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Femke Bannink Mbazzi Bannink
ID: UNCST-2023-R008308
Improving Kidney- Saving and Continence Management Services for Children with Spina Bifida in Uganda
REFNo: HS3331ES

The long-term aim of this study is to improve quality of life of children with Spina Bifida through improved continence management in Uganda. The specific objectives of the study are to: i. Identify barriers in the implementation and uptake of kidney saving- and continence management services for children with Spina Bifida in Uganda. ii. To co-develop an intervention model to improve the implementation of kidney saving- and continence management services for children with Spina Bifida in Uganda; both at family and service delivery level including disability stakeholders. iii. Pilot and test the feasibility and acceptability of the intervention model including CIC protocols and tools for kidney saving- and continence management service of the children with Spina Bifida.
Netherlands 2023-12-13 12:27:22 2026-12-13 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Conrad Mubaraka Mike
ID:
Assessment of School Readiness in the Implementation of the Competency Based Curriculum (CBC) in Secondary Schools in Uganda
REFNo: SS2193ES

iv. To examine the availability and adequacy of materials for the implementation of the CBC,iii. To establish the readiness of teachers in implementing the CBC,ii. To establish the readiness of parents in supporting their children in pursuing the CBC,To assess readiness of learners in participating in the CBC, To assess school readiness to effectively implementation the competency-based curriculum (CBC) for self -the sustainability of secondary schools in Uganda,
Uganda 2023-12-13 12:22:03 2026-12-13 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Okumu Sebbi Sadadi
ID:
EXPLORING THE CONTRIBUTION OF MULTIMEDIA RESOURCE INTEGRATION ON LEARNER ENGAGEMENT IN TEACHING AND LEARNING OF INTEGRATED SCIENCE IN APRIMARY SCHOOL IN ARUA CITY -UGANDA
REFNo: SS2055ES

.6 Research questions.
1.6.1 Main Research Question:
1. How does the integration of multimedia resources contribute to learner engagement in the teaching and learning of integrated science
1.6.2 Subsidiary Questions:
1. What are the different types of multimedia resources that can be used to engage learners in integrated science lessons?
2. How do primary school learners respond to the use of multimedia resources in integrated science lessons?
3. What are the perceptions of integrated science teachers on the use of multimedia resources in the teaching of integrated science for learner engagement?
4.How does the perception of teachers contribute to learner engagement in integrated science lessons?

Uganda 2023-12-13 12:17:59 2026-12-13 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Jacquellyn Nambi Ssanyu Nambi
ID: UNCST-2021-R011827
Implementing family planning interventions in urban settings: Formative and process evaluation studies in Eastern Uganda
REFNo: HS3222ES

To evaluate the implementation process of a package of FP service delivery improvement interventions and describe factors that affect its uptake in urban settings in Eastern Uganda.,To explore women’s experiences accessing and using FP services in urban settings in Eastern Uganda.,To assess health facility readiness to provide FP services in urban settings in Eastern Uganda.,To investigate the interrelationships between the different factors that influence uptake of FP in urban settings in Eastern Uganda.,To understand the factors that influence uptake of FP in urban settings in Eastern Uganda and explain the barriers and facilitators to uptake of a package of service delivery improvement interventions in these settings.,
Uganda 2023-12-13 12:07:34 2026-12-13 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Felix Oyania
ID: UNCST-2021-R013492
Saving Intestines at Birth: Mobilizing Midwives & Low-Cost Silos to Improve Gastroschisis Mortality in Uganda
REFNo: HS3270ES

Aim 1: To assess nurses and midwives’ baseline familiarity with gastroschisis, geographic location and interest in participation in a future clinical trial.

Aim 2: To develop and pilot a training program for 20 midwives to learn gastroschisis care and low-cost silo application.
Uganda 2023-12-13 11:29:19 2026-12-13 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Lillian Ayebale
ID:
A GAPS ASSESSMENT OF GENDER BASED VIOLENCE (GBV) SHELTERS IN UGANDA
REFNo: SS1864ES

The main objective of the study is to conduct a gap assessment on the existing shelters that respond to GBV related concerns. The information gathered shall enable us to make relevant and actionable recommendations that shall inform the development of a GBV shelter model that can be replicated in other areas in Uganda.
Uganda 2023-12-06 22:19:27 2026-12-06 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Ruth Namazzi
ID: UNCST-2020-R014305
Severe Malaria and Risk to the Brain (SMART Brain)
REFNo: HS3164ES

Define the pathways by which systemic and CNS factors contribute to NDI after CM vs. SMA.,Establish systemic risk factors for NDI after CM vs. SMA.,Identify CNS risk factors for neurodevelopment impairment (NDI) after CM vs. SMA.,
Uganda 2023-12-06 22:17:04 2026-12-06 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Doreen Nakimuli
ID: UNCST-2021-R013668
Women Health Project (WHP- WHISC): Household Survey on PAC Knowledge, Practices & Perceptions in Uganda
REFNo: HS3278ES

The primary objectives of the study are.

