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Betty OKOT
ID: UNCST-2021-R013938
 Assessing the Feasibility of Introducing Playful Parenting Intervention for Enhancing School Readiness, Foundational Literacy and Numeracy in a Crisis Context in Uganda
REFNo: SS3839ES

Overall, the study aims to respond to the challenges of providing education in refugee and displacement contexts by assessing the feasibility of implementing a playful parenting intervention to promote school readiness, foundational literacy, and numeracy skills among refugee children.

Study objectives
The following objectives will guide the study:
1) To examine the level of caregivers’ and education stakeholders’ knowledge of playful parenting practices, policies and how they contribute to school readiness and early years education/learning
2) To determine the levels of foundational numeracy and literacy proficiency among children at baseline.
3) To assess the improvement in mean foundational numeracy and literacy levels over 24 months by comparing baseline and post-intervention proficiency scores using standardized assessments.
4) To examine whether interactive play and parental guidance could improve school readiness, foundational literacy and numeracy competencies, parent-child relationships, and socio-emotional skills and resilience in children.
5) To identify facilitators and barriers to playful parenting, school readiness, and foundational literacy and numeracy among refugee learners and recommend alleviating strategies.

Uganda 2025-07-18 13:48:28 2028-07-18 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
George  GALIWANGO William Muwambi
ID: UNCST-2025-R017274
 Descriptive epidemiology of cleft lip and palate in Uganda
REFNo: HS5861ES

To determine the geographical distribution of cleft lip and or palate in Uganda. To determine the distribution of the types of clefts in Uganda. To determine the types, frequency and laterality of cleft lip, isolated cleft palate and cleft lip & palate patients in Uganda over the period 2002 to 2024. To determine the demographics of Ugandans with cleft lip and palate patients who have had surgical repairs in the period 2002 to 2024.
Uganda 2025-07-18 13:46:15 2028-07-18 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Naster Tumwebembeire
ID: UNCST-2023-R006864
 Isomorphic Forces, Taxpayer Perception and Income Tax Compliance among Small and Medium Enterprises in South Western Uganda
REFNo: SS3828ES

v. To find out whether taxpayer behavior mediates the relationship between taxpayer perception and tax compliance of Small and Medium size Enterprises in Uganda.,iv. To establish whether taxpayer behavior mediates the relationship between isomorphic forces and tax compliance of Small and Medium size Enterprises in Uganda,iii. To determine the relationship between taxpayer behavior and tax compliance of Small and Medium size Enterprises in Uganda,ii. To establish the relationship between taxpayer perception and tax compliance of Small and Medium size Enterprises in Uganda,i. To establish the relationship between isomorphic forces and tax compliance of Small and Medium size Enterprises in Uganda,The study seeks to examine the relationship between isomorphic forces, taxpayer perception and tax compliance of small and medium size Enterprises in Uganda while considering the mediating role of taxpayer behavior in the relationship between isomorphic forces, taxpayer perception and tax compliance,
 Uganda 2025-07-18 13:44:31 2028-07-18 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Kalidi Rajab
ID: UNCST-2020-R014550
 Development of a herbal antimalarial syrup from extracts of Cymbopogon citratus, Vernonia amygdalina, Azadirachita indica and Carica papaya
REFNo: HS5837ES

v. To determine the in vivo and in vitro safety a syrup formulated from the most active combination of the extracts of Cymbopogon citratus, Vernonia amygdalina, Azadirachita indica, and Carica papaya.,iv. To determine the in vivo anti-malarial activity of a syrup formulated from the most active combination of the extracts of Cymbopogon citratus, Vernonia amygdalina, Azadirachita indica, and Carica papaya in parasitised Swiss mice.,iii. To establish the quality control assessment parameters of the syrup formulated from the most active combination of the extracts of Cymbopogon citratus, Vernonia amygdalina, Azadirachita indica, and Carica papaya.,ii. To determine the most active combination of the extracts of Cymbopogon citratus, Vernonia amygdalina, Azadirachita indica, and Carica papaya against Plasmodium falciparum.,i. To validate the in vitro anti-plasmodial activity of the extracts of Cymbopogon citratus, Vernonia amygdalina, Azadirachita indica, and Carica papaya against Plasmodium falciparum.,To develop an anti-malarial formulation from extracts of Cymbopogon citratus, Vernonia amygdalina, Azadirachita indica, and Carica papaya.,
 Uganda 2025-07-18 13:42:39 2028-07-18 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Emma Steimle
ID: UNCST-2025-R017979
 Medicine, Plant Use, and Conservation in the Rwenzori Region of Uganda
REFNo: SS4042ES

Identify medicinal plants and their uses, understand local residents' health views, and understand the accessibility of medicinal plants
 USA 2025-07-14 15:59:38 2028-07-14 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
JACKSON TUHIRIRWE
ID: UNCST-2025-R018361
 SACCO PRACTICES AND PERFOMANCE OF SMEs in KABALE District
REFNo: SS4012ES

1) To examine the effect of credit policy by SACCOs and performance of SMEs in Kabale, 2) To establish the effect of Savings on performance the small and medium enterprises in Kabale District. 3) To assess the effect of credit extension on performance of SMEs in Kabale. 4) To establish the effect of financial literacy on performance of SMEs performance in Kabale.
Uganda 2025-07-14 15:56:17 2028-07-14 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Felix Wamono
ID: UNCST-2024-R003397
 strengthening medical waste management system in Kampala City,Uganda
REFNo: HS6100ES

General objectives
to establish an efficient on-line automated medical waste management system that shall allow participation of the community and the regulator through the provision of the real time tracking of medical waste from point of generation, collection and disposal hence improving health and environment.
specific objectives
1. to examine the existing medical waste management processes for KCCA health facilities and private clinics within Kampala City
2.to develop an on-line and automated medical waste management system to track and monitor the medical waste management disposal process in KCCA public health facilities and private clinics in all the five divisions of Kampala city
3.to establish medical waste management focal persons in health care facilities.
Uganda 2025-07-14 15:54:30 2028-07-14 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Seku Michael .
ID: UNCST-2024-R016404
 An Examination of Child Protection Mechanisms for School Going Children in Conflict-Affected Areas of Kasese District, Uganda
REFNo: SS3967ES

Main objective/ purpose
• To examine the child protection mechanisms for school going children in conflict areas of Kasese district.
Specific Objectives
1. To describe the experiences and perceptions of Community Development Officers regarding tools and techniques used to protect school going children during conflicts.
2. To understand how stakeholders perceive the responsiveness of the Child Protection Helpline in responding to incidents of alarm from school going children during conflicts.
3. To assess how Child Rights Clubs empower school going children to participate in their own protection before, during, and after conflicts.
4. To gather insights from stakeholders on the perceived impact of government programs in protecting school going children from violence, abuse, exploitation, and neglect during conflicts.

