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Kishaija Noel
ID: UNCST-2024-R004309
 Assessing the impact of climate change on farming systems and livelihoods of smallholder coffee farmers in Southwestern Uganda
REFNo: A551ES

i. To document production systems, livelihood sources, and climate change adaptation practices among smallholder coffee farmers in Southwestern Uganda
ii. To determine how climate change has changed coffee farming systems among smallholder coffee farmers in Southwestern Uganda
iii. To determine the relationship between livelihood components and climate change adaptation strategies among smallholder coffee farmers in Southwestern Uganda
iv. To determine the relationship between gender and climate change adaptation strategies among smallholder coffee farmers in Southwestern Uganda
v. To recommend policy interventions that will enhance the sustainability of smallholder coffee production

 Uganda 2025-03-10 13:29:02 2028-03-10 Agricultural Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Josephine Akellot
ID: UNCST-2024-R016329
 Applying findings from prior mental health training and supervision research in rural Ugandan settings: a transdisciplinary research proposal
REFNo: SS3626ES

1. To explore retrospective and future-looking stakeholders’ perspectives on the scope and complexity of task-shifting training and supervision in mental health care
2. To explore retrospective and future-looking policy voice-over the strategy to follow before, during and after task-shifting training and supervision in mental health care

Uganda 2025-03-10 13:24:40 2028-03-10 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Elizabeth Ekirapa
ID: UNCST-2020-R014390
 Opt-AMR: Optimizing Antibiotic Usage to Mitigate AMR
REFNo: HS5547ES

Aim: To develop a metric and evidence use process for improving the management of childhood febrile illness in community settings.

Objectives
1) Investigate associations of QoC in a sample of healthcare facilities (HCFs) with AMR to key antibiotics used for febrile illnesses in children.
2) Assess the risk of AMR development through analysis of genomic traits from samples collected in study sites; determine future risk of resistance development.
3) Use mixed methods to investigate community level health system drivers of ABU and AMR at the district level with particular focus on febrile illnesses.
4) Develop a rapid and recurrent surveillance system of ABU and AMR prevalence and of community voices in districts for evidence-based improvement of health system strategies and policies.
 Uganda 2025-03-10 13:18:54 2028-03-10 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Jamil Wesigomwe Mohammed
ID: UNCST-2024-R015957
 Understanding Conflicts in the Management of Construction of Public Water Works Projects in Uganda
REFNo: SS3725ES

vi. To develop a robust model for efficient and effective conflict management in construction of public water works projects in Uganda,v. To assess the effectiveness of the existing conflict management approaches in the management of construction of public water works projects in Uganda.,iv. To examine the consequences of administrative conflict in the management of construction of public water works projects in Uganda.,iii. To assess the effect of technical conflict in the management of construction of public water works projects in Uganda.,ii. To evaluate the influence of contractual conflict in the management of construction of public water works projects in Uganda.,i. To determine the effect of behavioural conflict in the management of construction of public water works projects in Uganda.,The main objective is to investigate the sources of conflicts in the management of construction of public water works projects in Uganda and devise effective conflict management strategies. ,
 Uganda 2025-03-10 13:13:56 2028-03-10 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Godfrey  Siu
ID: UNCST-2021-R005439
 Reducing violence against children and intimate partner violence in Uganda: Feasibility Study of Digital Delivery of the Parenting for Respectability Programme
REFNo: HS5488ES

Overall research objective
The overarching objective of the study is to test the readiness, feasibility, and initial effectiveness of the PfR-App in reducing VAC, IPV, and optimising male engagement in order to lay grounds for a Randomised Controlled Trial (RCT) and eventual wider scale-up of the programme.
The specific objectives are to:
1. Assess users’ and facilitators’ perspectives and experiences, acceptability and satisfaction with the PfR-App functionality across contexts and sub-populations.
2. Use the in-app data collection tool to measure evidence of the initial effectiveness of the app by evaluating at the immediate post-test the effect of the digital intervention on knowledge, attitude and practices in parenting.
3. Compare different population characteristics and different delivery options on parents’ engagement with the App and evidence of initial effectiveness, acceptability, attrition, relevance, engagement, usability, and satisfaction.
4. Test the impact of the design features and content of the PfR-App on initial parental engagement and retention in order to achieve the highest possible fidelity/participation rates in the one month after enrolment and use it to improve the App experience for target users.
5. Test the impact of various factors including the timing, frequency, length and order of sessions, push notifications and in-App survey questions on engagement and response rates in order to implement the most effective strategies to achieve the highest possible engagement and retention rates, including optimising male engagement.


Uganda 2025-03-10 13:12:40 2028-03-10 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
KEVIN ABER
ID: UNCST-2024-R002518
 Microservice Framework for Research Data Management: A Case of Interdisciplinary Research Project-UPCHAIN
REFNo: SIR465ES

To validate MF-RDM using the RDMS,To implement the Research Data Management System (RDMS) based on the developed MF-RDM framework.,To design a Microservice Framework for Research Data Management (MF-RDM).,To determine data requirements for RDM based on the work package in the UPCHAIN interdisciplinary research project.,To develop a scalable Microservice Framework for Research Data Management (MF-RDM).,
 Uganda 2025-03-10 13:02:30 2028-03-10 Engineering and Technology Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Robert Odendi Gideon
ID: UNCST-2024-R002130
 ALCOHOL USE, COGNITIVE FUNCTIONS, AND DEMENTIA SUSCEPTIBILITY AMONG ADOLESCENTS IN IBANDA AND LIRA DISTRICTS, UGANDA
REFNo: HS5517ES

4. To explore the proposed approaches to address adolescent alcohol use in Uganda.,3. To explore the perceptions regarding alcohol use among adolescents in Uganda. ,2. To assess the factors associated with cognitive impairment and risky behavioural patterns among adolescents with alcohol use in selected regions of Uganda,1. To determine the prevalence of cognitive impairment and risky behavioural patterns among adolescents who use alcohol in selected regions of Uganda.,To determine the prevalences and factors associated with cognitive impairment and risky behavioral patterns among adolescents who use alcohol, and explore the perceptions of alcohol use among adolescents, and proposed interventions to address adolescent alcohol use in Uganda,
 Uganda 2025-03-10 12:54:08 2028-03-10 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Ronald Nkangi
ID: UNCST-2021-R012153
 ASSESSMENT OF VACCINE RESPONSES IN 3D TONSIL CULTURES
REFNo: HS5501ES

1. Assess humoral and cellular responses to vaccines and evaluate the vaccine induced metabolic profiles.
2. Modulate vaccine responsiveness using metabolic and immunologic modulatory compounds.
 Uganda 2025-03-10 12:47:51 2028-03-10 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Jafesi Pulle
ID: UNCST-2020-R014213
 Defining the Risk Factor Cascade in Rheumatic Heart Disease
REFNo: HS5503ES

Aim 1: Identify modifiable risk factors for developing RHD using prospective population case-control methodologies. Aim 2: Determine the independent and joint contributions of multi-level risk factors for RHD among children and adults in Uganda. Aim 3: Establish a biobank of RHD patients' tissue samples for future RHD research studies.
Uganda 2025-03-10 12:29:08 2028-03-10 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Schola  Matovu Nakachwa
ID: UNCST-2022-R011040
 Development and Testing of BAJJAJJA: An Intervention to Promote Economic Empowerment and Health of Grandmothers who Provide Primary Care for Grandchildren in Uganda
REFNo: SS3611ES

Main Objective
The study’s objective is to refine and test the feasibility and acceptability of my innovative intervention, BAJJAJJA: Building A Joint Action for JaJJAs which couples an income- generating activity (IGA) with nurse-facilitated group health coaching. This objective is informed by the NIH Stage Model of behavioral intervention development.

Specific Objectives
Aim 1: To refine and adapt the BAJJAJJA intervention through a collaborative and iterative feedback process with a diverse community group of 18 members. In a series of sessions, I will iteratively engage diverse community groups (nurses, local officials, IGA experts, and GMCs) and use cognitive interviewing to gain feedback on the appropriateness of study measures, content, delivery, and intervention format.
Aim 2: To test the feasibility, acceptability, and preliminary efficacy of the BAJJAJJA intervention in improving economic and health outcomes among 24 Ugandan GMCs. Over a 12-month period and at three time points of assessment, I will use a mixed methodology with a quasi-experimental design to collect data that will be examined to assess the feasibility, acceptability, and preliminary efficacy of the intervention on participants’ household income and health outcomes.
Aim 3: To explore the barriers and facilitators to (3a) maintenance of the BAJJAJJA individual intervention benefits (e.g., physical activity level and frequency) and (3b) sustainability of the IGA activities (e.g., grandmothers’ accessing external supports such as community resources) at 6 months post-intervention. Following a mixed methods approach, the 24 GMCs from Aim 2 will be interviewed to further evaluate the long-term maintenance and sustainability of the intervention. Health assessments, interviews, and IGA site visits will be used to explore the intervention outcomes and benefits at 6 months post-intervention.

