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Pooja Chitneni
ID: UNCST-2021-R012955
 Developing an STI partner notification services delivery intervention in southwestern, rural Uganda.
REFNo: HS2720ES

Explore facilitators and barriers to task-shifting delivery models for STI partner notification among healthcare workers, administrators, and potential patients. Also to develop a novel STI partner notification services delivery intervention for Uganda and similar settings.
USA 2023-03-09 22:41:48 2026-03-09 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Joseph  Kampumure
ID:
FINANCIAL LITERACY, SELF-EFFICACY AND FINANCIAL INCLUSION AMONG WORKING WOMEN IN UGANDA
REFNo: SS1474ES

i) Establish the effect of financial literacy on financial inclusion among working women in Uganda. ii) Establish the effect of financial literacy on self-efficacy among working women in Uganda. iii) Determine the effect of self-efficacy on financial inclusion among working women in Uganda. iv) Determine the effect of self-efficacy on the connexion between financial literacy and financial inclusion among working women in Uganda.
Uganda 2023-03-07 11:05:55 2026-03-07 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Jiseon Chang
ID:
Empowering Developing Countries: Combating Misinformation and Correcting (Mis)perceptions of Foreign Aid
REFNo: SS1545ES

Understand how and when are perceptions of aid created
 South Korea 2023-03-07 11:04:27 2026-03-07 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Patricia Ndugga
ID: UNCST-2022-R009605
 Parent-adolescent communication on sexual and reproductive health in Kyotera border district, Central Uganda
REFNo: HS2702ES

The main objective of this study is to investigate the practice of SRH communication between parents and adolescents in Kyotera district, Central Uganda., 1. To determine the prevalence and factors associated with parent adolescent communication about SRH in Kyotera district. A cross-sectional survey for both parents and children will be conducted to establish the proportion of parents / children who discuss SRH issues, 2. Explore the approaches to, content and frequency of SRH communication between parents and adolescents in Kyotera., 3. To assess the community and district level stakeholders’ recommended strategies for improving communication of SRH between parents and adolescents.,
Uganda 2023-03-07 10:57:19 2026-03-07 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Eugene Ruzagira
ID: UNCST-2023-R008282
 COVID-19 vaccine effectiveness and variants in Uganda: a test-negative case-control study with genetic sequencing (COVVAR)
REFNo: HS2672ES

Primary Objective To estimate vaccine effectiveness of licensed COVID-19 vaccines against laboratory-confirmed COVID-19 disease. Secondary Objectives 1. To identify circulating SARS-CoV-2 variants in Uganda. 2. To estimate vaccine effectiveness against specific SARS-CoV-2 variants identified by genetic sequencing. 3. To estimate vaccine effectiveness against severe COVID-19 disease. 4. To estimate effectiveness of COVID-19 vaccines against different SARS CoV-2 variants and different COVID-19 disease severities. Exploratory objective 1. To evaluate disease severity due to different circulating SARS CoV-2 variants
 Uganda 2023-03-07 10:53:48 2026-03-07 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
DENIS MUGIZI RWABIITA
ID:
Assessment of meat handler training interventions on hygiene and disease detection in Ugandan slaughterhouses and meat retail outlets
REFNo: A266ES

Use syndromic surveillance to understand the incidence and distribution of important animal and zoonotic disease in Uganda,Assess the impact of mobile training tool on meat inspector knowledge,Assess the impact of nudges on knowledge and practices and food contamination at pork retail,Assess the impact of a targeted meat handler training on the knowledge, attitudes, and practices of meat handlers in Uganda.,
 Uganda 2023-03-07 10:50:39 2026-03-07 Agricultural Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Raymond Tweheyo
ID: UNCST-2020-R014507
 Understanding the effect of varied financial compensation structure for improving the performance, motivation and retention of Community Health Workers in Uganda - a quasi experiment
REFNo: HS2689ES

General objective: To understand the effect of varied financial compensation structure for improving the performance, motivation and retention of Community Health Workers in Uganda.

Specific objectives:
1. To determine the optimal performance based financial incentive incentive's structure required for improving the performance, motivation and retention of CHWs.

2. To explore the acceptability and perceptions of potential sustainability of CHWs financial compensation structure to various stakeholders, including the CHWs, and the CHW supervisors at the district and Ministry of Health.

3. To explore the perceived value and impact of financial incentives on CHW's job satisfaction, personal income and livelihood.
 UK 2023-03-07 10:40:31 2026-03-07 Medical and Health Sciences Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Stephen  Ojiambo Wandera
ID: UNCST-2021-R012147
 Assessing Dementia and Frailty among Older Persons in selected rural districts in Eastern Uganda
REFNo: HS2693ES

Therefore, the aim this study is to determine the prevalence of frailty and dementia among older persons in rural Uganda. Specific aims of the study include:
Aim 1: To estimate the prevalence and factors associated with dementia among older persons in Uganda.
Aim 2: To estimate the prevalence and factors associated with frailty among older persons in Uganda.
Aim 3: To explore the experiences and perceptions of caregivers of older persons with dementia in Uganda.
In this study, we refer to point prevalence only.

Uganda 2023-03-07 10:36:00 2026-03-07 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
SONNY ASIMO
ID:
RISK FACTORS FOR FLUOROQUINOLONE RESISTANCE AMONG PATIENTS WITH SECOND LINE-DRUG RESISTANT TUBERCULOSIS EVALUATED AT THE UGANDA NATIONAL TUBERCULOSIS LABORATORY RefNo: CLARKE-2022-546
REFNo: HS2709ES

iii. To determine clinical factors associated with fluoroquinolone resistance in patients with second-line drug resistant TB evaluated at the Uganda National Tuberculosis Reference Laboratory. ,ii. To characterize fluoroquinolone-resistance among patients with second-line drug resistant TB evaluated at the Uganda National Tuberculosis Reference Laboratory. ,i. To determine the individual characteristics associated with fluoroquinolone resistance among patients with second-line drug resistant TB evaluated at the Uganda National Tuberculosis Reference Laboratory. ,The study will determine the risk factors for fluoroquinolone resistance among patients with second-line drug resistant tuberculosis among previously evaluated samples in Uganda. ,
 Uganda 2023-03-07 10:25:46 2026-03-07 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Perpetra Akite
ID: UNCST-2023-R008264
 Systematic study of insect fauna in selected sites in Uganda (Insect Systematic Project)
REFNo: NS494ES

To sample a broad geographic area, including some of the never-collected or poorly-collected sites to yield new species that will be valuable to the insect systematic community and inform their conservation management
 Uganda 2023-03-07 10:24:40 2026-03-07 Natural Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
JOAN TUSABE
ID: UNCST-2021-R013942
 FACTORS INFLUENCING UPTAKE AND ADHERENCE TO PREVENTION OF MOTHER TO CHILD TRANSMISSION (PMTCT) CARE AMONG REFUGEE HIV POSITIVE PREGNANT MOTHERS AGED 18 YEAS AND ABOVE IN KYANGWALI REFUGEE CAMP
REFNo: HS2711ES

1. To determine the level of uptake and adherence to prevention of mother to child transmission (PMTCT) services among refugee pregnant mothers aged 18 years and above in Kyangwali refugee camp

2. To determine factors associated with uptake and adherence to prevention of mother to child transmission (PMTCT) services among refugee pregnant mothers aged 18 years and above in Kyangwali refugee camp

3. To explore barriers and facilitators for uptake and adherence to prevention of mother to child transmission (PMTCT) services among HIV positive pregnant mothers aged 18 years and above in Kyangwali refugee camp


4. To determine strategies that can be put in place to improve uptake and adherence to prevention of mother to child transmission (PMTCT) among refugee HIV positive pregnant mothers in Kyangwali refugee camp?

 Uganda 2023-03-07 10:23:51 2026-03-07 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Samson Udho
ID: UNCST-2021-R013728
 Respectful maternity care in childbirth among adolescents aged 14 to 19 years in rural northern Uganda: a mixed-method study
REFNo: HS2727ES

The objectives are to: 1. Determine the prevalence of D&A of adolescents by SBA during childbirth in public health facilities in rural northern Uganda. 2. Determine the predictors of D&A of adolescents by SBA during childbirth in public health facilities in rural northern Uganda. 3. Explore the experiences of D&A of adolescents by SBA during childbirth in public health facilities in rural northern Uganda. 4. Explore the drivers of D&A of adolescents aged by SBA during childbirth in public health facilities in rural northern Uganda.
 Uganda 2023-03-02 16:34:50 2026-03-02 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Fred Kaggwa
ID: UNCST-2022-R008842
 Evaluating Mbarara University of Science and Technology (MUST) Internal Quality Assurance Mechanisms (IQAMs) on her Quality
REFNo: SS1629ES

General Objective
To evaluate MUST’s IQAMs on her quality using the IUCEA Model
Specific Objectives
1.To evaluate MUST’s IQAMs on the quality of Teaching and Learning
2.To examine MUST’s IQAMs on the quality of Research and Innovations
3.To assess MUST’s IQAMs on the quality of Community outreach

Uganda 2023-03-02 16:23:10 2026-03-02 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Francis Ssali
ID: UNCST-2021-R012134
 ESTABLISHMENT AND EVALUATION OF CAPRI CELLS IN UGANDA FOR ADOPTIVE CELL THERAPY
REFNo: HS2684ES

1. Evaluate the reproducibility of Cascade Primed Cells with Apheretic collected Autologous PBMCs in Uganda
2. Test the effect of the reproduced CAPRI cells on Lung and Cervical cancer cells in vitro

 Uganda 2023-03-02 15:39:34 2026-03-02 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Rachel Brathwaite
ID:
Assessing the Feasibility of Economic Approaches to Prevention of Substance Abuse among Adolescents
REFNo: HS2683ES

Aim 1. Examine the prevalence and consequences of ADU in a cohort of 200 AYLHIV (ages 18-24) seen at six (6) HIV clinics in southwestern Uganda.
Aim 2. Using a mixed methods approach, identify the multi-level (individual, interpersonal, community and structural) factors associated with ADU among AYLHIV.
Aim 3. Using a subset of the sample, explore the feasibility and short-term effects of a family-based economic empowerment intervention on ADU among AYLHIV.

 Trinidad and Tobago 2023-03-02 15:32:31 2026-03-02 Medical and Health Sciences Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
NALWANGA ROSEMARY
ID:
Towards reconstructing latitudinal and altitudinal temperature gradients from the Last Glacial Maximum to the Present – Development of a globally applicable palaeothermometry method based on luminescence
REFNo: NS487ES

Reconstruction of surface air temperatures over the past 20,000-30,000 years along an
Achieve a better understanding of atmospheric dynamics in the tropics during the transition
from the Pleistocene to the Holocene
altitudinal gradient (lapse rate) and comparison to currently measured temperatures
 Uganda 2023-03-02 15:14:46 2026-03-02 Natural Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Victoria Nambasa Prudence
ID: UNCST-2022-R008757
 Landscape Assessment To Understand Maternal Vaccine Pharmacovigilance In Uganda
REFNo: HS2680ES

Main objective
The aim is to conduct a rapid assessment gap analysis and stakeholder mapping for safety monitoring of vaccines used in pregnancy and potential for use of Electronic Medical Record (EMR) for sentinel site surveillance in Uganda for post licensure studies as well as current tetanus and COVID-19 vaccination. The results of the assessment will inform areas of focus for establishment of robust safety surveillance of novel maternal vaccination and vaccines that maybe administered during pregnancy in pandemic situations in the country.
Specific objectives
1. Map stakeholders involved in regulation, policy setting, collection and reporting of adverse events following maternal vaccination and their linkages
2. Understand the existing methods, tools, and information flow for collecting and flow of adverse event following maternal vaccination
3. Mapping of current Electronic Health Record and registries roll-out and how they interface with national drug safety reporting system especially in relation to maternal vaccination
4. To understand the Community views, and perceptions on vaccination and reporting of AE during maternal immunization

Uganda 2023-03-02 15:08:39 2026-03-02 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Edmund  Mugayehwenkyi Kenneth
ID:
Women Rise Together across the Lifecourse (Write-Life)
REFNo: SS1633ES

3. What do women need to address their health and wellbeing issues and to feel more empowered? ,2. How empowered are women feeling? Document levels of perceived empowerment among women across the lifecourse, from young women through middle aged, to older women as well and capture the varied experiences of women in varied socioeconomic, cultural and community situations.,1. How are women doing? Examine associations between work (both paid and unpaid) and health throughout the COVID-19 pandemic among women across the lifecourse.,
 Uganda 2023-03-02 14:46:12 2026-03-02 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Irumba Eleazar Paddy
ID:
The environmental stewardship by the church of Uganda in Albertine region- a case of Bunyoro-Kitara diocese.
REFNo: HS2675ES

4. To Explore the Theological Practices that the Church can use to enhance Environmental Stewardship in the Albertine Region.,3. To Establish the Relationship of Religious Teachings and Ethical Practices regarding Environmental Stewardship in the Albertine Region.,2. To Examine the role played by Church of Uganda in Environmental Stewardship in the Albertine Region,1. To investigate the current factors responsible for Environmental Degradation in the Albertine Region,
 Uganda 2023-03-02 14:04:06 2026-03-02 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
John Bosco Ddamulira Mayanja
ID: UNCST-2022-R010819
 ASSESSMENT OF THE MAGNITUDE AND CORRELATES OF HIV STIGMA AND DISCRIMINATION AND ITS EFFECTS ON THE COUNTRY’S HIV RESPONSE
REFNo: HS2690ES