 Uganda 2025-07-14 15:51:51 2028-07-14 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
SSEBAGALA  CYPRIAN
ID: UNCST-2024-R002071
 TALENT MANAGEMENT PRACTICES AND EMPLOYEE TURNOVER IN SELECTED HIGHER INSTITUTIONS OF LEARNING IN UGANDA
REFNo: SS3742ES

(i) To examine the effect of Competency Mapping on Employee turnover in higher institution of learning in Uganda
(ii) To assess how Succession management affects Employee turnover in higher institution of learning in Uganda
(iii) To evaluate the effect of Career management on Employee turnover in higher institution of learning in Uganda
(iv) To examine the contributing role of talent management practices on employee turnover in higher institution of learning in Uganda
(v) To evaluate how Workplace Environment moderates the effect of Talent Management Practices on Employee turnover in higher institution of learning in Uganda

Uganda 2025-07-14 15:50:47 2028-07-14 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Brian Kibirige
ID: UNCST-2023-R007728
 The Impact of School-Based Agriculture Education programs on Positive Youth Development in Uganda: A Comparative study.
REFNo: SS3954ES

To develop a comprehensive model that integrates key aspects of positive youth development within Ugandan SBAE programs for secondary school students. ,To measure students’ perceptions of the impact of PYD training within school-based agricultural education (SBAE) programs. ,To compare the Positive Youth Outcomes of Ugandan secondary school students in SBAE programs with YoFFA and those without YoFFA. ,To determine the extent of PYD training integration within school-based agricultural education (SBAE) programs.  ,To investigate specific activities of positive youth development within Ugandan school-based agricultural education (SBAE) programs.  ,To explore how school-based agriculture education programs in Uganda foster positive youth development among secondary school students.,
 Uganda 2025-07-14 12:47:20 2028-07-14 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Geoffrey Tabo Olok
ID: UNCST-2023-R005911
 Leveraging ICT affordances to control online abuse of children at home in Gulu City, Northern Uganda
REFNo: SIR509ES

General Objective The main objective is to develop a dedicated application that offers a multifaceted control of harmful/inappropriate contents at home or outside school environment to minimize children vulnerability during online learning, drawing on insights from psychology (child development), computer science (management of information flow) for education. Specific Objectives i. To determine the prevalence of uncontrolled inappropriate and harmful information to learners ii. To assess knowledge, attitude and practices of parents and teachers towards children protection during online learning iii. To develop an application to filter inappropriate and harmful information during online learning iv. To test and validate the effectiveness of the developed application by deploying it on selected devices against which we can verify the filtering capability.
Uganda 2025-07-14 12:43:25 2028-07-14 Engineering and Technology Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Catherine Atahigwa
ID: UNCST-2024-R005083
 Socio-cultural factors and fertility preferences in Southwestern Uganda: A case study of Rubirizi district.
REFNo: SS2907ES

1. To examine how cultural norms and beliefs influence individuals’ attitudes towards family size and childbearing among women and men in the Rubirizi district. 2. To explore how gender roles and power dynamics within relationships influence reproductive decision-making among women and men in the Rubirizi district. 3. To investigate how gender and economic status intersect to influence fertility preferences among men and women in the Rubirizi district.
 Uganda 2025-07-14 12:14:00 2028-07-14 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Eumu Benard
ID: UNCST-2024-R016554
 THE IMPLIMENTATION OF THE NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT POLICY ON SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT IN UGANDA: A CASE OF URBAN CENTRES IN EASTERN UGANDA
REFNo: SS3555ES

1.4.1 General Objective
The major aim of the study is to assess the implementation of National Environment Management Policy on solid waste management in urban centres in Eastern Uganda.
1.4.2 Specific Objectives
1. To assess the effectiveness of the National Environmental Management Policy implementation mechanisms on Solid Waste Management in Urban centres in eastern Uganda.
2. To establish the extent to which stakeholders are engaged in the implementation of the National Environmental Management Policy towards Solid Waste Management in Urban centres.
3. To examine the influence of policy environment on the implementation of national environmental management policy on Solid Waste Management in Urban centres in Eastern Uganda.

 Uganda 2025-07-11 18:03:42 2028-07-11 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Felix Magala
ID: UNCST-2024-R016043
 Incidence of Post-Operative Sore Throat Among Patients Undergoing Open Abdominal Surgery: A Randomized Control Trial Comparing Video and Direct Laryngoscopy
REFNo: HS5685ES

To compare the incidence of POST, and recovery from POST following intubation using Video laryngoscopy or Direct laryngoscopy during general anaesthesia among general surgery patients undergoing laparotomy at MRRH
1. To determine the incidence of POST in the first 24 hours following intubation with either Video-laryngoscopy or Direct-laryngoscopy for patients undergoing open abdominal surgery at MRRH
2. To determine the recovery time from POST among patients intubated with Video laryngoscopy compared to Direct-laryngoscopy.
3. To describe the symptoms associated with POST amongst patients intubated for open abdominal surgery
 Uganda 2025-07-11 18:00:56 2028-07-11 Medical and Health Sciences Clinical Trial Degree Award
Josephine Tumuhamye NONE
ID: UNCST-2024-R015885
 Rapid detection of neonatal bloodstream infections using next generation sequencing in Uganda
REFNo: HS5942ES

1. To estimate the proportion of neonates with a possible bloodstream infection with culture-negative sepsis in whom (a) pathogen(s) is identified using NGS 2. To compare the proportion of neonates with a positive blood culture test versus the proportion of neonates with a positive next-generation sequencing test. 3. To compare the sensitivity and specificity of Blood Culture and NGS in identifying (a) pathogen(s) of possible bloodstream infection compared to a composite reference standard (consisting of all microbiological tests and clinical adjudication)
Uganda 2025-07-11 17:59:54 2028-07-11 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Opiyo Solomon
ID: UNCST-2025-R018201
 Role of Public Libraries in Smart Cities in Uganda
REFNo: SS3927ES

1) Examine the extent to which public libraries are integrated into the technological infrastructure of Smart Cities.
2) Investigate how public libraries support/engage with the Community to foster innovative participation/interaction with Smart City Initiatives.
3) Determine whether public libraries\' involvement in smart city development is significant.
4) Develop recommendations for enhancing the role of public libraries in developing Smart Cities.
 Uganda 2025-07-11 17:56:57 2028-07-11 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
MUWANGUZI MOSES
ID: UNCST-2021-R013695
 Early childhood adversities, resilience and HIV care outcomes among adolescents and young adults living with HIV in rural Uganda
REFNo: HS6168ES

1) To determine relationship between ACEs and HIV treatment outcomes (ART adherence and retention in HIV care) among AYLHIV at the HIV adolescent clinic in southwestern Uganda. 2) To determine the mediating role of resilience on the relationship between ACEs and HIV treatment outcomes (ART adherence and retention in HIV care) among AYLHIV at the HIV adolescent clinic in southwestern Uganda.
 Uganda 2025-07-11 17:55:44 2028-07-11 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Adrian  Kakinda Ivan
ID: UNCST-2024-R015907
 Exploring Perceived Barriers and Facilitators to Formal and Informal Mental Health Help-Seeking Behaviours of School-Going Adolescents in Uganda.
REFNo: SS4060ES

General Objective To explore the perceived barriers and facilitators of formal and informal mental health help-seeking behaviours among school-going adolescents in Uganda. Specific Objectives 1.To identify common MHPs affecting school-going adolescents in Uganda and their impact on their daily functioning. 2.To examine the perceived barriers to formal and informal mental health help-seeking behaviours among school-going adolescents. 3.To explore the facilitators that encourage mental health help-seeking behaviours among school-going adolescents. 4.To assess the role of mental health literacy and stigma in influencing adolescents' help-seeking behaviours.
Uganda 2025-07-11 17:53:17 2028-07-11 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Martin Ariapa
ID: UNCST-2021-R013296
 HOW DOES AGENCY TRANSLATE INTO ACTION? UNDERSTANDING THE MECHANISMS OF TEACHER AGENCY AND WELL-BEING IN UGANDA
REFNo: SS4031ES

The main objective of the study is to understand how teacher agency translates into action and its relationship with teacher well-being among primary school teachers in Uganda The study aims to address the following specific objectives: (i) To establish the reliability and validity of the teacher agency measurement tool. (ii) To examine the relationship between teacher agency and teacher well-being. (iii) To examine the relationship between teacher agency and the socially recognised actions teachers undertake in their schools.
 Uganda 2025-07-11 17:51:27 2028-07-11 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Jedediah Silver
ID: UNCST-2023-R007939
 Uncertainty and Incentives for Quality Upgrading: Evidence from Ugandan Cassava
REFNo: SS4053ES

Our project is designed to answer two main research questions:
1. How does increasing access to small-scale processing technology affect the supply of food crops to commercial value and investments in quality, at both the farmer and trader level?
2. How does reducing exposure to output market risk affect demand for quality-upgrading technology, at both the farmer and trader levels?

