of caregivers with zero-dose or under-immunized children in Kampala City, and their solutions to zero-dose or under-immunization.,To describe the socio-demographic characteristics of zero-dose or under-immunized children and their caregivers in Kampala City.,To profile the contextual characteristics of missed communities in Kampala.,The overall goal is to identify reasons why children in Kampala are zero-dose or under-immunized and what kind of interventions can be used to reach them effectively to inform division, district, and national immunization strategies.,
 Uganda 2024-06-21 18:07:50 2027-06-21 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Fred Abila
ID:
PREVALENCE AND RISK FACTORS ASSOCIATED WITH PLASMODIUM FALCIPARUM HISTIDINE-RICH PROTEINS 2/3 GENOMIC LOCI DELETIONS IN LANGO AND ACHOLI SUB-REGIONS, NORTHERN UGANDA
REFNo: HS4067ES

3. To determine the risk factors associated with PfHRP2/3 gene deletions among patients with confirmed P. falciparum malaria cases in selected health facilities in the sub regions.,2. To determine the parasite density among patients with confirmed PfHRP2/3 genes deletion in selected health facilities in Lango and Acholi Sub region, Northern Uganda,1. To determine the prevalence of suspected false-negative PfHRP2 RDT results and PfHRP2/3 genes deletion among patients with confirmed P. falciparum malaria cases in health facilities in Lango and Acholi sub regions, Northern Uganda.,To assess the prevalence and factors associated with PfHRP23 gene deletions leading to false negative PfHRP2/3 RDT results among patients with confirmed malaria in selected health facilities in Lango and Acholi Sub regions, Northern Uganda,
 Uganda 2024-06-21 18:01:59 2027-06-21 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Stavia Turyahabwe Stavia
ID: UNCST-2022-R011373
 Tuberculosis (TB) Differentiated Service Delivery (DSD) approaches to support continuity of essential services during COVID and beyond in Uganda
REFNo: HS3122ES

5. To improve IPT coverage among children <5 years who are contacts of index TB clients in select health facilities in Kampala and Soroti regions,4. To improve identification of contacts of index TB clients in select health facilities in Kampala and Soroti regions, and improve their access to comprehensive diagnostic workup ,3. To improve TB treatment success (lower death rates, lower interruption rates, higher completion/cure rates) through implementation of DSD approaches in select health facilities in Kampala and Soroti regions ,2. To improve TB treatment initiation for newly identified TB cases through timely commencement of TB treatment in select health facilities in Kampala and Soroti regions ,1. To design and implement DSD models, to evaluate the models’ ability to effectively provide TPT and TB treatment, and to inform national TB/TPT DSD guidelines,To implement and evaluate innovative approaches and client care models to improve health care access, increase TB case detection and strengthen TB service delivery through DSD models. ,
 Uganda 2024-06-21 18:00:08 2027-06-21 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Charles Mukundane Godfrey
ID:
Gendered Power Relations, Food Production and Socioeconomic Livelihoods of Female Headed Households in Ankole Region
REFNo: SS2293ES

1. To examine how gendered power relations has affected food production among female headed households in Ankole Region. 2. To determine the mediating effect of food production on socioeconomic livelihoods of female headed households in Ankole Region. 3. To examine how gendered power relations has affected socioeconomic livelihoods of female headed households in Ankole Region.,To examine how gendered power relations influence food production and socioeconomic livelihoods of female headed households in Ankole Region.,
 Uganda 2024-06-21 17:58:16 2027-06-21 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Andrew Katumba
ID:
A Machine Learning-aided Platform for Point-of-Care Pregnancy Risk Assessment from 2D Ultrasound
REFNo: HS4144ES

1. To develop a predictive ML model based on ultrasound, clinical, and demographic data to categorize pregnancy risk and enable the community health worker to make appropriate and timely intervention recommendations.
2. To integrate the ML model in the image processing pipeline of a hand-held portable ultrasound system.
3. To pilot and evaluate the efficacy of the predictive and diagnostic models in managing high-risk pregnancies.

 Uganda 2024-06-21 17:54:02 2027-06-21 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Martin Bikorwomuhangi
ID:
INCIDENCE, INDICATIONS AND SHORT-TERM OUTCOMES OF NON-CONVENTIONAL INTRA-ABDOMINAL DRAINS AT MBARARA REGIONAL REFERRAL HOSPITAL
REFNo: SS2689ES

4.To determine the association between different types of non-conventional intra-abdominal drains and short-term outcomes among patients who undergo intra-abdominal surgery at Surgical ward MRRH,3.To describe the different short-term outcomes among patients with non-conventional intra-abdominal drains among patients who undergo intra-abdominal surgery at Surgical ward MRRH,2.To document the various indications of non-conventional intra-abdominal drains among patients who undergo intra-abdominal surgery at Surgical ward MRRH,1.To determine the incidence of non-conventional intra-abdominal drains among patients who undergo intra-abdominal surgery at Surgical ward MRRH,To determine the incidence, indications and short-term outcomes of non-conventional intra-abdominal drains among patients who undergo intra-abdominal surgery at Surgical ward MRRH,
 Uganda 2024-06-21 17:53:08 2027-06-21 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Stevens Bechange
ID: UNCST-2022-R009190
 Eye Health Systems Assessment – Uganda
REFNo: HS4368ES

Examine how the above components of the eye health system recognise and address the needs of groups identified as vulnerable to exclusion from services,Assess the available eye care infrastructure,Assess the information system for eye health,Determine available medical products, vaccines and technologies for eye care,Determine available human resources for eye health,Describe eye care service delivery ,Assess the health financing mechanisms in operation,Describe the governance and leadership function ,The overall objective of this study is to examine and document the strengths and weaknesses of all components of the eye health care delivery system and health system linkages – thus providing a basis for targeted programmatic work to strengthen the eye health systems infrastructure and improving outcomes for eye conditions in Uganda.,
 Uganda 2024-06-21 17:51:54 2027-06-21 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
George Kasule William
ID: UNCST-2023-R006891
 EVALUATION OF NON-SPUTUM-BASED DIAGNOSTICS AND BIOMARKERS FOR DETECTION OF M. TUBERCULOSIS AMONG CHILDREN AND PEOPLE LIVING WITH HIV
REFNo: HS4344ES

To assess literature review of Mycobacterium tuberculosis biomarkers in non-invasively collected non-sputum samples of the Oral-Gut and Nasal pharynx parts of humans. To determine the diagnostic performance of novel stool-based biomarkers for detecting tuberculosis in children and among PLHIV using stool samples.To determine the diagnostic performance of breath-based biomarkers for detecting tuberculosis in children and among PLHIV.To determine the diagnostic performance of novel urine-based biomarkers for detecting tuberculosis in children and among PLHIV.To explore health workers’ and policymakers’ perceptions on the use of non-sputum-based assays for detecting tuberculosis in children and among PLHIV in Uganda.
 Uganda 2024-06-21 17:50:21 2027-06-21 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Rose Nabirye Chalo
ID: UNCST-2020-R014645
 DEVELOPMENT OF AN INTER-PROFESSIONAL EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMME FOR THE ASSESSMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH OF PREGNANT TEENAGERS
REFNo: SS2691ES

The proposed project seeks to promote inter-professional education by developing an educational programme that will be used for inter-professional training of students in the health professions on the mental health assessment of pregnant teenagers.,
 Uganda 2024-06-21 17:48:53 2027-06-21 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Daniel Iraguha Ndungutse
ID: UNCST-2024-R003686
 DETECTION OF PAROXYSMAL ATRIAL FIBRILLATION AMONG RHEUMATIC HEART DISEASE REGISTRY PATIENTS AT THE UGANDA HEART INSTITUTE, A PREVENTIVE STRATEGY AGAINST STROKE
REFNo: HS4389ES

• To determine the prevalence of paroxysmal
atrial fibrillation using ambulatory ECG
monitoring among participants with severe
RHD in the Uganda Heart registry
• To determine factors associated with
paroxysmal atrial fibrillation among
participants with severe RHD in the Uganda
RHD registry

 Uganda 2024-06-21 17:47:52 2027-06-21 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Jonathan Izudi
ID: UNCST-2019-R000469
 Integrating Tuberculosis Treatment into Community Pharmacies to improve TB/HIV outcomes in Uganda: the Community Pharmacy Tuberculosis Treatment (COPHAT) study
REFNo: HS4397ES

To evaluate the implementation and preliminary effectiveness of integrating TB treatment into community pharmacies among people with TB/HIV.,To adapt a person-centered strategy for integrating TB treatment into community pharmacies using a human-centered design methodology.,To explore the barriers and facilitators to integrating TB treatment into community pharmacies among people with TB/HIV.,The main objective of this Community Pharmacy Tuberculosis Treatment (COPHAT) study is to develop and pilot an implementation strategy focused on integrating TB treatment into community pharmacies among people with TB/HIV in Kampala, Uganda. ,
 Uganda 2024-06-21 17:46:35 2027-06-21 Medical and Health Sciences Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
JUSTINE MUKALERE
ID:
CONNECTING COMMUNITIES TO HEALTH SYSTEMS THROUGH VILLAGE HEALTH TEAMS: A TECHNOLOGY-ENABLED FRAMEWORK. A CASE OF BUGWERI, BULAMBULI, KIBUKU DISTRICTS
REFNo: SIR284ES

iii. To evaluate the designed framework to establish its applicability in connecting communities to health systems.,ii. To design a technology-enabled framework that will connect villages to health systems through Village Health Teams,i. To study the challenges faced by Village Health Teams in Kibuku, Bulambuli and Bugweri districts based on the existing framework and generate requirements,To enhance the connectivity between communities and the health systems through Village Health Teams based on a technology-enabled framework.,
 Uganda 2024-06-21 17:45:14 2027-06-21 Engineering and Technology Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Leticia Kyohangirwe
ID: UNCST-2024-R004144
 Determining the effect of psychiatric disorders on clinical outcomes among adolescents with HIV in Uganda over a one-year period.
REFNo: HS4120ES

The overall objective is to determine effect of psychiatric disorders on clinical outcomes among adolescents with HIV in Uganda using a longitudinal analysis approach.
 Uganda 2024-06-19 15:57:59 2027-06-19 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Kearsley Stewart
ID: UNCST-2021-R011830
 Addressing Sickle Cell Disease in Uganda: A Multi-Sectoral Approach
REFNo: HS4276ES

Aim 3: We aim to assess the current digital capacity (smart mobile phone access, internet access, data security, access to data) of KHCIV sickle cell patients, their caregivers, and KHCIV clinic staff in order to understand their preparedness for using mobile applications to improve sickle cell disease care. We seek to identify facilitators and barriers to uptake of mHealth tools and interventions, including Nanbar Health for patients and SCD Toolbox for KHCIV providers. In addition, we aim to determine the feasibility of using the Nanbar Health and SCD Toolbox mobile applications in Kalangala District and propose solutions for adaptation to enhance sickle cell care and improve outcomes beyond Kalangala District for others in Uganda. ,Aim 2: We aim to improve clinical monitoring of home-based adherence to hydroxyurea by exploring the feasibility and acceptability of using a rapid point-of-care electrophoresis sickle cell test (Gazelle) to monitor fetal hemoglobin for sickle cell patients taking hydroxyurea at their quarterly clinic visits to KHCIV. In addition, we aim to understand the facilitators and barriers to successful home-based adherence to hydroxyurea through a home visit to interview patient and caregivers about their adherence-related behaviors and observe conditions in the home that directly influence adherence to hydroxyurea, such as pill storage. ,Aim 1: We aim to explore the facilitators and barriers to uptake of newborn screening at KHCIV at a time when the Government of Uganda is scaling up newborn sickle cell testing across the country. We will describe the challenges for staff at a remote government health care facility to scale up newborn sickle cell testing. We will study parental perspectives on newborn sickle cell testing and their experiences with the current standard-of-care (dried blood spots) sent by KHCIV to the Central Public Health Laboratory in Kampala.,This study aims to reduce the burden of SCD in Uganda through a multi-sectoral study of the facilitators and barriers to: scale-up of universal newborn screening, adherence to treatments such as hydroxyurea, and improved access to sickle cell health education through mHealth digital apps. ,
 USA 2024-06-18 11:20:00 2027-06-18 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Fred Nalugoda
ID: UNCST-2021-R013343
 The Rakai Orphans in Communities (ROC)
REFNo: SS2744ES

The specific aims are to:
1. Define, over time, the potentially changing impact of orphanhood on HIV risk factors and HIV infection among AYA from RCCS Rounds 6-23 (1999-2027).
2. Explore issues related to mechanism and measurement to better understand the population burden of orphanhood among AYA. Key issues include 1-timing of orphaning (i.e., age they became an orphan), 2-influence of orphanhood vs. parental absence from the household, 3-the burden of orphanhood over time among children 0-14 years, and 4-validating the route of transmission (behavioral vs. perinatal) among adolescents first entering the RCCS.
3. Through life history interviews, explore the mechanisms by which orphanhood and age at orphaning may influence HIV risk among AYA and adolescent social outcomes and to assess how programs can be tailored to meet the needs of this vulnerable population. Interviews will be conducted with youth and their adult caretakers; each should be able to differentially report on events and circumstances of the orphaning period.
4. Estimate the economic impact of declining HIV-related orphanhood on youth, families, and communities. In a cost-benefit analysis, we will examine benefits of declining orphanhood (decreased adult mortality, decreased orphanhood, increased educational status, decreased HIV infection among youth) and costs (costs for ART, MMC).
Uganda 2024-06-17 11:41:08 2027-06-17 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
John Ekure
ID:
LONG-TERM OUTCOMES OF THE MANAGEMENT OF OPEN FRACTURES AT KUMI ORTHOPAEDIC CENTER: A RETROSPECTIVE AND PROSPECTIVE LONGITUDINAL STUDY
REFNo: HS3238ES

To prospectively determine the long-term outcomes of management of open fractures of long bones at KOC from Sept 2023 to Sept 2033.,To retrospectively determine the long-term outcomes of the management of open fractures of long bones at Kumi Orthopaedic Center from 2010 to 2022.,to retrospectively and prospectively determine the long-term outcomes of the management of open fractures of long bones using surgical techniques at Kumi Orthopaedic Center.,
 Uganda 2024-06-12 15:43:48 2027-06-12 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Philip  Tibenderana
ID:
Spatiotemporal assessment of roof-harvested rainwater quality in Kigezi Highlands
REFNo: SIR259ES

iii) Establish a correlation matrix between retention time and water quality,ii) Determine the level of purity of roof-harvested rainwater from different rooftops and tank materials as compared with the WHO and Uganda drinking water standards;,i) Evaluate the physical, chemical and bacteriological water quality of the samples of harvested and stored rainwater,The overall objective ofTo investigate the spatiotemporal variability in quality of roof-harvested rainwater in Kigezi Highlands, Uganda.,
 Uganda 2024-06-12 15:41:10 2027-06-12 Engineering and Technology Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Aaron Sandel
ID:
Deep bonding: A new science of affect in wild primates
REFNo: NS805ES

Initiate a new paradigm for studying relationships in wild primates through the scientific study of “emotions” or affective states. Study three key species for investigating social bonds: chimpanzees and baboons in Kibale National Park and gorillas in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. We will combine behaviour, hormones, and psychophysiology methods. This builds on my long-term study of chimpanzees at Ngogo (The development of social bonds in male chimpanzees).
 USA 2024-06-12 15:39:23 2027-06-12 Natural Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
George Mukose
ID:
Public-Private Partneships Stopgap and the Performance of Universasl Secondary Educstion in Uganda
REFNo: SS2217ES

