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Namulema Edith
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Exploring the feasibility and safety of using the ‘LeVe Neonatal CPAP System’ to assist neonates with signs of respiratory distress at Mengo Hospital
REFNo: HS7747ES

1) Feasibility Objective - To determine the proportion of neonates in whom the LeVe CPAP device can be successfully initiated and maintained for the entire study duration.
2) Safety Objective - To determine the incidence of CPAP-related adverse events occurring within the first 7 days of CPAP therapy.
3) Respiratory Effectiveness Objective - To assess the early respiratory response to CPAP within 2 hours of initiation and for the entire study duration using SpO?, FiO? measures and the Silverman-Andersen respiratory distress score.
4) Prematurity-Related Outcome Objective - To determine the incidence of survival to discharge, bronchopulmonary dysplasia, and retinopathy of prematurity.
5) To explore healthcare workers' perceptions and experiences regarding CPAP training adequacy, their confidence in using neonatal CPAP, and their views on how CPAP implementation influences neonatal respiratory outcomes within their clinical setting

Uganda 2026-05-28 16:35:26 2029-05-28 Medical and Health Sciences Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Martin Bakunda
ID: UNCST-2025-R022360
FINANCIAL LITERACY AND FINANCIAL WELLBEING A MODERATED MEDIATED RELATIONSHIP OF SOCIAL CAPITAL AND FINANCIAL STRESS AMONG MICRO AND SMALL BUSINESS OWNERS IN KAMPALA, UGANDA
REFNo: SS5363ES

I. To examine the effect of Financial Literacy on Financial Wellbeing II. To determine the effect of Financial Stress on Financial Wellbeing III. To assess the effect of Social Capital on Financial Wellbeing IV. To examine the effect of Financial Literacy on Financial Stress V. To examine the mediation effect of Financial Stress on the relationship between Financial Literacy and Financial wellbeing VI. To examine the moderating effect of social capital on the relationship between financial literacy and financial stress VII. To assess the moderating effect of social capital on relationship between financial literacy and financial wellbeing VIII. To examine the moderating effect of social capital on the relationship between financial stress and financial wellbeing IX. To analyze the moderation effect of social capital on the indirect relationship between financial literacy and financial wellbeing through financial stress
Uganda 2026-05-28 16:33:41 2029-05-28 Social Science and Humanities Degree Award
Elly Atuhumuza
ID: UNCST-2024-R002706
Evaluating the Active Ingredients and Dose Response Effects of Group Interpersonal Psycho-therapy Components on Depression
REFNo: HS7468ES

1. To determine the comparative effectiveness of each core IPT-G component (psychoeducation, peer support, and problem-solving skills) in reducing depression symptoms (as measured by the PHQ-9) from baseline to post treatment, when delivered as a single session. 2. To determine feasibility and acceptability of each individual arm. 3. To assess the effect of session intensity (duration) on the efficacy of each core component by comparing outcomes across low, medium, and high intensity doses for a single session. 4. To evaluate the effect of treatment frequency (number of sessions) on the efficacy of each core component by comparing outcomes from a single session, 2, 4, and 6 sessions with enhanced treatment as usual. duration. 5. To identify interaction effects between the type of active ingredient, session intensity, and treatment frequency to determine if certain components benefit more from increased duration, increased number of sessions, or a specific combination of both. 6. To develop an optimized therapy model by synthesizing the findings to propose a stream- lined protocol that specifies the most potent components and their minimal effective dosage for reducing depression symptoms in low resource settings.
Uganda 2026-05-28 16:30:40 2029-05-28 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Henry Cust
ID: UNCST-2025-R021803
Empirical Insights into the Real Cost of PEPFAR and USAID HIV Funding Cuts in sub-Saharan Africa
REFNo: SS4802ES

1) To assess the impact of the US budget cuts on HIV service provision and health outcomes in sub-Saharan Africa. 2) To assess the reallocation of resources through the change in relative service provision priorities following the US budget cuts.
UK 2026-05-28 16:09:44 2029-05-28 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Ronald Mbago
ID: UNCST-2025-R018089
MANAGEMENT COMPETENCIES, WORK ENGAGEMENT AND SERVICE DELIVERY IN PRIVATE UNIVERSITIES OFFERING OPEN AND DISTANCE LEARNING IN KAMPALA METROPOLITAN AREA, UGANDA
REFNo: SS4373ES

a) To examine the effect of strategic thinking on service delivery in private universities offering ODL in the Kampala Metropolitan Area, Uganda.
b) To evaluate the effect of flexibility on service delivery in private universities offering ODL in the Kampala Metropolitan Area, Uganda.
c) To examine the effect of collaboration on service delivery in private universities offering ODL in the Kampala Metropolitan Area, Uganda.
d) To evaluate the effect of vigor on service delivery in private universities offering ODL in the Kampala Metropolitan Area, Uganda.
e) To examine the effect of dedication on service delivery in private universities offering ODL in the Kampala Metropolitan Area, Uganda.
f) To assess the effect of absorption on service delivery in private universities offering ODL in the Kampala Metropolitan Area, Uganda.
g) To examine overall the effect of management competencies, work engagement on service delivery in open and distance learning in private universities in Kampala Metropolitan Area, Uganda.


Uganda 2026-05-28 16:02:29 2029-05-28 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
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