To describe how different groups are affected by HIV related stigma and discrimination especially the key populations. ,To identify factors that perpetuate or mitigate stigma as well as the actions (resilience) taken by PLHIV to mitigate the impact of stigma and discrimination,To assess the effect of stigma and discrimination on the country’s HIV response.,To describe trends in experience of stigma and discrimination among PLHIV over time (comparing 2013, 2019 and 2022).,To determine the prevalence and distribution of the modes (internal and external) of HIV related stigma and discrimination manifestations among PLHIV ,To assess the magnitude and correlates of HIV stigma and discrimination and its effects on the country’s HIV response ,
 Uganda 2023-03-02 14:02:36 2026-03-02 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Harriet Mpairwe
ID: UNCST-2025-R017439
 Causes And MEchanisms foR non-atopic Asthma in children (CAMERA) Study
REFNo: HS2510ES

There is an urgent need for new and innovative research into the causes of non-atopic asthma (NAA), and the likely mechanisms involved. The objectives of this study are therefore to: I. investigate the causes of NAA in a variety of settings: high and low asthma prevalence, HICs and LMICs (Work Package 1 (WP1) II. investigate three possible mechanisms of NAA in these different settings, including the relative importance of neural mechanisms (Work Package 2 (WP2)) This intended scientific value of study is to provide key ground-breaking insights into the causes and mechanisms of the poorly-studied yet predominant non-atopic asthma phenotype because: (i) non-atopic asthma likely has different causes from atopic asthma, and these have been little studied to date in both high-income countries and low- and middle-income countries; (ii) non-atopic asthma likely involves different mechanisms, which require different treatments. This study is likely to show, in a variety of settings, that a substantial proportion of non-atopic asthma may involve different mechanisms, and will identify new directions and priorities for prevention, mechanistic research, and the development of new therapies
Uganda 2023-03-02 13:54:33 2026-03-02 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Iddi  Matovu
ID:
HIV RISKS AND INFECTION AMONG ADOLESCENT GIRLS AND YOUNG WOMEN AGED 15-24 YEARS IN UGANDA: DEVELOPMENT OF AN HIV-RISK REDUCTION MODEL FOR CENTRAL REGION
REFNo: HS2554ES

1) To determine the influence of behavioral and biological practices on the HIV Infection among AGYW in the Central region, Uganda.2) To assess the influence of socioeconomic factors on behavioral and biological practices associated with HIV Infection among AGYW in Central region, Uganda.3) To analyze the influence of structural factors on behavioral and biological practices associated with HIV Infection among AGYW in Central region, Uganda.4) To develop a multilevel HIV-Risk reduction model to facilitate the delivery of appropriate HIV prevention services responsive to the particular needs of the AGYW aged 15–24 years in the Central region, Uganda.
 Uganda 2023-03-02 12:56:09 2026-03-02 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Ritwika Sen
ID:
Supervision and Productivity Dynamics: Evidence from a Field (Work) Experiment
REFNo: SS1612ES

To examine the direct effects of the supervision of survey enumerators on their learning and individual performance., Examine the impact of supervision on the performance of employees through two distinct channels: monitoring and feedback.,
 India 2023-03-02 12:53:15 2026-03-02 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Diana  Ntamu Nandagire
ID:
Baseline survey for diverse and resilient livelihoods for youth and women from refugee and host communities in Isingiro and Lamwo districts
REFNo: SS1547ES

Main objective
To establish baseline status of the selected indicators for the Uthabiti project impact, outcome and outputs.


a)To provide initial values for the impact and outcome indicators disaggregated by gendered households as appropriate in the Uthabiti intervention areas, establishing target levels for improvements in these indicators over the three-year implementation period.

b)To provide more evidence to describe the prevailing conditions of the target communities or populations in terms of their socio-economic wellbeing and self-reliance and refine intervention. This will provide the consortium team a deeper understanding of the context to tailor the interventions as well understanding how well or not, the proposed theory of change aligns with the demonstrated need of the target population survey.


c)To provide Uthabiti baseline indicator values that can be compared with the endline indicator values to measure the level of changes and inform future programing,, and


d)To integrate gender and social inclusion throughout the review.

Uganda 2023-03-02 12:52:03 2026-03-02 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Raymond Atwine
ID: UNCST-2022-R011223
 A clinicopathologic digital image platform to aid the diagnosis of breast cancer amongst patients at Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital.
REFNo: HS2606ES

i. To develop a digital platform that will be used to process and store breast lesion images, symptoms, and risk factors among women presenting at Mbarara regional referral hospital with breast lesions.
ii. To digitize gross and histology annotated images of breast lesions from patients presenting at Mbarara regional referral hospital
iii. To develop a machine learning model for diagnosis of breast cancer in patients presenting with breast lesions at Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital

 Uganda 2023-03-02 12:50:32 2026-03-02 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Fred Kayemba Jonah
ID:
CLIMATE CHANGE ADAPTATION AND SUSTAINABLE LIVELIHOOD OF WOMEN IN AGRICULTURE IN BUSOGA SUBREGION, EASTERN UGANDA: THE MODERATING EFFECT OF POLICY IMPLEMENTATION
REFNo: SS1620ES

1. To examine Structural Climate Change Adaptation factors associated with sustainable livelihood of women in agriculture in the Busoga sub region, Eastern Uganda. 2. To assess Social Climate Change Adaptation factors associated sustainable livelihood of women in agriculture in the Busoga sub region, Eastern Uganda. 3. To determine Institutional Climate Change Adaptation factors associated with sustainable livelihood of women in agriculture in the Busoga sub region, Eastern Uganda. 4. To assess climate change policy implementation factors moderating in the relationship between climate change adaptation and the sustainable livelihood of women in agriculture in the Busoga subregion, Eastern Uganda.
Uganda 2023-03-02 12:49:17 2026-03-02 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Henry Twinomujuni Kafunjo
ID:
INDIGENOUS KNOWLEDGE AND INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY OF TRADITIONAL MEDICINE IN UGANDA
REFNo: SS1539ES

1) To assess the perceptions of traditional healers in Uganda on the use of an intellectual property system in the protection of traditional medicine knowledge.
2) To examine the suitability of an intellectual property system in protecting traditional medicine knowledge and practice.
3) To evaluate the factors that facilitate proper functioning of the intellectual property system in protecting traditional medicine knowledge and practice.

 Uganda 2023-02-27 10:10:15 2026-02-27 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Monil Khera
ID:
Investigate the effect of climate on the behaviour and demography of banded mongooses (Mungos mungo).
REFNo: NS443ES

Understand how body temperatures change in relation to the surrounding climate and what behaviours they are performing.
 UK 2023-02-27 10:06:38 2026-02-27 Natural Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Josephine Bwogi
ID:
IDENTIFICATION OF PATHOGENS ASSOCIATED WITH MEASLES-LIKE ILLNESSES (MLI) IN UGANDA
REFNo: HS2678ES


To identify aetiological pathogens associated with measles-like rash illnesses in Uganda
Uganda 2023-02-24 17:00:31 2026-02-24 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Job Morukileng
ID:
Estimating the impact of COVID-19 on all-cause mortality in Uganda, during March 2021 to March 2022
REFNo: HS2687ES

To describe the distribution of excess mortality rate by key factors including cause, age, sex, ethnicity, location and socioeconomic status,To estimate excess mortality rate in Uganda during the COVID-19 pandemic (April 2020-March 2022),To estimate the impact of COVID-19 on all-cause mortality in Uganda, during April 2020 to March 2022 for planning, evaluating public health interventions and policy making.,
 Uganda 2023-02-24 16:58:26 2026-02-24 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Susan  Nabadda
ID: UNCST-2020-R014331
 Establishing capacity for wastewater-based COVID-19 epidemiology and supporting implementation of pilot surveys in Uganda
REFNo: NS480ES

To strengthen laboratory capacity to implement wastewater-based COVID-19 Surveillance and support the use of data from the surveys to complement disease surveillance and monitor trends in Uganda.
Uganda 2023-02-24 16:51:42 2026-02-24 Natural Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Mohammed Lamorde
ID: UNCST-2019-R001293
 Active Prevention and Treatment of Maternal Sepsis
REFNo: HS2613ES

To examine if the APT-Sepsis programme is effective at reducing infection related maternal mortality and severe morbidity.
To evaluate if the APT-Sepsis programme is effective at reducing secondary clinical outcomes of: Stillbirth, early neonatal death (infection related and total), maternal mortality (any cause), maternal near miss (any cause)
To explore differential or subgroup effects of the APT-Sepsis programme.
To understand the implementation of the APT-sepsis programme in Malawi and Uganda, to facilitate interpretation of trial outcomes and development of a longer-term implementation strategy.
To determine if the APT-Sepsis programme is cost effective.
 Nigeria 2023-02-24 16:50:45 2026-02-24 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Moses Ocan
ID: UNCST-2020-R014731
 COVID-19 Vaccine Effectiveness, Vaccine Uptake Determinants, and Impact of Pandemic on Health Programs in Uganda
REFNo: HS2664ES

Objective 1: To evaluate the real-world COVID-19 vaccine effectiveness in Uganda using a retrospective study design

Objective 2: To identify the barriers and enhancers to COVID-19 vaccination among healthcare workers in Uganda

Objective 3: To assess the impact of COVID-19 on healthcare programs in Uganda

Objective 4: To evaluate the real-world COVID-19 vaccine effectiveness and safety in Uganda using a prospective study design

Objective 5: To develop a national biorepository for COVID-19 samples at H3Africa Biorepository at Makerere University Biomedical Research Center (MaKBRC), College of Health Sciences, Uganda

 Uganda 2023-02-23 8:26:55 2026-02-23 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Robert Ssekitoleko
ID: UNCST-2019-R001716
 Promoting Universal Health Coverage for Amputees in Uganda through Social Enterprise and Engineering Innovation
REFNo: SIR192ES

The principles of patient autonomy, non-maleficence, beneficence, and justice will be employed. Institutional safeguards, such as human subjects review committees and policies governing organisational ethics, will be followed. To this end, we shall seek ethical approval from the Makerere University School of Biomedical Sciences Research Ethics Committee and the Uganda National Council for Science and Technology. We shall also seek permission from the Ministry of Health as well as the management of the health units from which the data will be collected. We will provide verbal and written explanations of the study, including the aim, the level of participation required, potential risks of involvement, and the approximate duration of participation. The consent will include full verbal (in case of illiteracy) and written/signed informed consent from all individuals and groups before accepting to be interviewed. We will seek written permission to record interviews, and access meeting minutes, reports, and other relevant documents from relevant persons prior to including them in the research. Participants will be asked to give verbal consent and confirm this by reading and signing the consent form (included in the appendix). The key informants, including service users, will be free to withdraw consent at any time without giving an explanation and without this negatively affecting the care they receive. Data collectors will translate information into the relevant local language where required. We will seek verbal consent from participants who struggle to read and write, and the next of kin will sign the consent form on behalf of the user. We will only include participants 18 years of age and older who can provide consent on their own. The participant information sheet will explicitly state that participation in this study is purely voluntary. Participants can withdraw at any time, up to 14 days after data collection, without giving the reason for their withdrawal from the study. Their decision to withdraw from the study will not affect the services they receive. Participants will have up to 48 hours after receiving full details about the study, to consider participating in the research and ask questions.
 Uganda 2023-02-22 8:38:27 2026-02-22 Engineering and Technology Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Josephine Ayebare
ID:
An E-participation Model and Mobile Application Prototype for Inclusive Governance and Policy Development in Rural Uganda: Participatory Approach
REFNo: SS1621ES

To evaluate the usefulness of the model designed in objective 2 in achieving participation objectives through assessing the mobile application prototype designed in objective 3.,To co-design a mobile application prototype with the rural population stakeholders of Isingiro district in Uganda for based on the model developed in objective 2. ,To co-design a multi-dimensional model with the rural population e-participation stakeholders of Isingiro district in Uganda using the social-technical contextual factors and their SWOT analysis identified in objective 1. ,To identify and analyse the socio-technical contextual factors that influence political e-participation in rural Uganda. ,Aims to design and develop a multidimensional e-participation model and a mobile application prototype suitable for promoting e-participation among the rural population in Isingiro district in Uganda.,
 Uganda 2023-02-21 13:17:02 2026-02-21 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Harriet Mayanja-Kizza
ID: UNCST-2021-R013074
 PHASE 2C CLINICAL TRIAL OF NOVEL, SHORT-COURSE REGIMENS FOR THE TREATMENT OF PULMONARY TUBERCULOSIS: CRUSH-TB (Combination Regimens for Shortening TB Treatment)
REFNo: HS2650ES

Primary objective
(1) To compare the efficacy of each experimental regimen to the efficacy of standard treatment, using the intermediate endpoint of time to culture negative in liquid media.