To evaluate the performance of Universal Seconadry Education under Public-Private Partnerships Stopgap,Explore the perceptions of stakeholders about the Perfomance of Universal Secondary Education under the Public-Private Partnerships stopgap,Assess the relevamce of the Public-Private Partnerships stopgap under Universal Secondary Education in Kamuli District,Evaluate how the Public-Private Partnerships stopgapaffected equity under the Universal Secondary Education in Kamuli District,Analyse the influence of the Public-Private Partnerships stopgap on the quality of Universal Secondary Education in Kamuli District,Examine the extent to which the Public-Private Partnerships stopgap affected access to Universal Secondary Education,
 Uganda 2024-06-12 15:38:30 2027-06-12 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Catherine Carlson
ID: UNCST-2023-R007222
 Sharing HaRT in New Expanses (SHINE)
REFNo: SS2002ES

Understand potential barriers and facilitators to future implementation and scale-up.,Explore participant characteristics (e.g., age, trafficking history, food security) that may moderate the intervention effectiveness.,Determine effectiveness of the Move with HaRT intervention on PTSD, depression, and anxiety symptoms among survivors of human trafficking in Uganda,To evaluate the mental health impact of Move with HaRT with human trafficking survivors in Uganda.,
 USA 2024-06-12 15:35:44 2027-06-12 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Alison Elliott
ID: UNCST-2023-R006524
 VAnguard community survey: exploring interrelationships between structural, social, and biological determinants of vaccine impact in Kenya and Uganda
REFNo: SS2309ES

Goal To investigate structural, social and biological determinants that hinder vaccine impact in vulnerable communities in Uganda and Kenya. Specific objectives 1. To explore structural and social determinants that hinder vaccine impact in vulnerable communities. 2. To assess the effect of biological determinants on the proxy markers of vaccine impact in vulnerable communities 3. To explore the interrelationships between structural, social and biological determinants and their combined influence on proxy markers of vaccine impact in vulnerable communities
UK 2024-06-12 15:33:11 2027-06-12 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Job Morukileng
ID:
Analysis of the causes and trends of deaths in Kampala City Authority Mortuary: A 5-year retrospective study 2019-2023
REFNo: HS4358ES

2. To describe the causes of deaths in Kampala city mortuary from January 2019 to December 2023.,To describe the trends of deaths in KCCA mortuary from January 2019 to December 2023,To describe the trends and causes of deaths in Kampala Capital City Authority mortuary from 2019-2023,
 Uganda 2024-06-12 15:28:21 2027-06-12 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
John Kamulegeya
ID: UNCST-2024-R004775
 Understanding School Health Service Provision in Uganda RefNo:IDI-REC-2024-94:
REFNo: HS4331ES

To generate evidence-based recommendations for strengthening the school health service activities, vaccination screening and HPV vaccination delivery in Uganda,To identify facilitators and barriers to HPV vaccination uptake in school-based settings amongst school administrators/teachers, healthcare workers and parents/caregivers, including key behavioral, system and social drivers and barriers.,To identify rationale for, facilitators and barriers to school-based vaccination checks and implementation of catch-up vaccination following these checks,To describe the implementation of school-based vaccination checks among a sample of primary and secondary schools in Uganda.,To generate evidence on facilitators and barriers to planning, implementation and monitoring of school health service activities.,To identify and describe best practices for cross-sectoral collaboration,To document roles of key stakeholders in school-based preventative health activities, including Community Service Organizations ,To understand the current delivery of recommended preventative school health service activities in Uganda, including provision of vaccination, health screening and health education,To understand the extent of implementation, facilitators and barriers to the current school health services in Uganda in order to generate evidence-based recommendations to inform implementation of priority activities, especially school-based vaccination checks and HPV vaccination delivery. ,
 Uganda 2024-06-12 14:28:43 2027-06-12 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Marion Mugisha Mutabazi
ID:
RESEARCH & LEARNING PARTNERSHIP FOR EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT (ECD) AND LIVELIHOODS PROJECT IN URBAN KAMPALA AND REFUGEE SETTLEMENTS IN UGANDA
REFNo: SS2623ES

1. To assess facilitators and barriers to implementation of proposed interventions and document successes and learnings. 2. To document formal and informal child care practices for children below 3 years adopted by refugee youth involved in the livelihood skilling program. 3. To measure effectiveness of program interventions (childcare, ECD and youth livelihood training) in addressing the needs of refugee youths. 4. To assess the fit of intervention delivery approach to realizing the proposed outcomes for refugee youth and their children.,
 Uganda 2024-06-12 14:25:17 2027-06-12 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Kennedy Kassaza
ID: UNCST-2019-R000615
 Development of a multiplex mismatch amplification mutation assay and ex-vivo cytokine release analysis to stratify Cryptococcal meningitis infections in Uganda
REFNo: HS3076ES

1. To determine the types of cytokines released in ex-vivo cytokines stimulation assay by antigens prepared from the alternate and reference alleles for the genes: CNAG_04922; CNAG_07837, CNAG_06422 and CNAG_00363.

2. To quantify the IL2 cytokine released and determine the relationship between C. neoformans gene alleles and levels of IL2 cytokine released

3. To design an allele specific PCR assay referred to as mismatch amplification mutation assay (MAMA PCR) for rapid detection of presence of alternate alleles for C. neoformans genes: CNAG_04922; CNAG_07837, CNAG_06422 and CNAG_00363 in clinical isolates
 Uganda 2024-06-12 14:23:42 2027-06-12 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
ucama Patrick ufoymungu
ID: UNCST-2023-R006573
 PERFORMANCE OF APRI SCORE COMPARED TO FIBROSCAN IN THE ASSESSMENT OF FIBROSIS AMONG ADULTS WITH CHRONIC HEPATITIS B INFECTION AT MBARARA REGIONAL REFERRAL HOSPITAL
REFNo: HS4174ES

3. To determine the degree of agreement or disagreement between FibroScan and APRI Score in assessing the presence or absence of liver fibrosis among adults with Chronic Hepatitis B infection at the hepatitis clinic of Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital.,2. To identify the factors associated with liver fibrosis among adults with Chronic Hepatitis B infection at the hepatitis clinic of Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital.,1. To determine the prevalence of liver fibrosis among adults with chronic hepatitis B infection by using FibroScan and APRI Score at the hepatitis clinic of Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital.,To compare the performance of APRI score to Fibroscan in the assessment of fibrosis among adults with chronic hepatitis B infection at Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital.,
 Burundi 2024-06-12 14:22:59 2027-06-12 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Orla Walsh
ID:
Staff Experiences of PAIRS Training
REFNo: HS4309ES

To determine the availability and adequacy of resuscitation equipment and supplies in the selected health centres. ,To explore the experiences of staff who have received PAIRS training and compare responses of staff within these centres who have not participated in PAIRS. ,
 Ireland 2024-06-12 14:22:12 2027-06-12 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Maria Kasirye Ella
ID:
INFLUENCE OF SIGNIFICANT DEPRESSION SYMPTOMS ON ADHERENCE TO TENOFOVIR BASED ANTIRETROVIRAL THERAPY AT 24 MONTHS AMONG 18 TO 35-YEAR-OLD WOMEN LIVING WITH HIV IN KAMPALA; A LONGITUDINAL STUDY
REFNo: HS4301ES

3. To determine the association between the longitudinal patterns of significant depression symptoms and adherence to ART in 18 to 35-year-old women living with HIV on Tenofovir-based regimens in Kampala district.,2. To assess the longitudinal patterns of significant depression symptoms in 18 to 35-year-old women living with HIV on Tenofovir-based regimens in Kampala district.,1. To determine the baseline prevalence of significant depression symptoms in 18 to 35-year-old women living with HIV on Tenofovir-based regimens in Kampala district.,• To determine the longitudinal patterns of significant depression symptoms and their influence on antiretroviral therapy adherence among 18 to 35-year-old women living with HIV on Tenofovir-based regimens in Kampala, Uganda.,
 Uganda 2024-06-12 14:21:19 2027-06-12 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Job Kalema
ID: UNCST-2021-R013087
 PEER ASSESSMENT FRAMEWORK TO SUPPORT GROUP-BASED ASSESSMENT IN E-LEARNING ENVIRONMENT FOR HIGHER INSTITUTIONS OF LEARNING
REFNo: SIR341ES

To evaluate the designed peer assessment framework using the DeLone and McLean model.,To design a peer assessment framework for group-based assessment based on the requirements gathered in (i) above.,To gather the requirements of group-based assessment frameworks used in universities.,The purpose of this study is to build the peer assessment framework for group-based assessment that improves interactions in the online learning environment for Universities.,
 Uganda 2024-06-12 14:20:29 2027-06-12 Engineering and Technology Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Nathan Kenya-Mugisha
ID: UNCST-2021-R013752
 Validation of a cross-outbreak stigma scale in infectious disease outbreak-affected communities (2022 Ugandan Ebola outbreak component )
REFNo: SS2727ES

: Understand how stigma impacts outbreak control (and vice versa), and how this stigma could be validly and effectively assessed.,Use the stigma scale in three different outbreak contexts (specifically communities affected by Ebola in Uganda for purposes of this application) to measure disease-related stigma.,Co-develop and validate a cross-outbreak stigma scale,To administer and validate a stigma scale to assist with recognition and reduction of infectious disease outbreak-related stigma in affected communities (specifically communities affected by Ebola in Uganda).,
 Uganda 2024-06-12 14:16:19 2027-06-12 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Leonsio Matagi
ID: UNCST-2024-R004055
 The feasibility and acceptability of the co-administration of ivermectin and albendazole vs albendazole alone, in the frame of mass drug administration to school-aged children in Uganda.
REFNo: SS2755ES

To assess the feasibility (including aspects of training, materials and processes) of the co-administration of ivermectin and albendazole compared to albendazole alone at small-scale in the frame of school-based MDA in Uganda To evaluate the acceptability and identify potential barriers and enablers of the introduction of co-administered ivermectin and albendazole for beneficiaries (pupils, parents/caretakers)
 Uganda 2024-06-10 8:54:51 2027-06-10 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Daniela Acosta
ID: UNCST-2024-R003832
 Chimpanzee Intercommunity Competition: Measuring Benefits and Costs at the Group Level.
REFNo: NS826ES

I aim to investigate questions related to the causes and consequences of territorial expansion and contraction at the group level due to intergroup competition. Specifically, I am interested in (i) understanding changes in ranging patterns, habitat use, reproductive success, resource availability and social relationships before, during, and after territorial shifts; (ii) examining decision-making processes during patrolling behavior; and (iii) identifying the mechanisms in which sociality influences group level cooperation.
Colombia 2024-06-10 8:23:29 2027-06-10 Natural Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Picos Ariho
ID:
Preventive Diplomacy and the (De-)escalating Armed conflicts in Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo: A case of the International Conference of the Great Lakes Region.
REFNo: SS2620ES

1. Examine what accounts to the resurgence of the M23 Movement following its military defeat a decade ago.
2. Assess the diplomatic machinery potential of the M23 and armed conflicts.
3. Re-evaluate the promise of preventive diplomacy in both bilateral and multilateral relations with ending armed conflicts in Africa's great lakes region.
 Uganda 2024-06-06 17:41:29 2027-06-06 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Innocent Mutyaba
ID: UNCST-2021-R012218
 Identifying Predictors of Kaposi Sarcoma Immune Reconstitution Inflammatory Syndrome
REFNo: HS2151ES

We propose to utilize the ACSR ARKS study specimen biorepository and clinical database to identify predictors and biomarkers of KS-IRIS in the ARKS cohort. To determine if select clinical parameters, plasma cytokines, and KSHV burden measured at time of KS-IRIS symptom onset could serve as biomarkers of prevalent KS-IRIS. We will develop a predictive model of KS-IRIS utilizing the ARKS study to extend the findings from the HIPPOS study. To identify baseline predictors of incident KS-IRIS among adults with early-stage KS initiating ART.,
 Uganda 2024-06-06 17:40:22 2027-06-06 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Elisa  Macchi
ID: UNCST-2023-R004097
 Would you hire a female mechanic? Experimental evidence from motor-mechanics managers in Uganda
REFNo: SS2574ES

1. To examine the gender desparities in hiring among managers in the motor-mechanic industry.
2. To access the impact of monitoring towards gender discrimination
3. To measure the impact of training on decisions to hire and gender discrimination.
4. Measure hiring managers’ misperception about jobseekers on-the-job abilities and trustworthiness.

 Italy 2024-06-06 17:39:07 2027-06-06 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Grace Kagoro
ID: UNCST-2021-R013951
 Improved mechanisms for climate change adaptation for sustainable food production
REFNo: NS705ES

Main Objective
1. To improve climate smart agriculture mechanisms and land management practices to cope with climatic variability.

Specific Objectives
1. To establish climatic related environmental hazards, risks & vulnerabilities in small holder farming of SW Uganda.
2. To determine climate smart agricultural practices for adoption to diversify and increase food production in climatic hazard-prone areas.
3. To optimize laboratory infrastructure for analytical capacities in soil, food profiling and plant micro-propagation at MUST.
4. To develop farmer-led crop production and climate monitoring systems for informed food production.
 Uganda 2024-06-05 17:47:58 2027-06-05 Natural Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Linda Calabrese
ID:
Comparative analysis of FDI in Uganda
REFNo: SS1960ES

This research aims to understand whether investment from China is different from that from other countries in terms of its implications for host low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). I operationalise the research in the context of the spillovers generated by Chinese firms and foreign-non Chinese firms on domestic firms. I focus on spillovers because these are important channels of durable productivity transfers between foreign and domestic firms, but one that has mainly been investigated quantitatively and with little comparative analysis.
 Italy 2024-06-05 17:46:42 2027-06-05 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
PAULA NJERU
ID:
Utility of An Epilepsy Self-Management And Resilience Technical (SMART) APP for Adolescents and Young Adults
REFNo: HS3799ES

To identify specific improvements for the APP that will make it more useful for AWE and young adults.,To understand aspects of the APP that AWE and young adults derive the greatest benefit from.,To understand the perspectives of adolescents and young adults with epilepsy about using the SMART APP. ,To characterize the experiences of adolescents and young adults with epilepsy while using the SMART APP, pinpoint the essential elements of the APP that adolescents and young adults with epilepsy find most advantageous, and propose specific enhancements to further improve the APP,
 Kenya 2024-06-05 17:45:41 2027-06-05 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Richard Rwabuhinga
ID:
Influence of Competency and performance on Employability in Uganda; A case study of Mountains of the Moon and United Pentecostal Universities
REFNo: HS3058ES

4. The establish the impact of competencies on interpersonal skills of graduates from Mountains of the Moon and United Pentecostal Universities in Mid-western Uganda,3. To find out the influence of competence on problem solving skills of education graduates from Mountains of the Moon and United Pentecostal Universities in Mid-western Uganda.,2. To establish the influence of competence on communication skills among education graduates from Mountains of the Moon and United Pentecostal Universities in Mid-western Uganda.,1. To establish the influence of competence on academic skills among education graduates from Mountains of the Moon and United Pentecostal Universities in Mid-western Uganda.,
 Uganda 2024-06-05 17:44:09 2027-06-05 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Cissy  Kityo
ID: UNCST-2021-R013663
 A Phase 2a/2b Study Evaluating Safety, Immunogenicity, and Therapeutic Efficacy of ID93 + GLA-SE Vaccination in Participants with Rifampicin-Susceptible Pulmonary TB
REFNo: HS3834ES