USA 2025-03-10 12:23:29 2028-03-10 Social Science and Humanities Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Pauline Byakika-Kibwika
ID: UNCST-2019-R001206
 Randomized trial to evaluate the efficacy and safety of select therapeutic agents in the treatment of Ebola Disease (TOKOMEZA - Ebola Disease Therapeutics)
REFNo: HS5686ES

This is an open-label, adaptive, randomised platform clinical trial to evaluate the impact of 278 potential treatments on mortality in patients with Ebola Disease
 Uganda 2025-03-07 18:39:19 2028-03-07 Medical and Health Sciences Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Shillah  Kwikiiriza
ID: UNCST-2021-R012682
 Entrepreneurship among rural youth in the Kamuli district, Uganda,
REFNo: A575ES

I. Identify the specific entrepreneurship opportunities available for youth in the Kamuli district
II. Inform YEP of the potential entrepreneurship opportunities for improved and sustained youth livelihoods in Kamuli district.
 Uganda 2025-03-07 18:36:02 2028-03-07 Agricultural Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Andrew Kanyike Marvin
ID: UNCST-2020-R014554
 Exploring Fund-Pooling Peer-led Patient Support Groups among Hypertension and Diabetes Mellitus Patients in Public Health Facilities in Uganda.
REFNo: HS5668ES

1. To map out fund-pooling peer-led patient support groups for hypertension and diabetes patients at public health facilities in Uganda.

2. To explore the operational mechanisms faced by fund-pooling peer-led patient support groups for hypertension and diabetes patients at public health facilities in Uganda.

3. To explore the barriers and facilitators to hypertension and diabetes patient involvement in fund-pooling peer-led patient support groups at public health facilities in Uganda.
 Uganda 2025-03-07 18:34:54 2028-03-07 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Shillah  Kwikiiriza
ID: UNCST-2021-R012682
 Assessment of Vegetable Seed Production and Management Practices in Uganda
REFNo: A566ES

1. Determine and assess the existing seed production and management practices by local seed business owners and small-holder individual seed producers in Uganda.
2. evaluate opportunities and limitations associated with vegetable seed production, management, and marketing within seed sources that are readily available to smallholder vegetable growers in Uganda.

 Uganda 2025-03-07 18:30:46 2028-03-07 Agricultural Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Nixon Niyonzima
ID: UNCST-2020-R014577
 A PHASE III, MULTICENTER, RANDOMIZED, DOUBLE-BLIND, PLACEBO-CONTROLLED STUDY EVALUATING THE EFFICACY AND SAFETY OF INAVOLISIB IN COMBINATION WITH PHESGO→ VERSUS PLACEBO IN COMBINATION WITH PHESGO→ AS MAINTENANCE THERAPY AFTER FIRST LINE INDUCTION THERAPY IN PARTICIPANTS WITH PIK3CA‑MUTATED HER2‑POSITIVE LOCALLY ADVANCED OR METASTATIC BREAST CANCER (INAVO122)
REFNo: HS5649ES

This study will enrol particpants
Uganda 2025-03-07 18:26:49 2028-03-07 Medical and Health Sciences Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
ADENGO EMMANUEL
ID: UNCST-2024-R016315
 EXPLORING THE FOSTERING OF GENERIC SKILLS AMONGST LEARNERS USING THE COMPETENCE-BASED CURRICULUM IN UGANDA: A CASE STUDY OF IGANGA DISTRICT
REFNo: SS3675ES

This study will be guided by the following research questions
i. How do lower secondary teachers perceive generic skills in the competence-based curriculum in Uganda?
ii. What pedagogical strategies are teachers employing in fostering generic skills using the competence-based curriculum in Uganda?
iii. What are the learners’ experiences in learning generic skills using the competence-based curriculum in Uganda?
 Uganda 2025-03-06 15:52:22 2028-03-06 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
DOROTHY ATUHURA
ID: UNCST-2024-R002023
 A Study of the Lived Experiences of African Intersex Lives
REFNo: SS3670ES

1. Generate Indigenous Epistemologies: To cultivate and document local and indigenous knowledge and cultural perspectives surrounding biological variations in sex development.
2. Analyze Sociocultural Lived Experiences: To understand the lived experiences and sociocultural ramifications for individuals born with differences in sex development, highlighting their interactions within societal structures
3. Produce Knowledge and Create Awareness about Harmful Cultural Practices and Traditions: The study aims to document the harmful cultural practices surrounding variations in sex development and to contribute to the deconstruction of harmful stereotypes, stigmas, and cultural practices (including infanticide, exploratory rape and “breast ironing”) that adversely affect the quality of life for individuals with sex development differences
 Uganda 2025-03-06 10:58:58 2028-03-06 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Kemigisha Richardson Maria
ID: UNCST-2024-R016057
 Reconceptualizing Inclusion through the Lived Experiences of Students with Disabilities in Contexts of Forced Displacement: A Comparative Case Study
REFNo: SS3649ES

1. To explore how inclusion is understood and experienced by students with disabilities in contexts of forced displacement, centering their lived experiences and perspectives. 2. Investigate the factors, practices, and policies that promote or hinder inclusion for these students in educational settings. 3. To bridge the gap between theory and practice to inform policies, programming, and discourses on inclusive education among stakeholders at the school, national, and international levels. 4. To contribute to the advancement of accessible, participatory, and transformative learning environments for all students. 5. To inform future educational research, policies, and programming related to inclusion.
USA 2025-03-04 19:32:02 2028-03-04 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Rawlance  Ndejjo
ID: UNCST-2022-R010993
 Cities of Youth: Drivers and the gendered impact of climate-induced migration on livelihoods, health and well-being, and system capacity in secondary cities in Uganda
REFNo: HS5619ES

4. To document the impact of youth climate migration on the demand and functional capacities of the health and social system of host communities.,3. To evaluate the impact of climate migration and subsequent livelihood transformations on the physical, mental, and sexual and reproductive health of youth migrants and host communities by gender and age.,2. To investigate how youth climate migration transforms livelihoods in new cities by gender and age, by different types of migrants and hosts,1. To explore the role of climate change in driving youth migration and identify the patterns of migration by gender and age.,To assess the drivers and patterns of climate youth migration and its gendered impact on livelihoods and health of youth migrants and host communities, and the system capacity in secondary cities in Uganda to inform preparedness and response interventions to minimize the negative impact of climate youth migration.,
 Uganda 2025-03-04 19:29:55 2028-03-04 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Nantale  Ritah
ID: UNCST-2021-R012439
 Reducing newborn deaths by improving intrapartum fetal heart rate monitoring using the Moyo device in a low resource setting
REFNo: HS3196ES

To assess the effect of introducing the MOYO device as a means of continuous intrapartum fetal heart rate monitoring on the detection of abnormal FHR patterns.,To assess the effect of introducing the MOYO device as a means of continuous intrapartum fetal heart rate monitoring on the reduction of intrapartum perinatal mortality.,
 Uganda 2025-03-04 19:19:48 2028-03-04 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Leela Channer Winstanley
ID: UNCST-2022-R009457
 The evolution and maintenance of an interspecific mutualism between warthogs and banded mongooses
REFNo: NS927ES

The objectives are to understand: 1) Individual variation in mongoose and warthog cleaning engagement 2) How mongooses and warthogs signal to each other to initiate cleaning interactions 3) How cleaning behaviour is transmitted within and and between groups 4) Why cleaning behaviour is restricted to certain populations
 UK 2025-03-04 19:18:04 2028-03-04 Natural Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Angelina Kakooza-Mwesige
ID: UNCST-2020-R014529
 EVALUATION OF THE IMPACT OF THE THREE TIER INTERVENTIONS FOR DISABILITY IN EARLY CHILDHOOD (IDEC) PROGRAMME IN UGANDA
REFNo: HS5596ES

GENERAL OBJECTIVE

The overall aim of this study is to evaluate the impact of the three-tier IDEC model piloted in the two districts of Mubende and Kassanda in Uganda, with a twofold purpose: (1) to improve intervention design and management and (2) to inform decisions about future investment and scale-up by establishing evidence and impact.

SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES.

Primary objectives
1. To determine the coverage of vision screening at 0-3 months and developmental screening at 9 and 18 months in the study sites.
2. To determine the change in functional abilities in children receiving the Tier 2 intervention.
3. To evaluate effects of the individualised (Tier 3) program at regular intervals (at least every 3 months) on child and family functioning, well-being and participation.
Secondary objectives
1. To determine the change in knowledge and skills in parental/caretaker after the Tier 2 interventions.
2. To determine the change in parental/caretaker level of stress after Tier 2 interventions.
3. To determine the change in parental/caretaker level of stress after Tier 3 interventions.