 USA 2025-07-11 17:41:00 2028-07-11 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
WEKOYE CORNEL
ID: UNCST-2024-R016586
 Policy Environment and the Participation of Persons with Disabilities in the Administration of Primary Schools in Uganda
REFNo: SS3984ES

To examine the administrative structures’ influence on PWDs participation in the administration of primary schools in Uganda.
2. To determine the level of participation of persons with disabilities in administration of primary schools in Uganda.
3. To determine the relationship between the policy environment and participation of PWDs in administration of primary schools in Uganda.
4. To create a framework of strategies to support the participation of PWDs in administration of primary schools in Uganda.

 Uganda 2025-07-11 17:30:39 2028-07-11 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Dithan Kiragga
ID: UNCST-2025-R018677
 Assessing the multifaceted factors influencing HIV Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) uptake and continuation among young women aged 15-24 years in Mulago, Uganda.
REFNo: HS6230ES

This study investigates factors influencing the uptake and continuity of PrEP among young women in Uganda. The research is divided into three manuscripts. Manuscript 1 focuses on the relationship between the perceived susceptibility to HIV, the socio-demographic factors of the PrEP clients, and the uptake of PrEP among young women. Manuscript 2 investigates the association between HIV behavioral risk factors, perceived benefits of PrEP, and PrEP uptake among young women. Manuscript 3 assesses the impact of the PrEP service delivery mode (health facility-based or community-based) on the continuity of PrEP among young women.
Uganda 2025-07-11 17:27:21 2028-07-11 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Korenilo Duot Ajang
ID: UNCST-2024-R016022
 Environmental Law Compliance on Oil and Gas Exploration and Production in South Sudan: An Analysis
REFNo: SS4125ES

iii. To analyze the compliance of oil and gas exploration and production in South Sudan with international best practices on the environment,ii. To examine the environmental protection mechanisms for oil and gas exploration and production in South Sudan.,i. To establish the legal framework governing critical environmental issues in oil and gas exploration and production in South Sudan.,The main objective of the study will be to analyze environmental law compliance regarding oil and gas exploration and production in South Sudan.,
 South Sudan 2025-07-11 17:18:38 2028-07-11 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Mildred  AKANDINDA
ID: UNCST-2023-R005963
 FACTORS AFFECTING TURNAROUND TIME OF POSTGRADUATE RESEARCH ETHICS APPROVAL AND THE PERCEPTIONS OF GRADUATE STUDENTS ON THE REVIEW PROCESS IN SOUTHWESTERN UGANDA
REFNo: SS3996ES

To determine the turnaround time of research ethics approval of postgraduate research proposals at MUST and KIU-WC.
ii. To explore the factors affecting the turnaround time of research ethics approval of postgraduate research proposals at MUST and KIU-WC.
iii. To assess the perceptions that postgraduate students have on the research ethics approval process at MUST and KIU-WC.

Uganda 2025-07-10 18:50:06 2028-07-10 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
HERBERT CHERUKUT
ID: UNCST-2025-R017737
 Leveraging Wearable Technology and Machine Learning for Predictive Monitoring and Management of Diabetes in Kampala, Uganda (DIABETECH-Study)
REFNo: HS5869ES

1. To conduct a pilot study to assess the feasibility of measuring behaviours objectively, such as physical activity, dietary habits, stress levels and sleep patterns using wearable devices and food-intake app among adults living in Kampala, Uganda.

2. To assess the impact of behavioural factors (physical activity, food intake, stress, sleep, as measured using wearable technology) and infectious diseases (malaria and upper respiratory infections) on blood glucose levels (as measured by Continuous Glucose Monitors (CGMs)) among diabetic patients in Kampala, Uganda.

3. To integrate and visualize behavioural data from smartwatches (physical activity, stress, sleep) and a food-intake app with the blood glucose data from Continuous Glucose Monitors (CGMs) into a user-friendly dashboard, and providing healthcare workers and patients with clear, accessible summaries to aid diabetes management in Kampala, Uganda.

4. To develop and apply machine learning algorithms that predict blood glucose fluctuations based on behavioural factors (physical activity, food intake) and upper respiratory infections, with the aim of generating predictive insights and personalized intervention strategies for managing diabetes among adults in Kampala, Uganda.


 Uganda 2025-07-10 18:39:38 2028-07-10 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Namara Mable
ID: UNCST-2022-R010662
 Assessment of Quality Assurance Practices on Performance of Graduates of selected Private Universities in Western Uganda
REFNo: SS2465ES

To assess the contribution of accredited programs to performance of graduates
2 To analyse the contribution of monitoring/evaluation to performance of graduates
3. To evaluate the effect of quality of teaching staff on performance of graduates
4. To evaluate the effect of external assessment on performance of graduates

 Uganda 2025-07-10 16:59:02 2028-07-10 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
NASSIFU SSEMWANGA
ID: UNCST-2022-R010829
 Developing a framework for integrating continuous professional education on the Uganda Nurses and Midwives’ Council mandate within healthcare institutions
REFNo: HS6185ES

i. To explore the nurses’ and midwives’ understanding of the mandate of the UNMC.
ii. To assess the nurses’ and midwives’ level of knowledge regarding the mandate of the UNMC.
iii. To explore barriers to continuous professional development among nurses and midwives in Uganda
iv. To develop a framework for integrating continuous professional education on the UNMC mandate within healthcare institutions

 Uganda 2025-07-10 16:56:59 2028-07-10 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
ASHIRAF MABANJA
ID: UNCST-2025-R018962
 Emotional Intelligence Critical thinking, and Doctoral Success in Ugandan universities
REFNo: SS4035ES

i.To analyze the influence of emotional intelligence on doctoral success in Uganda universities. ii.To analyze the influence of critical thinking on doctoral success in Uganda universities. iii.To analyze the combined influence of emotional intelligence and critical thinking on doctoral success in Ugandan universities. iv.To compare the levels of emotional intelligence between doctoral graduates who completed their studies on time and those who experienced delays in completion. v.To compare the levels of critical thinking between doctoral graduates who completed their studies on time and those who experienced delays in completion.
 Uganda 2025-07-10 16:54:51 2028-07-10 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Mike Kyewalyanga
ID: UNCST-2021-R013531
 FACILITATORS AND BARRIERS OF EXCLUSIVE BREASTFEEDING AMONG MOTHERS WITH YOUNG INFANTS IN MBARARA CITY
REFNo: HS6152ES

1.To determine the magnitude of exclusive breastfeeding among mothers with young infants in Mbarara City.
2.To describe the commonest modes of feeding among young infants in Mbarara City.
3.To explore facilitators and barriers to exclusive breastfeeding among mothers with young infants in Mbarara City.

 Uganda 2025-07-10 14:24:00 2028-07-10 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Mary Samantha
ID: UNCST-2025-R017849
 Potential effectiveness, Feasibility, and Acceptability of an Implementation Strategy for Alcohol Use Disorder Management by Primary Healthcare Providers: A case of Isingiro District
REFNo: SS4085ES

1. To Co-design an implementation strategy for AUD management by PHC providers guided by Consolidated Framework of Implementation Research (CFIR) in the Isingiro district 2. To evaluate the potential effectiveness of an implementation strategy for AUD management measured by the number of AUD cases recorded by PHC providers in the Isingiro district. 3. To assess the feasibility and acceptability of an implementation strategy for AUD management measured by ease of use and approval by PHC providers in the Isingiro district.
Uganda 2025-07-10 14:20:54 2028-07-10 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Robert Muyinda
ID: UNCST-2025-R019365
 BIOREMEDIATION OF AFLATOXIN IN SELECTED FOODS AND ANIMAL FEEDS USING LIGNINOLYTIC ENZYME EXTRACTS FROM SPENT SUBSTRATES OF OYSTER MUSHROOM (Pleurotus ostreatus)
REFNo: A611ES

The main objective of the study is to evaluate the postharvest practices of maize and groundnuts, aflatoxin levels, cancer risks and the biodegradation potential of ligninolytic enzyme extracts from used P. ostreatus substrates on the total aflatoxin.
1.3.2 Specific objectives
The specific objectives of the study are to:
1.Determine postharvest handling practices as drivers of AF contamination in food in Teso and Busoga subregions.
2.Determine the total AF content (AFB1, AFB2, AFG1 and AFG2) in food (maize and groundnuts products).
3.Assess dietary exposure and the risks to the consumers (adults and children) of maize and groundnuts products.
4.Determine the AFB1, AFB2, AFG1 and AFG2 levels, formed metabolites and their toxicity in food (maize) after the ligninolytic enzyme bioremediation.