1.2 Secondary Objectives 1.2.1 Phase 2a and 2b: To evaluate the proportion of participants with a quantifiable RS ratio after therapeutic vaccination with ID93 + GLA-SE compared to placebo. 1.2.2 Phase 2a: To evaluate the kinetics of cellular immunogenicity of ID93 + GLA-SE through 12 months post second dose of study product. 1.2.3 Phase 2a: To evaluate the kinetics of humoral immunogenicity of ID93 + GLA-SE through 12 months post second dose of study product. 1.2.4 Phase 2a: To evaluate innate immune changes in response to ID93 + GLA-SE through 2 weeks post second dose of study product. 1.2.5 Phase 2b: To compare therapeutic vaccination with ID93 + GLA-SE, to placebo, with respect to the proportion of participants with TB-related unfavorable outcomes at 540 days after study entry, which is approximately 18 months after start of TB treatment, in subgroups defined by: Hard-to-treat phenotype and not hard-to-treat phenotype, where hard-to-treat phenotype is defined as smear Grade ≥3 and cavitary disease on chest radiograph at TB diagnosis.1.3 Exploratory Objectives 1.3.1 Phase 2a: To compare therapeutic vaccination with ID93 + GLA-SE to placebo, with respect to: • The safety and immunogenicity of ID93 + GLA-SE in participants living with and without HIV. • The quantitative RS ratio at time points relative to vaccination and TB treatment as indicated in the Schedule of Evaluations (SOE). • The magnitude and quality of immune responses with respect to the composition of the intestinal microbiota. 1.3.2 Phase 2b: To compare therapeutic vaccination with ID93 + GLA-SE to placebo, with respect to the proportion of participants with TB-related unfavorable outcomes at 540 days after study entry, which is approximately 18 months after start of TB treatment, adjusted for • Pharmacokinetics (PK) assessments of first-line TB drugs (exposure) during TB treatment as per the SOE. • Levels of participant adherence to standard of care (SOC) TB treatment measured using self-reporting and urine acetyl-isoniazid (AcINH) from start to end of TB treatment. 1.3.3 Phase 2b: To compare therapeutic vaccination with ID93 + GLA-SE to placebo, with respect to the proportion of participants with TB-related unfavorable outcomes at 540 days after study entry, which is approximately 18 months after start of TB treatment, stratified by bacterial burden at start of TB treatment. 1.3.4 Phase 2a and 2b: To develop the composite predictive model of TB drug response by using measures of adherence, drug exposure (PK), immune response, gut microbiota, and participant phenotype. 1.3.5 Phase 2a and 2b: To compare therapeutic vaccination with ID93 + GLA-SE to placebo, with respect to proportion of participants with sputum culture conversion at baseline at time of randomization and at Step 2, Days 30, 120, and 150, which are approximately 2, 5, and 6 months after start of TB treatment. 1.3.6 Phase 2a and 2b: To compare therapeutic vaccination with ID93 + GLA-SE to placebo, with respect to cumulative relapse from end of TB treatment up to end of study follow-up, that is, Step 2, Days 420, 450, 480, and 510, for Groups 1, 2, 3 (&5), and 4 (&5), respectively. 1.3.7 Phase 2a and 2b: To compare therapeutic vaccination with ID93 + GLA-SE to placebo, with respect to lung function and health-related quality of life, as measured by spirometry and the St. George’s Respiratory Questionnaire. 1.3.8 Phase 2a and 2b: To compare the within-person change in lung function tests over time from the first dose of therapeutic vaccination with ID93 + GLA-SE to placebo. 1.3.9 Phase 2a and 2b: To compare therapeutic vaccination with ID93 + GLA-SE to placebo, with respect to resolution of transcriptomic biomarkers of TB disease. 1.3.10 Phase 2b: To identify correlates of protection for unfavorable TB outcomes. 1.3.11 Phase 2b: To estimate the effect of the vaccine on the proportion of participants with TB-related unfavorable outcomes among participants living with and without HIV. 1.3.12 Phase 2a and 2b: To conduct analyses related to furthering the understanding of TB, HIV, immunology, vaccines, and clinical trial conduct.,1.1 Primary Objectives 1.1.1 Phase 2a and 2b: To evaluate safety of a two-dose ID93 + GLA-SE vaccine regimen administered 60 days apart on Step 2, Days 0 and 60, with TB treatment administered, at approximately: 1.1.1.1 Months 4 and 6 after start of TB treatment (Group 1) 1.1.1.2 Months 3 and 5 after start of TB treatment (Group 2) 1.1.1.3 Months 2 and 4 after start of TB treatment (Group 3 and Group 5, if this vaccination schedule is adopted for Group 5) 1.1.1.4 Months 1 and 3 after start of TB treatment (Group 4 and Group 5, if this vaccination schedule is adopted for Group 5) 1.1.2 Phase 2a and 2b: To determine if therapeutic vaccination with ID93 + GLA-SE will increase the magnitude of vaccine-specific cellular responses compared to placebo at 2 weeks post second dose of study product. 1.1.3 Phase 2b: To estimate the effect of the vaccine on the proportion of participants with TB-related unfavorable outcomes (treatment failure, TB recurrence, or death due to TB) at Day 540 after study entry, which is approximately 18 months after start of TB treatment (Group 5 combined with either Group 3 or Group 4, depending on which vaccination schedule is selected for Group 5).,
 Uganda 2024-06-05 17:42:17 2027-06-05 Medical and Health Sciences Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
KIYINGI MARTIN
ID:
A critical review of [Nature of existence]; to establish "Existential Scope of education", the "Problem of education", "Forms of inquiry” and “Perspectives of knowledge”, in Uganda. A case of selected education policy institutions and Universities in Uganda.
REFNo: SS2573ES

4. To explore possibility of Physical (Truth, Empirical Knowledge and Reality), to alleviate the prevailing and emerging, “Existential” and “Physical” problems; probably the prevailing “Scope of education” is focused at mitigation and adaptation rational consequential [Physical problems (Outcomes)] of own continuous existential Causation and Processing. ,3. To explore how the [Nature of existence] influence Existential (Truth, Knowledge & Reality) and establish if possibility of (Truth, Knowledge and Reality) is limited to only the physical possibility of existence.,2. To explore the “Problem of education” and establish how the [Existential forms of inquiry] based on the [Nature of existence] influence the [Perspectives (Viewpoint) of knowledge]. ,1. To explore the fundamental [Nature of existence], a fundamentalism of [Existential Identity] of all species, the “Scope of education” and basis for respective [Existential forms of inquiry (Sensory response to stimulus)].,
 Uganda 2024-06-05 17:39:12 2027-06-05 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Cornelius Sendagire
ID: UNCST-2021-R004351
 Potentially modifiable factors to improve outcomes of mechanically ventilated patients in ICUs in Resource-limited settings (MOTIVATE-ICU)
REFNo: HS4040ES

To assess outcomes associated with tracheostomy timing in IMV patients in LMIC ICUs.,To determine non-modifiable patient-level factors associated with ICU mortality, ICU length of stay and duration of mechanical ventilation among LMIC ICU patients. ,To identify potentially modifiable factors associated with ICU mortality, ICU length of stay and duration of mechanical ventilation among LMIC ICU patients. ,
 Uganda 2024-06-05 17:37:52 2027-06-05 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Jack Turihohabwe
ID:
A deep learning model for early prediction and diagnosis of Late Blight Disease in Irish potatoes: A case of Kigezi Region RefNo:MUST-2023-1308
REFNo: SIR323ES

The major objective of the research study is improving early prediction and accurate diagnosis of late blight disease among Irish potato farmers in Kigezi.
 Uganda 2024-06-05 17:36:19 2027-06-05 Engineering and Technology Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Emmanuel Menya
ID:
Torrefaction of Banana Value Chain-Based Wastes Available in Uganda for Fuel (TorrCoal Project)
REFNo: SIR172ES

Main Objective
To investigate the torrefaction potential of banana value chain-based wastes available in Uganda for fuel.

Specific Objectives
• To characterize the underutilized banana value chain-based wastes
• To optimize the torrefaction conditions for production of bio-coal from selected banana value chain-based wastes
• To assess the quality and performance of briquettes generated from the torrefied banana waste
 Uganda 2024-06-05 17:35:18 2027-06-05 Engineering and Technology Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Adeline Boatin
ID: UNCST-2019-R001255
 Education of pregnant women with a prenatal indication for cesarean section through periodic short message service (SMS) and interactive voice response system (IVR) in Uganda
REFNo: HS4081ES

1. To pilot the use of SMS and IVR among high-risk pregnant women scheduled for elective caesarean section and receiving antenatal care at the Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital in Uganda. 2.a)To determine the acceptability of SMS and IVR among high-risk pregnant women among high risk pregnant women scheduled for elective caesarean section. 2.b)To determine the feasibility of using SMS and IVR for education among high risk pregnant women scheduled for elective caesarean section.
 Ghana 2024-06-05 17:34:20 2027-06-05 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Benson Musinguzi
ID:
MOLECULAR EPIDEMIOLOGY OF OROPHARYNGEAL CANDIDA SPECIES ISOLATED FROM PEOPLE LIVING WITH HUMAN IMMUNODEFICIENCY VIRUS ATTENDING TASO CLINICS IN UGANDA
REFNo: HS3823ES

Sub study 4. Molecular relatedness of oropharyngeal Candida species isolated from people living with HIV attending TASO clinics in Uganda.,Sub study 3. Virulence attributes in oropharyngeal Candida species isolated from people living with HIV attending TASO clinics in Uganda,,Sub study 2. Prevalence of OPC and antifungal susceptibility profile of oropharyngeal Candida species isolated from people living with HIV attending TASO clinics in Uganda, ,Sub study 1. Prevalence of oropharyngeal candidiasis and distribution of Candida species among people living with HIV in Africa: a systematic review and meta-analysis,MOLECULAR EPIDEMIOLOGY OF OROPHARYNGEAL CANDIDA SPECIES ISOLATED FROM PEOPLE LIVING WITH HUMAN IMMUNODEFICIENCY VIRUS ATTENDING TASO CLINICS IN UGANDA,
 Uganda 2024-06-05 17:31:38 2027-06-05 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Ronald Olum
ID: UNCST-2021-R013821
 Feasibility, Acceptability and Preliminary Effect of Community-Led HIV Self-Testing Intervention Among Adolescent Girls and Young Women in Rural Northern Uganda.
REFNo: HS4043ES

To assess the preliminary impact of the peer-delivered CHW-facilitated HIVST model on HIV self-testing rates and linkage to care among AGYW. ,To evaluate the feasibility and acceptability of the peer-delivered community health worker-facilitated HIV self-testing intervention in Northern Uganda.,To develop a peer-delivered community health worker-facilitated HIV self-testing model tailored to the needs of adolescent girls and young women n Northern Uganda.,The overall aim of this study is to establish a sustainable, community-based HIV self-testing model that effectively increases HIV rates and linkage to care among adolescent girls and young women n Northern Uganda.,
 Uganda 2024-06-05 17:30:10 2027-06-05 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Peter Kangwagye
ID: UNCST-2023-R005510
 EARLY DETECTION OF ATRIAL FIBRILLATION AMONG RHEUMATIC HEART DISEASE PATIENTS WITH MODERATE OR SEVERE LESIONS IN SINUS RHYTHM
REFNo: HS4027ES

2. To document the factors associated with AF among patients attending the RHD clinic of MRRH,1. To determine the prevalence of AF among patients attending the RHD clinic of MRRH,To determine the prevalence of atrial fibrillation (AF) among patients with RHD in Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital (MRRH),
 Uganda 2024-06-05 17:26:45 2027-06-05 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Lydia  Kabiri Watsemwa
ID: UNCST-2020-R014567
 Exploring the rationale for an integrated preventive approach to child health in Uganda: Perspectives from families, health care givers and non-health stakeholders
REFNo: HS3931ES

To understand challenges, opportunities, and possible improvements in the current system for preventive child health care in Uganda;

To explore opportunities, barriers, and facilitating factors for creating and implementing a future permanent system for preventive child health, suitable for multisectoral collaboration;

To understand how caregivers currently identifies early signs of illness and developmental delay among young children;

To understand how caregivers and other stakeholders view the possibility for improved knowledge of early signs of illness as well as early screening for and identification of developmental delay and disability among young children.

Uganda 2024-06-05 17:23:17 2027-06-05 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Zenah Nantumbwe
ID:
A Mental Health Literacy intervention for adolescents in secondary school in Uganda: Implementation and evaluation of “The Wellness Project”
REFNo: HS4071ES

To examine if The Wellness Project intervention has a positive impact on MH care referral system and explore acceptability of MHL intervention program among adolescents and key health contacts. ,To investigate if mental health literacy psychoeducational program will increase mental health - illness knowledge, reduce stigma attitudes towards mental illness and increase help seeking knowledge and intentions among adolescents. ,To access the mental health-illness knowledge, stigma attitudes towards mental illness, help seeking behaviour and school MH care of adolescents in secondary school.,
 Uganda 2024-06-05 17:21:06 2027-06-05 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Dennis Kalibbala
ID:
Effectiveness and implementation of HIV self-testing distribution through the Young People and Adolescents Peer Support (YAPS) model in Uganda
REFNo: HS4089ES

3. To explore the effectiveness of HIVST through the YAPS model on linkage to care and treatment outcomes among those who test positive,2. To assess the acceptability and feasibility of HIVST distribution through the YAPS model among young people and adolescents in Uganda.,1. To identify the factors that influence the implementation of HIVST through the YAPS model.,To determine implementation and effectiveness of HIV self-testing through the Young People and Adolescents Peer Support (YAPS) model in Uganda,
 Uganda 2024-06-05 17:19:50 2027-06-05 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Harriet Aber
ID:
Assessing the effect of Climatic Variables on the Prevalence of Malaria and Meningitis, and Health Worker Perceptions of Climate Change Health Impacts in Northern Uganda.
REFNo: HS3706ES

1. To describe the trends in climate variability, malaria and meningitis prevalence between January 1, 2000, to December 31, 2020, within the districts of Amuru, Gulu, Nwoya, Omoro, and Gulu City.

2. To assess the effect of climatic variables (precipitation, temperature, humidity) on the prevalence of malaria and meningitis between January 1, 2000, to December 31, 2020, within the districts of Amuru, Gulu, Nwoya, Omoro, and Gulu City.

3. To explore the perceptions of primary healthcare professionals (HCP) and district managers in the districts of Amuru, Gulu, Nwoya, Omoro, and Gulu City regarding the impact of climate variability on malaria and meningitis prevalence, as well as explore potential adaptation initiatives to mitigate its effects on the health of populations.

 Uganda 2024-06-05 17:17:56 2027-06-05 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Kevin Komakech
ID: UNCST-2023-R005979
 Evaluation of Point-of-Care Triage Tests to Aid in Tuberculosis Diagnosis
REFNo: HS4153ES

4. To evaluate the effect of sputum microbiome on the diagnostic performance of selected point of care TB triage test among presumptive TB patients,3. To determine the cost effectiveness of using a point of care TB triage test among presumptive TB patients,2. To determine the diagnostic performance (sensitivity, specificity, positive and negative predictive value) of different point of care TB triage test among presumptive TB patients in a single study ,1. To evaluate the performance of point of care triage tests for pulmonary tuberculosis through a systematic review and meta-analysis ,
 Uganda 2024-06-05 17:16:53 2027-06-05 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Stavia Turyahabwe Stavia
ID: UNCST-2022-R011373
 Contribution of Mobile TB Clinic Fitted with Digital X-ray, CAD and Xpert MTB/RIF/Ultra on same day TB diagnosis and treatment initiation in Uganda.
REFNo: HS3797ES

General Objective
The goal of the study is to assess the usefulness of portable X-ray, CAD and GeneXpert fitted on Mobile TB clinic in enhancing TB detection and initiation of treatment among high risk patients in Uganda.