4. To establish the extent to which children with developmental delay and disability Tier 1 are included in ECD programmes
5. To establish the extent to which children with developmental delay and disability tier 2 are included in ECD programmes. (This could be a compliance or fidelity issue
6. To determine how well (fidelity) the health workers provided the Tier 2 and 3 interventions.
7. To determine compliance with Tier 2 and Tier 3 interventions by the caregivers.
8. To determine family satisfaction with all three tiers of the program, including both children that failed and children who passed the screening assessment (Tier I).
9. To determine the costs and cost-effectiveness of the entire program.
10. To assess the likelihood of continuation
Uganda 2025-03-04 13:40:10 2028-03-04 Medical and Health Sciences Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Apollo Okello
ID: UNCST-2024-R015725
 DEBT FINANCING, DEBT MANAGEMENT BEHAVIOR AND GROWTH SUSTAINABILITY OF SMALL AND MEDIUM-SIZED ENTERPRISES IN LIRA CITY
REFNo: SS3676ES

1. To examine the relationship between debt financing and growth sustainability;
2. To establish the relationship between debt management behaviour and growth sustainability;
3. To establish the moderating effect of debt literacy on the relationship between debt financing and growth sustainability;
4. To examine the moderating effect of debt literacy on the relationship between debt management behaviour and growth sustainability;
5. To examine the nature of debt financing terms, debt management behaviour, and growth sustainability
 Uganda 2025-03-04 13:32:06 2028-03-04 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Joaniter Nankabirwa Immaculate
ID: UNCST-2021-R012896
 Optimising dissemination mechanisms for Malaria clinical practice guidelines in the evidence ecosystem. (MARC-SE-MAGIC)
REFNo: HS5591ES

To study different dissemination mechanisms, customized to health care professionals or other end users of clinical practice guidelines.
Uganda 2025-03-04 13:11:00 2028-03-04 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Kayabula  Alex
ID: UNCST-2023-R005649
 Leaders' Personality, Leadership Styles, and Employee Retention in Selected Universities in Central Uganda
REFNo: SS3673ES

Specific Objectives

1. To examine the relationship between introversion and employee retention in in selected universities in central Uganda.

2. To investigate the influence of extroversion on employee retention in selected universities in central Uganda

3. To explore the impact of democratic leadership style on employee retention in selected universities in central Uganda

4. To assess the combined effect of leaders’ personality and leadership styles on employee retention in selected universities in central Uganda

5. To analyze the moderating role of work environment on the relationship between leaders’ personality, leadership styles, and employee retention in selected universities in central Uganda.

 Uganda 2025-03-04 13:03:54 2028-03-04 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Moses Joloba Lutaakome
ID: UNCST-2022-R011558
 Antibiotic Resistance Surveillance and Antimicrobial Stewardship Strengthening in the Karamoja Sub-region (ARSK)
REFNo: HS5566ES

2.2.1 To determine the patterns and prevalence of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in Napak and Moroto districts of Uganda.
2.2.2 To evaluate the knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) related to antimicrobial resistance (AMR), antibiotic use, and antimicrobial stewardship (AMS) among healthcare workers (HCWs), patients, and their caretakers in Napak and Moroto districts.

 Uganda 2025-03-04 13:01:32 2028-03-04 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Lorna Atikoro
ID: UNCST-2024-R002527
 Improving diagnostics of Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) in Sub-Saharan Africa- A multicenter project of the COMBAT AMR in Africa network
REFNo: HS5555ES

. To determine the concordance of the point of care tests NG-Test CTX-M MULTI©, NGTest CARBA 5© and NG Test MCR-1© in the diagnosis of extended spectrum beta
lactamases, carbapenemases and colistin resistant bacteria respectively with conventional
phenotypic culture.
• To determine the 28- day clinical outcomes of patients with multi drug resistant gram negative bacteria.
• To identify the mechanisms leading to inconsistent results between the POCTs and
conventional phenotypic culture.
 Uganda 2025-03-04 12:23:18 2028-03-04 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Jenny Löfgren
ID: UNCST-2024-R005428
 Orthopaedic trauma, infections and cancer care in Uganda - Disease panorama, management and barriers to care
REFNo: HS5535ES

Investigate complication rates after orthopaedic surgery performed in the study hospitals.,To investigate the proportion of patients with traumatic, infectious and malignant orthopaedic conditions that receive surgical versus non-surgical treatment in the study hospitals,The main objective of the study is to study the management and outcomes of a variety of traumatic, infectious and malignant orthopaedic conditions that are common in secondary and tertiary level hospital settings,To identify current health care gaps in the provision of management of traumatic, infectious and malignant orthopaedic conditions in Uganda. ,To investigate barriers and promoting factors to accessing care for pathological fractures ,Identify rates of complications (revision due to malalignment, infection, technical error) from surgery performed in low-resource settings.,Compare patient functional outcomes if the patient is treated non-surgically, treated surgically within 2 weeks of injury or treated surgically later than 2 weeks after the injury.,
 Sweden 2025-03-04 11:09:42 2028-03-04 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Sarah Kiguli
ID: UNCST-2021-R013020
 Observational Study to Assess the Incidence of Malaria among Children Living with Sickle Cell Disease in Jinja Regional Referral Hospital Eastern Uganda.
REFNo: HS5583ES

General Objective
To describe the epidemiology of malaria in SCD patients in Uganda.

Specific objectives:
Primary Objective
1. To determine the incidence of malaria cases in SCD patients over a 12-month period.
1. Secondary objectives
2. To determine the incidence of asymptomatic parasitemia aged 6 months -17 years attending Jinja Regional Referral Hospital Sickle Cell Clinic over a 12-month period?.
3. To determine the incidence of submicroscopic parasitemia aged 6 months -17 years attending Jinja Regional Referral Hospital Sickle Cell Clinic over a 12-month period?.
4. To determine the severity of malaria in SCD patients, including the prevalence of WHO-defined severe malaria complications such as cerebral malaria, respiratory distress, and severe anemia aged 6 months -17 years attending Jinja Regional Referral Hospital Sickle Cell Clinic over a 12-month period?.
5. To determine the frequency of sickle cell disease complications associated with a malaria case.
6. To identify temporal patterns in malaria incidence aged 6 months -17 years attending Jinja Regional Referral Hospital Sickle Cell Clinic over a 12-month period
7. To examine the risk and protective factors associated with malaria susceptibility and severity among malaria-infected SCD patients using malaria chemoprophylaxis.

Exploratory endpoints:

8. To investigate and determine the parasite molecular diversity among SCD patients attending Jinja Regional Referral Hospital?
9. To examine and determine the antimalarial parasite drug resistance patterns among SCD patients


 Uganda 2025-03-04 10:54:17 2028-03-04 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
HIRALY ASABAHEBWA
ID: UNCST-2024-R016374
 A QUALITATIVE STUDY EXPLORING THE EXPERIENCES OF UNIVERSITY STUDENTS LIVING WITH HIV AND COMPLETING A UNIVERSITY-LEVEL QUALIFICATION IN KAMPALA, UGANDA
REFNo: SS3684ES

To explore the experiences of newly HIV-diagnosed university students in Kampala, Uganda ,
 Uganda 2025-03-04 10:29:29 2028-03-04 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
ISMAHIL ADENIYI ADEKUNLE
ID: UNCST-2024-R002602
 EFFECTS OF ETHYL-ACETATE FRACTION OF Bidens pilosa LEAVES ON TESTES AND PITUITARY GLAND OF MALE MICE EXPOSED TO BISPHENOL A
REFNo: HS5372ES

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the impact of B. pilosa on testicular integrity and the pituitary gland of male mice exposed to BPA.
1.3.1 Specific Objectives
i. To assess the effect of B. Pilosa on spermatogenic metrics of the testes such as sperm motility, sperm count, morphology, agglutination, and vitality using routine and extended semen analysis.
ii. To determine the impact of B. pilosa on serum concentration of follicle-stimulating hormone, testosterone, and luteinizing hormone using enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) following BPA exposure.
iii. To assess the changes in testicular oxidative stress biomarkers (such as CAT, SOD, and GSH) and lipid peroxidation using MDA.
iv. To assess the histology, histochemical, and immunohistochemical changes in the testes and pituitary gland following treatment with B. pilosa in BPA exposure using Masson Trichrome, Periodic Acid Schiff (PAS), Hematoxylin and Eosin (H&E), Caspase 3, antiproliferating cell nuclear antigen (PCNA), Bcl-2, alpha-smooth muscle actin (α-SMA), and Bax.

 Nigeria 2025-03-03 11:40:21 2028-03-03 Medical and Health Sciences Clinical Trial Degree Award
Agapitus Kato Babumba
ID: UNCST-2021-R013866
 Linking infectious disease front-liners control efforts with central public health authorities in the African Great Lakes region (Great-Life) project
REFNo: HS5293ES