Uganda 2025-07-10 14:15:03 2028-07-10 Agricultural Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Susan Asiimwe
ID: UNCST-2025-R016828
 Improving Adolescent Reproductive Health in Uganda: Assessing Challenges and Opportunities in the Development and Implementation of Policies on Adolescent Pregnancies
REFNo: HS6231ES

1.To assess current reproductive health policies targeted at addressing adolescent pregnancies in East Africa 2.To determine the trends in prevalences and associated factors of adolescent pregnancies in Uganda using the Uganda Demographic and Health Survey (UDHS) 3.To study barriers, facilitators, and coping mechanisms for the development and implementation of selected ARH policies in Uganda. 4.To co-create feasible recommendations to improve ARH policies' content and implementation
Uganda 2025-07-10 14:09:39 2028-07-10 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Moses  Anyit Wany
ID: UNCST-2024-R002083
 PREVALENCE, ANTIMICROBIAL SENSITIVITY AND FACTORS ASSOCIATED WITH VAGINAL BACTERIAL COLONIZATION AMONG WOMEN WITH CERVICAL CANCER AT MBARARA REGIONAL REFERRAL HOSPITAL
REFNo: HS5800ES

1. To determine the prevalence of vaginal bacterial colonization among women with cervical cancer at Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital.
2. To identify the bacteria commonly isolated from the vagina among women with cervical cancer at Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital.
3. To describe the antimicrobial sensitivity of vaginal bacteria isolated among women with cervical cancer at Mbarara regional Referral Hospital.
4. To determine the factors associated with vaginal bacterial colonization among women with cervical at Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital
 South Sudan 2025-07-10 14:08:02 2028-07-10 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
ETWOP PATRICK
ID: UNCST-2024-R005206
 PREVALENCE, SEVERITY AND FACTORS ASSOCIATED WITH ANEMIA AMONG WOMEN WITH UTERINE FIBROIDS AT MBARARA REGIONAL REFERRAL HOSPITAL
REFNo: HS5815ES

1. Prevalence of anemia among women with uterine fibroids at Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital
2. Severity of anemia among women with uterine fibroids at Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital
3. Factors associated with anemia among women with uterine fibroids at Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital
 Uganda 2025-07-10 14:05:36 2028-07-10 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
FREDDIE SSENGOOBA Peter
ID: UNCST-2021-R011834
 Exploring the Future of First Referral Hospitals in sub-Saharan Africa as part of Integrated Primary Care Systems: Service delivery, Workforce dynamics and Technology integration (AFRHiCARE).
REFNo: HS5835ES

Study Aim: To generate evidence that informs thinking and the strategic development of First Referral Hospitals (FRH) in Kenya, Uganda and South Africa with regard to the services they deliver, their performance, their workforce requirements, behaviours and skill-mix, and how they integrate technologies to enhance service delivery, quality of care, and equity within Primary Health Care (PHC) systems.

Study Objectives:
1. Assess Hospital Service Availability, Readiness, and Delivery in selected FRH.
2. Evaluate the performance of selected FRH in terms of responsiveness, care quality, referral systems and technology use.
3. Track the self-reported well-being, performance, and behaviours of frontline health workers, including retention preferences in selected FRH.
4. Investigate hospital governance, leadership, and management practices, with a focus on organisational learning, human resource management and the adoption of technology in selected FRH.
5. Examine the skill-mix and roles within inter-professional teams and their interaction with technologies in selected FRH.
6. Assess the influence of gender, inclusion, diversity and climate across all objectives.

 Uganda 2025-07-10 14:04:04 2028-07-10 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Flavia Luwedde Aliba
ID: UNCST-2023-R007953
 Knowledge, attitude and practices of patients towards early diagnosis of colorectal cancer and lived experiences in Eastern Uganda
REFNo: HS5889ES

To describe lived experiences of patients with CRC,To describe practices towards CRC early diagnosis,To understand the attitude towards CRC early diagnosis,To examine the knowledge about CRC early diagnosis,To explore the knowledge, attitude and practices of patients towards CRC early diagnosis and their lived experiences in Eastern Uganda.,
 Uganda 2025-07-10 14:01:16 2028-07-10 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Claire Namuwaya
ID: UNCST-2022-R011470
 Knowledge, attitude, and uptake of Human papillomavirus vaccine among schoolgirls aged 9-14 years in eastern Uganda.
REFNo: HS6080ES

To explore the factors associated with HPV uptake among schoolgirls aged 9-14 years in Iganga district.,To determine the level of uptake of HPV vaccine in schoolgirls aged 9-14 years in Iganga district.,To investigate the attitudes towards HPV vaccination in schoolgirls aged 9-14 years in Iganga district.,To assess the knowledge on HPV vaccination in schoolgirls aged 9-14 years in Iganga district.,To describe the factors that influence the uptake of HPV vaccine in schoolgirls aged 9-14 years in Iganga district.,
 Uganda 2025-07-10 13:58:15 2028-07-10 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
ELTON WANDIRA GEORGE
ID: UNCST-2024-R016356
 UPTAKE OF PROSTATE BIOPSY AND ITS PREDICTORS AMONG PATIENTS PREVIOUSLY FOUND TO HAVE ELEVATED PROSTATE-SPECIFIC ANTIGEN RESULTS AT KYABIRWA SURGICAL CENTER, JINJA CITY
REFNo: SS3886ES

General objective To assess uptake of prostate biopsy and its predictors among patients previously found to have elevated Prostate-Specific Antigen levels at Kyabirwa Surgical Center, Jinja city. Specific objectives 1. To determine the proportion of patients, previously found to have elevated Prostate Specific Antigen levels at Kyabirwa Surgical Center, which subsequently uptakes prostate biopsy. 2. To establish the patient-related predictors of prostate biopsy uptake among patients previously found to have elevated Prostate-Specific Antigen levels at Kyabirwa Surgical Center, Jinja city. 3. To establish the Institutional predictors of prostate biopsy uptake among patients previously found to have elevated Prostate-Specific Antigen levels at Kyabirwa Surgical Center, Jinja city.
 Uganda 2025-07-10 13:54:46 2028-07-10 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Oyo Charles
ID: UNCST-2025-R017632
 Governing Board Functionality in Catholic Institutions in Uganda: Critical Refelection on Education and Health Institutions
REFNo: SS3883ES

1.3 The General Objective
The general objective of this study is to explore the functionality of the governing boards in Catholic institutions in Uganda.
1.4 Specific Objectives
1. To assess the governing boards functions in Catholic institutions in Uganda.
2. To assess the drivers of governing board functionality in catholic institutions in Uganda.
3. To assess employees’ perceptions on governing board functionality in Catholic Institutions


Uganda 2025-07-10 13:51:55 2028-07-10 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Mary Nabacwa Ssonko
ID: UNCST-2023-R007407
 The contribution of Results Based Financing Supported Health Facilities to Gender Based Violence and Reproductive Health Service Provision: A Case Study of the Heroes Program in Eastern and Central Uganda
REFNo: SS3906ES