Specific Objectives
1. To determine the uptake of “enhanced” mobile TB clinic services using targeted active case finding outreaches/activities among the high-risk communities in Uganda.
2. To determine the operational feasibility and cost effectiveness of mobile TB clinics to conducting same day TB screening, diagnosis and treatment initiation.
3. To evaluate the diagnostic performance of CAD4TB using Xpert MTB/Rif ultra as the reference standard.

 Uganda 2024-06-05 17:15:45 2027-06-05 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Samuel Onep George
ID:
DEVELOPMENT OF A DOWNDRAFT GASIFIER USING BIOMASS GASIFICATION PROCESS FOR POWERING A COMMERCIAL FEED MILL
REFNo: SIR334ES

iv. To evaluate the performance of the downdraft biomass gasifier prototypes in terms of quality of the syngas and thermal efficiency under practical operating conditions. ,iii. To optimize process parameters of equivalent ratio, moisture content and reaction temperature to produce syngas with tar content less that 0.1 g/m3 and carbon dioxide percentage less than 5%,ii. To design and fabricate a downdraft gasifier prototype with a thermal power output of 5KW, Specific Gasification Rate of 2000 m3/m2hr, and able to achieve thermal efficiency of 60%.,i. To characterize groundnut shells and pine wood chippings in order to determine their appropriateness for gasification basing on their calorific value, ash content, fixed carbon, physical features and presence of contaminants.,The aim of this research is to develop a downdraft biomass gasifier for powering a mill for commercial production of animal feeds,
 Uganda 2024-06-05 17:13:40 2027-06-05 Engineering and Technology Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Santo Ocii
ID:
Management of students' discipline in the post corporal punishment era in Uganda secondary schools - Northern Uganda
REFNo: SS2471ES

4- To assess the extent to which school’s environment shapes the discipline of students in a school that have demonstrated good practice of discipline in the post corporal punishment era.,3- To provide a description of how head teachers and board of governors support teachers in managing discipline in post corporal punishment era.,2- To examine the disciplinary measures and support used by teachers in managing students’ discipline in the post corporal punishment era.,1- To explore the students’ perspective on the management of school discipline in the post corporal punishment era,The purpose of this study is to understand better ways of managing students’ discipline without using corporal punishment by studying good practices from schools that are exemplary in discipline management that can be copied by other schools still using corporal punishment,
 Uganda 2024-06-05 17:12:19 2027-06-05 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
ANTHONY NUWA
ID: UNCST-2022-R011102
 Host Immune dynamics following seasonal malaria chemoprevention in African children
REFNo: HS4350ES

Main Objective
1. To understand the dynamics of host immunity in settings implementing seasonal malaria chemoprevention.
Specific Objectives
1. To comprehensively profile antibody immune responses in individuals before and after single and multiple rounds of SMC.
2. To comprehensively profile the innate and adaptive cellular immune response in individuals living in an area with sustained SMC.
 Uganda 2024-06-05 17:10:29 2027-06-05 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Olive  Kabaguma
ID: UNCST-2023-R005849
 PSYCHOSOCIAL FACTORS AND WELLNESS OF MIDLIFE RELIGIOUS SISTERS IN UGANDA
REFNo: SS2503ES

To establish the association between psychosocial factors and wellness among religious sisters in Uganda.,
 Uganda 2024-06-05 17:03:18 2027-06-05 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Rachel McMullan
ID:
Tackling Antimicrobial Resistance Through Professional Learning: Open Societal Challenge
REFNo: SS2650ES

Aim: To synthesise knowledge around the work practices and behaviours required for effective antimicrobial stewardship and identify which of these could be strengthened by professional learning programmes and training. Objectives: 1. To describe health professionals’ practices and behaviours around antibiotics and related tools, processes, networks and challenges 2. To understand the impacts of AMS-related change on health professionals’ practices and behaviours in the work place 3. To identify how health professionals engage with learning opportunities for AMS/AMR, and associated knowledge gaps 4. To identify the AMS-related behaviour(s) in need of change that could be supported in a future intervention 5. To assess current antimicrobial prescribing practices in healthcare facilities across Eastern Uganda.
 UK 2024-06-04 7:28:02 2027-06-04 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Godfrey  Siu
ID: UNCST-2021-R005439
 Adaptation and Piloting of the Parenting for Respectability Programme for Hybrid Disability Inclusive Parenting Study; Feasibility, Process, and Lessons from Uganda
REFNo: HS4054ES

Research objective
The study aims to adapt and test the feasibility and acceptability of the PfR programme for parents with disabilities and parents of children with disabilities.

Specific objectives
i.To assess the extent to which existing national policies respond to the needs of parents and children with disabilities
ii.Qualitatively assess knowledge, attitudes and practices on parenting among parents and children with disabilities
iii.To adapt and pilot the existing Parenting for Respectability programme manual for facilitator-assisted WhatsApp group-based delivery in order to assess accessibility, functionality, inclusivity, and examine facilitating and hindering factors around disability inclusive parenting

Uganda 2024-05-31 18:34:28 2027-05-31 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Sarah Zalwango Karen
ID: UNCST-2021-R005660
 Title:Evaluating the Burden of Post-Tuberculosis Morbidity Among TB Disease Survivors in Uganda: A Pilot Feasibility Study
REFNo: HS4037ES

The objective of the proposal is to conduct a pilot feasibility study on post-tuberculosis (TB) survivors as a preliminary step in planning for a future large cohort study to broadly evaluate post-TB morbidity. ,
 Uganda 2024-05-31 18:33:32 2027-05-31 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Phiona Arineitwe
ID:
Institutional Support and Teacher Competence Mediated by Organisational Learning in Government-Aided Secondary Schools in South Western Uganda, Uganda.
REFNo: SS2518ES

1. To investigate the influence of institutional support on teacher competence in government-aided secondary schools in South Western Uganda.
2. To establish the influence of institutional support on organisational learning in government-aided secondary schools in South Western Uganda.
3. To determine the influence of organisational learning on teacher competence in government-aided secondary schools in South Western Uganda.
4. To test the mediating effect of organisational learning on the influence of institutional support on teacher competence in government-aided secondary schools in South Western Uganda

 Uganda 2024-05-31 18:31:51 2027-05-31 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Herbert Kiwalya
ID: UNCST-2024-R004872
 Electronic healthcare registries: An evaluation of current practices, stakeholder perceptions and implementation effectiveness.
REFNo: HS4359ES

Evaluate the effectiveness and usability of an electronic registry implemented to enhance the availability and accessibility of patient-level data for quality improvement and decision-making.,Describe the implementation requirements for an electronic healthcare registry in Uganda and identify barriers that may be encountered during its’ setup and utilisation.,Assess the current practices and challenges in documenting, accessing and using patient-level, registry-based healthcare data in eastern Uganda.,Describe stakeholder perceptions of electronic healthcare registries to facilitate quality improvement, clinical benchmarking and research at local, regional, national and international levels of the healthcare system in Uganda, Ethiopia, and South Africa.,We aim to understand current views of stakeholders in three African countries about the use of electronic healthcare registries. This will include developing a detailed understanding of the local context from eastern Uganda. Following implementation of an integrated electronic registry to support quality improvement work we will conduct a process evaluation that will allow us to reflect on the effectiveness of our registry in this setting.,
 Uganda 2024-05-31 18:30:37 2027-05-31 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Alice Endra Ezuru
ID:
Access and Application of digital technologies among fishing communities in Uganda: a case of Lake Victoria community
REFNo: SS2677ES

i). To examine the information needs (personal, trade, health, fishing inputs, technology) of the fishing communities of Lake Victoria, Uganda.
ii). To establish the digital technologies used in information access by the fishing communities of Lake Victoria, Uganda.
iii). To determine the access and application of digital technologies in information dissemination within the fishing communities and managers of Lake Victoria in Uganda.
v). To examine challenges (if any) in access and application of digital technologies among the fishing communities of Lake Victoria in Uganda.

 Uganda 2024-05-31 18:29:42 2027-05-31 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Ali Kudamba
ID:
Anticancer activity and safety of Rhoicissus tridentata (L.f) Wild & R.B. Drumm. as used in the treatment of prostate cancer in the Elgon sub-region, Uganda
REFNo: HS3007ES

To determine the effect of aqueous, methanol, & total crude of Rhoicissus tridentata (Lf.) Wild & R.B. Drumm. on the antiproliferative activity (% growth inhibition or cell viability) of the prostate cancer cell line,To assess the effect of aqueous, methanol, and total crude extracts from Rhoicissus tridentata (Lf.) Wild & R.B. Drumm. on the apoptotic index of the prostate cancer cell line. ,To assess the effect of methanol, aqueous, and total crude extracts Rhoicissus tridentata (Lf.) Wild & R.B. Drumm. on sub-acute toxicity in Wistar albino rats. ,To assess the effect of methanol, aqueous, and total crude extracts Rhoicissus tridentata (Lf.) Wild & R.B. Drumm. on acute toxicity in female Wistar albino mice. ,To determine the phytochemical compositions of aqueous and methanol extracts of Rhoicissus tridentata (Lf.) Wild & R.B. Drumm. harvested from the volcanic soils of mountain Elgon slopes.,To describe the medicinal plants used in the treatment of cancers with emphasis on prostate cancer,The study is aimed at assessing the anticancer activity and safety of Rhoicissus tridentata (L.f.) Wild & R.B. Drumm used in the treatment of prostate cancer in the Elgon sub-region. ,
 Uganda 2024-05-31 18:28:36 2027-05-31 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Lauren Wolf
ID:
The Spatial Ecology of the Red Colobus Monkeys
REFNo: NS808ES

The overall goal of this project is to comprehensively understand the ecological and social determinants that influence the spatial behavior of the Ashy Red Colobus Monkey.
USA 2024-05-31 18:27:17 2027-05-31 Natural Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
SHANNA NANTUME AGNES
ID: UNCST-2024-R004915
 CHILD MALTREATMENT,SOCIAL SUPPORT AND PSYCHOLOGICAL WELL-BEING AMONG ADOLESCENTS IN NAGURU REMAND HOME
REFNo: SS2642ES

1. To identify the best predictor of psychological well-being among adolescents in a remand home. 2. To determine the relationship between child maltreatment and social support among these adolescents. 3. To assess the relationship between social support and psychological well-being among adolescents. 4. To examine the relationship between child maltreatment and psychological well-being among adolescents.
 Uganda 2024-05-31 18:26:39 2027-05-31 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Karen Setty Elizabeth
ID:
Tracking the Ripple Effects of Water Quality Information Sharing among Household Consumers, Water Managers, and Local Officials
REFNo: SS2609ES

1. Characterize actual information uses and applications that might affect water management practices and policies. - Follow up with participants through surveys and qualitative interviews after each information-sharing event. - Individually deliver a series of water quality reports containing solution-oriented messages. - Evaluate the uses and impact of water quality data among local government, water management, and household decision-makers. 2. Tailor a water quality information delivery intervention through a user-centered design process. - Establish good practices for water quality information sharing in small water supply systems in low-resource settings.
 USA 2024-05-31 18:25:09 2027-05-31 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Bruce Kirenga J
ID: UNCST-2019-R001460
 AIr Pollution Effects on Transmission of Mycobacterium tuberculosis in Urban Slum Communities in Uganda.
REFNo: HS3084ES

Overall, the purpose of the study is to ensure the development team have a deep understanding of the considerations surrounding use of a respiratory treatment device. This includes the most significant challenges and opportunities in use of a respiratory treatment device. As such, the present study will form the foundation of concept ideation for a respiratory treatment device. Specific study objectives include the following: (1) Capture potential end user needs in both urban and rural locations (2) Capturing participant’s COVID-19 pandemic experience (3) Gaining an understanding of the COVID-19 pandemic response, and (4) Gaining an understanding of the healthcare system in which a respiratory device may be distributed/prescribed/administered/used/disposed.,4.2.2 Specific objectives I. To enroll subjects with active pulmonary TB (index cases) and assess their source strength in an urban slum community in Uganda II. To enroll household contacts (HC) of index cases and measure Mtb transmission to Mtb-naïve (those with negative Mtb infection tests) household contacts (people living in the same home as the index case) in an urban slum community in Uganda III. To characterize exposures to air pollution in both TB index cases and their household contacts in an urban slum community in Uganda,Main Objective The overall purpose of this study is to determine the extent to which particulate matter (PM) air pollution exposure affects the source strength (quantity of Mtb (Mycobacterium tuberculosis) in respiratory aerosol) of persons with active tuberculosis (TB) and the susceptibility to infection with Mycobacterium tuberculosis in their contacts. Both source strength and susceptibility determine transmission of Mtb in the community,
 Uganda 2024-05-31 18:24:06 2027-05-31 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Isidore Dorpenyo Kafui
ID:
Exploring local literacies, pedagogies, and teacher perceptions in Ugandan university writing courses.
REFNo: SS2614ES

This study has two main goals: a) it explores the local pedagogies in Uganda's university Academic English writing courses and b) it explores the attitudes that English writing instructors and curriculum designers have toward Academic English writing.
Ghana 2024-05-31 18:21:59 2027-05-31 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Samuel Kyobe
ID: UNCST-2019-R000108
 DSpace: Utilizing Data Science to Predict and Improve Health Outcomes in Pediatric HIV
REFNo: HS4003ES

Use explainable machine learning algorithms to integrate multi-omics data with temporal EHRs to improve the diagnosis of active TB in HIV-infected children,Use machine learning to integrate temporal EHRs with genomic data to predict the longitudinal risk of MetS among African children on life-long ART,How can Data Science be utilized to integrate large temporal electronic health records with multiomics data to predict and improve health outcomes of HIV-infected children in Africa.,
 Uganda 2024-05-31 18:19:52 2027-05-31 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Godfrey  Siu
ID: UNCST-2021-R005439
 An Evaluation of the Effectiveness of the Parenting for Respectability Programme on Early Childhood Development among Children aged 0-6 years in Uganda
REFNo: HS4168ES

Main Objective
To conduct an effectiveness trial of an adapted (shorter) version of the PfR programme on ECD outcomes nested within wide scale implementation.
Specific Objectives
1.To estimate the effectiveness of the Parenting for Respectability programme on improving ECD specific outcomes (gross motor, fine motor, language and social development) among children aged 0-6 years after 6 months of intervention.
2.To estimate the observed improvement in parental knowledge, practices and parent-child relationships after 6 months of PfR programme interventions.

 Uganda 2024-05-31 18:18:53 2027-05-31 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
JUDITH AKELLO
ID: UNCST-2024-R003967
 Unpacking the Influence of Women's Economic Empowerment Initiatives through Uganda Women’s Entrepreneurship Program on Livelihoods and Cultural Dynamics, Amolatar Sub-Region
REFNo: SS2635ES

Main objective
To explore whether and how economic impact of women's entrepreneurship program initiatives, is influenced by cultural norms and traditions on their engagement in entrepreneurial activities, in Amolatar sub-region.
Specific objectives
1. Analyse the economic impact of women's entrepreneurship programme initiatives in Amolatar sub-region. This involves tracking changes in women's income levels, employment opportunities, and access to financial services as a result of participating in these programs. The study will also evaluate the sustainability of economic improvements over time.
2. Explore the influence of cultural norms and traditions on women's engagement in women entrepreneurship programme activities within Amolatar sub-region. This will involve interviews to understand how cultural beliefs, roles, and expectations shape women's economic opportunities and choices. This study will also examine any shifts in these norms resulting from entrepreneurship program initiatives.
3. Establish the complex interplay between women's entrepreneurship program initiatives and cultural dynamics in Amolatar sub-region. This objective will involve a comparative analysis of the data gathered under the first two objectives to identify areas of alignment and tension between economic empowerment efforts and cultural norms. Additionally, we will investigate the strategies and mechanisms used by empowerment programs to navigate and influence these cultural dynamics.

