Moffat Nyirenda Joha
ID: UNCST-2020-R019333
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Understanding the Effects of Behavioural Risk Factors and Lifestyle Changes Among Non-overweight and Obese Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Patients in Malawi and Uganda.
REFNo: HS6497ES
Main Objective:
• To determine whether behavioural risk factors (diet and physical activity) contribute to NOW T2DM and to assess whether current national lifestyle change guidelines have similar effects on glucose control and other outcomes among NOW and obese T2DM patients in Malawi and Uganda.
Specific Objectives:
i. To establish a cohort of newly diagnosed NOW and obese T2DM patients and matched non-diabetic controls in Malawi and Uganda.
ii. To compare baseline dietary and physical activity patterns among NOW and obese T2DM participants and their matched controls.
iii. To administer health education based on national guidelines and compare 6-month outcomes (weight loss and glucose control) in NOW versus obese participants.
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Malawi |
2025-10-08 19:03:35 |
2028-10-08 |
Medical and Health Sciences |
Non-Clinical Trial |
Non-degree Award |
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ANN AKITENG ROSE
ID: UNCST-2025-R019916
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Assessing Healthcare Barriers and Identifying Implementation Strategies to Mitigate Cardiovascular Risks Among Market Vendors in Urban Markets in Kampala and Mbarara, Uganda
REFNo: HS6472ES
The aim of this study is to generate formative quantitative data on the health status, cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk factors, daily routines, and healthcare access and barriers of market vendors in Uganda in order to identify opportunities for culturally appropriate and feasible lifestyle modification interventions and potential implementation strategies to reduce CVD risk.
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Uganda |
2025-10-08 18:59:30 |
2028-10-08 |
Medical and Health Sciences |
Non-Clinical Trial |
Non-degree Award |
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PATIENCE AYESIGA
ID: UNCST-2023-R003499
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The implications of wetland dynamics on water qiuality for conservation of Rwizi macro catchment south western Uganda
REFNo: SS4498ES
To characterize the spatial-temporal dynamics and explore drivers of wetland degradation for middle Rwizi catchment.
2.To assess the implications of wetland degradation on sediment for middle Rwizi catchment.
3.To analyze the influence of nutrients on water quality for middle Rwizi catchment.
4.To evaluate the effectiveness of existing conservation develop suitable restoration and conservation mechanisms for improved catchment health of middle Rwizi system.
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Uganda |
2025-10-08 18:58:01 |
2028-10-08 |
Social Science and Humanities |
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Degree Award |
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Obondo Sande James
ID: UNCST-2019-R000241
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Effect of Mycobacterium tuberculosis and its cell wall glycolipids on the HIV Reservoir in CD4+ T cells
REFNo: HS5439ES
1. To determine if MTB molecules (e.g. PIM6, LAM, MTB lysate) induce HIV expression in memory CD4+ T cells from ART-suppressed HIV infected persons.
2. To determine the size of peripheral HIV reservoir in memory CD4+ T cells in HIV infected individuals with active TB compared to HIV infected individuals with history of documented treated TB, LTBI, and no LTBI (HIV-monoinfected).
3. To assess longitudinal changes in the size of peripheral HIV reservoir in memory CD4+ T cells in HIV infected individuals with active TB before initiation of TB treatment and at the end of treatment
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Uganda |
2025-10-08 18:16:22 |
2028-10-08 |
Medical and Health Sciences |
Non-Clinical Trial |
Non-degree Award |
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Kansiime Cecilia
ID: UNCST-2025-R017890
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OPTIMIZATION OF THE REARING SUBSTRATES FOR BLACK SOLDIER FLY LARVAE AND ITS ACCEPTABILITY AS AN ALTERNATIVE PROTEIN SOURCE AMONG POULTRY FARMERS IN THE RWENZORI REGION
REFNo: A647ES
(i) To determine the appropriate growing substrates for black soldier fly larvae as a source of protein for poultry.
(ii) To assess farmers perceptions and acceptance of black soldier fly larvae as a source of protein for poultry.
(iii) To determine the economic feasibility of using black soldier fly larvae as a source of protein for poultry.
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Uganda |
2025-10-08 13:11:23 |
2028-10-08 |
Agricultural Sciences |
Non-Clinical Trial |
Degree Award |
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Richard Selwanga
ID: UNCST-2025-R018576
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THE EVOLUTION OF THE LINGUISTIC LANDSCAPE OF KAMPALA: LANGUAGE POLICY, MULTILINGUALISM, AND PUBLIC PERCEPTIONS
REFNo: SS4333ES
(i) To examine the language of public signs in the LL Kampala District from the colonial to post-colonial period.
(ii) To analyse the impact of language policies on language visibility in the LL of Kampala District from the colonial to post-colonial period.