1. To measure knowledge and perceptions of women and men on Post Abortion Care Services in Uganda
2. To explore the effect of the Women Health Project activities on perceptions and attitude towards use of PAC services.

Specific Objectives:
 To provide on knowledge and perceptions related PAC among people both men and women in the WHP project implementation communities.
-To understand community perceptions related to PAC services.
-To assess the reach of the communication campaigns to normalize conversations around legal MA and PAC services in the project implementation districts.
-To understand barriers to access to PAC services

Uganda 2023-12-06 22:13:22 2026-12-06 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Chris  Opesen C
ID: UNCST-2023-R006913
The Assessment of the Joint Ebola, Marburg, Malaria, Drought and Food Insecurity Emergency 2022-2023 Response in Uganda
REFNo: HS3300ES

1.3.1 General objective
To conduct secondary data analysis, report review and follow up interviews among Ebola, Marburg, drought/food insecurity and malaria outbreaks response teams, different stakeholders and beneficiaries in different EOC clusters in Uganda, districts and health facility level.
1.3.2 Specific Objectives
1. To identify the socio-cultural perceptions, attitudes, beliefs (PABs) about the Malaria, Ebola and Marburg outbreaks in Uganda, their transmission and response
2. To examine the socio-cultural PABs and practices that drove community mistrust against the Malaria, ebola and Marburg responses in the affected districts
3. Examine epidemiological aspects and dynamics in these outbreaks
4. To map out the design and implementation issues that affected the Malaria/Ebola/Marburg response and Marburg response preparations in the affected districts
5. To review the progress the drought emergency response made against the key performance indicators identified in the response monitoring framework/plan
6. To assess the current status of health and nutrition services in the drought affected response districts of Karamoja
7. To assess patient satisfaction and access to health and nutrition services in the drought emergency response

Uganda 2023-12-06 22:10:04 2026-12-06 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
EMMANUEL MPAMIZO
ID: UNCST-2023-R008388
MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES FOR CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENTS WITH HIV/AIDS IN GULU DISTRICT
REFNo: HS3035ES

1.To explore the barriers and facilitators of the provision of mental health services to CA-HIV in Gulu district. 2.To explore possible solutions to challenges in providing mental health services to CA-HIV in Gulu district.
Uganda 2023-12-04 13:10:11 2026-12-04 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Cissy  Kityo
ID: UNCST-2021-R013663
Platform Assessing Regimens And Durations In a Global Multisite consortium for TB. A Seamless Phase 2B/2C Platform Trial to Evaluate Multiple Regimens and Durations of Treatment in Pulmonary Tuberculosis
REFNo: HS3044ES

Phase 2C: Amongst regimens selected for progression from phase 2B, to further evaluate the safety profile and to identify the optimal treatment duration (between 8 and 16 weeks) based on unfavourable outcome to support advancement to future Phase 3 trials.,Phase 2B: To identify regimens with acceptable safety profile that have the greatest potential, based on assessment of quantitative sputum liquid culture and treatment failure/relapse to progress to investigation of optimal treatment duration in Phase 2C.,To identify novel drug regimen(s) with acceptable safety profile, non-inferior efficacy and shortened treatment duration compared to the standard-of-care 24-week HRZE regimen that could be used to treat people with rifampicin susceptible and rifampicin resistant TB.,
Uganda 2023-12-01 17:56:07 2026-12-01 Medical and Health Sciences Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Daniel Kibuuka Musoke
ID: UNCST-2021-R011749
Final Performance Evaluations of the Apolou and Nuyok Resilience Food Security Activities in Uganda
REFNo: SS1938ES

4. Identify unintended consequences, lessons learned, and best practices that BHA and the Mission may consider in the design and development of the future activities to achieve food and nutrition security and strengthen household and community resilience capacities,3. Evaluate the effectiveness of technical interventions in achieving activity outcomes.,2. Assess the performance of activity management, systems, and processes established by the RFSAs including the sustainability strategy and its implementation, and strategies to improve gender equality, environmental considerations, and conflict sensitivity.,1. Evaluate the RFSAs’ performance in achieving their goals, strategic objectives, and intermediate results,
Uganda 2023-12-01 17:00:42 2026-12-01 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Wietse Tol
ID: UNCST-2021-R013085
CHANGE: AlCohol use in HumanitariAN settings: a programme of work to address alcohol use disorders and associated adversities among conflict-affected populations in UGanda (CHANGE)
REFNo: SS1676ES

Aim: to evaluate effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of the CHANGE intervention for male South Sudanese refugees in resettlement areas in northern Uganda.