 Uganda 2024-05-31 18:05:38 2027-05-31 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
ERIC WOBUDEYA
ID: UNCST-2019-R001047
 Shortened RegiMen for Drug-susceptIbLE TB in Children
REFNo: HS4030ES

Primary
1. To determine if an 8-week HPZM regimen in children with presumed drug-susceptible TB disease has non-inferior efficacy to 8-weeks of HRZ(E) plus 8- or 16-weeks of HR(E) for achieving treatment success.
2. To evaluate the safety of the 8-week HPZM regimen in comparison to the 16- or 24- week HRZ(E) regimen among children with and without HIV.
Secondary
1. To evaluate the tolerability of the 8-week HPZM regimen in comparison to the 16- or 24- week HRZ(E) regimen among children with and without HIV.
2. To determine the weight-banded dosing of rifapentine and moxifloxacin taken as part of the HPZM regimen.
3. To evaluate the palatability and acceptability of the 8-week HPZM regimen in comparison to the 16- or 24-week HRZ(E) regimen among children with and without HIV.
4. To evaluate adherence to the 8-week HPZM regimen in comparison to the 16- or 24- week HRZ(E) regimen among children with and without HIV.
5. To evaluate clinical and laboratory characteristics and drug exposures associated with unsuccessful treatment outcomes (treatment failure or death).
6. To evaluate the cost and cost-effectiveness of the 8-week HPZM regimen relative to the 16- or 24-week HRZ(E) standard of care regimen, using a societal approach.
Exploratory
1. To characterize rifapentine and moxifloxacin PK parameters in malnourished children.
2. To evaluate the effect of rifapentine or rifampin, taken as part of the HPZM or HRZ(E) regimen, on the PK of dolutegravir.
3. To evaluate virologic control (less than 200 copies/mL) at 24- and 48-weeks among children with HIV taking a dolutegravir-based ARV treatment regimen co-administered with either HPZM or HRZ(E).
4. To collect and store biospecimens from consented participants for the purpose of future TB research.

 Uganda 2024-05-31 18:02:19 2027-05-31 Medical and Health Sciences Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Bernard Kikaire
ID:
Improving identification of new HIV infections and primary drug resistance among adolescents' girls, young women and their sexual partners in Uganda.
REFNo: HS4283ES

To improve identification of HIV infection, describe transmitted drug resistance mutations and HIV transmission network among AGYW and their sexual partners in Uganda.
 Uganda 2024-05-31 17:57:30 2027-05-31 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Francis Eswap
ID:
Skepticism Over Refugee Quest to Realise the Right to Skills Development; the Case of South Sudan Adolescents in Adjumani-Uganda
REFNo: SS2659ES

1 To find out if adolescent refugees are accessing skills training programmes in a supportive social ecological system and if there are barriers and whether human rights legal regimes are effectively applied for their realisation of the right to skills development.
2 To assess skills training programmes for adolescent refugees to realise their right to skills development
3 To evaluate whether there is a Social Ecological System that supports adolescent refugees’ realisation of the right to Skills Development
4 To analyse the Barriers to adolescent refugees’ realisation of the right to skills development
5 To Examine the effectiveness of legal regimes in the Adolescent Refugee realisation of the Right to Skills Development

 Uganda 2024-05-31 17:52:27 2027-05-31 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Ponsiano Ocama
ID: UNCST-2019-R001799
 Assessment of Research Integrity Environment at Makerere University College of Health Sciences
REFNo: HS4131ES

To explore students and staff’s knowledge and attitudes towards research misconduct at MakCHS,To assess the magnitude of focus on research integrity issues among MakCHS regulatory structures,To determine the factors associated with research misconduct practices at MakCHS.,To identify the different types of research misconduct practices at MakCHS.,To assess the current research integrity frameworks at Makerere University College of Health Sciences and develop interventions to address research misconduct.,
 Uganda 2024-05-31 17:48:32 2027-05-31 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Clovice Kankya
ID: UNCST-2020-R010154
 Understanding the Barriers to Adoption and Active Use of Digital Services Provided via FarmDirect
REFNo: HS4305ES

Objectives (a) General Objective: The overarching objective of this study is to diagnose and solve the behavioral barriers and leverage enablers to the adoption and active use of FarmDirect’s services amongst farmers in Uganda. (b) Specific Objective: To explore how we increase the awareness of FarmDirect amongst unregistered farmers 1. To identify the sought-after attributes of their desired marketing channel 2. To explore the levels of comprehension and interest in a digital marketing channel 3. To understand the intention and willingness to undertake actions to use a digital marketing channel
Uganda 2024-05-30 11:30:32 2027-05-30 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Robert Downing George
ID: UNCST-2020-R014615
 Usability Evaluation of the ANC Panel (Professional Use)
REFNo: HS4262ES

The primary objectives of this usability study are:
• To evaluate professional users’ ANC Panel test labelling comprehension (n=15 healthcare professionals). This evaluation will assess the professional users’ understanding of the key messages from the ANC Panel product packaging and labelling. The evaluation will be questionnaire-based and will comprise an evaluation of the users’ understanding of:
o The key warnings and test limitations and/or restrictions
o The test procedure
o The test result interpretation

• To evaluate the ability of professional users to interpret the ANC Panel test results (n=15 healthcare professionals). This evaluation will assess the professional users’ ability to interpret pre-prepared, static ANC Panel test results. The results will comprise a range of test results, including weak-positive results and tests with failed control lines. Each user will interpret five different test results, with three tests in each test result, in randomised order.

 UK 2024-05-30 11:27:23 2027-05-30 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Emmanuel Awori Siryoyi
ID:
Determinants of export performance of maize farmer organizations in Busia district, Uganda
REFNo: A440ES

To establish the effect of import bans and tariffs on the export performance of maize farmer groups in Busia district, Uganda. ,To illustrate the effect of infrastructural development on the export performance of maize farmer groups in Busia district, Uganda,To demonstrate the effect of middlemen on the export performance of maize farmer groups in Busia district, Uganda,To establish the effect of farmer group capacity on the export performance of maize farmer groups in Busia district, Uganda. ,
 Uganda 2024-05-30 11:26:40 2027-05-30 Agricultural Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Jerome  Barry Bamugaya
ID:
INCLUSIVE COMMUNITY GROUPS’ INITIATIVES TO SUSTAINABLE RURAL LIVELIHOOD SECURITY IN TESO SUB-REGION IN UGANDA
REFNo: SS2597ES

I. To establish the contribution of local community groups’ initiatives in reducing livelihood insecurities in Teso region in Uganda
II. To ascertain men and women’s perceptions and views on local groups’ initiatives towards rural livelihood security
III. To determine existing challenges, and threats that impede community initiatives to sustainable rural livelihoods among Iteso
IV. To establish applicable and tenable model for effective community groups’ operations

Uganda 2024-05-30 11:23:14 2027-05-30 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
WATAKA WILLIES
ID:
HUMAN RESOURCE PRACTICES AND EMPLOYEE TURNOVER IN CITY COUNCILS OF MBALE AND JINJA, EASTERN UGANDA
REFNo: SS2476ES

iv) To establish the effects of employee motivation on employees’ turnover in City Councils of Mbale and Jinja.,iii) To examine the effects of employee health and safety on employees’ turnover in City Councils of Mbale and Jinja.,ii) To establish the effects of employee career growth management on employees’ turnover in City Councils of Mbale and Jinja.,i) To determine the effects of employee reward management on employees’ turnover in City Councils of Mbale and Jinja.,The purpose is to assess how Human Resource Practices have influenced employees’ turnover in City Councils in Eastern Uganda.,
 Uganda 2024-05-30 10:41:59 2027-05-30 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Denis Byarugaba Karuhize
ID: UNCST-2023-R006496
 Severe acute respiratory infections (SARI) surveillance in hospitalized patients in Uganda
REFNo: HS4166ES

i) To better understand SARI etiology (influenza and other respiratory viruses), severity and risk factors among hospitalized patients with SARI from all age groups
ii) Contribute to Uganda’s and global response and management of SARI
iii) Contribute to international capabilities and collaboration to integrate clinical virological and genomic influenza and other respiratory pathogens surveillance data through the WHO Global Influenza Surveillance and Response System (GISRS) to support intervention and better SARI management and response including influenza vaccine selection, vaccine escape as well other respiratory virus vaccines
iv) Support international alert and response system for emerging strains of pandemic potential

 Uganda 2024-05-29 9:45:45 2027-05-29 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Isaac Ssewanyana
ID: UNCST-2020-R014336
 Secondary use of Uganda Population-based HIV Impact Assessment (UPHIA) samples and associated data for micronutrient surveillance
REFNo: HS4333ES

2. Assess for associations between micronutrient status with HIV status and related indicators using 2020 - 2021 UPHIA metadata,1. Determine national and sub-national prevalence estimates for MND using 2020 - 2021 UPHIA samples,
 Uganda 2024-05-29 9:42:49 2027-05-29 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Sherifah Nabikande
ID: UNCST-2022-R009631
 Uptake of HIV prevention interventions among adolescent girls and young women in slum settings in Kampala district, Uganda
REFNo: HS4015ES

3) To explore the barriers and facilitators of condom use, HIV testing and Pre-exposure prophylaxis as HIV prevention interventions among AGYW in slum settings in Kampala district, Uganda,2) To determine the factors associated with condom use, HIV testing and Pre-exposure prophylaxis as HIV prevention interventions among AGYW in slum settings in Kampala district, Uganda,1) To determine the proportion of AGYW who use condoms, HIV testing and Pre-exposure prophylaxis as HIV prevention interventions in slum settings in Kampala district, Uganda,To determine the uptake of condoms, HIV testing and Pre-exposure prophylaxis as HIV prevention interventions and factors associated among AGYW in slum settings in Kampala district, Uganda ,
 Uganda 2024-05-29 9:40:25 2027-05-29 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Adoke Yeka
ID: UNCST-2021-R004300
 A randomized, open-label, multicenter study to compare efficacy, safety and tolerability of KLU156 with Coartem® in the treatment of uncomplicated Plasmodium falciparum malaria in adults and children ≥ 5 kg body weight followed by an Extension phase with repeated KLU156 treatment.
REFNo: HS3732ES

This study aims to confirm the efficacy, safety and tolerability of KLU156, a fixed dose combination of ganaplacide (KAF156) and a solid dispersion formulation of lumefantrine (lumefantrine-SDF), when administered once daily for three days in adults and children ≥ 5 kg body weight and ≥ 2 months of age suffering from uncomplicated P.Falciparum malaria (with or without other plasmodium spp. co-infection). In the Extension phase, the safety, tolerability and efficacy of repeated treatment with KLU156 will be assessed for a maximum of two years in patients who did not experience early treatment failure(ETF), who did not experience any study treatment-related SAE (Serious Adverse Event) previously and who gave informed consent to participate in the Extension phase.
 Uganda 2024-05-29 9:37:35 2027-05-29 Medical and Health Sciences Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Christine kisubi Esther
ID:
ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE IN UGANDA’S OIL AND GAS UPSTREAM SUB-SECTOR DECISION-MAKING
REFNo: SS2634ES

To critically examine the legal frameworks and their implementation concerning environmental justice and community participation in decision-making processes within Uganda\'s oil and gas upstream sub-sector.,
 Uganda 2024-05-27 9:01:35 2027-05-27 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Nakacwa Patricia Florence
ID: UNCST-2024-R004518
 Student\'s Academic Resilience and Competence Based Curriculum: A case study of Secondary Schools in Mukono and Kayunga District.
REFNo: SS2605ES

iv. To evaluate the moderating influence of emotional intelligence on the relationship between academic resilience and competency-based learning in secondary schools in Mukono and Kayunga districts.,iii. To analyze the effect of academic coordination on competency-based learning in secondary schools in Mukono and Kayunga districts.,ii.To examine the relationship between academic confidence and competency-based learning in secondary schools in Mukono and Kayunga districts.,i.To assess the relationship between academic commitment and competency-based learning in secondary schools in Mukono and Kayunga districts.,The study intends to examine the relationship between academic resilience and competency-based learning to develop a model to support quality education in secondary schools in Uganda.,
 Uganda 2024-05-27 9:00:16 2027-05-27 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
HELLEN NAIGAGA
ID:
PHENOLOGY MONITORING AND SEASONAL WEATHER FORECASTING IN RELATION TO FARM MANAGEMENT IN UGANDA
REFNo: NS770ES

• To establish local knowledge on abrupt changes in plant phenological patterns • To assess how the use of phenological changes by farmers in weather forecasting impacts on farming activities and farm productivity • To examine the plant compounds and weather parameters which trigger Plant phenological changes • To develop strategies for linking local knowledge and scientific knowledge for future weather forecasting • To predict future weather changes based on plant phenological changes
Uganda 2024-05-27 8:58:04 2027-05-27 Natural Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
FREDRICK MAKUMBI
ID:
Post-Phase II Yellow Fever Preventive Mass Vaccination Campaign Coverage Survey in Uganda
REFNo: HS4258ES

To explore individual and health system related factors influencing the non-receipt of yellow fever preventive mass vaccination campaign.,To identify the adverse effects following immunization (AEFI) during the yellow fever preventive mass vaccination campaign.,To assess factors associated with yellow fever preventive mass vaccination campaign uptake.,To determine the reach of the vaccination program and for each of the interventions like IEC, by age, residence (rural/urban), education, wealth, disability status and refugee status.,To measure post-campaign immunization coverage of yellow fever for persons aged 1 to 60 years old within the 6 phase II regions.,The main objective of this survey is to evaluate program performance by coverage, the reach of the program interventions of the yellow fever, and assess the equity of the program to ensure no one is left behind, and validate administrative data coverage at different levels; to further inform the implementation of the vaccination campaign, and provide evidence in each of the 6 phase-II regions (sub-national levels) in Uganda about population vaccination against yellow fever for persons aged 1 to 60 years.,
 Uganda 2024-05-27 8:56:24 2027-05-27 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Jacqueline Kyosiimire-Lugemwa
ID: UNCST-2022-R005393
 Epigenetic modifications in HIV-1 accessory and regulatory genes, Host genes and differential protein expression among LTNP and Rapid progressors from a Ugandan Cohort
REFNo: HS4047ES

Aim 1. Identify the differential expression of Epigenetic signatures of HIV-1 accessory and regulatory genes DNA methylation among African pediatric LTNP and Rapid progressors Aim 2. Identify the differential expression of Epigenetic signatures of the host genome DNA methylation among African pediatric LTNP and Rapid progressors. Aim 3. Identify the differential expression of plasma proteomic signatures among African pediatric LTNP and Rapid progressors. Aim 4. Establish protein-protein interactions and metabolite interaction networks among African pediatric LTNP and Rapid progressors.
 Uganda 2024-05-23 14:57:54 2027-05-23 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Jane Achan Edwin
ID: UNCST-2023-R005498
 Evaluation of the protective efficacy of a spatial repellent to reduce malaria prevalence in Uganda: Study protocol for a cluster-randomized double-blinded control trial: The Mossie-GO trial
REFNo: HS4196ES

The study’s primary objective is to demonstrate and quantify the protective efficacy (PE) of Mossie-GO, an active spatial repellent system disseminating transfluthrin, in reducing the prevalence of malaria infection in children ≤ 5 years of age.