Secondary objectives
(1) To compare the proportion of participants with a grade 3 or higher adverse event in each experimental arm with the control arm
(2) To describe the proportion of participants experiencing lack of sustained cure during treatment or follow-up to 52 weeks in each experimental arm as compared to control and make predictions as to how these regimens would perform in future phase III trials.
(3) To compare the efficacy of each experimental regimen to the efficacy of standard treatment, using the intermediate endpoint of time to culture negative in solid media
(4) To compare the proportion of participants in each arm who convert liquid and solid sputum cultures to negative by (a) 8 weeks of treatment and (b) 12 weeks of treatment
(5) To describe the rate of all-cause study drug discontinuation in each arm
(6) To compare time to sputum culture positivity curves through 17 weeks in the Mycobacterial Growth Indicator Tube (Bactec MGIT960) across arms
(7) To describe the proportion of participants experiencing lack of sustained cure during treatment or follow-up up to 78 weeks in each experimental arm as compared to control and make predictions as to how these regimens would perform in future phase III trials.
(8) To describe the population PK of bedaquiline and its M2 metabolite, with or without rifabutin co-administration (PK#1)
(9) To conduct pharmacokinetic/pharmacodynamics study of the test drugs to determine relationships between pharmacokinetic parameters (AUC, Cmax) and outcome measures (time to culture negativity or rate of change in TTP) using non-linear mixed effects models, adjusting for key covariates that may affect outcomes (e.g. companion drugs, HIV status, cavitary disease) (PK#2)

 Uganda 2023-02-21 13:13:53 2026-02-21 Medical and Health Sciences Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
KIRABO NAKASIITA NKAMBWE
ID:
Mindset, Teaching and Learning Strategies in Sciences among Secondary School Students in Wakiso District: The mediating effect of Interest
REFNo: SS1591ES

6. To assess the moderating effect of teaching strategies on the relationship between mindset and learning strategies in sciences among O level students in Wakiso district,5. To assess the mediating effect of interest on the relationship between mindset and learning strategies in sciences among O level students in Wakiso district ,4. To determine the relationship between mindset and learning strategies in sciences among O level students in Wakiso district ,3. To assess the relationship between interest and learning strategies in sciences among O level students in Wakiso district ,2. To examine the relationship between mindset and interest in sciences among O level students in Wakiso district ,1. To establish the science interest levels among O level students in Wakiso district,To assess the effects of mindset, interest and teaching strategies on students’ use of learning strategies in sciences among O level students in Wakiso District,
 Uganda 2023-02-21 13:08:23 2026-02-21 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Moses KIRYA Mateeke
ID:
Relationships among Core Competencies, Career Choices and Relevant influential factors based on final year Undergraduate Business Student’s Perceptions in Ugandan universities.
REFNo: SS1566ES

To empirically investigate the relationship among core competencies, career choices and relevant influential factors based on final undergraduate business student’s perception in Ugandan universities, Specifically, to explore:

1. The relationship among core competencies and career choices based on final year undergraduate business students’ perception in Uganda

2.The relevant influential factors on career choices and core competencies based on final year undergraduate business students’ perception in Uganda
 Uganda 2023-02-21 13:01:29 2026-02-21 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Jacqueline Delie Slabe
ID:
Exploring the social-political contexts of wildlife conservation in Queen Elizabeth and Kibale National Parks in Uganda
REFNo: SS1479ES

1. Understand which socio-political factors affect community-ranger relations in Queen Elizabeth and Kibale National Parks, Uganda.

2. Identify the similarities and differences between communities and park rangers in their perceptions of socio-political factors, and their potential relevance to mitigating human-wildlife conflicts and strengthening conservation of both wildlife and culture.

3. Highlight the important insights that arise in characterizing gendered similarities and differences in the way communities and park rangers value the local protected area.
USA 2023-02-21 13:00:12 2026-02-21 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Roy Mayega William
ID: UNCST-2022-R010983
 Uganda Non-State Schools Assessment
REFNo: HS2516ES

4. To assess the capacity of non-state pre-primary and primary schools to sustainably finance quality education.,3. To explore the oversight and regulation functions among non-state pre-primary and primary schools.,2. To understand the barriers faced by learners from traditionally marginalized groups in accessing non-state pre-primary and primary schools in urban and peri-urban centers. ,1. To determine the quality of education in non-state pre-primary and primary schools in urban and peri-urban areas of Uganda, especially in light of the recent COVID-19 pandemic.,To determine the factors that influence the quality and level of access to non-state primary and pre-primary schools in urban and peri-urban areas of Uganda. ,
 Uganda 2023-02-21 12:53:41 2026-02-21 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Bruce Kirenga J
ID: UNCST-2019-R001460
 THE SECOND UGANDA NATIONAL ANTI-TUBERCULOSIS DRUGS RESISTANCE SURVEY(DRS2)
REFNo: HS2652ES

To identify the demographic and clinical factors associated with drug resistance in Uganda including HIV, tobacco smoking, diabetes and alcoholism.,To determine circulating strains of MTB in the general population among PBCs in Uganda.,To determine the prevalence of resistance mutations to all first- and second-line drugs in use in Uganda.,To determine the prevalence and patterns of drug resistance to fluoroquinolones, Bedaquiline, Delamanid, clofazimine, amikacin, and Linezolid among patients with confirmed RR-TB in Uganda.,To determine the prevalence of resistance to HRZE among new and previously treated PBC patients in Uganda.,To measure the prevalence of RR-TB among bacteriologically confirmed pulmonary TB (PBC) patients in Uganda. ,
 Uganda 2023-02-20 13:22:01 2026-02-20 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Wietse Tol
ID: UNCST-2021-R013085
 AlCohol use in HumanitariAN settings: a programme of work to address alcohol use disorders and associated adversities among conflict-affected populations in UGanda and UkrainE (CHANGE)
REFNo: SS1596ES

• To identify strategies and techniques from evidence-based alcohol use therapies which can be integrated into PM+, and to develop a new intervention called PM+A (Problem Management Plus Alcohol)
• To adapt PM+A to local circumstances, and to examine the feasibility, acceptability, perceived effectiveness, and preliminary impact of PM+A
• To evaluate effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of PM+A through two single-blind randomised controlled trials in Uganda and Ukraine
• To explore the process of implementation, and to identify, characterise and explain mechanisms that promote or inhibit the delivery and take-up of PM+A in both settings
• To examine the potential for scaling-up PM+A in Uganda and Ukraine

 Netherlands 2023-02-17 12:18:30 2026-02-17 Social Science and Humanities Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Silver Onyango
ID: UNCST-2022-R009337
 Ambient air pollution and lung health in rural sub-Saharan Africa: The impact of biomass on vulnerable populations
REFNo: HS2657ES

Characterize the relationship between chronic ambient air pollution exposure and lung function trajectory and structural abnormalities. Validate satellite-based calculations of PM2.5 and test inexpensive optical particle counters for future monitoring,Characterize ambient air pollution levels and sources in rural southwestern Uganda ,Characterize the effect of ambient air pollution and sources on lung function among vulnerable people in rural south western Uganda. ,
 Uganda 2023-02-15 17:05:50 2026-02-15 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Jerome  Kabakyenga Kahuma
ID: UNCST-2021-R013729
 BACKTRACK: A technology enabled care pathway delivered by clinical officers and nurses to manage low back pain
REFNo: HS2636ES

BACKTRACK will enable the clinical officer or nurse to identify the cases that should be referred onwards for specialist assessment and intervention such as physiotherapy,BACKTRACK will enable the clinical officer or nurse in dispatching evidence based self-management advice,BACKTRACK will enable the clinical officer or nurse to safely identify LBP cases that are amenable to self-management,to develop and evaluate a digital clinical decision support system (DCDSS) called BACKTRACK. ,to improve access to rehabilitation for people with low back pain to reduce its disability burden, and to improve functional and participatory outcomes (such as return to work or school).,
 Uganda 2023-02-15 16:53:46 2026-02-15 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Charles Bawate
ID: UNCST-2022-R009806
 Determinants and impact of health education intervention on patients' adherence to Arteminsinin-based combination therapy treatment in Kamuli District, Uganda
REFNo: HS2576ES

General Objective
To assess the determinants and the impact of health education intervention on patients' adherence to ACT treatment in kamuli District, Uganda.

Specific Objectives
1. To determine the level of patients' adherence to ACT in the case management of malaria in Kamuli District, Uganda.
2. To determine the factors influencing patients' adherence to malaria ACT treatment in Kamuli District, Uganda.
3. To establish the impact of a health education intervention on the patients' adherence to malaria ACT treatment in kamuli District, Uganda.
 Uganda 2023-02-15 16:35:05 2026-02-15 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Jackline  Kiwelu Estomihi Mayende
ID:
Evidence-based information practice framework for maize postharvest handling by rural smallholder farmers in Uganda.
REFNo: SS1435ES

1. Evaluate the current status
of evidence-based
information practices by
maize smallholder farmers in
Uganda concerning maize
postharvest handling.
2. Describe the evidence
information practice needs
for rural smallholder farmers
as far as maize postharvest
handling is concerned.
3. Explain the access and use
of the available maize postharvest
handling evidence-based
information practice.
4. Describe difficulties that
smallholder farmers and
extension service librarians
are experiencing with the
available maize postharvest
handling evidence-based
information practice in terms
of access and use.
5.
5. Propose evidence-based
information practice
framework for maize
postharvest handling by rural
smallholder farmers in
Uganda.
 Tanzania 2023-02-15 16:33:01 2026-02-15 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Casey Crow Lynn
ID:
Exploring Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights Amongst Refugees with Disabilities in Uganda
REFNo: SS1611ES

4. To identify barriers and facilitators to accessing SRHR-related services with the aim of improving uptake and informing future service provision.,3. To explore how disability, migration, and access to sexual and reproductive health influence lived experience from micro (individual, family, intimate relationships), to meso (school, community, NGOs, healthcare), to macro (societal, policy) levels. ,2. To describe how refugees with disabilities navigate and resist violence, stigma, and marginalisation of their sexual and reproductive health and rights.,1. To explore the ways disability and migration interact in the process of seeking sexual and reproductive health services.,To explore the SRHR-related lives, needs, contexts, and access to services amongst refugees with disabilities in Uganda.,
 USA 2023-02-14 17:15:17 2026-02-14 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
JOHNBAPTIST BWANIKA
ID:
A Research study to understand the impact and cost-effectiveness of a digital health platform for iCCM in Uganda
REFNo: HS2645ES

Specific objectives
1.Determine the impact of the eCHIS intervention on OPD attendance (due to malaria, pneumonia and diarrhoea) among children under five,
2.Determine the impact of the eCHIS intervention on hospitalisation (due to malaria, pneumonia and diarrhoea) among children under five,
3.Determine the impact of the eCHIS intervention on malaria related mortality in the community and health facilities among children under five,
4.Determine if translating the eCHIS into the local language improves VHTs’ service delivery (satisfaction, confidence, accuracy, interpretation, and quality),
5.Determine the cost-effectiveness of implementing the eCHIS intervention.

Secondary objectives
1.To assess the data quality of VHT monthly digital reports,
2.To assess use of digital dashboards for decision-making at HF and district level,
3.To assess the proportion of the devices still functioning each month throughout the study and document reasons why they malfunctioned,
4.To assess maintenance requirements

Uganda 2023-02-14 16:58:01 2026-02-14 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Ham Wasswa Matovu
ID:
ASSESSMENT OF POST INTENSIVE CARE UNIT OUTCOMES AND FACTORS ASSOCIATED WITH 90-DAY MORTALITY AMONG ADULT PATIENTS
REFNo: HS2143ES

1. To determine the factors associated with 90-day mortality of patients discharged from three tertiary hospital ICUs in Kampala.,2. To determine the physical functional status of ICU survivors at 90 days following discharge from three tertiary hospital ICUs in Kampala.,1. To determine the 90-day mortality rate of patients discharged from three tertiary hospital ICUs in Kampala.,To determine the 90-day mortality rate, functional status and risk factors for mortality among patients discharged from 3 tertiary hospital ICUs in Kampala.,
 Uganda 2023-02-14 14:38:03 2026-02-14 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Elvaida Agnes Tagulwa Twesigye
ID:
QUALITY ASSURANCE PRACTICES AND STUDENTS’ EMPLOYABILITY IN PUBLIC UNIVERSITIES IN UGANDA: A CASE OF KYAMBOGO UNIVERSITY
REFNo: SS868ES

1. To analyse the curriculum review process and students’ employability.
2. To assess the role of career education in promoting students’ employability.
3. To measure the extent to which Industrial training enriches students’ employability.
4. To evaluate employability skills and competences students need within the changing expectations of the labour market.
5. To assess Institutional Leadership and the functioning of Quality Assurance practices at Kyambogo University.