Study Objectives: The study objectives and their specific objectives are outlined in A to D below. OBJECTIVE A – CAPACITY BUILDING This objective involves testing the integrated nanopore sequencing capacity (DNA and RNA—single isolates and metagenomics) in the study area. Specific objectives: ● Set -up sampling, sequencing, and simple bioinformatic/epidemiological capacity in Bidibidi Health Centre. ● Set up advanced bioinformatics/ epidemiological capacity at UVRI and cascade it to the study area health facilities ● Build capacity in genomic data interpretation and risk communication in genomic epidemiology. OBJECTIVE B - BIOINFORMATICS, EPIDEMIOLOGY, AND INFRASTRUCTURE This objective involves the testing of standardized laptop analysis and compression of the data generated from nanopore runs, including base calling and standard analysis for use at the frontline health facility (Bidibidi HC III). Following analysis, the analytic data (now the size of kilobytes) can be easily and in real-time shared with stakeholders. Specific objectives: ● Develop a common understanding of the key data analytics and infrastructure needs. ● Set up a project-specific frontline laptop-based data-entering and bioinformatic pipeline. ● Set up a central data portal for storing, aggregating, and sharing raw data and analytic output. ● Provide operational user support to the use-case scenarios and external users ● Support high-throughput computation capacity OBJECTIVE C – TRAINING IN RESEARCH TRANSLATION SKILLS, AND EQUITABLE PARTNERSHIP One of the key elements of this project is to generate data that should be transformed into information that will result in public health actions and social impact in the country. The project will involve key stakeholders from the health facility and local and central governments to meet this goal. The stakeholders will be trained in research data interpretation and utilization. The stakeholders will use the training obtained from this project to develop measures and policies. Specific objectives: ● Conduct training of public health authorities and researchers in public health uptake of genomic epidemiological data ● Determine how obtained data will result in local and national guidelines for individual patient treatment ● Determine how data will influence local, national, and regional public health interventions ● Investigate how cross-border disease outbreaks can be coordinated between national and regional authorities OBJECTIVE D - EPIDEMIOLOGICAL AND GENOMIC INVESTIGATIONS The objectives will be fulfilled by conducting three use cases ● Real-time diagnostic and characterization of diarrheal and persistent malaria cases ● Environmental surveillance for antimicrobial resistance genes in the study area. ● Horizon scanning for pathogens of novel unknown infections of epidemic nature (Disease X identification)
Uganda 2025-02-28 17:30:31 2028-02-28 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Karim Nanyiri
ID: UNCST-2024-R002952
 Role of Mother Tongue in Learning Productive and Receptive Skills in English language: An Analysis of Perceptions of Stakeholders in Secondary Schools of Bugisu Sub-Region, Eastern Uganda
REFNo: SS3393ES

Objectives of the Study

The study will be guided by the main objective and specific objectives.

Main Objective of the Study

The main objective of the study is to investigate the role of mother tongue in learning productive and receptive skills in English language through the analysis of perceptions of stakeholders in secondary schools of Bugisu sub-region, eastern Uganda.

Specific Objectives of the Study

The study will be conducted with the following specific objectives;

1. To determine the influence of students’ productive skills in mother tongue on the learning of productive skills in English language.
2. To determine the influence of students’ receptive skills in mother tongue on the learning of receptive skills in English language.
3. To explore students’ perception of the role of mother tongue in learning productive skills in English language.
4. To explore students’ perception of the role of mother tongue in learning receptive skills in English language.
5. To explore teachers’ perception of the role of mother tongue in learning productive skills in English language.
6. To explore teachers’ perception of the role of mother tongue in learning receptive skills in English language.
7. To explore the barriers encountered by lower secondary school students in the learning of productive and receptive skills in English language.

Uganda 2025-02-28 16:02:44 2028-02-28 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Jennifer Serwanga
ID: UNCST-2024-R002056
 Molecular, Serological and Immunological Characterisation of Clade 1b Mpox to Improve Diagnostics for Local and Regional Epidemic Response.
REFNo: NS934ES

1. Genetic and Immunological Characterisation of Mpox Clade 1b: To characterise the genetic profile and immunological responses associated with the Clade 1b Mpox virus circulating in Uganda and neighbouring high-risk regions. This objective seeks to identify the molecular adaptations and immune response profiles associated with the virus's transmission dynamics and its ability to evade immunity, a critical component in understanding the virus’s spread.
2. Establish Molecular Linkage and Epidemiologic Pathways for Targeted
Interventions: To utilise molecular linkage studies to map transmission chains and epidemiologic pathways of Mpox Clade 1b within and across Uganda, the DRC, Burundi, and South Sudan. This objective will pinpoint high-risk transmission clusters and guide targeted public health interventions, particularly in vulnerable communities such as border regions and fishing populations.
3. Correlating Viral Load with Antibody Dynamics in Clade 1b Cases and Contacts:To comprehensively analyse viral load dynamics across multiple body compartments in Mpox-infected individuals and correlate these findings with IgM, IgG and IgA antibody responses, including both binding and neutralising antibodies. This investigation aims to elucidate the predictive value of antibody kinetics in Clade 1b Mpox infections, including in cases with low or undetectable viral loads. By integrating virological and immunological parameters, this study will enhance our
understanding of host-virus interactions, inform diagnostic sensitivity thresholds, and provide critical insights into the immunopathogenesis of Clade 1b Mpox.
4. Optimisation of Diagnostic Tools for Regional Mpox Response: To optimise, and validate advanced diagnostic methods, integrating molecular and serological tools tailored to Mpox Clade 1b. By leveraging UVRI's Mpox sample repository, this objective will enhance the diagnostic accuracy and timeliness essential for immediate outbreak containment, enabling Uganda and partner nations to identify cases and reduce transmission risk rapidly.
5. Facilitate Global Access to Clade 1b Resources for Vaccine and Diagnostic Development: To enhance global Mpox preparedness, this study will share well-characterized Clade 1b specimens with trusted international collaborating research partners, including World Health Organisation (WHO) and United Kingdom Health Security Agency (UKHSA), after putting in place all necessary material transfer agreements ironing outall policicies and legal issues concerning sample sharing.
These specimens will support the development of standardized reference panels for molecular and serological diagnostics, assay comparability, and the establishment of anti-Mpox reference materials to strengthen global surveillance and response efforts.
This objective aims to support global efforts in vaccine development and diagnostic advancements by providing access to Clade 1b isolates, thereby fostering robust Mpox response capacity worldwide and contributing substantially to epidemic containment.
6. Strengthening Regional Preparedness through Strategic Collaboration: To promote a coordinated Mpox surveillance network with neighbouring countries (DRC, Burundi, and South Sudan) for improved outbreak detection, data sharing, and joint response strategies. This objective aligns with regional health security goals and strengthens collaborative frameworks to combat the Mpox epidemic more effectively across East and Central Africa.
 Uganda 2025-02-25 18:19:08 2028-02-25 Natural Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Achilles Katamba
ID: UNCST-2019-R000540
 RE-IMAGINING TB CARE: TRANSFORMING WHEN, WHERE, AND HOW TB SERVICES ARE ACCESSED AND DELIVERED IN UGANDA
REFNo: HS5570ES

Main Objective
1. To evaluate the effectiveness, implementation and cost of an Intervention strategy to improve Tuberculosis community awareness, screening, testing and linkage to care for TB and comorbidities
Specific Objectives
1. Develop a digital and AI-based strategy (intervention strategy) to enhance CHWs capacity to conduct community awareness, screening, testing and linkage to care for TB and other co- morbidities
2. Determine whether an intervention strategy improves awareness, screening, testing, and linkage to care for TB and other comorbidities
3. Evaluate reach, adoption and implementation of the Intervention strategy
4. Evaluate the incremental costs, outcomes, and cost-effectiveness associated with the Intervention strategy as compared to the Standard of care strategy from the health systems and participant perspectives
 Uganda 2025-02-24 12:02:35 2028-02-24 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Jakyoung Lee
ID: UNCST-2024-R016191
 The Evaluation of the Capacity Building for Community Health Workers (CHWs) in Central Region of Uganda
REFNo: HS5548ES

● Assess progress relative to the project plan and suggest improvements in project execution. ● Establish strategies to enhance the quality of health worker training, community health activities, and other related actions. ● Review and adjust performance indicators based on the Project Design Matrix (PDM) and develop new key performance indicators. ● Formulate an exit strategy from a health system strengthening perspective to enhance the project's sustainability and effectiveness
South Korea 2025-02-20 18:53:36 2028-02-20 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Nazarius Tumwesigye Mbona
ID: UNCST-2019-R000664
 COBIHA- A COMMUNITY BASED INTERVENTION AGAINST HARMFUL USE OF ALCOHOL IN A RURAL SETTING: A pilot study around lake Bunyonyi in Kigezi, Uganda
REFNo: HS5521ES

2.To explore reasons for harmful use of alcohol, and perceptions on effective and acceptable ways of reducing this.,1.To conduct a pilot survey to establish the level of harmful use of alcohol and factors associated with the behaviour , to fill the evidence gap on effective community interventions, the current burden of harmful use of alcohol, and community perceptions of the burden of harmful alcohol use in rural Uganda,
 Uganda 2025-02-20 18:51:21 2028-02-20 Medical and Health Sciences Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Alfred Jatho
ID: UNCST-2021-R011710
 A Focus on Breast Cancer: Decentralizing Breast Cancer Early Detection through addressing barriers to accessing timely and quality care in Uganda and Zambia
REFNo: HS5551ES

How effective is the developed generic breast cancer training package in equipping
Primary and Community Health Workers with knowledge and skills to train, handle and
refer cases of Breast cancer in Arua and Mbarara health regions?
2. How effective is support supervision and mentorship towards improving the quality of
breast cancer services at primary and community health level?
3. What is the level of awareness and practice of breast self-examination by women
attending HFs in Mbarara and Arua health regions?
4. What is the association between breast cancer screening knowledge and practices of
women attending health facilities ?
 Uganda 2025-02-20 18:31:56 2028-02-20 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Charlotte Bednarski Marie
ID: UNCST-2024-R003417
 Transnational networks of care: international NGO management in Iganga, Uganda
REFNo: SS3628ES