The study’s secondary objective is to measure the impact of the intervention on entomological correlates of transmission including vector densities and host seeking behaviour. Insecticide resistance in the local mosquito population will also be explored.

Uganda 2024-05-23 14:23:11 2027-05-23 Medical and Health Sciences Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Tonny Oyana Justus
ID:
A HOLISTIC APPROACH IN MANAGEMENT AND SURVEILLANCE OF LOWER RESPIRATORY TRACT INFECTIONS (LRTIS) THROUGH CONVERGENCE OF DIAGNOSTIC TECHNOLOGIES, CAPACITY BUILDING AND STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT (HOLICARE)
REFNo: SIR330ES

1. To survey and describe the existing diagnostics approaches/ technologies applied in Uganda’s health System specifically for lower respiratory tract infections.
2. To develop an ICT-based medical data flow network
3. To validate the framework using diagnostic mobile API’s
 Uganda 2024-05-23 14:00:03 2027-05-23 Engineering and Technology Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Enerst Edozie
ID: UNCST-2023-R005516
 DEVELOPMENT OF A MONITORING AND DETECTION PIPELINE FOR HUMAN ACTIVITIES AROUND TELECOMMUNICATIONS INFRASTRUCTURE USING ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE - KIU-2023-280
REFNo: SIR337ES

4. To validate the developed system using publicly available human activity datasets. ,3. To design and implement an embedded sensor and alarm systems to curb theft and vandalism of optical fiber cable., 2. To develop a real-time artificial intelligent system based on YOLO Deep Learning for monitoring and detection of activity around an optical fiber cable. ,1. To develop anomaly activities datasets of pedestrians activity around telecoms infrastructure. ,This study aims to implement an efficient monitoring and detection of abnormal activities around telecommunications infrastructure using artificial intelligence based approach. ,
 Nigeria 2024-05-23 13:58:11 2027-05-23 Engineering and Technology Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Godfrey Ejuu
ID: UNCST-2021-R013978
 Scaling Inclusive Home-based Early Learning Initiative (SIHELI): Lessons from Uganda, Ghana and Liberia
REFNo: SS2607ES

3. Mobilize the knowledge and evidence on the scaled inclusive early learning play approaches to improve policy and practice in education systems.,2. Strengthen the capacities of parents, teachers, education officials and community members to support and sustain the use of play pedagogy in the established home based early learning centres. ,1. Generate knowledge and evidence on how to scale the impact of inclusive home based early learning approaches to promote inclusive early learning and school readiness. ,The project’s general objective is to generate evidence to contextualize and scale the impact of inclusive home-based early learning play approach to promote smooth transition from ECCE to primary school.,
 Uganda 2024-05-23 13:56:14 2027-05-23 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
SYLVESTER MUBIRU
ID:
SUPPORTIVE AND NURTURING PARENTING DURING CLIMATE STRESS PROGRAM IMPACT EVALUATION
REFNo: SS2645ES

The main goal of this research proposal is to provide rigorous evidence that will allow the team to respond the following research questions: 1. Is there a relation between caregiver-child interactions and reductions in violence against children? 2. Is there an association between caregivers’ mental health and emotional wellbeing and caregiver-child interactions? 3. Is there a correlation between caregiver behaviors and indirect improvements in children’s behaviors and development? 4. What potential mechanisms (e.g., household dynamics, parental self-efficacy, networks, economic deprivation) are associated with variations in caregiver-child interactions and children\'s development? 5. Are variations in caregiver-child interactions and children\'s development correlated with parents’ initial mental health status, parenting skills, and climate stress incidence?,
 Uganda 2024-05-23 13:54:32 2027-05-23 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
David Musoke
ID:
Assessment of leadership and management competencies among health managers in Wakiso District, Uganda
REFNo: HS4164ES

To assess the leadership and management competencies among health managers in Wakiso District Local Government, Uganda. Specifically, the study will: (1) determine the leadership and management competencies among the health managers; (2) identify the leadership and management practices among the health managers; and (3) explore the barriers and facilitators to effective leadership and management among the health managers.
Uganda 2024-05-23 13:50:34 2027-05-23 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Phiona Bukirwa
ID: UNCST-2022-R009880
 Stage, therapy and outcome in adult cancer patients in selected African countries: a population-based registry study
REFNo: HS4279ES

1. To obtain information on stage at diagnosis for selected adult cancers ,3. To obtain information on therapy and patient journey how these factors varied according to year of diagnosis in the period 2017-2021,2. To obtain vital status through (active and passive) follow-up for 19 cancers. ,1. To determine cancer survival for 19 selected cancers and factors affecting cancer survival.,
 Uganda 2024-05-23 13:47:29 2027-05-23 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Rhoda Wanyenze
ID: UNCST-2021-R013352
 ACCESS AND USAGE OF DIGITAL HEALTH TOOLS. OPPORTUNITIES AND CHALLENGES TO SUPPORT GENDER EQUALITY AND UNIVERSAL HEALTH COVERAGE IN UGANDA
REFNo: HS4295ES

Explore the strengths and weaknesses of existing digital health policies and structures in addressing gender inequalities and enhancing Universal Health Coverage for women and girls.,Explore the opportunities and challenges for increasing universal health coverage among women and girls using digital health tools. ,Explore gender inequalities associated with digital health tools among women and girls in Uganda.,Analyze the strengths and weaknesses of current digital health tools for women and girls in Uganda.,This study explores digital health tools\' influence on gender equality and Universal health coverage in Uganda. This work will also help identify digital health tools that can be utilized to address gender inequalities and increase access to health care.,
 Uganda 2024-05-23 13:45:18 2027-05-23 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Betty Mwesigwa
ID: UNCST-2020-R014667
 Multinational Observational Cohort of HIV and other Infections (MOCHI)
REFNo: HS2362ES

To determine the HIV incidence rate in a cohort of individuals who are vulnerable to HIV across multiple sites.
Uganda 2024-05-23 13:43:27 2027-05-23 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Duke Fan-Chiang
ID: UNCST-2023-R001922
 THE IMPACT OF CROSS-SECTOR INTERVENTION ON CONFLICT-AFFECTED CHILDREN’S MENTAL HEALTH IN PROTRACTED HUMANITARIAN SETTINGS. THE CASE OF CHILDREN ON REFUGEE SETTLEMENTS IN UGANDA
REFNo: SS2118ES

Explore the impact on the mental health well-being of conflicted-affected children by integrating MHPSS interventions into the existing child protection activities in the Bidibidi settlement by

1. Learning about the extent that MHPSS interventions be effective in a protracted humanitarian setting?

2. Identifying the relationships between mental health and child protection indicators in a protracted humanitarian setting such as the Bidibidi settlement?

3. Identifying the influential factors to promote a positive impact during the implementation process?

Taiwan 2024-05-23 13:35:15 2027-05-23 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Lydia Nakiyingi
ID: UNCST-2022-R010102
 Multi-pathogen wastewater surveillance in Uganda with CRISPR Cas 12/13 assay: A pilot study
REFNo: HS4139ES

The proposed research will test the overarching hypothesis that wastewater pathogen burden measured by SHINE and CARMEN CRISPR-based platforms will positively correlate with the prevalence (for routine pathogens) and incidence (for outbreak pathogens) within our catchment areas,Our second objective involves leveraging the massive multiplex CARMEN assay to broadly survey for high-priority outbreak pathogens such as Ebola, yellow fever, Vibrio cholera and Mycobacterium tuberculosis in regional Kampala wastewater sources (East Bugolobi treatment plant and Nakivubo channels). As an advantage, CARMEN reactions have already been developed for all of these pathogens, which are also shed in human excrement,As our first objective, we propose to assess the performance of the field-deployable SHINE CRISPR assay (benchmarked against CARMEN) in estimating the prevalence of diverse respiratory and food-borne pathogens such as Mycobacterium tuberculosis, common respiratory viruses, and antimicrobial-resistance genes (e.g. Carbapenem-resistant Enterobacteriaceae [CRE], vancomycin-resistant enterococci [VRE]) using wastewater samples from a local sewage line (Mulago Hospital). ,
 Uganda 2024-05-23 13:32:28 2027-05-23 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Namujulirwa Carolyn
ID:
PASTORAL CARE AND HOLISTIC EDUCATION IN CATHOLIC SECONDARY SCHOOLS: A CASE OF THE COMBONI MISIONARIES IN KAMPALA ARCH DIOCESE AND LIRA DIOCESE
REFNo: SS2550ES

iii. What are the legacies of Comboni missionary pastoral care models applied in secondary schools in Kampala arch diocese and Lira diocese and how can they be applied in other catholic dioceses in Ugandan catholic secondary schools?,ii. To what extent do pastoral care structures and strategies influence the promotion of holistic education in the Comboni Missionaries secondary schools in Lira and Kampala arch diocese and Lira diocese?,i. What are the unique characteristics of pastoral care employed in the promotion of holistic education in Comboni missionary secondary schools in Kampala arch diocese and Lira Diocese? ,The purpose of the study is to investigate the role Comboni missionaries played in the promotion of holistic education through pastoral care in Catholic secondary schools in Kampala Arch diocese and Lira diocese,
 Uganda 2024-05-23 13:14:19 2027-05-23 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Christine  Wiltshire Sekaggya
ID: UNCST-2019-R000578
 Therapeutic Drug Monitoring for Antimicrobial Agents for People Living with HIV (TAP trial)
REFNo: HS3909ES

1.To determine the concentrations of selected antimicrobial agents in people living with HIV requiring antimicrobial therapy. 2. To assess the utility of therapeutic drug monitoring in achieving therapeutic targets for people living with HIV receiving rifampicin and isoniazid for treatment of tuberculosis. 3. To develop and validate a population pharmacokinetic-pharmacodynamic model for use during therapeutic drug monitoring for selected antibiotics used among PLWH
 Uganda 2024-05-23 13:12:37 2027-05-23 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
CATHERINE ABBO
ID:
Implementing the MHPSS Minimum Service Package for infectious disease outbreaks in Uganda – an evaluation study
REFNo: HS3915ES

. To evaluate the feasibility, acceptability, appropriateness, fidelity and uptake of a set of MHPSS interventions in outbreak response in Uganda (through live implementation or SimEx), ,. To develop an implementation plan that includes capacity strengthening activities necessary to implement a set of MHPSS interventions for outbreaks in Uganda successfully ,1. To conduct a gap analysis and prioritization, using MSP, to successfully identify a contextualized set of interventions for outbreak response in Uganda ,To develop, implement and evaluate a suite of tailored MHPSS interventions supporting outbreak preparedness and response in Uganda using the Minimum Service Package. ,
 Uganda 2024-05-23 10:29:39 2027-05-23 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Sam Ononge
ID: UNCST-2020-R000328
 THE ENHANCED PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT AND PILOT TESTING OF A SMART POSTPARTUM HAEMORRHAGE VOLUMETRIC DRAPE FOR EARLY DETECTION OF POSTPARTUM HAEMORRHAGE DURING CHILD BIRTH.
REFNo: HS3959ES

4. To conduct safety testing of the electronic blood sensing module of the SMART PVD.,3. To evaluate the usability of the SMART-PVD with the midwives.,2. To assess the acceptability of the SMART-PVD among the women and midwives.,1. To determine the performance of the SMART PVD device in accurately estimating the volume of blood lost during delivery as well as timely alerts on the onset of a PPH case. ,To conduct a pilot feasibility study to evaluate the viability of the SMART PVD as a diagnostic device for timely and accurate diagnosis of Postpartum Haemorrhage after delivery.,
 Uganda 2024-05-23 10:25:06 2027-05-23 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Isaac Ssinabulya
ID: UNCST-2021-R004352
 An mHealth implementation strategy to address the syndemic of mental illness, hypertension, and HIV in Uganda [Formative Phase: Syndemic Adapted Medly Uganda (SAMU)]
REFNo: HS3992ES

To determine through field testing, if the SAMU intervention is acceptable to patients and providers, Safe for patients, technically functional, stable, and reliable.  ,To adapt the Medly Uganda application for use with PLWH with HTN in Uganda, to address screening, diagnosis and linkage to care for common mental health conditions including anxiety disorder alcohol use disorder and depression,
 Uganda 2024-05-23 10:22:58 2027-05-23 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Anthony Mugeere Buyinza
ID:
In search of green jobs: voices of (unheard) young people and their aspirations, barriers and negotiations with work
REFNo: SS2539ES

motivations of seeking green jobs in Uganda.
2. To explore the key barriers that prevent young people from accessing green jobs.
3. To examine the ways young people navigate the barriers they encounter in their quest for green jobs and how the local, national, and international policy environment levels shape their opportunities to access green jobs.
4. To propose policy changes that could be implemented to better support the aspirations and needs of young people as regards green jobs.
 Uganda 2024-05-23 10:20:52 2027-05-23 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Arthur  Mpimbaza
ID: UNCST-2022-R008866
 A model health systems strengthening strategy to reduce malaria mortality in the Busoga sub-region, Uganda: a proof-of-concept trial
REFNo: HS3927ES

General Objective
To determine the viability of a model health system strengthening (HSS) strategy in improving the quality of malaria management services and empowering communities in Bunya East HSD, Mayuge district, Busoga sub-region.

2 Specific objectives
1. To determine the feasibility of implementing a model HSS strategy in improving the quality of malaria management services offered at facilities in Bunya East HSD.
2. To assess the acceptability of a model HSS strategy in improving the quality of malaria management services offered at facilities in Bunya East HSD.
3. To develop a process of engaging and empowering communities’ to take-up appropriate malaria health seeking behavior at a village in Bunya East HSD.
4. To assess the preliminary effectiveness of the model HSS strategy on outcomes related to appropriate malaria case management at facilities and the community in Bunya East HSD.


Uganda 2024-05-15 18:19:15 2027-05-15 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Sunny Okoroafor C
ID:
ASSESSMENT OF PATIENT SAFETY PRACTICES IN UGANDA
REFNo: SS2596ES

To determine the status of the patient safety practices in Uganda.,
 Nigeria 2024-05-14 9:17:02 2027-05-14 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Racheal Angom
ID: UNCST-2023-R007485
 ELECTRONIC TREATMENT SCHEDULING AND PSYCHOSOCIAL INTERVENTIONS TO REDUCE TREATMENT ABANDONMENT AMONG CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENTS WITH CANCER IN UGANDA.
REFNo: HS3944ES

To develop a comprehensive psychosocial support program through collaboration among UCI, UCCF and other civil society organizations to decrease treatment abandonment. ,To determine factors that influence treatment abandonment for UCI patients,To determine parent/caregiver reasons for treatment abandonment ,To Create a tracking system for patient treatment appointments to identify initial missed treatment visits (risk for treatment abandonment) and actual treatment abandonment using a time-sensitive electronic system [Research Electronic Data Capture (REDCap)] , To Create a tracking system for patient treatment appointments to identify initial missed treatment visits (risk for treatment abandonment) and develop a comprehensive psychosocial support program through collaboration among UCI, UCCF and other civil society organizations to decrease treatment abandonment. actual treatment abandonment using a time-sensitive electronic system [Research Electronic Data Capture (REDCap)] and,
 Uganda 2024-05-14 9:12:26 2027-05-14 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
JULIET MWANGA-AMUMPAIRE
ID: UNCST-2022-R009420
 Clinical validation of novel microfluidic-based technologies for detection of Lower Respiratory Tract Infections (HOLICARE Trial)
REFNo: HS3718ES

1. To determine the sensitivity and specificity of the Multi- Lateral Flow Test (LFT) using nasopharyngeal swab with visual detection and using a mobile phone as a reader.
To determine the sensitivity and specificity of the Multi- Lateral Flow Test (LFT) using nasopharyngeal swab with visual detection and using a mobile phone as a reader.
To validate the clinical performance, sensitivity and specificity of a Point of Care (POC) platform that performs pathogen detection (bacteria, fungi) using microfluidic- Loop mediated isothermal amplification (LAMP) isothermal amplification and quantification of host-response biomarkers using a bead-based immunoassay, by comparing its results to those of reference standard methods:benchtop Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) and Enzyme Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA), respectively.
To assess whether the POC-Instrument can be inserted in the patient management procedure to assist clinical decision-making.
(2) To assess the hands-on usability of the POC-Instrument and receive feedback by end-users for future implementation in clinical practice.