 Uganda 2023-02-14 14:23:34 2026-02-14 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Jerome  Kabakyenga Kahuma
ID: UNCST-2021-R013729
 A Process Evaluation of an Adolescent and Youth Sexual Reproductive Health and Rights Intervention in Bushenyi and Rubirizi Districts, UGANDA
REFNo: HS1003ES

The ultimate project outcome is improved comprehensive sexual and reproductive health for adolescents and youth in southwest Uganda through delivery of an adolescent SRHR package using the MamaToto Approach.
The primary objectives of the project are:
1) To strengthen district health systems so they can improve provision of genderresponsive and adolescent-friendly comprehensive sexuality education and sexual and reproductive health services in target district(s) in SW Uganda.
2) To strengthen health center service delivery in order to increase utilization of genderresponsive and adolescent-friendly comprehensive sexuality education and sexual and reproductive health services in target district(s) in SW Uganda.
The immediate project outcomes are:
1. Increased readiness of districts to govern, plan, manage, supervise, and report on adolescent and youth-friendly sexual and reproductive health and rights (AYSRHR)
2. Increased readiness of health facilities to deliver AYSRHR activities
3. Increased readiness of districts, health facilities, and communities to train, supervise, and monitor a network Village Health Teams (VHTs) and community AYSRHR activities
4. Increased readiness of community agents (VHTs) to promote AYSRHR

Uganda 2023-02-14 14:06:36 2026-02-14 Medical and Health Sciences Non-degree Award
Paul Alele Erasmus
ID: UNCST-2022-R009266
 Postgraduate medical trainees’ perceptions of their learning environment and characteristics associated with career engagement in a resource-limited setting
REFNo: SS1615ES

To identify, using a focus group discussion, the contributions of postgraduate medical trainees’ perceptions of the learning environment to their engagement during training,To examine, using the Postgraduate Hospital Educational Environment Measure (PHEEM), how postgraduate medical trainees in a resource-limited setting perceive their learning environment,The main objective of this proposal is to examine postgraduate medical trainees’ perceptions of the learning environment in relation to their emotional climate (wellness, burnout and other negative behaviors) and career engagement.,
 Uganda 2023-02-13 11:16:19 2026-02-13 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Polycarp Omara
ID: UNCST-2022-R011110
 INSTRUCTIONAL SUPERVISION AND TEACHER COMPETENCE ENHANCEMENT IN SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN ARUA, UGANDA
REFNo: SS1598ES

To propose teacher competence profile for secondary school teachers in Uganda.,To examine the relationship between non-directive supervision and teacher competence enhancement in secondary schools in greater Arua.,To examine the relationship between collaborative supervision and teacher competence enhancement in secondary schools in greater Arua.,To establish the relationship between directive supervision and teacher competence enhancement in secondary schools in greater Arua. ,To explore the status of teacher competence in secondary schools in Arua, Uganda.,To establish the different dimensions of instructional supervision employed in secondary schools in Arua, Uganda.,This study aims to explore the impact of instructional supervision on the enhancement of teacher competence in secondary schools in Arua, Uganda.,
 Uganda 2023-02-13 11:12:24 2026-02-13 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Maxensia owor
ID: UNCST-2021-R014003
 IMPAACT 2036: Phase I/II Study of the Safety, Tolerability, Acceptability, and Pharmacokinetics of Oral and Long-Acting Injectable Cabotegravir and Rilpivirine in Virologically Suppressed Children Living with HIV-1, Two to Less Than 12 Years of Age. Version 1.0, 22 September 2022. DAIDS study protocol ID: 38932
REFNo: HS2599ES

iii. Cohort 2: To describe the maintenance of viral suppression and immunologic activity of 48 weeks of CAB + RPV (oral and injectable) or 44 weeks of CAB LA + RPV LA (injectable only),iv. Cohort 2: To describe HIV-1 genotypes and phenotypes for children who experience virologic failure during 48 weeks of CAB + RPV (oral and injectable) or during 44 weeks of CAB LA + RPV LA (injectable only),ii. Cohort Cohort 2: To describe the safety and repeat-dose pharmacokinetics of 48 weeks of CAB + RPV (oral and injectable) or 44 weeks of CAB LA + RPV LA (injectable only),i. Cohort 2: To describe tolerability and acceptability of 48 weeks of CAB + RPV (oral and injectable) and 44 weeks of CAB LA + RPV LA (injectable only),ii Cohort 1: To assess the safety of the oral lead-in of CAB + RPV, and the safety of CAB + RPV (oral and injectable) through Week 24,i.Cohort 1: To describe the repeat-dose pharmacokinetics of CAB + RPV (oral and injectable) through Week 24,
 Uganda 2023-02-13 11:10:13 2026-02-13 Medical and Health Sciences Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Josphat Muchangi Martin
ID: UNCST-2022-R010507
 Impact of the intervention ‘Financial Inclusion Improves Sanitation and Health 2022-2024’. A randomized controlled trial in Kenya and Uganda
REFNo: SS1587ES

To determine the cost-effectiveness of the FINISH model (creating earning opportunities, job market participation) and amount of leverage funds generated. ,To explore the perspectives, attitudes, and practices of various stakeholders (communities, governments, entrepreneurs, and financiers) regarding the FINISH model.,To estimate the impact of the FINISH model on health (diarrhoea occurrence, hygienic behaviour) and social (school attendance, sanitation) outcomes. ,To evaluate the impacts of the FINISH interventions in Kenya and Uganda.,
 Kenya 2023-02-13 11:06:11 2026-02-13 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Denis Bwayo
ID:
Risk factors, genetics and mortality among patients with dilated cardiomyopathy in Uganda
REFNo: HS2444ES

1. To investigate risk factors, genetics, and moratlity among patients diagnosed with DCM in Uganda Delete
2.To determine the underlying genetics and inheritance characteristics of DCM in Uganda Delete
3. To determine the incidence and predictors of all-cause mortality 12 months after DCM diagnosis in Uganda
 Uganda 2023-02-13 11:04:24 2026-02-13 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Victoria Nankabirwa
ID: UNCST-2021-R011871
 Use of the Global Scale for Early Development (GSED) within Preventing Infant Malnutrition with Early Supplementation (PRIMES) Trial
REFNo: HS2263ES

1) To obtain preliminary estimates of the correlation between Global Scale for Early Development (GSED) scores and MRI findings (total brain and white matter volumes) in infants at 6 and 12 months of age.
2) To assess user feedback about the Hyperfine LF MRI device.
3) To determine whether the Hyperfine LF MRI device is feasible and acceptable among healthcare personnel and caregivers of infants undergoing LF MRI.

 Uganda 2023-02-13 11:01:02 2026-02-13 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Winnie  Muyindike R
ID: UNCST-2021-R013558
 A Randomized Clinical Trial to Evaluate Solutions for the Management of Virologic Failure for Individuals on TLD in Sub-Saharan Africa.(RESOLVE)
REFNo: HS2620ES

Aim 2: Use simulation modeling to examine the clinical impact, costs, and cost-effectiveness of strategies to improve viral suppression after virologic failure on TLD. We will populate the previously validated Cost-Effectiveness of Preventing AIDS Complications-International (CEPAC-I) model with the novel clinical trial data from Aim 1 to project long-term clinical outcomes and cumulative lifetime costs. We will then compare the cost-effectiveness of the three strategies evaluated in Aim 1 for addressing virologic failure among people treated with first-line TLD in Uganda or South Africa. ,Aim 1: Conduct a randomized clinical trial to determine the optimal strategy for management of virologic failure on first-line TLD in SSA. We will recruit 648 adolescents and adults with two viral loads >1,000 copies/mL while on first-line TLD for at least 12 months, who are in care at one of six public-sector HIV clinics in Uganda or South Africa. We will randomize participants to one of the following strategies, stratified by clinic and prior NNRTI-exposure: a) Maintenance on TLD with switch to protease inhibitor (PI)-based second-line ART if virologic failure persists past six months; b) Individualized Care, with regimen choice based on results of genotypic resistance tests and urine tenofovir assays; or c) Immediate Switch to PI-based second-line ART. The primary outcome will be viral suppression (<50 copies/mL) at 48 weeks post-enrollment using the FDA snapshot definition. We hypothesize that rates of viral suppression at 48 weeks will be higher in the Individualized Care arm than in the Maintenance on TLD and Immediate Switch arms.,
 Uganda 2023-02-09 11:06:56 2026-02-09 Medical and Health Sciences Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Bruno Sserunkuuma
ID:
PREVALENCE AND FACTORS ASSOCIATED WITH ADVERSE MATERNAL OUTCOMES OF SPINAL INDUCED HYPOTESION AMONG WOMEN UDERGOING CEASAREAN DELIVERIES AT MBARARA REGIONAL REFERRAL HOSPITAL.
REFNo: HS2562ES

General objective.
To determine the prevalence and factors associated with adverse maternal outcome of spinal induced hypotension among women undergoing caesarean deliveries at Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital
Specific objectives
1.To determine the prevalence of mothers that develop spinal induced hypotension undergoing caesarean deliveries at Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital.
2.To determine the factors associated with spinal induced hypotension among mothers undergoing caesarean deliveries at Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital
3.To describe the adverse maternal outcomes among women with spinal induced hypotension


 Uganda 2023-02-07 11:14:38 2026-02-07 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
DIANA NABUKENYA KASOZI
ID:
TIME TO TREATMENT INITIATION AMONG PATIENTS TREATED FOR DR-TB IN UGANDA
REFNo: HS2653ES

1. To determine the socio-demographic factors associated with drug-resistant tuberculosis (DR-TB) treatment delay among DR-TB patients in order to achieve a successful or unsuccessful treatment outcome in Uganda.
2. To investigate what clinical factors associated with DR-TB treatment delay among DR-TB patients in order to attain a successful or unsuccessful treatment outcome in Uganda.
3. Describe the structural factors associated with DR-TB treatment delay among DR-TB patients in order to achieve a successful or unsuccessful treatment outcome in Uganda.
4. To estimate the mean and median time to DR-TB treatment from the time of DR-TB diagnosis for patients on DR-TB treatment in Uganda.

Uganda 2023-02-06 17:25:58 2026-02-06 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Nixon Niyonzima
ID: UNCST-2020-R014577
 The Impact of HIV on the Breast Cancer Tumor Microenvironment
REFNo: HS2651ES

Compare the molecular profile of breast cancer tissue and blood using targeted sequencing from HIV+ women and HIV- women to identify potential HIV-associated features driving increased tumor aggressiveness.,Assess if the presence, spatial distribution, and/or the cellular phenotype of immune cells in the breast TME are consistent with HIV- associated immune dysfunction in WLWH compared to HIV- women,Identify features of HIV-associated immune dysfunction in blood and tumor tissue from WLWH with breast cancer that could promote tumorigenesis and progression.,
 Uganda 2023-02-06 17:24:00 2026-02-06 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Shannon McMorrow
ID:
Photovoice assessment of integration, health, and healthcare experiences of urban Congolese refugee women in Kampala, Uganda
REFNo: HS2655ES

To generate in-depth, contextual evidence to inform policy and program improvements for Congolese refugee women in Kampala to prevent further marginaliation and negative health outcomes.
 USA 2023-02-06 17:19:40 2026-02-06 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Afiz Kibuuka Kibuuka
ID: UNCST-2021-R012755
 A Phase 3, multicenter, randomized, double-blind, 24-week study of the clinical and antiviral effect of S-217622 compared with placebo in non-hospitalized participants with COVID-19
REFNo: HS2642ES

The main intent of the study is to evaluate the efficacy of S-217622 vs. placebo. The study will be conducted in the setting of the locally available standard-of-care COVID-19 treatment. High-risk and low-risk participants will be analyzed together for the primary analysis and separately for secondary analyses. The following primary, secondary, and exploratory objectives will be addressed in the modified intent-to-treat (mITT) population, except for the safety analyses, which will be analyzed in the Safety population, and pharmacokinetic (PK) analyses, which will be analyzed in the PK population.
 Uganda 2023-02-06 17:17:04 2026-02-06 Medical and Health Sciences Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Acidri Bileti Emmanuel
ID:
UNIVERSITY INFRASTRUCTURE AND CURRICULUM IMPLEMENTATION IN PUBLIC UNIVERSITIES IN NORTHERN UGANDA
REFNo: SS1600ES

Purpose of the study The purpose of this study is to investigate how the university infrastructure influences curriculum implementation in public universities in Northern Uganda. Objectives of the study 1)To assess administrators’ perception on the current status of curriculum implementation in public universities in Northern Uganda. 2) To establish how physical infrastructure influence curriculum implementation in public universities in Northern Uganda. 3) To determine how didactic infrastructure influence curriculum implementation in public universities in Northern Uganda. 4) To examine how services infrastructure influence curriculum implementation in public universities in Northern Uganda.
Uganda 2023-02-06 17:11:43 2026-02-06 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Isaac Ssewanyana
ID: UNCST-2020-R014336
 PERFORMANCE EVALUATION OF THE COBAS HIV-1 NUCLEIC ACID TEST FOR USE ON THE COBAS 4800 SYSTEM USING DBS FOR DETECTION OF HIV-1.
REFNo: HS2661ES

To verify the performance (sensitivity and specificity) of cobas HIV-1 Nucleic acid test for use on the cobas 4800 System against routine Cobas Ampliprep/Taqman HIV-1 Qualitative Test Version 2.0 (DBS) - for early diagnosis of HIV-1 in exposed infants. ,
 Uganda 2023-02-06 17:08:26 2026-02-06 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Gloria  Nabaasa
ID:
Treatment of Moderate Acute Malnutrition with Local Foods- Documentation and Costing of Approaches in Uganda: A Case Study in Kamuli, Masaka and Karamoja region
REFNo: HS2663ES

To document how local food-based approaches to treating MAM are implemented in different contexts and understand the results of those efforts as a contribution to ongoing global efforts to develop programmatic guidance in relation to the forthcoming WHO guidelines which will include recommendations on how to address MAM.,i. Determine the contextual factors (e.g., availability of and access to local foods) that influence the success or appropriateness of use of local food-based approaches in various settings in Uganda ii. Assess the difference between local food-based program structures and TSFP that follow the generic CMAM protocol in terms of core program components, admission and discharge criteria, referral and follow-up procedures, and reporting on outcomes iii. Established types of locally available foods are used to treat children with MAM and how does the nutritional value of the ration/recipe compare to the SNF standards set by WFP and the MAM Decision Tool.,
 Uganda 2023-02-06 17:04:40 2026-02-06 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Juliet Namugambe Sanyu
ID:
Quality of Antimalarials and Antibiotics in Private Medicine Outlets in Bugisu Region, Eastern Uganda
REFNo: HS2667ES