PhD pre-dissertation research
 USA 2025-02-20 18:29:52 2028-02-20 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
KOBUSIINGYE FLORAH
ID: UNCST-2024-R001996
 A MOBILE TEACHING-LEARNING FRAMEWORK FOR BRIDGING THE AGRICULTURAL EXTENSION GAP IN RESOURCE CONSTRAINED AREAS. A CASE STUDY OF KIGEZI SUB-REGION
REFNo: SIR464ES

Main Objective -To produce a comprehensive teaching-learning framework aimed at reducing the agricultural extension gap in the Kigezi region.

specific objectives
1. To evaluate current agricultural extension frameworks, identifying their strengths and weaknesses.
2. To design a mobile application framework that facilitates access to information, skills, and technology for farmers, extension officers, and other value chain actors.
3. To assess the feasibility and acceptability of the developed mobile agricultural extension application among farmers, extension officers, and other value chain actors.
 Uganda 2025-02-20 18:27:15 2028-02-20 Engineering and Technology Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
LOIS BAYIGGA
ID: UNCST-2024-R004310
 PRE-CLINICAL TESTING OF FORWARD-ORIENTED GLOBIN-EXPRESSING LENTIVIRAL VECTOR
REFNo: HS5513ES

e) To determine the efficiency of magnetically assisted transduction in gene modified CD34+ cells, isolated from individuals with sickle cell disease or trait, using flow cytometry and real-time polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR),d) To compare the efficiency of standard transduction to magnetically assisted transduction in CD34+ cells, isolated from individuals with sickle cell disease or trait, using a forward-oriented globin-expressing lentiviral vector using flow cytometry and real-time polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR),c) To determine the presence of HbS mutation in the CD34 negative cells isolated from cord blood and red blood cell exchange products using hemoglobin electrophoresis.,b) To determine the yield, purity, and viability of CD34+ cells isolated from cord blood and red blood cell exchange products using multicolor flow cytometry ,a) To isolate hematopoietic stem and progenitor cells (CD34+) from cord blood and red blood cell exchange products using immunomagnetic-based method,To determine the efficacy of the forward-oriented globin-expressing lentiviral vector in HSPCs isolated from individuals with sickle cell disease or trait in Uganda,
 Uganda 2025-02-20 18:26:20 2028-02-20 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Stella Muyanja Zawedde
ID: UNCST-2021-R014037
 Effect of non-communicable disease multimorbidity on TB treatment outcomes amogn TBHIV co-infected patients in Uganda
REFNo: HS5506ES

a) To determine the prevalence of, and factors associated with multimorbidity among people with TB and HIV
b) To determine the effect of NCD Multimorbidity on TB treatment outcomes among persons co-infected with HIV.

Uganda 2025-02-20 17:58:06 2028-02-20 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Brenda Okech Apio
ID: UNCST-2022-R011031
 Epidemiology of Malaria Infection in Sub-Saharan African Countries
REFNo: HS5543ES

Primary Objective
1.To estimate the site-specific IR of
P. falciparum infection by rapid
diagnostic test (RDT) testing,
overall and by age group (5-11
years, 12-17 years, 18-60 years)
during the active detection of
infection period.
Secondary objectives
1.To evaluate the agreement
between RDT and thick blood
smear (TBS), and to evaluate the
sensitivity and specificity of RDT
and TBS using quantitative
polymerase chain reaction (qPCR)
as the gold standard for the
identification of P. falciparum
infection, at baseline and at two
and six months after enrolment.
2.To estimate the site-specific IR of
P. falciparum infections detected
by both active and passive
surveillance over the complete follow-up period (0-6 months),
overall and by age group (5-11
years, 12-17 years, 18-60 years).
Uganda 2025-02-20 17:55:11 2028-02-20 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
RITAH KICONCO
ID: UNCST-2021-R013263
 MOLECULAR CHARACTERIZATION OF ANGIOTENSIN CONVERTING ENZYME GENE POLYMORPHISMS AMONG TYPE 2 DIABETES MELLITUS NEPHROPATHY IN SOUTHWESTERN UGANDA
REFNo: HS5520ES

Objectives:

Main Objective
1. To characterize angiotensin-converting enzyme gene polymorphisms and determine their relationship with the biomarkers of nephropathy and metabolic indicators as well as explore the barriers and motivators to screening for nephropathy among individuals with type 2 diabetes mellitus living in southwestern Uganda.
Specific Objectives
1. To conduct a systematic review on the ACE I/D polymorphisms and the urine albumin-to-creatinine ratio as predictive markers of nephropathy among adult type 2 diabetes mellitus patients.
2. To establish the ACE alleles and genotypes present in the genome of patients with T2D at the MRRH in SW in Uganda.
3. To determine the association between ACE gene polymorphisms and nephropathy biomarkers among T2D patients at the MRRH in SW Uganda.
4. To determine the association between ACE gene polymorphisms and metabolic indicators among T2D patients at the MRRH in SW Uganda.
5. To explore the barriers and motivators to screening for nephropathy as a health-seeking behavior among T2D patients receiving healthcare at the DM clinic in MRRH in SW Uganda.
 Uganda 2025-02-20 17:50:43 2028-02-20 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
VINCENT MUBANGIZI
ID: UNCST-2024-R004232
 RAMPS: REDUCING ALCOHOL PROBLEM DRINKING AND MALNUTRITION THROUGH INCOME-GENERATING PEER SUPPORT GROUPS
REFNo: HS5394ES

To document and evaluate the first peer support groups for men with alcohol problem drinking in Isingiro district
 Uganda 2025-02-20 17:49:15 2028-02-20 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Eva  Laker Odongpiny Agnes
ID: UNCST-2024-R004807
 Lived Experiences of Mixed Groups of Patients on Dolutegravir after Gaining Clinically Significant Weight.
REFNo: HS5195ES

A) Primary objective (Objective 1)
To explore the lived experiences of PLWH who gained weight after starting dolutegravir and whether these experiences vary among different subgroups.
B) Secondary objective (Objective 2)
To examine the sources of information PLWH have on weight gain and how that shapes their
perceptions.
C) Secondary objective (Objective 3)
To explore how the knowledge of the health risks of excessive weight gain and the willingness of patients to take measures to lose weigh
 Uganda 2025-02-20 17:47:39 2028-02-20 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Katie Slocombe
ID: UNCST-2024-R016225
 Development of cognition and communication from infancy to late childhood across different societies
REFNo: SS3663ES

The overall objective of this project is to understand the impact of the socio-cultural environment on the development of communication and social cognition and the developmental processes that lead to similarities and differences in adult human behaviour across the globe. The specific objectives are to address the three research questions below with the Ugandan sample: 1. To understand how aspects of physical, emotional and social cognition, and communication develop from infancy through childhood into adult-like forms within in a rural population of Uganda 2. To understand the socio-cultural context that the participants are developing in. 3. Does individual variation in socio-cultural environmental factors predict individual variation in performance in social cognition tasks?
UK 2025-02-20 17:46:27 2028-02-20 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Ombeva  Malande Oliver
ID: UNCST-2024-R004335
 Understanding barriers and Strengthening Services for HPV vaccination among adolescents living with HIV in Kampala Metropolitan.
REFNo: HS5254ES

4. To document lessons and experiences drawn from piloting outreach HPV vaccine services at Joint Clinical Research Centre (JCRC) and Mildmay Uganda (MUg). ,3. To pilot HPV vaccination outreach service and education for adolescents living with HIV and attending HIV care and treatment at the Joint Clinical Research Centre (JCRC) and Mildmay Uganda (MUg). ,2. To determine the knowledge, attitude and practices that influence HPV vaccine uptake among adolescents living with HIV and attending HIV care at Joint Clinical Research Centre (JCRC) and Mildmay Uganda (MUg). ,1. To estimate the HPV vaccine coverage among adolescents living with HIV attending Joint Clinical Research Centre (JCRC) and Mildmay Uganda (MUg).,
 Kenya 2025-02-20 17:45:09 2028-02-20 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Baker Lukwago
ID: UNCST-2021-R013259
 Implementation Study: Introducing a Point of Care Ultrasound (POCUS) Device (Baby Checker), Supported by Artificial Intelligence (AI), in peri-urban Uganda. An Acceptability Study with Providers, Consumers, and Decision Makers September 2024_Version
REFNo: SS3496ES

1.2 Main objective of the research
This research aims to understand the feasibility of implementation of the BabyChecker Ultrasound scan in private health facilities in Uganda. The research will assess the BabyChecker pilot from the perspective of providers, pregnant women, and key decision makers. Among providers, the study will investigate providers’ behaviors and challenges during 1st month of using the tool and shift or maintenance of these behaviors, practices, and challenges after 5 months of implementation attributed to the project interventions. The study will explore pregnant women’s experiences with the BABYCHECKER & preferences for the BabyChecker features. Among decision-makers, the study will explore potential use cases for BabyChecker in Uganda, including the potential for public sector expansion, public private partnership, and private sector referral mechanisms.