 Uganda 2024-05-14 9:08:56 2027-05-14 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Jeremiah Alisengawa
ID: UNCST-2022-R009718
 MANAGEMENT LEVEL SUPPORT SYSTEMS AND STRATEGIC PLAN IMPLEMENTATION IN CHARTERED PRIVATE UNIVERSITIES IN UGANDA. A SURVEY ON NDEJJE AND NKUMBA UNIVERSITIES.
REFNo: SS2199ES

4. To investigate the self-involvement role of action-level management in the implementation of strategic plans of Ndejje and Nkumba Universities in Uganda.,3. To examine the operationalization role of operations-level management during the implementation of strategic plans of Ndejje and Nkumba Universities in Uganda.,2. To assess the coordination role of middle-level management in the implementation of strategic plans of Ndejje and Nkumba Universities in Uganda.,To examine the support role of top-level management in the implementation of strategies of Ndejje and Nkumba Universities in Uganda.,
 Uganda 2024-05-14 9:05:50 2027-05-14 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Jamon Van Den Hoek
ID: UNCST-2023-R006549
 Multi-sensor Mapping of Refugee Agricultural Land-Cover/Land-Use Change Hotspots in Uganda
REFNo: A414ES

Map changes in crop area and type in refugee-hosting districts with multi-sensor satellite time series analysis and transfer learning.
 USA 2024-05-14 9:03:35 2027-05-14 Agricultural Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Ria  Kapoor
ID:
From Migrant to Citizen to Refugee: a Global History of the 1972 Ugandan Asian Expulsion
REFNo: SS2625ES

I will assess the impact of a connected, sovereign Afro-Asian world on the international order and attendant structures. Within the long-term aim to understand citizenship, diaspora, and immigration my immediate focus is the 1972 Ugandan Asian Expulsion. From Migrant to Citizen to Refugee traces how a transformation of citizenship across the British Empire took place, with the expulsion of the Ugandan Asians by Idi Amin in 1972 and their resettlement in Britain, Canada, and India following the decolonisation of East Africa. It emphasises this transformation of citizenship as part of a worldwide process of decolonisation.

The project also explores how these changes to citizenship also changed UN-led practices. I explore how humanitarian assistance was provided, with the international community becoming complicit in the social reconfigurations enacted by postcolonial states. Deemed ‘refugees’ in some cases and ‘citizens’ in places like India, Canada and the UK, Uganda’s Asians’ citizenship in other areas of the former British Empire became fluid in the discourse of immigration and belonging in the 1970s as a result of postcolonial citizenship itself being transformed.


India 2024-05-14 9:02:46 2027-05-14 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Pauline Byakika-Kibwika
ID: UNCST-2019-R001206
 Perceptions and acceptance of malaria vaccine among caregivers of children admitted with severe malaria in a highly endemic area in Uganda; a mixed methods study
REFNo: HS4059ES

To explore the perceptions of caregivers of children admitted with severe malaria in Tororo General Hospital about malaria vaccine,To investigate the factors associated with the acceptability of malaria vaccine among caregivers of children admitted with severe malaria in Tororo General Hospital in Uganda,To determine the proportion of caregivers of children admitted with severe malaria in Tororo General Hospital who will accept the malaria vaccine,To assess the perceptions and acceptance of malaria vaccine and associated factors among caregivers of children admitted with severe malaria in Tororo General Hospital. ,
 Uganda 2024-05-14 9:01:46 2027-05-14 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Edith Wakida K
ID: UNCST-2019-R001225
 A multi-component mHealth intervention ‘eCap-CoDe’ consisting of training, data capture and feedback tailored for improved community-based dementia care in rural Uganda: the barriers, ideating, development process
REFNo: HS4064ES

To ideate and develop a prototype for a multi-component mHealth application consisting of training, data capture and feedback to the PHC providers to improve community-based dementia care,To identify the barriers and facilitators faced by the PHC providers in rural Uganda as it relates to training, data capture and feedback on dementia assessment and management,To explore the barriers faced by the PHC providers in rural Uganda as it relates to training, data capture and feedback on dementia assessment and management, and co-design a multi-component mHealth intervention to improve community-based dementia care,
 Uganda 2024-05-14 9:00:15 2027-05-14 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Melody Niwamanya
ID: UNCST-2019-R000928
 Mid-term Evaluation Survey for Second Education Response Plan [ERP II] for refugees and host communities. Ref No: MUREC- 2024-366
REFNo: SS2610ES

To identify and document key areas of learning for partners and stakeholders engaged in the implementation of ERP II.,Examine the extent to which interventions are delivered or are likely to deliver results in an inclusive, economic, and timely manner.,To assess the relevance and coherence of planned interventions specifically examine the extent to which interventions implemented address the needs and priorities of targeted beneficiaries including complementarity of interventions, harmonization, and coordination of implementation,To assess the effectiveness of the implementation of interventions planned in ERP II by partners and stakeholders. Particularly assess progress towards implementation of planned activities and delivery of outputs aligned to ERP II objectives.,
 2024-05-07 14:22:46 2027-05-07 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
LYDIA NAMIREMBE
ID: UNCST-2023-R006332
 PREDICTORS OF HIV STATUS DISCLOURE TO INTIMATE PARTNERS AMONG HIV POSITIVE FEMALES AGED 20-49. A CROSS SECTIONAL STUDY IN BUIKWE DISTRICT, UGANDA.
REFNo: SS2570ES

iii. To explore the factors related to healthcare services that influence the inclination to disclose HIV test results to intimate partners among HIV-positive females aged 20-49 in Buikwe district.,ii. To identify the psychological factors that influence the inclination to disclose HIV test results to intimate partners among HIV-positive females aged 20-49 in Buikwe district.,i. To assess the socio-economic factors that impact the inclination to disclose HIV test results to intimate partners among HIV-positive females aged 20-49 in Buikwe district.,The primary goal of this study is to examine the factors that play a role in determining the willingness to reveal HIV test results to intimate partners among females aged 20-49 who are living with HIV in the Buikwe district.,
 Uganda 2024-05-07 14:19:27 2027-05-07 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Hadijah Nansamba
ID:
INSTITUTIONALIZATION OF INFORMAL JUSTICE SYSTEM AND MITIGATION OF GENDER-BASED VIOLENCE IN BUNDIBUJYO DISTRICT IN WESTERN UGANDA
REFNo: SS2580ES

Purpose of the Study
To investigate the effect of institutionalization of informal justice systems towards Gender-Based Violence mitigation in Bundibugyo District in western Uganda

Specific Objectives
i. To assess the effect of institutionalization of traditional cultural courts towards mitigation of Gender-Based Violence in Bundibugyo District.
ii. To examine the effect of institutionalization of semi-formal local council courts towards mitigation of Gender-Based Violence in Bundibugyo District.
iii. To examine the effect of institutionalization of alternative community-based systems towards mitigation of Gender-Based Violence in Bundibugyo District.
iv. To explore the stakeholder perception about the effectiveness of institutionalization of the informal justice system towards mitigation of gender-based violence in Bundibujyo District

Hypotheses
i. There is no statistically significant effect of institutionalization of traditional cultural courts towards mitigation of Gender-Based Violence in Bundibugyo District
ii. There is no statistically significant effect of institutionalization of semi-formal local council courts towards mitigation of Gender-Based Violence in Bundibugyo District
iii. There is no statistically significant effect of institutionalization of alternative community-based systems towards mitigation of Gender-Based Violence in Bundibugyo District

Research Question
i. How do stakeholders perceive the effectiveness of the institutionalization of the informal justice system toward the mitigation of gender-based violence in Bundibugyo District?

 Uganda 2024-05-07 14:11:05 2027-05-07 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Andrew Mujugira
ID: UNCST-2019-R000871
 Multi-level intervention for intersectional stigma reduction to improve HIV outcomes for sex workers
REFNo: HS4129ES

Aim 1: Adapt the multilevel PRISM ISD-reduction intervention to address ISD
for SW in Uganda.
Aim 2: Conduct a pilot hybrid type 1 effectiveness-implementation trial to test
the preliminary effectiveness of the adapted multilevel Ssinga Nze ISD-
reduction intervention on (a) PrEP adherence or (b) viral suppression
among SW using a status-neutral approach.
Aim 3: Evaluate implementation of Ssinga Nze using qualitative methods.
 Uganda 2024-05-07 14:09:03 2027-05-07 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Elizabeth Nyboer Ann
ID: UNCST-2023-R005929
 Using population genetics to inform sustainable aquaculture governance in Lake Victoria, Uganda
REFNo: NS798ES

Specific aims are to: (i) characterize the genetic profiles of Nile Tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) in Ugandan fish farms, and (ii) investigate levels of admixture and introgressive hybridization among farmed and wild O. niloticus and endemic Oreochromis species.
Canada 2024-05-07 14:07:15 2027-05-07 Natural Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Jenny Löfgren
ID: UNCST-2024-R005428
 Simulation based training for hernia mesh repair for novice learners – a randomized trial
REFNo: HS4176ES

b) Assess the student’s perception of the respective training methods.,a) Compare the learning outcomes regarding the ability to carry out an anterior groin hernia mesh repair on a 3D model for learners who participate in simulation-based training under supervision versus those who practice in simulation-based training without supervision.,
 Sweden 2024-05-07 14:06:01 2027-05-07 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Katherine Hill Jane
ID: UNCST-2023-R005519
 MITICare: Multimorbidity in Tuberculosis and Its Impact on Patient Care
REFNo: HS3888ES

Retrospective Cohort Objectives: Primary Objective: To describe the prevalence and patterns of multimorbidity in people with TB-HIV in Kampala. Secondary Objectives: To evaluate how prevalence and patterns of multimorbidity compare between people with TB-HIV and PLWHIV who do not develop TB within the cohort timeframe. To determine the effect of multimorbidity on end of TB treatment outcomes. Cross-sectional Study Nested Within Prospective Cohort Study Objectives: Primary Objective: To describe the prevalence of multimorbidity in patients at the start of treatment for TB in Kampala. Secondary Objectives: To determine the effect of multimorbidity on clinical characteristics of TB at the start of treatment. To determine the effect of multimorbidity on TB treatment outcomes. Exploratory Objective: To determine the effect of multimorbidity on progress through TB care.
UK 2024-05-07 14:04:46 2027-05-07 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
PAUL LWEVOLA
ID:
Barriers and Facilitators to enrollment into the Community Retail Pharmacy Drug Distribution Point (CRPDDP) model and its treatment outcomes in a Peri-Urban Setting, A Case of Iganga Hospital
REFNo: HS3892ES

To explore the facilitators and barriers to enrollment into the CRPDDP model at Iganga Hospital in East Central Uganda.,To determine retention, viral load suppression, and associated factors among PLHIV enrolled in CRPDDP at Iganga Hospital in East Central Uganda.,To explore Barriers and Facilitators to enrollment into the Community Retail Pharmacy Drug Distribution Point (CRPDDP) model and its treatment outcomes in a Peri-Urban Setting.,
 Uganda 2024-05-07 14:03:28 2027-05-07 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Jacqueline Kyosiimire-Lugemwa
ID: UNCST-2022-R005393
 AN In-vitro PROTOCOL TO ASSESS SAFETY and EFFICACY OF NATURAL/HERBAL INVESTIGATIONAL THERAPEUTIC PRODUCTS IN UGANDA
REFNo: HS4041ES

SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES:
1) To determine bacterial/ fungal sterility of the natural products
2) To determine the cytotoxicity of the natural products
3) To determine the in-vitro anti-virus activity of natural products
4) To determine the in-vitro anti-bacterial activity of the natural products.
5) To determine the in-vitro anti-fungal activity of the natural products.
6) To determine the in-vitro anti-diabetic activity of the natural products.
7) To determine the in-vitro anti-cancer activity of the natural products.
8) To determine the in-vitro anti-inflammatory/ antioxidant activity of the natural products.
9) To determine the in-vitro anti (condition/disease) activity of the natural products, whereby innovation might be addressing a condition or disease might be of relevancy in Uganda, e.g. conditions like alcohol overuse which causes liver damage, or a disease like malaria. This protocol takes care of other innovative solutions that will come up in future. Thus, the protocol is not limited to the above conditions only.
10) For successful products, to design experiments that will contribute to other mechanism identification (examples are to assess presence of ACE2 blockers (proteins that prevent the SARS COV2 from binding the ACE2 receptor)/ ACE2 Decoys.

 Uganda 2024-05-07 14:00:29 2027-05-07 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Nabbanja Teddy
ID:
A Model for eHealth Care Service Adoption for Mental Health Systems in Central Uganda. Case study: Butabika Referral Mental Hospital (BRMH)
REFNo: SIR305ES

Main Objective
The aim of this study is to develop a model for eHealth care service adoption that will enhance mental health service provision for health systems in Central Uganda.
Specific objectives
i) To examine the mental health care services provided by Butabika Hospital.
ii) To evaluate the existing mental health system for care services provision in Butabika Hospital.
iii) To design an e-Health Service Care Model for mental health service provision in Butabika Hospital.
iv) To validate the e-Health Service Care Model for mental health service provision in Butabika Hospital.