6. To assess perceptions of medicine sellers on quality of antimicrobials and how that influences their prescribing decisions in private medicine outlets in Bugisu, Eastern Uganda. ,5. To describe the methods used to identify poor-quality antimicrobials and the reporting systems used by private medicine outlets in Bugisu sub-region, Eastern Uganda.,4. To assess the conditions in premises associated with SF antimalarials and antibiotics in private rural and urban medicine outlets in Bugisu region, Eastern Uganda.,3. To assess the knowledge and practices of outlet owners associated with SF antimalarials and antibiotics in private rural and urban medicine outlets in Bugisu region, Eastern Uganda.,2. To assess the prevalence of substandard and falsified (SF) antimalarials and antibiotics offered for sale in the authorized and unauthorized private medicine outlets in Bugisu region, Eastern Uganda.,1. To assess the prevalence of substandard and falsified (SF) antimalarials and antibiotics offered in sale in private rural and urban medicine outlets in Bugisu region, Eastern Uganda,This study aims to measure the prevalence of substandard and falsified antimalarials and antibiotics in private medicine outlets of Bugisu sub-region in Eastern Uganda and explore the characteristics of rural, urban, authorised and unauthorised outlets and their influence on observed quality, as well as the medicine sellers perception on quality of medicines in the region.,
 Uganda 2023-02-06 16:50:57 2026-02-06 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Grace Mulyowa Kitunzi
ID: UNCST-2022-R009761
 An Image Diagnostic tool for supporting clinicians managing Dermatitis Cruris Pustulosa et Atrophicans among Patients Presenting to Mbarara and Kabale Regional Referral Hospitals
REFNo: SIR186ES

• To improve diagnosis of DCPA through a machine learning model trained from locally obtained images.,
 Uganda 2023-02-06 16:44:23 2026-02-06 Engineering and Technology Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Kevin Arbuckle
ID:
Using community engagement to improve snakebite prevention measures in rural Uganda
REFNo: HS2326ES

The project aims to improve awareness and implementation of prevention measures against snakebite envenoming in rural communities in Uganda. In doing so our ultimate aim is to reduce the burden of snakebite envenoming in these high risk areas, using our local connections and community-integration approach to ensure the project continues to deliver this aim long after the end of the funding period.

We will achieve our aim via the following specific objectives:-
- Gain an understanding of current community knowledge and attitudes surrounding snakes and snakebite via interviews and surveys.
- Use the information from the first objective to prepare appropriate materials for co-creation workshops with the local community to promote awareness of local snakes and snakebite risk, implementation of prevention strategies, and discussion of appropriate responses in the event of a bite, all with attention given to targeted and specific solutions to local challenges and context.
- Donation of appropriate resources to assist local communities in reducing the risk of snakebite, such as appropriate footwear to prevent accidental bites on exposed feet and handling equipment to enable trained members of the community to move snakes away from high-risk locations such as school premises and homes (see final objective).
- Implement a 'train-the-trainer' programme to train the co-applicant in safe removal of snakes from premises and to enable him to take advantage of his teacher-training to pass these skills onto other willing members of the community. This will ultimately lead to a sustained network of members of the local community who can maintain risk reduction in the longer term.
 UK 2023-02-06 16:42:29 2026-02-06 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Noella Okalany Akwi Regina
ID: UNCST-2022-R011085
 Congenital Cytomegalovirus Infection in Eastern Uganda
REFNo: HS2668ES

To determine the short-term neurodevelopmental outcomes and hearing impairment associated with congenital cytomegalovirus among infants in Eastern Uganda.,To determine the incidence of, and risk factors for postnatally acquired cytomegalovirus among infants in Eastern Uganda.,To describe the factors associated with congenital cytomegalovirus infection in neonates in Eastern Uganda.,To determine the prevalence of congenital cytomegalovirus infection among neonates in Eastern Uganda,To investigate the burden of congenital cytomegalovirus and its outcomes among infants in Eastern Uganda.,
 Uganda 2023-02-06 16:21:08 2026-02-06 Medical and Health Sciences Clinical Trial Degree Award
Adeodata Rukyalekere Kekitiinwa
ID: UNCST-2019-R000799
 IMPAACT 2028: Long-Term Clinical, Immunologic, and Virologic Profiles of Children who Received Early Treatment for HIV; DAIDS Study ID #38693
REFNo: HS2417ES

To characterize the long-term clinical, immunologic, and Virologic profiles of children who received early treatment for perinatally-acquired HIV
 Uganda 2023-02-06 16:17:13 2026-02-06 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Kathy Burgoine
ID: UNCST-2022-R011521
 Impact of prophylactic Continuous Positive Airway Pressure in the Delivery Room (DR-CPAP) on neonates <1500g in a low-resource setting: A feasibility trial
REFNo: HS2605ES

- To determine the acceptability of DR-CPAP to healthcare workers in a low-resource setting - To determine the post-intervention acceptability of using a two-stage consent process in neonatal emergencies in the delivery room in this setting - To evaluate the feasibility of a third-party allocation process for randomisation by determining the time to randomization - To evaluate feasibility of initiating DR-CPAP in a low-resource setting in infants with birthweight 800-1500g within 15 minutes of delivery - To determine the safety of initiating DR-CPAP in a low-resource setting - To estimate the sample size to be used for future evaluation in the full trial - To assess the feasibility of secondary outcome measures to be used in the full trial
UK 2023-02-02 12:18:23 2026-02-02 Medical and Health Sciences Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Rachel Kawuma Mary Kagawa
ID: UNCST-2022-R009107
 Understanding digitally driven risk networks to inform user-centric target product profiles (TPP) for next-generation HIV vaccines (DigiTaPP Study)
REFNo: SS1519ES

Objective 1: To understand HIV prevention product development pipeline and potential vaccine attributes through scientific consultations with vaccine experts and product developers
Sub-objectives:
1. To understand current status of HIV vaccine development pipeline and potential HIV vaccine candidates along with potential product attributes;
2. To explore how communities are being involved in the development process, especially whether the preferences of potential end-users are being considered in TPP development.

Objective 2: To understand the nature and characteristics of HIV risk networks (or sexual networks of target populations at risk for HIV), across digital and physical spaces to inform strategies for engaging all potential end-users
Sub-objectives:
1. To identify the nature and types of physical and virtual platforms used by relevant target populations, explore their stated reasons for using them, and their interconnections;
2. To explore the differences in risk behaviours, current prevention practices and preference for prevention products (including vaccines) among the end-users from physical and digital networks.

Objective 3: To understand preferences of potential end-users (from digital and physical networks) through elicitation research towards informing HIV vaccine target product profile
Sub-objectives:
1. To understand end-users’ preferences for product characteristics and delivery sites;
2. To understand perceived benefit, perceived burden and self-efficacy that may influence product attribute preferences and delivery options;
3. To understand interpersonal and social influences that may influence product attribute preferences and delivery options.
 Uganda 2023-02-02 11:58:48 2026-02-02 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Peter Kisaakye
ID:
Measuring the incidence of abortion and the quality of postabortion care in refugee settings in Uganda
REFNo: SS1589ES

1. To measure the incidence of abortion in refugee settings in Uganda
2. To determine the severity of abortion-related complications in refugee settings in Uganda
3. To assess the capacity of the health system to offer post-abortion care to people living in refugee settings in Uganda

Uganda 2023-02-01 12:38:01 2026-02-01 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
JANE  AMUGE
ID:
Implementing the Cooperative Resilience Measurement Index (CRMI) for Cooperatives in Uganda
REFNo: SS1592ES

1. Build the capacity of the cooperatives to establish prioritisation and ownership of the resilience investment.
2. Interrogate the value proposition of the CMRI to enhance cooperative sustainable resilience and competitiveness in Uganda.
3. To test the value proposition of the Coop Profiler to ensure adoption of the CMRI amongst cooperatives in Uganda
4. Publish a paper on the resilience capacity of agribusiness cooperatives in Uganda with policy recommendations

Uganda 2023-02-01 12:17:53 2026-02-01 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Margaret Lubwama
ID: UNCST-2019-R000636
 Gastrointestinal colonization with drug resistant bacteria in Ugandan patients with cancer and HIV
REFNo: HS2437ES

The overall purpose of the study is to determine the prevalence of ESBL and CRE gastrointestinal colonization in patients with newly diagnosed cancer at the time of chemotherapy initiation and determine how colonization changes over the first month after chemotherapy is initiated. The aims of the study are; 1. To define the association between HIV status and prevalence of gastrointestinal colonization with multidrug resistant organisms (MDROs) among patients with cancer in Uganda. 2. To assess the factors associated with incident MDRO colonization in the first 30-days after initiation of chemotherapy. 3. To investigate whether gastrointestinal colonization with an MDRO is associated with an increased risk of developing a bacterial bloodstream infection with that organism.
Uganda 2023-01-31 12:02:29 2026-01-31 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Annet Mbabazi
ID:
A mixed-methods study exploring the effect of workplace environment on the well-being of academic staff at Makerere university.
REFNo: SS1548ES

i. To assess the effectiveness of the perceived work climate on the well-being of academic staff at Makerere University.
ii. To explore the perception of supervisory relationships on the well-being of academic staff at Makerere University.
iii. To investigate the effect of peer group interaction on the well-being of academic staff at Makerere University.


 Uganda 2023-01-30 15:16:32 2026-01-30 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
CHRISTINE ATUHAIRWE KIM
ID:
Predictors of HIV viral suppression, survival, and health-related quality of life (HR-QoL) among the Older infected persons in Uganda
REFNo: SS1396ES

1)To examine factors associated with virological failure among older infected persons on ART in Uganda.
2)To examine factors associated with survival among older infected persons on ART in Uganda.
3)To establish lifestyle factors associated with the Health-Related Quality of Life among older infected persons who have been on ART for at least 5 years in Uganda.

 Uganda 2023-01-30 15:07:26 2026-01-30 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Shelley Jones
ID:
Child Rights Education in Diverse Global Contexts and Times of Crises - A decolonizing, participatory action research project with educators, children, and community members in Canada and Uganda
REFNo: SS1326ES

Our objective is to investigate ways to understand and leverage a contextualized approach to child rights education (in accordance with Article 29(d) of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC) and 11(2) of the African Charter for the Rights and Welfare of Children (the Charter) in three diverse global contexts. We ask, what processes support educators in different contexts achieve impactful child rights education that empowers children to learn about and exercise their rights, particularly during times/situations of crises? Sub-questions include: 1) How can children’s voices and experiences be centered to inform our understanding of effective child rights education?; 2) How can parents and community members work with educators and children to promote and uphold children’s rights?; 3) How can child rights education best contribute to identifying and advocating for measures to ensure the well-being of all children is prioritized, especially during crises?
 Canada 2023-01-30 14:58:26 2026-01-30 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Lauben Muhangane
ID:
MODELLING CATCHMENT LAND USE/ LAND COVER CHANGE AND ITS IMPACT ON THE FLOW OF RIVER RWIZI, SOUTH- WESTERN UGANDA
REFNo: NS436ES

To contribute to the evaluation of sustainable management options in order to improve the flow and quality of river Rwizi in the future,4. To determine the land management options most likely to improve the water flow of river Rwizi.,3. To model land use / land cover change of the catchment by 2040,2. To examine the trend in river flow over the past thirty years in ten year intervals ,1. To determine land use / land cover change rate and trend of the Rwizi catchment districts over the past thirty years in ten year intervals.,
 Uganda 2023-01-30 14:40:05 2026-01-30 Natural Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Jasper Nidoi
ID: UNCST-2021-R012079
 Improving TB case detection using a GeNder sensitive TB screening InTErvention in urban public health facilities in Uganda (IGNITE)
REFNo: HS2648ES

General objective The overall objective of this study is to codesign and evaluate a health facility-based TB screening intervention designed to increase active TB case detection by improving access to TB screening and care services, particularly among men, over a one-year study period. Specific 1) To codesign a health facility-based TB screening intervention targeting men 2) To evaluate the acceptability, appropriateness and feasibility of a health facility-based TB screening intervention targeting men 3) To evaluate the effectiveness of a health facility-based TB screening intervention targeting men in increasing the number of TB cases identified and initiated on treatment by sex over a one-year study period 4) To evaluate the cost-effectiveness of a health facility-based TB screening intervention targeting men
Uganda 2023-01-25 9:48:04 2026-01-25 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Emmanuel Sendaula
ID: UNCST-2020-R014767
 Pan-African Utilization of Lay Assessment Systems (PAULAS) Pilot Project
REFNo: HS2630ES

The self-reported Check-Up instrument will be used to collect data across the following domains: functional status, cognition, mood, communication, disease diagnoses, mental health, well-being, loneliness, and social engagement.,Collect health, well-being, and quality of life information on older people in central Uganda using the InterRAI Check-Up instrument. ,Assess the validity and reliability of the InterRAI Check-Up instrument in community-dwelling older adults in central Uganda.,
 Uganda 2023-01-25 9:45:06 2026-01-25 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Jude Ssenyonjo
ID:
Elicitation research for primary HIV prevention among female sex workers in Uganda.
REFNo: HS2635ES

The study objective is to identify individual and provider-level barriers and facilitators to primary HIV prevention among female sex workers (FSWs) in an urban setting.,
 Uganda 2023-01-25 9:42:47 2026-01-25 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Arthur  Mpimbaza
ID: UNCST-2022-R008866
 Evaluating malaria case management at public and private health facilities in the Busoga, Lango, Acholi, West Nile and Karamoja sub-regions, Uganda
REFNo: HS2585ES