Identify the scope of coverage of GBV/RH in Heroes program RBF enrolled versus non-enrolled health facilities. ,To examine the challenges of the RBF approach in GBV/RH work in health facilities in the Heroes program districts of focus. ,To assess the contribution of RBF to the health systems strengthening blocks in GBV/RH service provision in the Heroes program. ,To examine the levels of satisfaction with the GBV/RH services in the Heroes program RBF enrolled versus non-enrolled health facilities. ,To assess the contribution of RBF to GBV/RH service provision in supported health facilities in Central and Eastern Uganda using the case of the Heroes Program.,
 Uganda 2025-07-10 13:47:16 2028-07-10 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Pauline Byakika-Kibwika
ID: UNCST-2019-R001206
 ASSESSING TRAINING NEEDS FOR RESEARCH ETHICS COMMITTEE MEMBERS REGARDING THEIR COMPETENCES TO REVIEW PROTOCOLS WITH EMERGING AND COMPLEX STUDY DESIGNS, AND RESEARCH INVOLVING VULNERABLE POPULATIONS IN SOUTH-WESTERN UGANDA
REFNo: HS6001ES

2. To identify training needs of REC members regarding their competences in reviewing research protocols involving vulnerable populations ,1. To identify the training needs of REC members regarding their competences in reviewing research protocols with emerging and complex study designs,To assess the training needs of REC members in South - Western Uganda regarding their competences to review protocols with emerging and complex study designs as well as research involving vulnerable populations with the aim of building their capacity and expertise to enhance the ethical review process,
 Uganda 2025-07-10 13:44:53 2028-07-10 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Okoya  James Nil
ID: UNCST-2024-R004572
 Anaerobic co-digestion of Cow dung with Soya bean and sunflower wastes. Process Optimization and Life Cycle Assessment.
REFNo: SIR530ES

The general objective of the study is to evaluate the applicability of anaerobic co-digestion of Cow dung with soya bean and sunflower wastes.
Specific Objectives:
i. Characterize the physical and chemical properties of cow dung, on-farm Soya bean, and Sunflower Wastes.
ii. Optimize anaerobic co-digestion conditions of cow dung with on-farm soya bean and sunflower wastes.
iii. Quantify the GHG emissions from the AcoD to estimate their environmental impacts.
 Uganda 2025-07-10 13:43:28 2028-07-10 Engineering and Technology Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Jasmine Therese Arcilla Baltazar
ID: UNCST-2025-R017891
 Tapeworms, Gender and Pig Farming
REFNo: HS6091ES

The overall aim of this research is to develop a deeper understanding of the socioecological gender structures that lead to the endemicity of Taenia solium in smallholder pig farming communities in northern Uganda, focusing on the formed perceptions and behavioral outcomes related to Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) and pig care taking. The following are the sub objectives. 1) To explore how gender structures shape understanding of pig wellbeing and WASH-related caretaking practices. 2) To understand the ways gender structures in smallholder pig farming communities in Uganda influence the perception of health risks in relation to T. solium and WASH practices. 3) To find ways for socioecological and gender ‘spill-overs’ to be better integrated into One Health-WASH approaches in smallholder pig farming communities in Uganda.
 Philippines 2025-07-10 13:40:32 2028-07-10 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Clare Clingain
ID: UNCST-2020-R014406
 Unpacking mentorship effects for hosts and refugees in Nairobi and Kampala
REFNo: SS3924ES

1. Understand why mentorship may work better for certain demographic subgroups. 2. Understand why women appeared to not benefit from any arm of the program, and better understand what changes or additions to both cash and mentorship programs may be necessary to see similar improvements for women as for men
 USA 2025-07-10 13:38:24 2028-07-10 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Sande Ojara
ID: UNCST-2019-R000236
 Pilot Validation of the verify-IMI for comprehensive maternal-perinatal risk assessment and tracking at St. Mary’s Lacor Hospital, Gulu city, Uganda.
REFNo: HS6054ES

1.3 Study Objectives
1.3.1 General Objective
To validate the Verify-IMI software for maternal-perinatal risk assessment and tracking, assessing its accuracy, feasibility, and impact on clinical decision-making at St. Mary's Lacor Hospital.
1.3.2 Specific Objectives
● To train and assess healthcare workers' proficiency in using Verify-IMI for maternal-perinatal risk assessment and monitoring.
● To evaluate the accuracy and predictive performance of the Verify-IMI software in identifying high-risk pregnancies compared to standard clinical assessments.
● To determine the impact of Verify-IMI on clinical decision-making, maternal-perinatal risk stratification, and early intervention.
● To assess the feasibility and acceptability of Verify-IMI among healthcare providers and pregnant women at St. Mary's Lacor Hospital.

 Uganda 2025-07-10 13:37:15 2028-07-10 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
SSENTONGO JOHN
ID: UNCST-2025-R016726
 COMMUNITY PERSPECTIVES, EXPERIENCES, AND FACTORS THAT SHAPE THE PERCEPTIONS ON THE INFORMED CONSENT PROCESS IN PUBLIC HEALTH RESEARCH IN BUSHENYI DISTRICT, SOUTHWESTERN UGANDA
REFNo: HS6055ES

Objectives:

Main Objective
1. To examine the community perspectives, experiences, and factors that shape the perceptions on the informed consent process in public health research in Bushenyi district, Southwestern Uganda.
Specific Objectives
1. To explore the perspectives of community members concerning the informed consent process in public health research in Bushenyi District, Southwestern Uganda.
2. To describe the experiences of community members concerning the informed consent process in public health research in Bushenyi District, Southwestern Uganda.
3. To establish the factors that shape the perceptions on the informed consent process in public health research in Bushenyi district, Southwestern Uganda.
 Uganda 2025-07-10 13:33:40 2028-07-10 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Astrid Jenkins Yogi
ID: UNCST-2024-R015681
 The Making of Memory: Tracing the Origins, Development, and Contestation of Post-Colonial Memory Regimes in East Africa
REFNo: SS3936ES

This research investigates the emergence and evolution of post-colonial memory regimes in Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania, focusing on how these states have navigated the legacy of British colonialism after independence. It explores why states with traumatic colonial histories take divergent approaches to memorialising trauma, and how these memory regimes shape national identity and international relations. By examining the institutional, cultural, and diplomatic dimensions of memory politics—particularly through national curricula, monuments, independence celebrations, and post-colonial foreign policy—the project contributes to International Relations and memory studies by deepening our understanding of how national memory evolves after traumatic historical events. In doing so, it has three primary objectives: first, to make a theoretical contribution by addressing a gap in International Relations (IR) literature on memory politics, which has the tendency to focus on European and East Asian contexts, and thereby neglects an understanding of the development of official memory in the African context; second, to provide empirical insights into how East African states navigated nation-building and the politics of remembrance in the context of ethnic diversity, colonial legacy, and broader systemic pressures; and third, to highlight the utility of moving away from a predominant focus on conflict as the object of study in international relations, which offers limited insight into cases where states undergo a traumatic period, and yet do not develop strong state led nationalist politics surrounding that trauma. The study combines archival research, elite interviews, and discourse analysis. Archival work will be conducted at Makerere University and the National Archives of Uganda, focusing on records related to post-colonial state building, commemorative practices, and UK–Ugandan relations. Interviews will be held with policymakers, civil society actors, academic experts, and individuals with expertise in the independence struggle and memory politics. Ethical considerations remain central to the project. Participation in interviews will be voluntary, with informed consent obtained in writing, or recorded verbally if necessary. Interviewees may withdraw at any time without penalty, and pseudonyms will be used unless express permission is granted. Data will be securely stored and anonymised.
 Cyprus 2025-07-10 13:31:14 2028-07-10 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Elly Atuhumuza
ID: UNCST-2024-R002706
 Evaluating the Effects of StrongMinds Commu-nity-Based Group Interpersonal Therapy on De-pression and Secondary Outcomes in Uganda: A Randomized Controlled Trial
REFNo: SS3945ES