(iii) To investigate the role that multilingualism has played in shaping the LL of Kampala District from the colonial to post-colonial period.
(iv) To explore the perceptions of the target readership towards language use in the contemporary LL of Kampala District.
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Uganda |
2025-10-08 13:06:29 |
2028-10-08 |
Social Science and Humanities |
Non-Clinical Trial |
Degree Award |
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Mulebeke Ronald
ID: UNCST-2025-R017304
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IMPLEMENTATION AND ASSESSMENT OF THE THRIVE PROJECT; STRENGTHENING MENTAL HEALTH AND SOCIOECONOMIC RESILIENCE AMONG YOUTH LIVING WITH HIV IN WAKISO DISTRICT, UGANDA
REFNo: HS6493ES
1. To conduct a gap assessment of the current mental health services for youth living with HIV in Wakiso District.
2. To explore the structural, social and policy related barriers to effective integration of mental health services into HIV care for YLWH in Wakiso District.
3. To explore the structural, social and policy related facilitators to effective integration of mental health services into HIV care for YLWH in Wakiso District.
4. To assess the feasibility of integrating Group Support Psychotherapy training in improving mental health outcomes among YLWH at Mildmay Uganda Hospital in Wakiso District.
5. To assess the feasibility of economic empowerment in improving mental health outcomes among YLWH seeking care at Mildmay Uganda Hospital in Wakiso District.
6. To conduct a process evaluation of the THRIVE project among YLWH at Mildmay Uganda Hospital in Wakiso District.
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Uganda |
2025-10-08 11:21:31 |
2028-10-08 |
Medical and Health Sciences |
Non-Clinical Trial |
Non-degree Award |
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Robert MPIIRA
ID: UNCST-2022-R005391
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Community Engagement and Access to Services Related to Gender-Based Violence and Sexual Reproductive Health and Rights in Uganda: A Qualitative Study
REFNo: SS4367ES
● Do male influencers view themselves as agents of change (or potential agents of chance) for AGYW? Can they be adequately motivated to serve as champions or advocates for AGYW rights, and if so, what would incentivize them to play that role most effectively?,● What role do YDCs or other community-based support groups/networks play in supporting AGYW\'s social and economic empowerment, as well as the long-term sustainability of interventions?,● What are the current service gaps in SRHR and GBV within the targeted communities? What institutional or system-strengthening support is needed to address these gaps and improve the effectiveness of referrals?,● What are the main barriers associated with discussing SRHR and GBV topics with family members and men toward shifting social norms and what strategies can help effectively mitigate these barriers?,● What are the key barriers and enablers faced by the AIM 2.0 programme in influencing existing community structures, particularly informal structures, to improve the socio-economic conditions and empowerment for AGYWs?,To ensure the implementers fully understand the contexts where they are working and if necessary adapt the implementation activities through more enhanced community engagement in order to improve access to services for AGYW, particularly SRHR and GBV protection. ,
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Uganda |
2025-10-07 10:35:55 |
2028-10-07 |
Social Science and Humanities |
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Non-degree Award |
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Musa Sekikubo
ID: UNCST-2021-R014010
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Congenital and Maternal Point of care Rapid Testing for Syphilis Study, Uganda (COMPARTS)
REFNo: HS6397ES
Main Objective: Conduct a pilot study of the reformulated Dual Path Platform (DPP) Syphilis Test and Treat (TnT) and Congenital Syphilis (CS) test, manufactured by Chembio, for a cohort of mother-baby pairs from Uganda.
Specific Objectives
a) Assess treponemal and non-treponemal antibody levels in perinatal blood from mothers and compare these findings with IgM and IgG results from the DPP Syphilis TnT assay.
b) Assess treponemal and non-treponemal antibody levels in newborn and cord blood from paired babies and compare these findings with IgM and IgA results from the DPP Syphilis CS assay.
c) Determine the performance characteristics of the POC device by calculating the sensitivity, specificity, positive and negative predictive values, and the proportion of tests that return invalid results or errors.
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Uganda |
2025-10-07 10:25:59 |
2028-10-07 |
Medical and Health Sciences |
Non-Clinical Trial |
Non-degree Award |
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Patience Atukunda
ID: UNCST-2023-R005832
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BUILDING ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE MODELS FOR BREAST CANCER DIAGNOSIS USING CLINICAL, ULTRASOUND AND CYTOLOGY DATA
REFNo: SIR559ES
i To build and evaluate an Artificial Intelligence Model for prediction of breast cancer using clinical features
ii To build and evaluate an Artificial Intelligence model for breast cancer diagnosis using ultrasound data
iii To build and evaluate an Artificial Intelligence model for breast cancer diagnosis using cytology data
iv To build and evaluate an Artificial Intelligence model to integrate clinical, radiology and pathology findings into one report
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Uganda |
2025-10-01 12:21:26 |
2028-10-01 |
Engineering and Technology |
Non-Clinical Trial |
Degree Award |
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Anne Akello Ruth
ID: UNCST-2022-R009131
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ASSESSMENT OF OCCUPATIONAL HAZARDS AND HEALTH EFFECTS AMONG WORKERS OF GRAIN MILLS IN SOROTI CITY, UGANDA
REFNo: HS6278ES
1. To identify occupational hazards in work places within grain mills in Soroti city.
2. To establish knowledge, attitudes and practices (KAP)on occupational hazards among workers of grain mills in Soroti city.