General objective
The general objective of this study is to assess the capacity of the health services delivery system to provide malaria case management services in five high burden sub-regions in Uganda.
1.3.2 Specific objectives
1. To determine the readiness of public and private health facilities to provide malaria case management services to patients in five high burden sub-regions in Uganda.
2. To determine the readiness of drug shop to provide malaria case management services to patients in five high burden sub-regions in Uganda.
3. To assess healthcare worker competencies in malaria case management standards at public health facilities in five high burden sub-regions in Uganda.
4. To assess drug shop vendor competencies in malaria case management standards in five high burden sub-regions in Uganda

 Uganda 2023-01-25 9:39:44 2026-01-25 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Paul  Kutyabami
ID: UNCST-2020-R015029
 Ethics of Data Sharing in Uganda: Ethical Perspectives of Sharing Data among Researchers and Research Participants in Health Research
REFNo: HS2634ES

General Objective: The purpose is to explore ethical perspectives facilitators and barriers associated with willingness to share data in health research among researchers and research participants in low-resource settings
The Specific objectives of the study are:
1. To critically evaluate the ethical perspectives about data sharing in health research among researchers in Uganda
2. To critically evaluate research participants’ ethical concerns about researchers sharing participants’ personal data with third parties in Uganda
3. To assess facilitators and barriers associated with willingness to share data among researchers involved in health research in Uganda
4. To assess facilitators and barriers associated with research participants’ willingness to have personal data shared with third parties in health research in Uganda

 Uganda 2023-01-23 12:15:28 2026-01-23 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Felix Jurua
ID: UNCST-2022-R009182
 A Retrospective evaluation of the National HIV rapid testing proficiency testing scheme in Uganda. Observations from 5 years of implementation
REFNo: HS2591ES

i. To evaluate the accuracy of HIV testers participating in the National HIV rapid testing proficiency scheme in Uganda over a 5-year period
ii. To compare the accuracy between laboratory professionals and non-laboratory professionals in the National HIV rapid testing proficiency scheme in Uganda over a 5-year period
iii. To evaluate the accuracy of HIV testers by testing point (i.e. lab and non-lab testing points) at facility level, which are enrolled in the National HIV rapid testing proficiency scheme in Uganda over a 5-year period
iv. To determine factors associated with accuracy among HIV testers participating in HIV RT participating in the National HIV RT EQA scheme in Uganda
 Uganda 2023-01-20 15:36:15 2026-01-20 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Marjorie  Basemera Doreen
ID:
LEVEL OF MODERN CONTRACEPTIVES UPTAKE AND IDENTIFY THE FACTORS ASSOCIATED WITH UPTAKE OF MODERN CONTRACEPTIVES AMONG ADOLESCENT GIRLS LIVING IN SLUM SETTLEMENTS IN MAKINDYE
REFNo: SS1549ES

4. To identify the need factors to uptake of modern contraceptives among adolescents living in the slum settlements of Makindye division,3. To identify the enabling factors to uptake of modern contraceptives among adolescents living in the slum settlements of Makindye division,2. To identify the predisposing factors to uptake modern contraceptives of modern contraceptives among adolescents living in the slum settlements of Makindye division,1. To establish the proportion of female adolescents 15-19 years using modern contraceptives in the slum settlements of Makindye division,To assess the level of modern contraceptives uptake and identify the factors associated with uptake of modern contraceptives among adolescent girls living in slum settlements in Makindye division,
 Uganda 2023-01-20 15:34:07 2026-01-20 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
GIDEON  KURIGAMBA KWIKIRIZA
ID:
Retrospective assessment of road injuries and fatalities in Mulago National Referral Hospital and China-Uganda Friendship Naguru Hospital, Kampala
REFNo: SS1579ES

To re-estimate the number of road crash serious injuries and fatalities reported by the police.,To describe the type of injuries for road crash causalities who were admitted or died.,To link hospital road injury and fatality cases with reported police data on serious injuries and deaths for the same period.,To conduct a retrospective assessment of serious injuries and fatalities due to road traffic crashes.,
 Uganda 2023-01-20 15:29:34 2026-01-20 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
RUTH  KEMIGISHA MARY
ID:
CARETAKER BURDENS AND ADHERENCE OF CHILDREN RECEIVING HIV CARE: A CASE OF ALIVE MEDICAL SERVICES, NAMUWONGO, KAMPALA DISTRICT
REFNo: HS2524ES

c) To explore the health care burdens faced by caretakers of children receiving HIV care at Alive Medical Services, Namuwongo, Kampala District,b) To explore the psychological burdens faced by caretakers of children receiving HIV care at Alive Medical Services, Namuwongo, Kampala District,a) To explore the economic burdens faced by caretakers of children receiving HIV at Alive Medical Services, Namuwongo, Kampala District,To explore burdens faced by caretakers of children receiving HIV care at Alive Medical Services, Namuwongo, Kampala,
 Uganda 2023-01-20 15:20:25 2026-01-20 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Elizabeth namukwaya namukwaya
ID: UNCST-2021-R013177
 Choice of where we die: a classification reform to discern diversity in individual end of life pathways
REFNo: SS1537ES

• To develop an international classification of dying places (ICP) which fully captures the diversity of places that are meaningful for individuals. To achieve this, we will cross-link data on the experiences of patients with life-threatening chronic conditions and their families with current classifications and data. • To examine if an ICP can be robustly applied cross-nationally to map differences in preferences, places of care and places of death. In doing so, we pave the way for future use in global measurement. • To deepen understanding of the different pathways and transitions that are meaningful for individuals in caring environments, and their influencing factors
 Uganda 2023-01-20 14:54:17 2026-01-20 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Lillian Ojanduru
ID:
Assessing social norms, individual and Health system factors associated with contraceptive service utilization among sexually active youth in Karamoja
REFNo: HS2547ES

1. To establish how individual and health system factors influence contraceptive service utilization among youth in Karamoja. 2. Explore how social norms affect youth’s attitudes, perceptions, and behavior towards contraceptive service utilization in Karamoja. 3. Develop tools to measure social norms influence on health, SRH and contraceptive services and validate them through a process of testing and retesting. 4. Investigate how specific social norms influence access to and utilization of contraceptive services among sexually active youth in Karamoja. ,To explore the influence of social norms, individual and health system factors on utilization of contraceptive services, among sexually active youth in Karamoja and develop tools to measure social norms through testing and re-testing. ,
 Uganda 2023-01-20 14:51:00 2026-01-20 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Yerusa   Kiirya
ID:
Acceptability, Feasibility and Effectiveness of a WhatsApp peer support group as a strategy to improve antiretroviral therapy adherence among youth in Kampala District
REFNo: SIR170ES

To determine the effectiveness of a WhatsApp peer support group combined with the standard of care in improving ART adherence among YLHIVA aged 15-24 years in Kampala district.,To determine the effect of a WhatsApp peer support group combined with the standard of care on psychosocial barriers to ART adherence and retention in care among YLHIVA aged 15-24 years in Kampala district.,To assess the feasibility of using a WhatsApp peer support group combined with the standard of care as an ART adherence and retention in care strategy among YLHIVA aged 15-24 years, To asses the acceptability of a WhatsApp peer support group combined with the standard of care as an ART adherence and retention in care strategy among YLHIVA aged 15-24 in Kampala district.,To assess the acceptability, feasibility and effectiveness of a WhatsApp peer support group combined with current standard care as a strategy to improve ART adherence among YLHIVA in Kampala.,
 Uganda 2023-01-20 14:23:51 2026-01-20 Engineering and Technology Clinical Trial Degree Award
Jackline Achan Bwire
ID:
Child Participation and Reduction of Violence against Children in Uganda. A case of Government Primary Schools in Bugiri District.
REFNo: SS1112ES

To establish the relationship between child participation and reduction of violence against children,What is the meaning behind children’s perspectives on their (children) participation in reduction of violence?,To establish the relationship between children’s Influences and reduction of violence against children.,To establish the relationship between children’s relationships and reduction of violence against children,To establish the relationship between children’s voice and reduction of violence against children,To establish the relationship between children’s cognition and reduction of violence against children,
 Uganda 2023-01-20 14:22:48 2026-01-20 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Robert Wyrod
ID:
Opportunity in a New Era of Development
REFNo: SS388ES

Conduct research on the growing relationship between China and Uganda in the area of development. Understand the new opportunities for improving economic growth in Uganda through a growing relationship with China as a valuable new development partner.
 USA 2023-01-20 14:20:54 2026-01-20 Social Science and Humanities Non-degree Award
Judith Mbabazi
ID: UNCST-2021-R011582
 ​​Spotlight Kampala, Uganda - Illuminating Energy Inequities in Urban Informal Communities
REFNo: SS1437ES

General Objective: The proposed research activities support SDG7 to ensure “access to affordable, reliable, sustainable, and modern energy for all” and SDG11 to “make cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient, and sustainable.”

Specific Objectives: The overarching objectives of the project are:

To highlight the unique and complex access challenges faced by informal urban communities in SSA

To create a dialogue within the SDG 7 community of practice on urban access issues

To demonstrate how participatory approaches can support more inclusive and equitable research and infrastructure design practices


Uganda 2023-01-19 13:00:40 2026-01-19 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
YVONNE KARAMAGI
ID:
A Qualitative Study On The Impact Of COVID 19 On Mental Health Of Adolescents Living With HIV (15-19 Yrs.) At Mildmay Uganda Hospital.
REFNo: HS2612ES

Aim 1: To explore the effects of COVID-19 and its social control measures on mental health of ALHIV aged 15-19 years Aim 2: To identify the multi-level factors of resilience (i.e., individual, family and community) with their effects on ALHIV’s mental health during the COVID-19 pandemic Aim 3: To describe the Caregivers and health providers' experiences when looking after ALHIV during the COVID-19 pandemic in context to their mental health
Uganda 2023-01-18 18:43:18 2026-01-18 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Winnie  Muyindike R
ID: UNCST-2021-R013558
 Gabapentin to Reduce Alcohol and Improve Viral Load Suppression (GRAIL) – “Promoting Treatment as Prevention”
REFNo: HS2622ES

2. To assess the impact of gabapentin compared to placebo on: a) alcohol consumption; b) pain severity; c) ART adherence; and d) engagement in HIV care, in order to explore potential mechanisms by which gabapentin may lead to HVL suppression.,1. To test the efficacy of gabapentin versus placebo to achieve undetectable HVL (Primary Outcome at 3 months; Secondary Outcome at 6 & 12 months),
 Uganda 2023-01-18 18:33:54 2026-01-18 Medical and Health Sciences Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Margaret Mbabazi Sebbale
ID: UNCST-2022-R010449
 RADIOLOGY-PATHOLOGICAL CORRELATION, VALIDATION OF LUNG RADS IN TB/ HIV ENDEMIC POPULATION AND DEVELOPMENT OF A LUNG CANCER SCREENING PROTOCOL IN UGANDA
REFNo: HS2623ES

Determine the relationship between different risk factors including HIV status and lung cancer among patients presenting to Uganda Cancer Institute and Makerere Lung Institute. ,Validate the effectiveness of Lung RADS tool in a TB endemic population. ,Describe the radiological features and determine their relationship with histopathology in cases of biopsy proven lung cancer at the Uganda Cancer Institute. ,To determine the relationship between lung radiology features and histopathology of lung cancer, validate Lung RADS and develop a lung cancer screening protocol in Uganda to aid early detection and management.,
 Uganda 2023-01-18 18:30:16 2026-01-18 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Patricia NAHIRYA Ntege Nahirya
ID: UNCST-2019-R001117
 IMPACT OF SERIOUSFUN OVERNIGHT CAMP PROGRAMS ON ADHERENCE TO ANTI-RETROVIRAL THERAPY AND VIROLOGICAL SUPPRESSION AMONG CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENTS (9 to 19 YEARS) LIVING WITH HIVRECEIVING CARE AT BAYLOR-UGANDA COE CLINIC
REFNo: HS2580ES

General objective
To determine the effect and impact of attending camp on adherence to ART and virologic suppression among children and adolescents receiving care at Baylor Uganda COE.

Specific objectives
1. To retrospectively examine potential changes in viral load of ALHIV before, and a year after first attending overnight camp.

2. To compare viral loads of ALHIV who attended overnight camp to those who have never attended overnight camp.

3. To explore experiences and perceptions about overnight camp amongst ALHIV who have attended camp.

 Uganda 2023-01-18 18:27:44 2026-01-18 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Isaac Ssewanyana
ID: UNCST-2020-R014336
 Evaluation of the performance of novel molecular point of care diagnostics for SARS-CoV-2
REFNo: HS2588ES

To assess the ease of use of the molecular POC devices being evaluated using a System Usability Scale (SUS) questionnaire administered to platform’s operators (minimum 3, where possible)., To evaluate the diagnostic accuracy of such platforms in detecting SARS-CoV-2 on respiratory specimens, compared with reference standard RTPCR in specific subgroups defined based on disease stage (days since symptoms onset), RTPCR Ct values (as surrogate for viral load). Participant’s vaccination status, previous COVID-19 infection(s) and SARS-CoV-2 genetic variant causing participant’s infection, determined by sequencing of the viral genome, may also be considered as subgroups. , To evaluate the diagnostic accuracy of molecular POC devices in detecting SARS-CoV-2 on respiratory specimens, compared with reference standard RT-PCR (WHO EUL or FDA EUA approved), among COVID-19 symptomatic individuals,
 Uganda 2023-01-18 18:21:06 2026-01-18 Medical and Health Sciences Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Diana  Rutebarika Antonia
ID:
Child and Adolescent Research Moving towards Alternative Interventions.
REFNo: HS2525ES

1.To characterize the functionality of viral reservoir in early treated children who have been on ART for 7 or more years and are currently virally suppressed.
2.To investigate whether the profile of past response to ART and pre-ART characteristics are associated with small or less functional viral reservoirs.
3.To investigate whether there’s persisting immune dysregulation despite viral suppression and whether host genes and immune phenotypes including markers of immunosenescence and exhaustion, are associated with smaller and less functional viral reservoirs.
4.To investigate attitudes and beliefs, perceived social norms, perceived behavioral control, and intentions to participate in future trials that test interventions to achieve remission.