This study aims to evaluate the impact of the StrongMinds IPT-G model in reducing depressive symptoms and improving secondary outcomes related to quality of life and labour supply. The study also seeks to assess the feasibility of delivering a compressed six-week IPT-G intervention in a programmatic setting. Additionally, as this is a pilot RCT, this study will inform the proto-cols, outcome metrics and optimal design of an eventual larger-scale efficacy study.
Uganda 2025-07-10 13:30:00 2028-07-10 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Arinaitwe lucian
ID: UNCST-2025-R018143
 THE CONTRIBUTION OF OBUNTU TOWARDS PEACE-BUILDING IN KIGEZI-UGANDA
REFNo: SS4019ES

1. To investigate Obuntu philosophies in terms of ethical values espousing contribution towards peace-building efforts, in Kigezi region 2. To assess the Obuntu-peace implementations, in terms of what is done, up to the grassroots levels 3. To determine the leading factors responsible in unraveling conflicts thereof
 Uganda 2025-07-10 13:28:08 2028-07-10 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Stephen Oupal
ID: UNCST-2024-R003568
 Baseline for Uganda Refugees Resilience Initiative Project
REFNo: A609ES

I. To establish the baseline values of the log frame indicators on outcome and output level in accordance with the two consortia (DRC and SCI) project Log frames.
II. To provide context information about the project’s relevant thematic areas through qualitative interviews.

 Uganda 2025-07-10 13:25:48 2028-07-10 Agricultural Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Jane Patricia Bako
ID: UNCST-2025-R017603
 ASSESSMENT OF UGANDA’S LEGAL AND POLICY FRAMEWORK FOR THE MENTAL HEALTH AND WELL-BEING OF LEGAL PROFESSIONALS
REFNo: SS3968ES

1. Examine the mental health and well-being challenges of legal professionals in Uganda
2. Assess how the theoretical frameworks can help to understand these challenges
3. Examine how mental health challenges affect the performance of legal professionals and the justice ecosystem in Uganda
4. Establish how the mental health and well-being of legal professionals in Uganda can be improved.

 Uganda 2025-07-10 13:20:18 2028-07-10 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Gloria Kaudha
ID: UNCST-2025-R017148
 Assessing the clinical practices of primary Health Care Workers in evaluating children presenting with acute respiratory symptoms and skin infections at Health Center IVs and IIIs in Kampala, Uganda.
REFNo: HS6119ES

General Objective:
To Assess the clinical practices of primary Health Care Workers evaluating children presenting with acute respiratory symptoms and skin infections in Kampala, Uganda.

Specific Objectives:
1.To assess the clinical practices (history, physical examination, investigations and treatment) of health care workers in evaluating children with acute respiratory symptoms and skin infections in Kampala, Uganda.
2.To describe the facilitators and barriers to the clinical practices including treatment given to children with acute respiratory symptoms and skin infections

 Uganda 2025-07-10 13:17:46 2028-07-10 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Bongomin Joachim
ID: UNCST-2025-R017414
 GROUNDWATER POTENTIAL MAPPING USING HYDROLOGIC, DROGEOLOGIC AND STRUCTURAL MODELS IN TOCHI WATERSHED (UGANDA)
REFNo: SIR527ES

General objective
To develop methodology for delineation of groundwater recharge zone using hydrologic,
hydrogeologic and structural models.

Specific objectives
1. To develop groundwater flow map within the vadose zone using SWAT model.
2. To develop groundwater table profile for the watershed.
3. To generate litho-stratigraphic pile potential to transmit groundwater.
4. To delineate groundwater potential in Tochi watershed.

Uganda 2025-07-10 13:14:02 2028-07-10 Engineering and Technology Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Charlotte Brown Louise
ID: UNCST-2021-R012078
 Plants, Toxicity and Science at African Borderlands: Cassava\'s Ambivalent History in West Nile, Uganda
REFNo: SS3980ES

To support the profile of situated knowledge in discussions of agricultural change,To contribute social science evidence to African Environmental Health,To contribute to debates within Geography concerning agricultural development,To understand the changing relationship of agricultural farmers to cassava in West Nile, Uganda,
 UK 2025-07-10 13:12:43 2028-07-10 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Tumwebaze G Godfrey
ID: UNCST-2024-R002158
 AN INTEGRATED MOBILE COMMUNICATION FRAMEWORK FOR ENHANCING LIVESTOCK DISEASES MANAGEMENT AND ADVISORY SERVICES
REFNo: SIR490ES

Main Objective 1. The overall goal is to enhance the monitoring, controlling and management of livestock diseases using a comprehensive mobile-based communication framework. Specific Objectives 1. Evaluate the challenges and barriers livestock (cattle) farmers face in managing diseases and accessing advisory services through mobile communication technologies. 2. Develop of an integrated mobile communication framework for enhancing livestock disease management and advisory services. 3. Evaluate the usability, acceptability and effectiveness of the developed framework through the use of a mobile application
 Uganda 2025-07-10 13:06:07 2028-07-10 Engineering and Technology Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Cynthia Agema Lysanne
ID: UNCST-2025-R018967
 Exploring the balance between social disappointment and inequity aversion in chimpanzees.
REFNo: NS979ES

The objective of this study is to gain deeper insight into the behavioural responses of chimpanzees to unequal reward distributions, and to examine whether these responses are primarily driven by social disappointment or by inequity aversion. We aim to better understand the cognitive and emotional processes underlying social evaluation in great apes. The study contributes to the scientific understanding of the evolutionary roots of fairness and social expectations, and offers practical value for improving animal welfare, especially in captive or sanctuary settings, by adapting care practices based on species-specific social sensitivity.
 Netherlands 2025-07-10 12:51:39 2028-07-10 Natural Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Martin Kaddumukasa.
ID: UNCST-2024-R003870
 Prospective Global Platform to Evaluate and Enhance Cognitive and Functional Trajectories after Stroke (PROSPECT)
REFNo: HS5743ES

We will identify the natural history and population attributable
risk of key factors for post-stroke cognitive and functional
impairment, including baseline characteristics, details of the index
stroke and post-stroke complications
 Uganda 2025-07-10 12:50:40 2028-07-10 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Daniel Atwine
ID: UNCST-2019-R012948
 SAFETY AND EFFICACY OF THE PHOTO-KABADA DEVICE AS COMPARED TO DEVICES IN ROUTINE USE IN ADMINISTERING PHOTOTHERAPY FOR BABIES WITH NEONATAL JAUNDICE: AN OPEN-LABEL, RANDOMIZED CONTROLLED CLINICAL TRIAL (MUST-2024-1404).
REFNo: HS5411ES

5) Secondary: To describe the experiences of health workers using the test (Photo-Kabada) and control PT devices and caretakers of children treated with these devices.,4) Secondary: To compare the other safety and efficacy outcomes when babies are treated with Photo-Kabada compared to available phototherapy devices on the neonatal unit of MRRH. ,3) Secondary: To compare the reduction in bilirubin levels per unit time when babies are treated with Photo-Kabada compared to available phototherapy devices on the neonatal unit of MRRH. ,2) Primary: To compare the efficacy of Photo-Kabada phototherapy machine with existing phototherapy machine at selected hospitals in treating neonates with jaundice.,1) Primary: To compare the safety of Photo-Kabada phototherapy machine with existing phototherapy machine at selected hospitals in treating neonates with jaundice.,
 Uganda 2025-07-10 11:09:52 2028-07-10 Medical and Health Sciences Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
SAMANTHA KESHARA
ID: UNCST-2024-R016384
 NEONATAL JAUNDICE MANAGEMENT:ASSESSING THE KNOWLEDGE, ATTITUDES, and PRACTICES(KAP) OF MOTHERS AT KAWEMPE SPECIALISED NATIONAL REFERRAL HOSPITAL (KNRH).
REFNo: HS6108ES

To assess the knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) of mothers regarding neonatal jaundice at Kawempe Specialized National Referral Hospital.