The specific aims are as follows:
A: What are experiences, perceptions, barriers and attitudes towards BabyChecker Scan among providers using it?
1. What are the providers' practices on how they conduct the BabyChecker scans and how the tool is positioned to the consumer?
2. How are providers integrating BabyChecker into ANC service provision?
3. What are the motivators & barriers providers are experiencing with the BabyChecker tool and implementation?
4. How much are the providers willing to pay to purchase the BabyChecker scan, and what payment modalities are acceptable?
B: What are the pregnant womens experiences and acceptability of the BABYCHECKER scans among pregnant women receiving them?
1. How was Babychecker introducted to pregnant women offered the service? (What did pregnant women understand regarding the purpose of BabyChecker? Did providers respond to questions raised during the introduction of BabyChecker?)
2. What is the experience of pregnant women during the administration and in the reception of results ofthe BabyChecker scan after 24 hours?
3. What are pregnant women’s stated preferences regarding BabyChecker product attributes?
4. What is pregnant women’s willingness to pay for BabyChecker services?
5. What are pregnant women’s willing to pay for preferred BabyChecker features?
C: What is the acceptability of the BabyChecker technology among Decision makers in Uganda?
1. What are the perceptions of key stakeholders about the BabyChecker Scan and recommended use cases for Uganda? What are their barriers and motivators to scaling BabyCheckers further in Uganda?


 Uganda 2025-02-20 17:43:29 2028-02-20 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Twalib Aliku Olega
ID: UNCST-2019-R000474
 LEVERAGING RHEUMATIC HEART DISEASE SCREENING PROGRAMS TO IMPROVE OUTCOMES FOR CONGENITAL HEART DISEASE IN NORTHERN UGANDA
REFNo: HS5492ES

1) To improve the quality of life for families living with CHD in Uganda. Our overarching hypothesis is that building a system centered on the needs of patients and providers at the community level will improve care and quality of life for many while simultaneously building the case to invest in more resource intensive tertiary infrastructure.
Our project leverages our team’s expertise and established government and community collaborations to improve CHD care by accomplishing following specific aim as the first step to delivering and testing an evidence-based primary Health Center (HC) driven program - Congenital Heart Interventions for Primary care Systems (CHIPS) - to care for children with CHD incidentally identified through RHD screening.

2) Identify needs, gaps, and capacities in CHD care to co-design the CHIPS technical package with end-users (patients, caregivers and community providers) by collecting quantitative and qualitative data on current care, care needs, access, and affordability and perspectives on proposed components of CHIPS to co-design content and delivery.
 Uganda 2025-02-20 17:26:59 2028-02-20 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Jafesi Pulle
ID: UNCST-2020-R014213
 Developing and Testing a Package of Interventions to Improve Patient Engagement in Rheumatic Heart Disease Care in Northern Uganda: A mixed Methods Study
REFNo: HS5605ES

Objective 1: To describe the treatment cascade of RHD care in Kitgum district and determine the associated factors.
Objective 2: To explore the barriers and facilitators of patient engagement in RHD care in Kitgum district.
Objective 3: To co-develop a package of interventions to improve patient engagement in RHD care.
Objective 4: To evaluate the effectiveness of a package of interventions to improve patient engagement in RHD care in Kitgum district.
 Uganda 2025-02-20 17:21:09 2028-02-20 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Catriona  Waitt John
ID: UNCST-2019-R001068
 WOMEN’S INCLUSIVE SERVICES FOR HEALTH ACCESS TO QUALITY HEALTHCARE FOR PREGNANT AND BREASTFEEDING WOMEN WITH DISABILITIES IN UGANDA
REFNo: HS5552ES

1. To identify and understand the existing disparities in HIV and maternal healthcare services affecting pregnant and breastfeeding mothers with disabilities
2. To elicit the perceptions and experiences of people with disabilities that affect their health-seeking behavior, especially for HIV, maternal, and reproductive health services.
3. To promote awareness and education among women about their healthcare rights and available services.
4. To collaborate with relevant stakeholders, including healthcare providers, policymakers, and community organizations, to implement sustainable changes.


 UK 2025-02-20 17:18:32 2028-02-20 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
PRECIOUS NATUHWERA
ID: UNCST-2024-R003154
 Clinical presentations, prevalence and factors associated with cranial hemorrhages among neonates admitted at Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital
REFNo: HS5377ES

General objective
To determine the clinical presentations, prevalence and factors associated with cranial haemorrhages among neonates admitted at Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital.
Specific objectives
1.To determine the prevalence of extracranial and intracranial haemorrhages among neonates admitted to the NICU of Mbarara RRH.
2.To describe the clinical profiles of neonates with cranial haemorrhages admitted to the NICU at Mbarara RRH
3.To determine the factors associated with cranial haemorrhages among neonates admitted to the NICU at Mbarara RRH.

 Uganda 2025-02-20 17:16:30 2028-02-20 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Ashirafu  kule masudi
ID: UNCST-2024-R004729
 TEACHER’S COMMITMENT AND STUDENTS’ ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE IN PUBLIC SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN KASESE DISTRICT, UGANDA
REFNo: SS3529ES

i. Examine the relationship between teachers’ job satisfaction and students’ academic performance in public secondary schools in Kasese District, Uganda.
ii. To determine the relationship between work environment and students’ academic performance in public secondary schools in Kasese District, Uganda.
iii. Establish the relationship between teacher’s level of professional training and development on students’ academic performance in public secondary schools in Kasese District, Uganda
iv. Evaluate the relationship between school leadership and students’ academic performance in public secondary schools in Kasese District, Uganda.

 Uganda 2025-02-20 17:15:03 2028-02-20 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Naomi Nsubuga
ID: UNCST-2024-R003628
 School Eye Health Rapid Assessment (SEHRA) to review the policy environment and determine the magnitude and patterns of eye health conditions among public primary school children in select regions in Uganda.
REFNo: HS4803ES

2. To determine the magnitude, characteristics and any patterns of eye health conditions among children in selected public primary schools across the six selected regions in Uganda.,1. To conduct a rapid review of the policy, strategy, institutional and service delivery environment for a school eye health programme in Uganda. ,To review the policy environment on school eye health and determine the magnitude and patterns of eye health conditions among public primary school children in selected regions in Uganda,
 Uganda 2025-02-20 17:12:48 2028-02-20 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
James Byarugaba
ID: UNCST-2024-R004225
 Midterm evaluation of Our Rights, Our Future PLUS (O3PLUS)
REFNo: SS2565ES

The evaluation objectives are to:
1. Ascertain the relevance, coherence, effectiveness, efficiency, and sustainability of the O3PLUS Project.
2. Assess progress against targets set at baseline, validate, and populate the results framework.
3. Identify opportunities, challenges, innovative practices, and lessons that will be useful for strengthening and enhancing the implementation of the remaining project period.
4. Provide conclusions and actionable recommendations to shape future programming and implementation of similar initiatives.

Uganda 2025-02-20 17:11:11 2028-02-20 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Christine  Muhumuza
ID: UNCST-2023-R008646
 Improving Family Wellness for Couples in Central Uganda 2024-2029
REFNo: HS5523ES

The study aims are to:

(1) In a cluster randomised trial, compare the efficacy of the FH=FW intervention vs. a time/attention matched comparator intervention at increasing modern contraceptive use and reducing unintended pregnancy among couples with an unmet need for family planning through 24-months, and identify potential mediators of the intervention effect.

(2) Determine the intervention’s effect on, and determinants of, contraceptive continuation.

(3) Through a mixed-methods process evaluation, explore factors affecting the implementation of the intervention in order to improve feasibility, acceptability, and the likelihood of future adoption and sustainment
 Uganda 2025-02-20 17:09:28 2028-02-20 Medical and Health Sciences Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Sally Andersson Lova Sofia
ID: UNCST-2024-R002577
 Agrarian Governmentality & Interacting Policies: Young Farmers' Subjectivity and Agency in the Gulu District, Uganda
REFNo: SS3634ES

To gain knowledge on how young farmers in Uganda socially navigate the subjectivities constructed in the policies, using their agency to internalise, adopt, or adapt them, or to create counter-conduct subjectivities. ,To understand how young farmers experience challenges and opportunities in farming, and how they view the solutions to these challenges offered in various interacting agrarian policies. ,To explore the various subjectivities for young farmers found within problem representations in the governmental policies, illuminating possible synergies and discords between policies attempting to solve different challenges, as subjectivities offer different possible courses of actions to young farmers.,To explore how young farmers in Uganda interact with synergies and discords in governmental policy responses to climate change and the associated challenges and opportunities facing young farmers. ,
 Sweden 2025-02-14 17:37:37 2028-02-14 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Isaac Ssewanyana
ID: UNCST-2020-R014336
 ConfiSign HIV Self-Test: Evaluation of Clinical Performance and Usability in the hands of untrained users.
REFNo: HS5545ES

The objective of this study is to evaluate the clinical performance and the usability of the ConfiSign HIV Self-Test in the hands of untrained users from a low prevalence HIV region and having no experience in HIV self-testing (HIVST).
The following specific studies will be conducted:
Part 1: Results Interpretation Study
Part 2: Observed untrained user study

 Uganda 2025-02-14 17:33:35 2028-02-14 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Stephen Asiimwe
ID: UNCST-2019-R000059
 Clinical Spectrum and Societal Impact of Cognitive Impairment, Alzheimer’s and Related Dementias Among People with HIV in Uganda
REFNo: HS5493ES