 Uganda 2023-01-18 18:17:30 2026-01-18 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Andrew Edielu
ID:
Role of Schistosoma mansoni in development of Environment Enteric Dysfunction in Pre-School aged Children (SEEP) in the Albertine Region, Western Uganda
REFNo: HS2505ES

i. To determine the effect of Schistosoma mansoni infection, as diagnosed by urine Circulating Anodic Antigen (CAA), on serum/stool EED biomarkers of PSAC in Albertine region of Uganda. ii. To determine the effect of Environmental Enteric Dysfunction on Pharmacokinetics of praziquantel as measured by Area Under the Curve (AUC) in PSAC treated for Schistosoma mansoni infection iii. To describe individual and combined effects of S. mansoni infection and EED on gut microbiota in PSAC iv. To determine the accuracy and reliability of EED stool and serum biomarkers in predicting urine Lactulose-Mannitol ratio as the gold standard for diagnosis of EED
Uganda 2023-01-18 18:15:09 2026-01-18 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Semitala Fred
ID: UNCST-2020-R014202
 PULESA-Uganda: A stepped-wedge cluster randomized trial of implementation strategies to integrate hypertension care into HIV clinics of Kampala and Wakiso District, Uganda
REFNo: HS2398ES

To determine the effectiveness of HTN-BASIC and HTN-PLUS strategies to improve hypertension cascade metrics
To determine implementation outcomes of HTN-BASIC and HTN-PLUS strategies
To evaluate the economic and financial sustainability of the HIV-HTN integrated care strategies

 Uganda 2023-01-18 18:13:10 2026-01-18 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Enoch Asiimwe Asiimwe
ID: UNCST-2022-R010482
 The significance of Social Capital and Livelihoods of Urban Refugees “A Study of Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) Refugees in Kampala city”
REFNo: SS1311ES

1. To investigate how Congolese refugees living in urban setting build their social capital
2. To explore how urban refugees, use social capital to sustain their livelihoods
3. 1.3.1.3 To investigate the impact of Covid 19 on the urban refugees’ social networks and livelihoods.
Uganda 2023-01-18 17:59:42 2026-01-18 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Martin Kizito -
ID:
A framework for enhancing the influence of evaluation in the implementation of the African Peer Review Mechanism (APRM).
REFNo: SS1568ES

i. To assess the role of the APRM evaluation process (inputs, activities, and outputs) in influencing the type of use or non-use in Uganda’s public policy. ii. To examine the contribution of participating stakeholders in determine the type of use of APRM data within Uganda’s public policy. iii. To analyse the extent to which the political context of the APRM system influences the type of use or non-use in Uganda’s public policy. iv. To generate strategies for enhancing the APRM framework so it that can positively influence integration of APRM finding into public policy at the National level of AU member states.
Uganda 2023-01-18 17:55:15 2026-01-18 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Cynthia Moffitt
ID: UNCST-2022-R011033
 Improving Adherence to Malaria Treatment Guidelines in Children at a Ugandan Regional Hospital
REFNo: HS2633ES

1. To determine the current level of adherence to severe malaria treatment protocols at MRRH. 2. To determine the factors responsible for poor adherence to severe malaria treatment protocols. 3. To assess the treatment outcomes at the current severe malaria treatment protocol adherence. 4. To design an adherence improvement intervention
 USA 2023-01-18 17:51:42 2026-01-18 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Naohiko Omata
ID:
Refugee Economies Programme in Uganda: Mobility, Shocks, and Livelihoods
REFNo: SS1584ES

How can refugees’ ability to cope with shocks be strengthened?,What are the main coping strategies used by refugee households in case of negative shocks? ,What types of shock do refugees face and what is the impact of these shocks? ,How do these movements contribute to refugees’ livelihood strategies and self-reliance, and thereby determine socio-economic outcomes? ,What are the patterns and drivers of refugees’ mobility? ,
 Japan 2023-01-13 13:57:27 2026-01-13 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Stevens Bechange
ID: UNCST-2022-R009190
 Rapid assessment of avoidable blindness Karamoja, Uganda
REFNo: SS1558ES

To analyse changes in the prevalence and causes of blindness and visual impairment, and the coverage of cataract surgical services, since 2015 and investigate the associated fac-tors. ,To explore the relationship between eye health status and access to cataract services, by other personal and health characteristics, and to identify those most at risk of poor eye health status and low coverage of services; ,To assess the coverage of refractive error and trachoma surgical services;,To determine the barriers to uptake of cataract services,To assess the coverage of cataract surgical services and visual outcomes from cataract surgery;,To determine the major causes of blindness and visual impairment;,To determine the prevalence and distribution of blindness and visual impairment in the study population;,To asses the eye health status, unmet eye health needs, and eye health service coverage among people aged ≥50 years in Karamoja sub-region in Uganda, identify factors associated low coverage of services, and compare this with the situation in 2015.,
 Uganda 2023-01-13 13:55:52 2026-01-13 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
George William Ddaaki
ID: UNCST-2022-R009216
 Cognitive Testing of a survey instrument to assess sexual practices, behaviours, and health-related outcomes.
REFNo: HS2540ES

To determine the ‘global applicability’ of this instrument within the general population, this study’s target population will be the general population, defined as those ages 15+ across diverse cultures.
 Uganda 2023-01-13 13:50:13 2026-01-13 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Phoebe Mbabazi
ID: UNCST-2020-R014098
 Prevalence, Clinical and Immunological Predictors and Outcomes of Frailty among Older Adults with HIV in Kampala
REFNo: HS2468ES

1.To compare the prevalence and clinical factors associated with frailty among older adults with HIV enrolled in the geriatric cohort at the IDI clinic and HIV uninfected older adults in the community in Kampala.
2.To determine the association of immune activation, immune senescence and frailty among older adults with HIV enrolled in the geriatric cohort at the IDI clinic
3.To compare the impact of frailty and comorbidity on the health-related quality of life of older adults with HIV enrolled in the geriatric cohort at the IDI clinic and HIV uninfected older adults in the community in Kampala.
4. To determine the impact of frailty and pre-frailty on morbidity and mortality among older adults with HIV enrolled in the geriatric cohort at IDI

Uganda 2023-01-13 13:47:13 2026-01-13 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
William Lumu
ID:
Hyperglycemia, Cardiovascular Risk and Clinical Outcomes among Patients with Coronavirus Disease 2019 Hospitalized in Mengo Hospital: A Retrospective study
REFNo: HS2627ES

i) To describe the magnitude and categories of hyperglycaemia among patients admitted with COVID-19 in Mengo Hospital COVID 19 patients from December 2020 to August 2021.
ii) To assess the correlation between hyperglycaemia and clinical outcomes (length of stay, ICU admissions, mortality) among COVID 19 patients admitted to Mengo Hospital CTU from December 2020 to August 2021
iii) To assess the magnitude of the CVD risk among COVID 19 patients admitted to Mengo Hospital CTU over the 9-month period from December 2020 to August 2021.
iv) To determine the correlation between CVD risk and the clinical outcomes among COVID19 patients admitted with hyperglycaemia in Mengo Hospital CTU from December 2020 to August 2021.

 Uganda 2023-01-11 12:56:37 2026-01-11 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
ROSCO KASUJJA
ID: UNCST-2019-R000504
 A PROOF-OF-CONCEPT STUDY OF THE PROACTIVE COMMUNITY CASE DETECTION TOOL PLUS FOR CHILDREN AGED 6-18 YEARS OLD IN NEED OF MENTAL HEALTHCARE SERVICES IN PALORINYA SETTLEMENT, UGANDA
REFNo: HS2609ES

The objective is to assess the implementation outcomes and potential added value in accuracy and utilization outcomes associated with CCDT+ compared to regular CCDT.,
 Uganda 2023-01-11 12:55:06 2026-01-11 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Martin Buhamizo
ID:
Bureaucracies of National Digitisation and Citizen Certification in Uganda
REFNo: SS1551ES

1.To find out the bureaucratic policies, practices and procedures resulting from the introduction of a digitised national identification and citizen certification system in Uganda
2.To examine the experiences and interpretations by bureaucrats of their work and roles in implementing digitised national ID and registration systems at national and local levels.
3.To examine how citizens experience and interpret their encounters with identification registration bureaucracies at different levels.

 Uganda 2023-01-11 12:51:34 2026-01-11 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Abishag Namutebi Matovu
ID:
Individual Characteristics, Social and Academic Integration as Predictors of Program Completion of PhD Students in Makerere University.
REFNo: SS1550ES

i. To examine individual characteristics of PhD students as predictors of program completion in Makerere university.
ii. To examine social integration as a predictor of program completion of PhD students in Makerere University.
iii. To examine academic integration as a predictor of program completion of PhD students in Makerere University.

 Uganda 2023-01-11 12:49:08 2026-01-11 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Winnie  Muyindike R
ID: UNCST-2021-R013558
 IeDEA East Africa Tuberculosis Sentinel Research Network (IeDEA-EA TB-SRN)
REFNo: HS2619ES

3. To describe post-TB lung disease (PTLD) and associations with HIV infection, diabetes, chronic lung disease, and tobacco and alcohol use, including measuring physiologic, structural, and functional impairment, health-related quality of life, and survival,2. To assess the individual-level effects of HIV and antiretroviral therapy (ART) on TB symptomatology, diagnosis, treatment response, and survival. ,1. To collect and analyze clinical and treatment data among people treated for pulmonary TB with or without HIV-co-infection, in order to improve understanding of the prognosis of TB disease and its health-related outcomes, including quality of life and survival.,The overarching objective/aim of the study is to assess pulmonary TB treatment and longer-term outcomes among people with and without HIV in TB-SRN sites in order to inform policy and practice around TB treatment and create a platform for additional TB research within IeDEA. ,
 Uganda 2023-01-11 12:47:27 2026-01-11 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
HARRIET NAMBUYA NIL
ID: UNCST-2021-R013414
 Burden, electrolyte derangement and nutritional recovery among children with pneumonia hospitalized with severe acute malnutrition Ref No: Mak-SOMREC-2021-123
REFNo: HS2597ES

1. To determine the burden and associated factors of pneumonia in children hospitalized with severe acute malnutrition.,5. To describe the clinical outcomes of children with pneumonia and electrolyte derangements hospitalized with severe acute malnutrition.,4. To assess the effect of pneumonia on nutritional recovery among children hospitalized with severe acute malnutrition.,3. To assess the effect of pneumonia on electrolyte derangements and normalization in children hospitalized with severe acute malnutrition. ,2. To determine the prevalence, associated factors and clinical outcomes of CMV- associated pneumonia in children hospitalized with severe acute malnutrition. ,
 Uganda 2023-01-11 10:57:57 2026-01-11 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Richard Echodu
ID:
ASSESSING THE GENOMIC EPIDEMIOLOGY OF EMERGING ARTEMISININ COMBINATION THERAPY RESISTANCE IN DISTRICTS WITHIN THE ACHOLI SUBREGION, UGANDA
REFNo: NS393ES

To assess the prevalence of kelch13 mutations in the Palabek refugee settlement in the Lamwo district. ,To evaluate samples from patients presenting to the Gulu Regional Referral Hospital for in vitro drug resistance assays,To assess the community-wide prevalence of kelch13 and partner drug resistance-associated mutations,Assessing the genomic epidemiology of emerging artemisinin resistance in Acholi district,
 Uganda 2023-01-11 10:55:42 2026-01-11 Natural Sciences Non-degree Award
Hannah Kibuuka
ID: UNCST-2020-R014355
 Secondary use of blood samples and de-identified clinical data from a severe infectious illness cohort for diagnostic prediction model and evaluation of a multiplex RTPCR platform for acute tick-borne infections detection
REFNo: HS2107ES

i. Develop a clinical prediction model for tick borne-illness incorporating host-derived biomarkers and
ii. Develop and validate an ultra-sensitive multiplex reverse transcription PCR method to detect acute tick-borne illness

 Uganda 2023-01-11 10:54:26 2026-01-11 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Simon Masiga
ID:
A Comparative Study of the Biblical and Bamasaba Religious Perspectives of Disability in Eastern Uganda
REFNo: HS2615ES

To Integrate the Biblical and Bamasaba Religious Perspectives of disability to examine the inclusive practices for people with disability among Bamasaba Community. ,To survey the relationship between Bamasaba Religious beliefs of disability and inclusive development of people with disability in Eastern Uganda,To explore the religious beliefs and perceptions of disability among Bamasaba Community in Eastern Uganda ,To discuss the perspectives of disability in biblical literature focusing on 2 Samuel 9. ,To comparatively analyze the biblical and Bamasaba Religious perspectives of disability to examine the inclusive practices of spiritual and social development of people with disability,
 Uganda 2023-01-10 12:37:51 2026-01-10 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Tessa Ubels
ID:
Mental health and psychosocial support for migrants and displaced persons in Nakivale settlements - the (unintended) social consequences
REFNo: SS1575ES