 Uganda 2024-05-07 13:54:04 2027-05-07 Engineering and Technology Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Soumya Mishra
ID:
Examining PRC-associated Economic Development Zones in Africa: local impacts and the implications for host states
REFNo: SS2384ES

(1) What narratives and Sino-African interactions accompany the establishment of PRC-associated EDZs in Sub-Saharan Africa?(2) To what extent do PRC-associated EDZs meet their stated aims in terms of industrialisation, employment creation and other economic impacts? (3) What are the broader social, economic, political and environmental impacts of PRC-associated EDZs?
 India 2024-05-07 13:52:47 2027-05-07 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Josephine Najjuma Nambi
ID: UNCST-2021-R013717
 Developing and testing a simulation-based intervention to improve stroke nursing care in Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital
REFNo: HS3535ES

6. Pilot test the simulation-based nursing intervention for feasibility, acceptability, functionality, quality of life, and preliminary health outcomes among stroke patients at MRRH. ,5. Develop a simulation-based stroke training packet/intervention for nurses to improve stroke care and management at Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital,4. Explore the barriers and facilitators for stroke management, and training among health care professionals at Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital ,The general objective of the study is to develop and pilot a simulation-based stroke intervention to improve stroke management at MRRH ,
 Uganda 2024-05-07 13:49:58 2027-05-07 Medical and Health Sciences Clinical Trial Degree Award
David Guwatudde
ID: UNCST-2021-R008522
 Research network for design and evaluation of adolescent health interventions and policies in Sub-Saharan Africa (DASH)
REFNo: HS4116ES

The overarching and long-term goal for the DASH research activities is to boost adolescent health in SAA through rigorous population-based surveillance, intervention and policy research in seven SSA countries including Burkina Faso, Ethiopia, Ghana, Nigeria, South Africa, Tanzania and Uganda (henceforth referred to as the ‘African DASH partner countries’). The key functions to address these objectives are to combine the efficient collection and use of important adolescent health data, and the employment of robust quantitative and qualitative methods of data collection and evaluation with local domain-specific expert and stakeholder knowledge on the health domains nutrition & physical activity, sexual & reproductive health, and mental health & violence (henceforth referred to as the ‘DASH health domains’).,To examine and assess transportability of DASH interventions and population-level policies (Transportability), in order to context relate to adolescent and young adult health, with the aim to understand how this context moderates the impact of interventions and policies; subsequently we will aim to transport the evidence on impact, generated within DASH, to other contexts in SSA,To evaluate population-level policies (Policy evaluation) with the aim to prioritize and select multiple population-level policies, related to the DASH health domains, which likely affect the health of adolescents and young adults, and to subsequently evaluate and understand the impact and mechanisms of these policies in Ghana, South Africa and Tanzania,To evaluate the impact of the DASH interventions (Intervention evaluation), their impact and performance,To co-design DASH interventions (Co-Design) with the aim to gain an understanding of local intervention needs and will co-design and pilot test interventions to improve nutrition & physical activity in South Africa, sexual & reproductive health in Uganda, and mental health & violence in Tanzania; these designed interventions will then be locally adapted in each African DASH partner country,To implement and test multiple light-touch interventions, which are relatively non-invasive, resource non-intensive interventions that aim to influence intentions, motivations and behaviors related to the three DASH health domains,To conduct surveillance of health and health-related risks (Surveillance) in order to determine trends and changes in adolescent and youth health, well-being and behaviors, particularly related to the three DASH health domains.,
 Uganda 2024-05-07 12:44:23 2027-05-07 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
REBECCA NANTANDA
ID: UNCST-2019-R001533
 Improving access to Asthma Care among Children and Adolescents in Uganda
REFNo: HS4136ES

To assess the feasibility, acceptability, and effectiveness of routine screening for asthma symptoms, healthcare worker needs-directed training and mentorship and asthma education in improving diagnosis and management of children and adolescents with asthma in Uganda. Specific objectives The study is divided into 4 sub-studies, and each of them has specific objectives as outlined below. Sub-study 1: Routine screening for asthma symptoms Objectives 1. To evaluate the clinical and cost-effectiveness of routine screening for asthma symptoms among children and adolescents with respiratory illnesses in identification of patients with undiagnosed asthma 2. To assess the feasibility and acceptability of routine screening for asthma symptoms among children and adolescents with respiratory illnesses. Sub-study 2: Healthcare workers’ needs-directed training and mentorship Objectives 1. To evaluate the clinical and cost-effectiveness of needs-directed healthcare workers’ training and mentorship in improving asthma outcomes in children and adolescents. 2. To assess the feasibility and acceptability of implementing a needs-directed healthcare workers’ training and mentorship intervention for improving asthma outcomes in children and adolescents. Sub-study 3: Community Health Worker-led asthma education Objectives 1. To assess the clinical and cost-effectiveness of community health worker-led asthma education in improving asthma outcomes among children and adolescents. 2. To assess the feasibility and acceptability of community health worker-led asthma education among children and adolescents, and their caregivers. Sub-study 4: Psychosocial challenges of asthma Objective 1. To explore the psychosocial challenges faced by children and adolescents with asthma, and their caregivers.
Uganda 2024-05-07 12:43:04 2027-05-07 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Ounyesiga Living
ID: UNCST-2024-R005177
 MODELING, SIMULATION AND OPTIMIZATION OF SOLAR POWER GENERATION AND TRANSMISSION IN UGANDA
REFNo: SIR322ES

Objectives of the Study
General Objective. The main objective of the study is to model, simulate and optimize solar power generation and transmission in Uganda.
Specific Objectives
The specific objectives are as follows:
(i) To modify the traditional power loss objective function in order to minimize electric power losses on Ugandan electricity transmission lines
(ii) To develop a mathematical models for coupled and uncoupled transmission lines, which can simulate lossy and lossless transmission parameters of current, voltage and temperature.
(iii) To formulate a differential equation for solar power generation and multiple empirical models for improving Photo Voltaic (PV) system design and operations.

 Uganda 2024-05-07 12:37:34 2027-05-07 Engineering and Technology Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
ANTHONY ONONO JAMES
ID:
FACTORS ASSOCIATED WITH HEALTH CARE WASTE MANAGEMENT PRACTICES AMONG HEALTHCARE WORKERS IN GULU CITY
REFNo: HS4009ES

3. To identify healthcare system factors associated with effective healthcare management practices among healthcare workers in Gulu city, located in Northern Uganda.,2. To assess individual factors associated with the management of healthcare waste by healthcare staff in Gulu city, located in the northern region of Uganda.,1. To assess the healthcare waste management practices among healthcare workers in Northern Uganda\'s Gulu city.,To assess factors associated with healthcare waste management practices among health care workers in Gulu city. ,
 Uganda 2024-05-07 12:36:35 2027-05-07 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Ntirandekura  Moses
ID: UNCST-2023-R005665
 GOOD GOVERNANCE AND WOMEN ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT IN SELECTED DISTRICTS OF SOUTH WESTERN UGANDA: A STUDY OF UGANDA WOMEN ENTREPRENEURSHIP PROGRAMME (UWEP)
REFNo: SS2612ES

i. To establish the effect of accountability in implementation of UWEP on women economic empowerment in Kisoro and Kabale Districts of South Western Uganda. ii. To examine the extent to which transparency in implementation of UWEP affects women economic empowerment in Kisoro and Kabale Districts of South Western Uganda. iii. To determine the influence of participation in implementation of UWEP on women economic empowerment in Kisoro and Kabale Districts of South Western Uganda. iv. To identify how equitability and inclusiveness in implementation of UWEP affect women economic empowerment in Kisoro and Kabale Districts of South Western Uganda. v. To determine the relationship between gender regulatory policies and women economic empowerment in Kisoro and Kabale Districts of South Western Uganda.
Uganda 2024-05-07 12:35:04 2027-05-07 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Alison Comfort
ID: UNCST-2022-R011501
 Social networks and their role in early initiation of antenatal care by HIV serostatus in Uganda
REFNo: HS4061ES

Through a quantitative survey data collection using a prospective cohort design, this study aims to: 1) Understand whether there exists an association between social network characteristics and early ANC initiation; 2) Explore whether visualizing social network characteristics differentially affects care-seeking intentions at delivery; 3) Characterize the social network characteristics of pregnant women seeking ANC and assess whether differences exist by serostatus; 4) Assess whether network characteristics are differentially associated with early ANC initiation depending on serostatus, with similar analyses for other perinatal care indicators (e.g., facility-based delivery, post-partum care and infant HIV testing if applicable)
USA 2024-05-07 12:25:25 2027-05-07 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Barnabas Atwiine
ID: UNCST-2022-R010629
 Assessing Implementation and Effectiveness of a Cash Incentive Family Support Intervention to Reduce Treatment Abandonment and Increase Survival among Children with Cancer in Sub-Saharan Africa
REFNo: HS3897ES

1. To assess the effectiveness of the intervention on end-of-treatment survival without evidence of disease.
2. To assess the proportion of eligible caregivers that access all planned mobile money instalments throughout the course of treatment.
3. To assess the cost-effectiveness of the intervention within the health system of participating
countries by WHO-CHOICE standards; defined as a cost less than three times the annual per
capita income per disability adjusted life year (DALY) averted.
4. To describe the views of stakeholders (policy makers, health providers and clients) on the acceptability and feasibility of the intervention.
Uganda 2024-05-07 11:43:52 2027-05-07 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Simran Prasad
ID:
Male reproductive skew, female codominance and mate choice, and inbreeding avoidance in wild vervet monkeys (Chlorocebus pygerythrus).
REFNo: NS801ES

The purpose of this project is to investigate the relationship between male dominance rank and mating and paternity success, degree of reproductive skew, female codominance and mate choice, and the direction of inbreeding avoidance in a population of vervet monkeys (Chlorocebus pygerythrus) at Lake Nabugabo, Uganda.
Canada 2024-05-07 11:24:53 2027-05-07 Natural Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
MUWANGUZI MOSES
ID: UNCST-2021-R013695
 Depression among pregnant teenagers receiving antenatal care from health facilities in Mbarara city, Southwestern Uganda
REFNo: HS3913ES

To determine the factors associated with depression among pregnant teenagers in Mbarara city, southwestern Uganda.,To determine the prevalence of depression among pregnant teenagers in Mbarara city, southwestern Uganda. ,To determine the prevalence and factors associated with depression among pregnant teenagers in Mbarara city, southwestern Uganda.,
 Uganda 2024-05-07 11:07:54 2027-05-07 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Samuel  Obakiro Baker
ID: UNCST-2019-R000065
 FORMULATION AND PRECLINICAL EVALUATION OF HERBAL PRODUCTS FOR MANAGEMENT OF DIABETES MELLITUS AND ITS COMORBIDITIES IN UGANDA
REFNo: HS4127ES

To analyze the phytochemical and pharmaceutical properties of the formulated herbal products,To assess the antidiabetic activity and toxicity of the formulated herbal products for the management of DM using in vitro and in vivo models,2. To formulate herbal products for management of DM ,1. To prioritize medicinal plants for formulation of herbal products for management of diabetes mellitus (DM),To develop standard herbal products for management of DM with proven preclinical evidence of efficacy and safety ,
 Uganda 2024-05-07 11:04:09 2027-05-07 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Pamela Mbabazi Byakwaga
ID:
KIZINO DANCE-MUSICKING: NEGOTIATING ETHNIC IDENTITY AMONG BAKIGA IMMIGRANTS IN RUBIRIZI DISTRICT, WESTERN UGANDA
REFNo: SS2261ES

To examine how kizino dance-musicking is used to negotiate kikiga ethnic identity in Rubirizi District ,To explore the continuity and change in the nature and context of kizino dance-musicking among the Bakiga in Kabale and Rubirizi Districts,To examine the nature of the ethnic identity of the Bakiga in Kabale and Rubirizi Districts,To examine how Bakiga immigrants negotiate their ethnic identity in Rubirizi District,
 Uganda 2024-05-07 10:45:55 2027-05-07 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
DORAH NAMPIJJA
ID: UNCST-2022-R009694
 Acute Rheumatic Fever Biomaker Project; Preventing Rheumatic Injury Biomarker Alliance: the Leducq PRIMA Network
REFNo: HS4091ES

iv. To design and validate a point of care diagnostic test for early ARF diagnosis,iii. To perform unbiased biomarker screens for ARF among children with ARF and to apply rigorous statistical analyses to identify biomarker(s) with high predictive power for ARF diagnosis ,ii. To conduct a case control study to understand the factors associated with ARF and disease progression among children aged 5-18 years,i. To create an Acute Rheumatic Fever registry and profile the phenotype among children with ARF aged 5-18 years,To identify accurate molecular biomarker(s) for ARF, and design a point of care diagnostic tool for early ARF diagnosis,
 Uganda 2024-05-02 12:45:10 2027-05-02 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Margaret Magumba Nakagolo
ID:
The Influence of the Adoption of the E-tax System on Tax Compliance in Uganda.
REFNo: SS2552ES

To establish ways in which online tax systems can be maximally utilised to improve tax compliance in Uganda.,To establish the association between the adoption of eTax and taxpayer demographics, and how that association affects tax compliance in Uganda.,To establish the association between the adoption of eTax and tax administration efficiency, and how that association affects tax compliance in Uganda. ,To establish the relationship between the adoption of eTax and the different elements of tax compliance (registration, filing and payment) in Uganda.,To determine the influence of the adoption of the eTax system on tax compliance in Uganda. ,
 Uganda 2024-05-02 12:43:39 2027-05-02 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Mathieu Chabry Eric
ID: UNCST-2024-R004404
 Toxoplasma in chimpanzees (Pilot study)
REFNo: NS789ES

This study is a pilot study which aims to look at the behavioral effects of the parasite Toxoplasma gondii in two populations of wild chimpanzees at the Budongo conservation field station. the project aims to understand correlations between infection and behaviors, to see if there are differences between infected and non infected individuals. The objectives of the research are the following:
- To see whether infection by the parasite toxoplasma gondii changes behavior of infected chimpaanzees by comparing infected and uninfected individuals (by comparing infected and non infected individuals)
- Establish infection status in a population of wild chimpanzees by collecting urine and check which individuals are infected and those which aren't (collecting urine non invasively)
- To see whether infection influences risky behaviors in wild chimpanzees (aggression towards higher ranking chimpanzees, foraging close to the borders of the territory)
- Determine if infection influences reaction to unfamiliar stimul (false fruits, remoted controlled animals maybe)
- Establish trends in behavior and compare infected and non-infected individuals
- Collect behavioral data in the purpose of establishing new studies possibilities
 Switzerland 2024-05-02 12:42:07 2027-05-02 Natural Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Charles Lwanga Tumuhe
ID:
Exploring perspectives of agroecology network organizations regarding their role in climate change adaptation in Uganda
REFNo: A409ES

To explore the understanding of agroecological initiatives made by the various network member organizations and their partners in their effort to help communities adapt to climate change.
To establish the perceived nature of the relationships and connections between agroecology as a movement and Climate Change adaptation

To establish the perceived benefits to network members from joint agroecological climate adaptation initiatives.

Uganda 2024-05-02 12:41:06 2027-05-02 Agricultural Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Irene Kinera
ID: UNCST-2022-R009689
 POST TB LUNG DISEASE AMONG CHILDREN IN UGANDA, A CROSS SECTIONAL STUDY
REFNo: HS3961ES

3. To assess the health-related quality of life of children and caregivers of children who were previously treated for PTB at Mulago National Referral Hospital.,2. To determine the correlation between clinical characteristics and lung function among children previously treated for PTB at Mulago National Referral Hospital.,1. To describe the clinical characteristics of PTLD among children previously treated for PTB at Mulago National Referral Hospital.,To describe the clinical characteristics of PTLD, assess the correlation between the clinical characteristics and lung function and to assess the health-related quality of life of children and caregivers of children who were previously treated for PTB at Mulago National Referral Hospital. ,
 Uganda 2024-05-02 12:39:55 2027-05-02 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Jenny Löfgren
ID: UNCST-2024-R005428
 Simulation-based training for mesh inguinal hernia repair under local anaesthesia - a randomized trial
REFNo: HS4058ES

Assess the learning curve of mesh inguinal hernia repair for novice learners and how it is affected by simulation based training prior to supervised surgery on patients.
Sweden 2024-05-02 12:38:06 2027-05-02 Medical and Health Sciences Clinical Trial Degree Award
Daniel Zaake
ID: UNCST-2019-R000923
 Infertility in Uganda: The Burden, quality of Life, lived experiences of individuals Diagnosed with infertility and Availability of services for Diagnosis and treatment of infertility.
REFNo: HS3901ES

1. To determine the prevalence and determinants of infertility in Uganda.
2. To evaluate the quality of life among individuals with infertility seeking fertility treatment in Kawempe National Referal Hospital (KNRH) and St Francis Hospital Nsambya(SFHN) in Kampala
3. To explore the lived experiences of couples and individuals diagnosed with infertility at KNRH and SFHN in Kampala
4. To assess the availability of services for diagnosis and treatment of infertility in Uganda.
Uganda 2024-05-02 12:37:00 2027-05-02 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
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