1. Determine the prevalence and classification of MCI/ADRDs (1A) and compare trajectories of cognitive performance (1B) between older PWH in Uganda and demographically similar HIV-negative individuals.
2. Identify pathophysiologic contributors to MCI/ADRDs in older adults in Uganda by performing deep phenotyping with novel plasma biomarkers and neuroimaging.
3.Discover and validate novel, multilevel mechanistic models of MCI/ADRDs among older PWH by employing ML methods.
 Uganda 2025-02-14 17:30:42 2028-02-14 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Laura Keihäs Anna Maria
ID: UNCST-2024-R015717
 Exploring the Role of Expressive Arts in the Emancipation and Well-being of Girls. Case Study from Kabale, Uganda
REFNo: SS3612ES

- to gather new information on the relationship between expressive arts, emancipation and well-being of youth, especially Ugandan girls in vulnerable life situations
- to gain a better understanding of the Ugandan and African approaches to well-being and emancipation
- to get new decolonial, Ugandan and African perspectives on global youth research and critical social pedagogy
The study aims to contribute to planetary social pedagogy and global youth research. It will provide new insights and African perspectives on the potential of creative expression to support youth well-being in Uganda and beyond.
 Finland 2025-02-14 17:24:47 2028-02-14 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Samuel Mugisha
ID: UNCST-2024-R002496
 VICARIOUS TRAUMA AND JOB PERFORMANCE OF WORKERS IN SELECTED HUMANITARIAN ORGANIZATIONS IN SOUTH WESTERN UGANDA
REFNo: SS3592ES

1. To examine the effects of emotional distress on job performance of workers in humanitarian
organizations of Southwest Uganda.
2. To explore effects intrusive thoughts on job performance of workers within humanitarian
organizations of Southwest Uganda
3. To investigate the moderating effects of social support on job performance of workers in
humanitarian organizations of Southwest Uganda.
4. To analyze the moderating effects of self-esteem and gender on the relationship between vicarious
trauma and job performance of workers in humanitarian organizations of Southwest Uganda.
5. To establish the relationship between vicarious trauma and job performance of workers in
humanitarian organizations of Southwestern Uganda
 Uganda 2025-02-14 17:21:36 2028-02-14 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Mark Jordans
ID: UNCST-2020-R014861
 POPULATION-LEVEL EVALUATION OF A MENTAL HEALTH CARE PACKAGE FOR CHILDREN IN SELECTED REFUGEE SETTLEMENTS IN UGANDA (PAMOJA TUNAWEZA): A CLUSTER RANDOMIZED CONTROLLED TRIAL (cRCT)
REFNo: SS3571ES

To evaluate the impact of a mental health care system on improving population level mental health of children in refugee settlements, with the following guiding research questions and hypotheses:
 Netherlands 2025-02-14 16:25:24 2028-02-14 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Diana Namuddu
ID: UNCST-2024-R003660
 Knowledge, attitudes, and practices of healthcare workers regarding the use of standard malaria management guidelines
REFNo: HS5458ES

1) To explore healthcare workers’ knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding malaria management guidelines in Adjumani and Kitgum districts. 2) To investigate the behavioural and social factors influencing malaria case management among healthcare workers in Adjumani and Kitgum districts. 3) To evaluate healthcare workers' willingness to recommend the malaria vaccine for preventing malaria in children once it becomes available in Adjumani and Kitgum districts. 4) To identify facilitators and barriers affecting the adoption of malaria management guidelines among health workers in Adjumani and Kitgum districts
 Uganda 2025-02-14 16:17:09 2028-02-14 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Rebecca Nerima
ID: UNCST-2024-R015736
 A QUALITATIVE STUDY EXPLORING FACTORS AFFECTING MULTIPLE MICRONUTRIENT SUPPLEMENTS (MMS) ADHERENCE AMONG PREGNANT WOMEN IN SOUTH CENTRAL AND BUSOGA REGION IN EASTERN UGANDA.
REFNo: HS5478ES

4. To make recommendations to public health stakeholders and decision-makers on strategies to enhance the uptake of MMS among pregnancy women in Uganda in the context of south and central Uganda.,3. Employ thematic analysis to examine healthcare providers\' perspectives on barriers and facilitators to pregnant women\'s adherence to MMS, as well as their insights into the strengths and weaknesses of existing strategies aimed at improving adherence.,2. Explore, through semi-structured interviews, the perspectives of healthcare providers in Uganda on factors influencing pregnant women\'s adherence to MMS, including their insights into the effectiveness and compliance of existing strategies, policies, interventions, and approaches.,1. 1. To explore existing knowledge on factors influencing pregnant women\'s adherence to multiple micronutrient supplementation.,
 Uganda 2025-02-14 16:15:37 2028-02-14 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
kamya Damiano Damiano
ID: UNCST-2024-R002433
 "REMOTELY TEACHING CHILDREN WITH NEURODEVELOPMENTAL PROBLEMS: EXPERIENCES OF TEACHERS, SCHOOL MANAGERS AND PARENTS IN CENTRAL UGANDA"
REFNo: SS3556ES

Purpose of the Study.
The purpose of this study is to explore teachers’, school managers’ and parents’ experiences in remotely teaching children with neurodevelopmental problems in Central Uganda.
Specific Objectives
1. To examine,
a) teachers’
b) school managers’
c) and parents’ experiences on remotely taught children with neurodevelopmental problems.
2. To evaluate the opportunities of remotely teaching children with neurodevelopmental problems.
3. To examine the challenges faced by;
a) teachers
b) school managers
c) parents while remotely teaching children with neurodevelopmental problems.
4. To examine the interventions that can enhance experiences of remote teaching of children with neurodevelopmental problems.

 Uganda 2025-02-14 16:10:11 2028-02-14 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Gal Badihi
ID: UNCST-2024-R016596
 Sociality and communication dynamics in grey-cheeked mangabeys (Lophocebus albigena) in the Bugoma Forest Reserve, Uganda
REFNo: NS911ES

The project aims to describe the communicative repertoire and social function of communication in grey-cheeked mangabeys
 UK 2025-02-14 16:05:25 2028-02-14 Natural Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
SAMSON OKUNG
ID: UNCST-2024-R003644
 COMPETENCE-BASED TRAINING OF AUTOMOTIVE STUDENTS IN TECHNICAL TRAINING INSTITUTES IN THE EASTERN REGION OF UGANDA
REFNo: SIR434ES

(iv) To assess the financial adequacy on competence-based training of Automotive students in Uganda. , (iii) To establish the influence of human resource capacity on competence-based training of Automotive students in Uganda. ,(ii) To examine infrastructure relevance on competence-based training of Automotive students in Uganda.,(i) To determine the influence of instructional resources on competence-based training of Automotive students in Uganda.,The main objective is to investigate the effectiveness of competence-based training of automotive students in technical training institutes in the eastern region of Uganda.,
 Uganda 2025-02-14 15:56:43 2028-02-14 Engineering and Technology Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Dennis Muhanguzi
ID: UNCST-2019-R001101
 Evaluation of the Safety, Efficacy and Stability of SangaSupa®-30% Emulsifiable Concentrate [EC]: A Randomised Single-Blinded Positive Controlled Multi-Site Acaricide Field Trial
REFNo: NS910ES

General objectives
To determine the efficacy, safety, and stability of SangaSupa® (Sanga Vet. Chem. Ltd, Kampala Industrial Park, Namanve ) when applied onto cattle by hand spraying and plunge dipping for tick control.
Specific objectives
The specific objectives of this acaricide field trial will to determine;-
i. efficacy of SangaSupa® when applied onto cattle by hand spraying and plunge dipping for tick control.
ii. safety of Sangasupa® when applied onto cattle by hand spraying and plunge dipping for tick control.
iii. Stability of Sangasupa® when applied onto cattle by plunge dipping for tick control.
Uganda 2025-02-14 15:53:01 2028-02-14 Natural Sciences Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Jenny Löfgren
ID: UNCST-2024-R005428
 A Qualitative Study on Challenges and Opportunities for Non-Surgeons in Providing Inguinal Hernia Surgery in Uganda
REFNo: HS5363ES

To identify facilitators for non-surgeons in providing inguinal hernia surgery in Uganda.,To identify barriers for non-surgeons in providing inguinal hernia surgery in Uganda.,To identify existing barriers and facilitators in implementing task sharing for inguinal hernia surgery by non-surgeons and to explore potential strategies for enhancing surgical care delivery through task sharing in Uganda,To propose recommendations to further strengthen the quality of surgical task sharing in inguinal hernia repair in Uganda. ,
 Sweden 2025-02-14 15:48:55 2028-02-14 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
sharot kintu
ID: UNCST-2024-R016314
 CARING FOR CHILDREN WITH SICKLE CELL DISEASE: A QUALITATIVE STUDY OF PARENTS/CAREGIVERS’ EXPERIENCES IN WAKISO DISTRICT
REFNo: SS3536ES