Specific Study Objectives

To evaluate the level of maternal knowledge on neonatal jaundice symptoms, causes, complications, and treatment options.

To assess maternal attitudes and perceptions toward neonatal jaundice and its severity.To examine maternal attitudes and perceptions toward neonatal jaundice and its severity.

To determine the healthcare-seeking practices of mothers when managing neonatal jaundice.To analyze the healthcare-seeking practices of mothers when managing neonatal jaundice.

 Uganda 2025-07-10 11:05:34 2028-07-10 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
James Tumwine Kashugyera
ID: UNCST-2025-R017959
 Understanding and managing fevers from infections spread by animals
REFNo: HS6008ES

1.Determine the common causes of ZAFI and associated factors in paediatric patients living in urban and rural areas of Kabale, Uganda 2.Develop and test novel technologies and approaches for diagnosing ZAFI that are suitable for use in LMIC and field settings 2.1. Evaluate point-of-care (PoC) tests and pilot prototype molecular diagnostic platforms for key zoonotic pathogens 3.Involve communities and the health sector in Kabale, Uganda,in defining improved approaches to diagnosis and management of ZAFI 4.Strengthen capacity and capability for research on diagnosis and management of zoonotic diseases in Kabale, Uganda
 Uganda 2025-07-09 17:55:28 2028-07-09 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Constance Buzaare
ID: UNCST-2024-R005359
 Project-Based Learning, Conventional Teaching Approaches and Developing English Language Proficiency among Refugee Learners: A case of Bidi-Bidi refugee settlement
REFNo: SS3988ES

i. To assess the English language proficiency of refugee learners before implementing project-based learning and traditional learning approaches in the Bidi Bidi refugee settlement. ii. To examine the level of English language proficiency of refugee learners after the interventions of project-based learning and traditional learning approaches in Bidi Bidi settlement. iii. To determine the difference in English language proficiency among refugee learners before and after implementing project-based learning, compared to traditional teaching approaches in Bidi Bidi settlement. iv. To assess learners' perceptions of project-based and traditional learning approaches in enhancing English language proficiency among refugee learners in Bid Bidi Settlement.
Uganda 2025-07-09 17:06:10 2028-07-09 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Edwin Kigozi
ID: UNCST-2021-R013215
 Exploring the Potential of Graduate Nurses in Uganda to Advance Planetary Health and Foster Climate-Resilient Healthcare Systems.
REFNo: HS6116ES

Main aim.
This study aims to explore the barriers and facilitators for graduate nurses in promoting climate-resilient healthcare systems.

Specific Objectives:
1. To examine how graduate nurses in Uganda are involved in promoting climate-resilient healthcare systems within Uganda’s health sector.
2. To explore how education, training, current roles and work conditions influence the capacity of graduate nurses to engage in climate-resilient healthcare advocacy within and beyond traditional clinical settings.
3. To explore additional needs to support graduate nurses in Uganda to contribute to climate-resilient healthcare systems.

 Uganda 2025-07-09 16:21:41 2028-07-09 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Esther Cathlyn  Atukunda
ID: UNCST-2022-R009265
 Evaluating Healthy Families PrEP: an intervention to promote PrEP use during periconception, pregnancy and postpartum periods for women in rural Uganda
REFNo: HS6117ES

1. Adapt Healthy Families-PrEP (HF-PrEP) to community clinics in Mbarara and Sheema Districts, Uganda to include postpartum women guided by our conceptual framework and the Consolidated Framework for Implementation Research (CFIR

2. Test Healthy Families-PrEP intervention effectiveness in a cluster-randomized control trial in Ugandan community health centers (HCs)

3. Determine incremental cost-per-person participating in Healthy Families-PrEP and estimate cost-effectiveness per incident HIV infection averted among women and their infants.
 Uganda 2025-07-09 16:14:46 2028-07-09 Medical and Health Sciences Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
LOIS BAYIGGA
ID: UNCST-2024-R004310
 IN VIVO GENE THERAPY: AN HIV CURE IN A SYRINGE
REFNo: HS6079ES

To evaluate the efficacy of the CRISPR/Cas dual guide RNA in curing HIV infection in a humanized immune system,To engineer lipid nanoparticles with receptors for targeting specific cells and tissues,To test the efficacy of CRISPR/Cas in reducing the HIV reservoir in infected cells and tissues from both adult and pediatric populations infected with different HIV subtypes,To evaluate the effectiveness of CRISPR/Cas dual guide RNA in reducing the HIV reservoir and curing HIV infection,
 Uganda 2025-07-08 13:58:37 2028-07-08 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Ssemanda Ronald
ID: UNCST-2025-R019141
 Tax Type Dynamics, Filler's Perceptions, and Filing Compliance: An Empirical Study of Uganda's Public Sector
REFNo: SS4032ES

To thoroughly examine tax filing compliance in Uganda's public sector, this study will aim to achieve the following Specific Objectives:
1. To examine the effect of Income Tax on filing compliance within Uganda’s public sector.
2. To assess the effect of Value Added Tax (VAT) on filing compliance within Uganda’s public sector.
3. To analyze the effect of Pay-As-You-Earn (PAYE) on filing compliance within Uganda’s public sector.
4. To evaluate the effect of Withholding Tax (WHT) on filing compliance within Uganda’s public sector.
5. To develop a model to enhance tax compliance in public organizations by addressing tax filers' perceptions across various tax types.
 Uganda 2025-07-08 11:24:40 2028-07-08 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Ivan Segawa
ID: UNCST-2021-R012795
 Optimizing Community-Pharmacy PrEP Delivery for Cisgender Female Sex Workers in Uganda
REFNo: HS6178ES

Aim 1: Compare the potential reach and accessibility of PrEP services through community retail pharmacies and PrEP facilities in Kampala. Aim 2: Evaluate pharmacy capacity and staff perspectives on delivering PrEP through community retail pharmacies in Kampala.
Uganda 2025-07-08 11:22:09 2028-07-08 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Benard Nsubuga
ID: UNCST-2024-R002324
 Assessment of Pharmacovigilance Systems, Knowledge and Reporting in public health facilities. A Cross-sectional Assessment
REFNo: HS6195ES

i) To evaluate functionality of PV systems in public health facilities in Uganda. ii) To evaluate current PV knowledge at public health facilities in Uganda. iii) To establish evaluate the current pharmacovigilance reporting rates in public health facilities in Uganda. iv) To establish the factors influencing pharmacovigilance knowledge among health facilities practitioners in public health facilities in Uganda. v) To establish the factors influencing the reporting rates of ADRs/AEFI in public health facilities in Uganda.
Uganda 2025-07-08 11:17:16 2028-07-08 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Benard Nsubuga
ID: UNCST-2024-R002324
 Antimicrobial Use Surveillance in Public Hospitals in Uganda: A Retrospective Cross-sectional Assessment
REFNo: HS6197ES

a) To assess the compliance to treatment guidelines in antimicrobial use in outpatient departments in public hospitals in Uganda b) To assess the compliance to treatment guidelines in antimicrobial use in inpatient departments in public hospitals in Uganda c) To assess the current performance of antimicrobial prescribing indicators in outpatient departments in public hospitals in Uganda d) To assess the current performance of antimicrobial prescribing indicators in inpatient departments in public hospitals in Uganda.
Uganda 2025-07-08 11:15:06 2028-07-08 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Francis Pebalo Pebolo
ID: UNCST-2022-R010630
 Towards understanding maternal health for youth with Disabilities in Uganda
REFNo: HS6070ES