3. To examine the status of implementation of OSH policies by owners and workers of the grain mills in Soroti city.
4. To determine the health effects of exposure to occupational hazards among workers of grain mills in Soroti city
5. To establish the factors that influence occurrence of occupational hazards and health effects among workers of grain mills in Soroti city.
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Uganda |
2025-10-01 12:20:18 |
2028-10-01 |
Medical and Health Sciences |
Non-Clinical Trial |
Degree Award |
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Marvious Kiwanuka
ID: UNCST-2023-R006348
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Surveillance of human and vector behaviors to understand malaria transmission at sentinel sites in Uganda
REFNo: HS6483ES
To monitor geographic and temporal trends in malaria burden and assess the impact of population level control interventions across a range of epidemiological settings in Uganda in relation to human behaviors and vector bionomics.
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Uganda |
2025-09-30 14:43:46 |
2028-09-30 |
Medical and Health Sciences |
Non-Clinical Trial |
Non-degree Award |
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Judith Nanyondo Semanda
ID: UNCST-2025-R019750
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Design and Evaluation of Human-Centred, Data-Driven Bundles for Improving Hand and Surface Hygiene Practices in Ugandan Health Facilities
REFNo: HS6507ES
1. To explore the barriers and facilitators to hand and surface hygiene compliance among clinical staff and cleaners in the health facilities of Masaka region.
2. To design data-driven hand and surface hygiene care bundles using a human centered design approach.
3. To assess the effectiveness of hand and surface hygiene care bundles in improving compliance with hand and surface hygiene practices among clinical staff and cleaners.
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Uganda |
2025-09-30 14:41:24 |
2028-09-30 |
Medical and Health Sciences |
Non-Clinical Trial |
Non-degree Award |
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JAMES KAWUKI STEPHEN
ID: UNCST-2025-R019616
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ENERGY POVERTY, HOUSEHOLD HEALTH STATUS AND HEALTH EXPENDITURE: A STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT AND POLICY IMPLICATION IN UGANDA’S ENERGY AND HEALTH SECTORS
REFNo: SS4396ES
i. To examine the relationship between energy poverty and Household health expenditure.
ii. To evaluate the relationship between energy poverty and Household health status, with specific attention the role of gender and energy usage behaviour.
iii. To establish the relationship between Household health expenditure and Household health status.
iv. To develop a strategic management model that incorporates affordability sensitivity and gender- responsive interventions to mitigate energy poverty and improve health outcomes.
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Uganda |
2025-09-30 14:40:12 |
2028-09-30 |
Social Science and Humanities |
Non-Clinical Trial |
Degree Award |
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Apolo Balyegisawa P
ID: UNCST-2025-R017645
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Evaluation of the XF 300 Flow Cytometer, CD4 easy count kit, CD4% easy count kit and CD4/CD8 easy count kit in Tests 1112 - Explorative External Method Comparison Study and 1149.2 - Clinical Performance Study
REFNo: HS6435ES
Test 1112 - Compare the results from the XF-300 Flow Cytometer and its reagent kits with the comparator device (FACSLyric) and reagent kits
Test 1149.2 - Investigate the clinical performance of the XF-300 Flow Cytometer in combination with the three kits CD4, CD4% and CD4/CD8 easy count kit.
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Uganda |
2025-09-30 14:39:06 |
2028-09-30 |
Medical and Health Sciences |
Non-Clinical Trial |
Non-degree Award |
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Daisy Aliwaru
ID: UNCST-2025-R018043
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University Management And Pedagogical Innovations In Education: A Comparative Study Of Public And Private Universities In Uganda
REFNo: SS4340ES
1. To analyse the university management structures and practices that support pedagogical innovations in education at Muni University and Uganda Christian University.
2. To examine the effect of resource allocation for pedagogical innovations in education at Muni University and Uganda Christian University.
3. To determine the effect of incentives on pedagogical innovations in education at Muni University and Uganda Christian University.
4. To examine the effect of academic freedom for pedagogical innovations in education at Muni University and Uganda Christian University.