The study seeks to achieve four primary aims/objectives: 1.To understand and document the experiences of parents/carers in looking after children with SCD in Wakiso District. 2.To assess the ways in which the social cultural context in Wakiso affects the ability of the parents to care for children with SCD. 3.To explore the care related needs of the parents that can help them improve their role performance. 4.To identify SCD related with Gender Based violence against caregivers/parents in the community
Uganda 2025-02-14 15:44:16 2028-02-14 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Byamukama James Adonia
ID: UNCST-2024-R016133
 Assessing the Distribution of Biological Indicators Along Altitude Gradient for Ecological Health of River Ishasha, western Uganda
REFNo: NS886ES

i) To document the anthropogenic activities along the altitude gradient of River Ishasha
ii) To determine selected physicochemical parameter along altitude gradient of River Ishasha
iii) To determine the distribution of periphytons and macro-invertebrates along altitude gradient of River Ishasha
 Uganda 2025-02-14 15:36:06 2028-02-14 Natural Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Bruce Kirenga J
ID: UNCST-2019-R001460
 Exploring gendered pathways to strengthen the involvement of TB survivors in the Uganda TB response: A Photovoice Study
REFNo: HS5241ES

General objective The aim of this study is to identify gendered pathways for strengthening the involvement of TB survivors, including from key populations1, in the TB response by documenting opportunities, challenges, and preferences to meaningful engagement from the perspective of female and male TB survivors in urban Central Uganda region. Specific objectives The specific objectives of this study are: Objective 1: To use photovoice as a platform for female and male TB survivors to visualise/document their contributions towards ending TB in their families and communities in urban Central Uganda (Q1). Objective 2: To engage female and male TB survivors in photovoice to explore the challenges they face in their efforts to end TB in their families and communities in urban Central Uganda (Q2). Objective 3: To use photovoice as a vehicle for female and male TB survivors to document their preferences for their meaningful involvement in the TB response in urban Central Uganda (Q3-4). Objective 4: To facilitate dialogue between photovoice participants and TB survivors on the photo stories to identify steps towards creating a gender-responsive supportive environment for TB survivors’ actions towards ending TB in Central Uganda (Q5-6). Objective 5: To assess the benefits and challenges of applying photovoice methodology to identify and promote gendered pathways for the meaningful involvement of TB survivors (Q7).
 Uganda 2025-02-14 15:34:56 2028-02-14 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Ayomide Atoki Victor
ID: UNCST-2022-R008808
 BIOMEDICAL EVALUATION OF HESPERIDIN AND NARINGENIN ON NEUROLOGICAL INDICES IN DROSOPHILA MELANOGASTER MODEL OF ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE
REFNo: HS3813ES

Assess the expression of genes relevant to neuronal function in flavonoid-treated flies,Evaluate quantitatively the level of amyloid precursor protein in the flies,Determine the influence of Hesperidin and Naringenin on in vivo antioxidant status in the flies,Assess the effect of Hesperidin and Naringenin on activities of critical enzymes relevant to Alzheimer’s disease in the flies ,Evaluate the effect of Hesperidin and Naringenin on geotaxis, memory and life span in both wild (Harwich strain) and transgenic (Bloomington stock P{UAS-APP695-N-MYC}, P{UAS:BACE1}) Drosophila melanogaster,The main objective of the study is to assess the effect of Hesperidin and Naringenin on biomarkers of neurodegeneration in transgenic D. melanogaster model of Alzheimer’s disease.,
 Nigeria 2025-02-14 15:22:49 2028-02-14 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Joseph  Matovu KB
ID: UNCST-2020-R014654
 Reducing hazardous alcohol use and optimizing treatment as prevention among men living with HIV in risk environments
REFNo: HS5558ES

Understand barriers and facilitators in the inner and outer context for implementing the components of Kisoboka within the routine clinical setting to inform future widespread implementation guided by the Exploration, Preparation, Implementation and Sustainment (EPIS) framework and documentation of intervention and implementation costs. ,Assess the impact of the Kisoboka intervention and its components on measures of psychological, physical, and socioeconomic well-being that capture frequent comorbidities of people living with HIV and are associated with achieving successful treatment as prevention,Determine the efficacy of the Kisoboka intervention and its components on alcohol and HIV outcomes among hazardously drinking men living with HIV in Uganda in a 2x2 factorial RCT. ,Assess the efficacy of Kisoboka and its components (BE & MI) to gain insight into Kisoboka’s potential effect, determine if BE and MI interact and examine barriers and facilitators for implementing Kisoboka within routine clinical settings to inform future widespread implementation.,
 Uganda 2025-02-14 15:19:41 2028-02-14 Medical and Health Sciences Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Bruce Kirenga J
ID: UNCST-2019-R001460
 A Prospective, Clinical Trial Examining the Immune Response of Participants Receiving Modified Vaccinia Ankara (MVA) Vaccine in Africa,”-Mpox Vax Africa
REFNo: HS5575ES

To determine:

the development of MVA-BN-specific antibodies at week 6 post-first vaccination with MVA-BN in
a population recruited in Africa, and compare to a population recruited in Europe.

Durability of MVA-BN-specific antibodies at week 24 post-first vaccination with MVA-BN.
● Factors associated with MVA-BN-specific antibody responses at week 48 post-first
vaccination with MVA-BN.
● Durability of MVA-BN-specific antibodies at week 48 post-first vaccination between a
population recruited in Africa and a population recruited in Europe.
● Durability of MVA-BN-specific antibodies at week 48 post-first vaccination with MVA-BN in
understudied populations (women and PLWH).
● Prevalence of asymptomatic seroconversion to mpox by week 48 post-first vaccination
 Uganda 2025-02-08 13:35:10 2028-02-08 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Bruce Kirenga J
ID: UNCST-2019-R001460
 THE SECOND UGANDA TB PREVALENCE SURVEY (TBPS2)
REFNo: HS5269ES

Estimating the sizes of key and vulnerable TB populations as defined in the national gender and key and vulnerable populations assessment report nationally and sub nationally,Evaluating factors associated with TB including HIV, diabetes, undernutrition, tobacco smoking, alcohol ab use, and socio-economic status,,Updating population-based estimates of TB burden using results from the prevalence survey ,Assessing healthcare-seeking behaviors and understand where individuals with TB symptoms seek medical care,The secondary objectives of TBPS2 in Uganda encompass: The prevalence of symptoms suggestive of pulmonary tuberculosis (PTB) and determining radiological abnormalities among individuals aged ≥15 years, ,The primary objective is to determine the national and subnational prevalence of bacteriologically confirmed pulmonary TB among the general population aged ≥15 years,The goal of the survey is to enable the country (MOH/NTLP and partners) to gain a better understanding of the current burden of TB, health-seeking behavior and health system response in order to identify ways of improving TB programming towards ending TB in the country.,
 Uganda 2025-02-07 18:27:07 2028-02-07 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
DANIEL KIIZA
ID: UNCST-2024-R004044
 Retrospective chart review of patients with Laboratory-Confirmed Sudan Virus Disease Hospitalized in Two Ebola Disease Treatment Units in Uganda (September 2022 to January 2023)
REFNo: HS5541ES

To evaluate the safety and clinical course of patients receiving investigational treatments for SVD,To identify host and disease factors associated with outcomes from SVD,To characterize the natural history and outcomes of Sudan virus disease (SVD) among hospitalized patients with RT-PCR detected Orthoebolavirus sudanense (SUDV) RNA,
 Uganda 2025-02-07 18:10:59 2028-02-07 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Clare Bangirana Ahabwe
ID: UNCST-2021-R012842
 AN OUTCOME RESEARCH ON THE WESTERN UGANDA BANTWANA PROGRAM ON VIOLENCE AGAINST CHILDREN IN SCHOOLS AND SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES (VACiSC) IN THE THREE DISTRICTS OF KABAROLE, KYENJOJO and BUNYANGABU
REFNo: SS3625ES

The study aims to assess the effectiveness of the Western Uganda Bantwana Program (WUBP) in preventing and responding to Violence Against Children (VAC), including child sexual abuse (CSA), in schools and surrounding communities in the three Districts of Kabarole, Kyenjojo, and Bunyangabu

Specific Objectives
1. To measure the change in knowledge, attitude and practices on risks exposures to VACiSC including CSA with focus on prevention and response among children, young adults, caregivers and teachers.
2. To assess how the WUBP aligned to the needs of communities and existing practices (structures and approaches) on prevention and response to VACiSC including CSA.
3. To evaluate the role of caregivers, teachers, para-social workers, and community leaders in creating and maintaining safe environments for children.

 Uganda 2025-02-07 18:09:14 2028-02-07 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Eva Smallegange Sophia
ID: UNCST-2023-R005788
 Effectiveness of PlayMatters in Uganda: a teacher professional development programme aiming to integrate Learning through Play as pedagogical approach in the classroom
REFNo: SS3617ES

1. To study the effectiveness of PlayMatters Teacher professional Development program on teacher practices and teacher wellbeing.
2. To study how do the effects of the intervention vary by teachers’ age, gender, displacement status, level of education and professional experience?
3. To study how do effects of the intervention vary by differences in adherence to implementation of the Teacher Continuous Professional Development (TCPD) component of the intervention?
4. To study the effectiveness of the PlayMatters Teacher professional Development program at child outcome level (cognitive, social, emotional, physical and creative skills and on their mental health and wellbeing).
5.To study the cost-effectiveness of the PlayMatters intervention.
 Netherlands 2025-02-07 18:07:38 2028-02-07 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
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