To explore experiences and perceptions of healthcare providers regarding the provision of maternal healthcare services to Female Youth with Disabilities in Uganda.,To document the perspectives of Female Youth with Disabilities regarding their experiences of accessing maternal healthcare services in Uganda.,To explore the lived experiences of pregnancy and childbirth among Female Youth with Disabilities in Uganda.,To synthesize evidence on access to maternal healthcare services for Female Youth with Disabilities in Sub-Saharan Africa.,This study seeks to understand the maternal health for FYWD based on their own experiences and perceptions and those of the maternal healthcare providers in Uganda. The knowledge and insight generated will contribute to improving the maternal health and healthcare services for WWD particularly FYWD in Uganda and other low- and middle-income countries,
 Uganda 2025-07-08 11:12:51 2028-07-08 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
EGIRU EREGU EMMA ISAIAH
ID: UNCST-2021-R012653
 PREVALENCE, RISK FACTORS AND OUTCOMES OF LOW BIRTH WEIGHTS AMONG NEONATES; A RETROSPECTIVE STUDY AT KAYUNGA REGIONAL REFERRAL HOSPITAL
REFNo: HS6137ES

Prevalence of low birth weight among the admissions in the neonatal unit What are the risk factors for low birth weight in kayunga What are the outcomes of admitted low birth weight
 Uganda 2025-07-08 11:10:17 2028-07-08 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Ian Munabi
ID: UNCST-2023-R007147
 EVALUATION OF THE MASTER OF SCIENCE IN BIOETHICS PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION FROM 2015 -2024
REFNo: HS6089ES

ii. To review and document the outputs and implementation of the Master of Science in Bioethics curriculum at MakCHS over the last ten years. ,i. To examine stakeholder perspectives on the Master of Health Science in Bioethics program’s implementation. ,
 Uganda 2025-07-08 11:05:32 2028-07-08 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
John Baptist Asiimwe
ID: UNCST-2021-R013716
 Factors influencing the quality of nursing care (QNC) among nurses and their patients’ perspectives in tertiary hospitals in Uganda: A mixed method study.
REFNo: HS6072ES

1) Determine the nurses' perceived level of QNC in tertiary hospitals in Uganda.
2) Establish the factors associated with nurse-perceived levels of QNC in tertiary hospitals in Uganda.
3) Determine the patients’ level of satisfaction with QNC and associated factors in tertiary in Uganda.
4) To explore the patient’s and nurses’ perceptions of nursing care received from tertiary hospitals in Uganda.

Uganda 2025-07-08 11:00:32 2028-07-08 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Hosea Kiprotich
ID: UNCST-2024-R002048
 DEVELOPMENT OF AN IN-HOUSE PROTOCOL FOR MEASUREMENT OF HEMOGLOBIN FROM DRIED BLOOD SPOTS
REFNo: NS944ES


GENERAL OBJECTIVE

To establish a method for the measurement of haemoglobin from DBS.

SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES

1. To develop and optimize a protocol for measurement of Hb from dried blood spots.
2. To evaluate assay performance for hemoglobin measured in DBS eluate: inter and intra- assay variation, linearity, lower limit of detection and accuracy.
3. To determine the effect of storage temperature, time, and humidity on the performance characteristics of Hb measurement using DBS

 Uganda 2025-07-08 10:47:58 2028-07-08 Natural Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Paul Edabu
ID: UNCST-2025-R016842
 Socio-ecological factors and mental health of refugee children aged 10 to 17 years in Imvepi settlement-Terego District, West Nile region
REFNo: SS3792ES

1. To examine the prevalence of mental health issues among refugee children in West Nile region.
2. To explore the socio-ecological risk factors contributing to mental health issues in refugee children in West Nile region.
3. To investigate the protective factors and coping mechanisms that support the mental health of refugee children in West Nile region.
4. To establish the effectiveness of current community and systemic interventions to support the mental health of refugee children in West Nile region

 Uganda 2025-07-08 10:36:02 2028-07-08 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Isaac Ssewanyana
ID: UNCST-2020-R014336
 Use of Remnant Clinical Samples from Health Facilities for Micronutrient Surveillance in Uganda
REFNo: HS6218ES

3.Determine the prevalence micronutrient deficiency using remnant clinical samples ,2. Analyze remnant clinical samples for micronutrient and inflammatory biomarkers using a multiplex assay,1.Establish a mechanism for acquisition, storage and transportation of remnant clinical samples from health facilities ,
 Uganda 2025-07-07 13:37:02 2028-07-07 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Daniel Lubanga
ID: UNCST-2025-R018596
 Displacement, Mental Health, and Access to Care: Understanding Women Refugee’s Well-being in Urban Uganda
REFNo: SS3943ES


Investigate the primary mental health and psychosocial support challenges faced by refugee women in Kampala.

Examine the structural barriers (e.g., documentation requirements, bureaucratic delays, geographic access) that hinder mental health care access.

Identify facilitators and resilience factors that support mental well-being and access to mental health and psychosocial support services.
Uganda 2025-07-04 15:20:27 2028-07-04 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Aidah Nanvuma
ID: UNCST-2024-R015734
 Assessing Health Care Providers Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices on Sexually Transmitted Infections Post Exposure Prophylaxis in Urban Clinics in Kampala, Uganda.
REFNo: HS6083ES

1. Assess knowledge of STI PEP among HCPs in urban health facilities in Uganda. 2. Evaluate attitudes towards STI PEP among HCP in urban health facilities in Uganda. 3. Characterise current practices related to STI PEP among HCP in urban health facilities in Uganda.
Uganda 2025-07-04 14:27:02 2028-07-04 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Julius Kizito
ID: UNCST-2025-R017731
 From shadows to spotlight: Behavioral observation of East African pottos (Perodicticus ibeanus) in Kibale National Park, community knowledge and awareness about pottos.
REFNo: NS950ES

To investigate the behavioral repertoire, and substrate use, of pottos in Kibale National Park and adjacent villages, assess community knowledge and awareness of people living near the park about pottos, and conduct conservation education
Uganda 2025-07-04 14:18:55 2028-07-04 Natural Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Salim Kombo
ID: UNCST-2023-R005870
 OPTIMIZING STRATEGIES FOR PROSOCIAL BEHAVIOR IN UGANDA - A SOCIAL NETWORK STUDY
REFNo: SS4005ES

Descriptive Social Network Study: Assess the relationship between network structure and pro-social engagement, focusing on network density, centrality, homophily, and bridging ties. Qualitative Study: Investigate the dissemination of pro-social engagement information, identifying effective channels, key information injectors, motivators, barriers, and incentives for increasing engagement.,Descriptive Social Network Study: Network Structure and Engagement Correlation: Assess the density and structure of social networks and correlate them with pro-social engagement levels. Centrality and Motivational Influences: Identify the centrality of highly engaged and committed individuals and key motivators within the networks. Homophily and Bridging Ties: Analyze the extent of homophily in pro-social engagement profiles and identify key individuals who bridge different engagement levels. Qualitative Study: Information Dissemination and Effective Channels: Investigate how community monitors disseminate pro-social engagement information and identify the most effective forums and platforms. Optimal Information Injectors and Motivators: Determine the best individuals for injecting and motivating pro-social engagement and their effective qualities. Barriers and Incentives for Engagement: Explore barriers to engagement and identify incentives or changes to increase engagement among less-engaged individuals.,Descriptive Social Network Study: Assess the relationship between network structure and pro-social engagement, focusing on network density, centrality, homophily, and bridging ties. Qualitative Study: Investigate the dissemination of pro-social engagement information, identifying effective channels, key information injectors, motivators, barriers, and incentives for increasing engagement.,
 Kenya 2025-07-04 14:15:43 2028-07-04 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Laura Nsangi Joan
ID: UNCST-2025-R016715
 ValgaNciclovIR for CMV Viraemia in AdvaNced HIV diseAse
REFNo: HS6040ES

The primary objective is to determine if valganciclovir is safe and efficacious in reducing CMV viraemia amongst hospitalised adults with advanced HIV disease and CMV viraemia.
Secondary objectives are to determine the effect of valganciclovir on mortality, to study its pharmacokinetics and explore the immunological response of patients with CMV viraemia before and after treatment with valganciclovir.

 Uganda 2025-07-04 14:08:02 2028-07-04 Medical and Health Sciences Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
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