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Uganda |
2025-09-30 14:36:34 |
2028-09-30 |
Social Science and Humanities |
Non-Clinical Trial |
Degree Award |
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Emmanuel Arinaitwe
ID: UNCST-2021-R011754
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THE SPREAD OF ARTEMISININ RESISTANCE IN AFRICA(SPARTAN 3); A longitudinal study to determine the fitness of artemisinin resistant parasites among asymptomatic infections
REFNo: HS6215ES
To detect a difference in the duration of ΔPfK13 versus wildtype infections. In addition to infection duration and parasite half-life as main outcomes of interest, we will compare ΔPfK13 and wildtype infections in terms of: - gametocyte commitment and gametocyte production - gametocyte half-life,
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Uganda |
2025-09-30 14:35:17 |
2028-09-30 |
Medical and Health Sciences |
Non-Clinical Trial |
Non-degree Award |
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Helen Byakwaga
ID: UNCST-2019-R001168
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A Phase III/IV factorial randomised double-blind trial to compare the addition of dapagliflozin versus placebo, and rosuvastatin/ezetimibe versus pitavastatin, in patients with HIV on integrase strand transfer inhibitor-based antiretroviral therapy with elevated metabolic risk (Optimising metabolic management on integrase-based antiretroviral therapy – the OPTIMAR Study)
REFNo: HS5819ES
To assess the impact of pitavastatin vs. rosuvastatin/ezetimibe from baseline to 48 weeks on: fasting lipids, cardiovascular disease risk assessment measures; inflammatory biomarkers; and safety and tolerability,To assess the impact of dapagliflozin vs. placebo from baseline to 48 weeks on: intermediate markers of cardiovascular disease risk; cardiovascular disease risk assessment measures; clinical consequences of increased body weight; and safety and tolerability of dapagliflozin,To assess the impact of pitavastatin vs. rosuvastatin/ezetimibe on LDL concentration change from baseline to week 24,To assess the impact of dapagliflozin vs. placebo on absolute weight change from baseline to week 24,The overall objective of the study is to examine the impact of dapagliflozin vs. placebo on metabolic parameters in PWH with high metabolic risk who are on INSTI-based ART.,
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Uganda |
2025-09-30 14:11:23 |
2028-09-30 |
Medical and Health Sciences |
Clinical Trial |
Non-degree Award |
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Melody Niwamanya
ID: UNCST-2019-R000928
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Gender Equality and Empowerment of Women and Girls (GEEWG) Measurement Toolkit Pilot in Uganda
REFNo: SS4458ES
5. Produce a refined set of tools and practical implementation guidance to inform subsequent pilots and eventual scale-up.,4. Verify that safeguarding, consent/assent, referral pathways, and data protection procedures function effectively and safely in this setting.,3. Assess data quality and preliminary measurement performance of the toolkit to identify items and scales that need refinement for clarity and consistency.,2. Establish cultural and linguistic appropriateness of items across respondent groups and identify questions that require revision based on respondent understanding and contextual fit.,1. Determine feasibility and acceptability of administering the GEEWG toolkit to learners, caregivers, teachers, school committee members, and community leaders in Kyangwali (including length, language, flow, and field logistics).,To pilot and validate a flexible, context-sensitive Gender Equality and Empowerment of Women and Girls (GEEWG) Measurement Toolkit within Kyangwali Refugee Settlement to assess its relevance, accuracy, and usability for capturing gender-transformative outcomes in MYRP-supported education interventions.,
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2025-09-29 16:30:10 |
2028-09-29 |
Social Science and Humanities |
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Non-degree Award |
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Prudence Beinamaryo
ID: UNCST-2023-R007239
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The feasibility, acceptability and health impact assessment of the co-administration of ivermectin and albendazole vs albendazole alone, in the frame of mass drug administration to school-aged children in Uganda: A large-scale distribution
REFNo: HS6511ES
To assess the health impact of both treatment schemes and compare prevalence reduction of soil-transmitted helminth infections at school level by treatment arm ,To document safety of routine ivermectin-albendazole administration,To document the performance (i.e., coverage and reach) of the two treatment arms,To collect data on implementation-related costs and assess the additional resource needs and costs for the co-administration of ivermectin and albendazole compared to albendazole alone ,To evaluate the acceptability of sensitization and distribution strategies informed by the pilot study of co-administered ivermectin and albendazole among receiving communities,To assess the feasibility (including aspects of training, materials and processes) of the co-administration of ivermectin and albendazole compared to albendazole alone at large-scale in the frame of school-based MDA in Uganda,To assess the feasibility and acceptability of the co-administration of ivermectin and albendazole compared to albendazole alone during school-based MDA in Uganda.,
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Uganda |
2025-09-29 16:25:20 |
2028-09-29 |
Medical and Health Sciences |
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Non-degree Award |
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