• Objective 1: evaluate effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of the CHANGE intervention at reducing percentage of days drinking at 3 and 12 months (CHANGE intervention and EUC vs. EUC alone)
• Objective 2: explore implementation processes and identify mechanisms that promote or inhibit the uptake of the CHANGE intervention amongst providers and participants


Netherlands 2023-12-01 16:59:10 2026-12-01 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Katswera Joseph
ID:
EVALUATION OF THE EFFECTIVENESS OF PROTECTED AREAS IN CONSERVING ECOLOGICAL INTEGRITY IN KIBALE AND QUEEN ELIZABETH CONSERVATION AREAS, UGANDA
REFNo: NS642ES

i. To assess how long-term wildlife monitoring influences policy to conserve the ecological integrity of Kibale and Queen Elizabeth Conservation Areas.
ii. To evaluate the changes in wildlife corridors on the ecological integrity of Kibale and Queen Elizabeth Conservation Areas.
iii. To investigate how the community-based conservation approach protects ecological integrity of Kibale and Queen Elizabeth Conservation Areas
iv. To analyse the threats to wildlife conservation of Kibale and Queen Elizabeth Conservation Areas and how they are being currently addressed.

Uganda 2023-12-01 16:54:01 2026-12-01 Natural Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
OKELLO DAMOI JOSEPH
ID: UNCST-2022-R011560
Incorporating mobile technology into postoperative care: a shift in paradigm toward ambulatory surgery in Uganda
REFNo: HS2960ES

to test the central hypothesis that implementation of mAS-FUN reduces hospital and patient costs, utilizes less postoperative medical resources and time, improves patient follow-up, and reduces recovery time, without increasing complications, compared to the current inpatient practice in missionary and public hospitals in Uganda.,To determine the impact of mAS-FUN compared to the traditional postoperative inpatient approach on clinical and cost-effective outcomes in a randomized controlled clinical trial at four independent surgical centers in Uganda.,To demonstrate the safety, effectiveness, and cost-reduction of mAS-FUN to improve postoperative outcomes in a single ambulatory surgery center in Uganda.,
Uganda 2023-12-01 16:48:33 2026-12-01 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Francis Mutekanga
ID: UNCST-2020-R014725
T.H.E.INDEX GLOBAL STUDY
REFNo: SS2178ES

3. Establish the relationship between T.H.E.Index and key outcome measures,2. Establish the relationship of T.H.E.Index to other socio-demographic indicators,1. Refine our understanding of the core elements of societal preparedness, including: - Study the relationship between societal preparedness and the willingness to accept interventions and other public health measures. - Detect gaps/weaknesses in the components of societal preparedness at country level,1. Develop an index that maps the core components of societal preparedness and measures the extent to which they are manifest in different countries across the globe,
Uganda 2023-12-01 16:42:47 2026-12-01 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Swal Olega Musa Amin
ID:
ASSESSING THE IMPLEMENTATION AND INFLUENCE OF GENDER-RESPONSIVE PEDAGOGY BY SCIENCE TEACHERS: A CASE OF TWO PRIMARY SCHOOLS IN YUMBE DISTRICT-UGANDA
REFNo: SS2020ES

i. To assess how science teachers in primary schools in Yumbe District, Uganda implement gender-responsive pedagogy in their classrooms
ii. To identify challenges science teachers face in implementing gender-responsive pedagogy in primary schools in Yumbe District, Uganda
iii. To establish the influence of gender-responsive pedagogy implemented by science teachers on learners' educational achievement in primary schools in Yumbe District, Uganda

Uganda 2023-12-01 16:41:27 2026-12-01 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Justine  Komunyena Tumusiime
ID: UNCST-2023-R008465
Behavioral assessment to understand vaccine hesitancy and acceptance in Uganda
REFNo: HS3220ES

1. Provide a synthesized body of global research, inclusive of global and DRIVE Demand country-specific findings, to understand COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy and acceptance. 2. Design flexible guidelines and recommendations to assist local health authorities to: a. Identify context-specific cognitive barriers and levers to vaccination and,The insights from the study are expected to inform the development of tailored SBC communication for the uptake of COVID-19 vaccination among target populations in Uganda. ,
Uganda 2023-12-01 16:37:49 2026-12-01 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Geofrey Musinguzi
ID:
The Crane Survey -bio-behavioral HIV - related surveillance for key and priority populations in Uganda
REFNo: HS736ES

Primary
1 To estimate HIV prevalence and VL suppression among those living with HIV
Secondary
1. To inform population level prevention and treatment cascades
2. To estimate the prevalence of select STI
3. To estimate HIV incidence for certain target populations
4. To estimate population sizes of certain key populations
5. To collect mapping information related to key populations
6. To build local capacity to conduct quality HIV surveys and surveillance among KP and other populations at risk for HIV

Uganda 2023-12-01 16:23:34 2026-12-01 Medical and Health Sciences Non-degree Award
Rose Baryamutuma
ID:
Uganda No Means No Program Outcome Evaluation Protocol
REFNo: SS776ES

1. To assess whether the NMN program influences adolescent girls’ knowledge, attitudes and self- efficacy to prevent and respond to SGBV through a comparison of intervention and non- intervention districts.
2. To establish how the NMN program referral system affected uptake of support services for survivors of SGBV by comparing intervention and non-intervention districts during the implementation period
3. To explore the effect of SIRA meetings on the psychosocial well-being of SGBV survivors

Uganda 2023-12-01 16:22:33 2026-12-01 Social Science and Humanities Non-degree Award
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