To contribute to our understanding of how we can measure the social and unintended effects of psychosocial support interventions. To identify the social and unintended effects of psychosocial support for refugees.
 Netherlands 2023-01-10 12:36:05 2026-01-10 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
christine  christine Okunya
ID:
Integration of Assessment for Learning Practices in Higher Education Institutions in Uganda: A Case Study of one Public University
REFNo: A248ES

4. Establish the frameworks that support the integration of assessment for learning practices in the educational processes in Teacher Education University in Uganda.,3. Find out what students’ experiences with the current assessment for learning practices in Teacher Education University in Uganda are.,2. Explore academic staff conceptions of assessment and how their conceptions influence their assessment practices in Teacher Education University in Uganda.,1. Investigate how assessment for learning practices are adopted and incorporated in the educational processes in Teacher Education at a University in Uganda.,The main objective of the study id to to investigate how assessments for learning practices are integrated in initial teacher education at higher education institutions in Uganda.,
 Uganda 2023-01-10 12:33:02 2026-01-10 Agricultural Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Carolyn Nakisige
ID: UNCST-2021-R012699
 Implementation Science Study of an integrated Cervical Cancer Screening program in Malongo Subcounty,Mayuge District,Uganda.
REFNo: HS2500ES

The primary objective of this study is to implement a full-scale cervical cancer screening and treatment program integrated into existing health outreach clinics in the south Busoga forest reserve area of Malongo Sub county. 1) Screen at least 70% of women age 30-49 with HPV self-collection among the catchment population of the included health outreaches; 2) Treat at least 90% of women enrolled with cervical disease (precancer and invasive cancer) identified through integrated CC screening in included health outreaches; 3) Increase community knowledge and awareness of CC, CCS and HPV immunization among the catchment population of the included health outreaches; 4) Inform the national cervical cancer prevention and control strategy about optimal implementation strategies for HPV self-collection CC screening programs delivered via outreach models.
Uganda 2023-01-10 12:07:17 2026-01-10 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Stella Maris Nanyonga
ID:
Snake bite treatment and treatment outcomes in Uganda: A five-year retrospective analysis
REFNo: HS2602ES

To determine the treatment outcomes of snake bite victims managed at health facilities in Uganda.,To determine the treatment received by snakebite victims at health facilities in Uganda.,
 Uganda 2023-01-10 12:03:14 2026-01-10 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
YUSUF KASUMBA
ID:
Religious Puritanism and Political Contestations in Uganda: The Case Of The Salaf Sect, 1980-2010
REFNo: SS657ES

i)To examine the roots of religious puritanism among the Salaf in Uganda.
ii) To analyze the internal and external motivators of radicalization that have resulted into religious extremism in the past three decades.
iii) To explore the link between religious puritanism and the political contestations in Uganda.
iv) To examine the strategies employed by the state and other actors in combating religious puritanism in Uganda.
 Uganda 2023-01-10 12:02:11 2026-01-10 Social Science and Humanities Degree Award
George Opiyo Otieno
ID: UNCST-2022-R009824
 Data collection services to support the adaptation and piloting of the LEGO PLAY tool in Uganda
REFNo: SS1428ES

The purpose of this study is to contextualise the global PLAY tools to the Uganda setting for ECD and Primary classrooms and rigorously validate the adapted tool.
 Kenya 2023-01-06 9:38:10 2026-01-06 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Minji Ju
ID:
Evaluation Research of Gender-Based Violence(GBV) Risk Mitigation and Refugee Women Empowerment Project in Kyaka II Settlement, Uganda
REFNo: SS1556ES

This research aims to 1) provide performance management aspects of the project and 2) provide theoretical and practical grounds for similar projects for refugees. The details of each are as follows.
1) Performance management aspects of the project: Strengthening the capacity of refugee women, strengthening the ability to prevent and respond to GBV, and strengthening the GBV protection system in the community.
2) The research is designed to provide a theoretical and practical basis for continuously carrying out various similar projects to strengthen refugees' GBV response capabilities in other settlements and regions in the future. This research is intended to systematically analyze changes in strengthening the socioeconomic empowerment of refugee women and reducing the GBV risk in the community in various dimensions and levels. With the situation of continuously increasing refugees, this research aims to provide a theoretical and practical basis for developing refugee GBV-related project modules in the future.
 South Korea 2023-01-03 13:20:21 2026-01-03 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Ronald Mutebi
ID:
THE EFFICACY OF ONLINE PEDAGOGY ON TVET PRACTICAL SKILLS TRAINING, ASSESSMENT AND ACQUISITION IN UGANDA
REFNo: SIR181ES

i. To analyse the effectiveness of TVET practical skills training mechanisms in face-to-face and online pedagogies. ii. To Analyse the effectiveness of TVET practical skills assessment mechanisms in face-to-face and online pedagogies. iii. To compare TVET trainees’ practical skills acquisition in the face-to-face and online pedagogies; and iv. To determine the challenges of online pedagogy in TVET practical skills training, assessment and acquisition.
Uganda 2023-01-03 13:16:48 2026-01-03 Engineering and Technology Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Charles Ntale ...
ID: UNCST-2022-R009975
 Bicycles for Growth: Bicycle Market system Assessment in Uganda
REFNo: SS1531ES

Main and Specific Objectives
The main objective of the project is to produce a Uganda Bicycle Market System Profile that provides a detailed snapshot of the market system as it exists within Uganda, identifies supply, demand, and systems barriers to bicycle access and utilization, and enables BFG and other stakeholders to take action to improve the functionality of the bicycle market system.

Specific objectives of the project include:
• Examine bicycle usage across demographic groups and establish the key purposes for the use of bicycles.
• Identify the status quo of the bicycle market system and the key actors within the bicycle market system in Uganda
• Identify key challenges faced by market actors, including consumers, suppliers, national and local governments, donors and civil society groups, and financial institutions among others.
• Identify the roles and contributions of market actors to the functionality of the bicycle market system in Uganda.

 Uganda 2023-01-03 13:12:34 2026-01-03 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Raymond Tweheyo
ID: UNCST-2020-R014507
 Evaluating the pilot of the Community Health Extension Worker (CHEW) strategy in Uganda: assessing feasibility, and effectiveness for improving Village Health Team (VHT) supervision and reporting
REFNo: HS2545ES

General Objective
To explore the acceptability, document the implementation process and evaluate the effectiveness of the Community Health Extension Worker strategy in two districts of Uganda to guide improving the community health system

Specific Objectives
1) To assess the acceptability of introducing a Community Health Extension Worker (CHEW) strategy in a district health system.

2)To document the process of setting up and implementing a Community Health Extension
Worker (CHEW) strategy within a district health system.

3) To estimate the program costs and duration for setting up a government-led Community Health Extension Worker (CHEW) strategy within a district health system.

4) To determine the effectiveness of the CHEW strategy for improving the quality of Village Health Team (VHT) member’s supervision and reporting in a district health system.

5) To assess the effect of the CHEW strategy on community-level indicators: completion of four antenatal care visits, skilled delivery attendance, fully immunized under-fives, and U5 sick children seen by VHTs and treated within 24 hours.

UK 2023-01-03 13:08:01 2026-01-03 Medical and Health Sciences Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
BRIDGET SHARON ANGUCIA
ID:
COMMON CANCERS AND ASSOCIATED RISK FACTORS IN ARUA DISTRICT UGANDA 2017 TO 2021
REFNo: HS2539ES

1.To determine the commonest cancers in Arua District from 2017 to 2021
2.To determine the risk factors associated with the commonest lifestyle associated cancers amongst men from Arua district 2017 to 2021
3.To find out the risk factors associated with the commonest lifestyle associated cancers amongst women from Arua district 2017 to 2021

 Uganda 2023-01-03 12:34:21 2026-01-03 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Fatumo  Segun Adeyemi
ID:
Assessing the genetic architecture of circulating protein biomarkers of cardiometabolic diseases in African and European populations.
REFNo: HS2527ES

1. To assess the genetic architecture of 3000 circulating blood protein biomarkers implicated in Cardiometabolic Diseases in African populations.
2. Assess rare regulatory variants affecting protein levels via gene-based burden analysis across coding and non-coding sequence variation
3. To perform colocalization testing for variant prioritization
4. To assess the predictive power of protein quantitative trait loci (pQTL) in cardiometabolic disease.
5. Assess causal associations between proteins and Cardiometabolic diseases using Mendelian randomization approaches.
6. To compare the genomic characteristics and architecture of African and European proteomes.
7. To build capacity in proteomic data analysis in Africa.


 UK 2023-01-03 12:31:49 2026-01-03 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Anthony Mpairwe
ID:
Child Maltreatment and Child Protection Strategies in South Western Uganda
REFNo: SS1483ES

To explore the lived experiences of maltreated children in Mbarara City and Sheema District ,To assess community members' knowledge about child protection strategies and services available in Uganda,To determine the factors influencing utilization of child protection strategies available in Mbarara City and Sheema District, Southwestern Uganda.,
 Uganda 2023-01-03 12:29:06 2026-01-03 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Paul Okello Edward
ID:
One Health approach to identify local drivers of antimicrobial drug resistance in peri-urban Kampala, Uganda
REFNo: HS2377ES

1: Identify local drivers of antimicrobial resistance in poultry farms in Uganda through a case-control study
2a: Assess the level of antibiotic use and antibiotic resistance on a selected poultry farm by sampling litter, soil, and chicken ceca or cloaca for microbiological, analytical chemistry, and microbiome analysis.
2b: Assess the level of antibiotic use and antibiotic resistance in human populations directly exposed to poultry or poultry products from the farm.
3. Assess the level of antibiotic use and antibiotic resistance in environmental samples collected from soil, water bodies and vegetable gardens close to the poultry farm and in exposed human populations.
Uganda 2023-01-03 12:19:31 2026-01-03 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Moses Joloba Lutaakome
ID: UNCST-2022-R011558
 An investigation of Ebola virus transmission and host immune responses among humans in Uganda
REFNo: HS2618ES

Objective 1: Characterize host immune responses to Ebola infection, therapy, and vaccination to define responses associated with protection, reduced disease, clearance of virus, and long-term post-EVD sequelae.

Objective 2: Investigate the cellular and molecular determinants of Ebola disease severity and outcome using advanced genomic studies (nascent transcriptomics)

Objective 3: Conduct seroprevalence studies to determine the burden of Ebola infection among asymptomatic contacts of EVD patients in the affected areas

Objective 4: Model periodic occurrence and transmissibility of Ebola virus within the community

Uganda 2022-12-23 18:12:56 2025-12-23 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Clovice Kankya
ID: UNCST-2020-R010154
 Understanding and Improving Antimicrobial Stewardship Among Small and Medium Sized Dairy Farmers in Uganda
REFNo: HS2607ES

1. To assess the current level of knowledge, attitudes, as well as practices among target
dairy farmers and animal health service professionals
2. To understand the barriers and enablers to implement best practices in dairy production,
with a focus on behavioural barriers.
3. To develop the Food Safety AMR training curriculum by farmers and other relevant
stakeholders.
4. To ascertain the determinants of AMR among the different dairy farms.
5. To identify behaviourally informed interventions to mitigate the barriers using enabler
analysis.
Uganda 2022-12-23 18:11:07 2025-12-23 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Monica Swahn H
ID: UNCST-2021-R012004
 The Onward Project On Well-being and Adversity (“TOPOWA”): Pilot Study of Wearables
REFNo: SS1560ES

The objective of this study is to assess the feasibility and acceptability of using consumer-grade wearable wrist devices to assess sleep and activity space of adolescent girls and young women in slum communities in Kampala, Uganda. This objective will be answered through wearables wrist devices, daily diaries, focus groups discussions and a survey to collect the experiences of AGYW who are 18-24 years of age.
USA 2022-12-23 18:08:19 2025-12-23 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Pontiano  Kaleebu
ID: UNCST-2020-R019901
 Performance evaluation of the Determine™ HIV Early Detect 4th Generation HIV Rapid Diagnostic test
REFNo: HS2603ES

Primary Objectives:
1. To evaluate the Laboratory performance (Sensitivity and specificity) of the Determine™ HIV Early Detect
2. To assess the field performance of the Determine™ HIV Early Detect in parallel with the Determine™ HIV-1/2 test
Secondary Objective:
1. To assess the effectiveness of the Determine Early Detect to identify acute HIV infection among newly infected individuals

 Uganda 2022-12-23 18:06:59 2025-12-23 Medical and Health Sciences Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Fahad Muwanda
ID:
Childhood responses to Hepatitis B vaccine in Uganda: the role of Human Leukocyte Antigen (HLA) and T-Cell Receptor (TCR) diversity
REFNo: HS2604ES

To determine the long-term persistence of protective hepatitis B vaccine antibody titers among 15-17 years old childhood recipients who were enrolled on the UNEPI. ,Characterize the T-cell immunophenotypes and function, and compare hepatitis B vaccine responders with non-responders. ,Characterize host TCR and HLA genotypes and their association with hepatitis B vaccine responses among under 5 year-old childhood recipients in the UNEPI.,To determine the prevalence of immunological non-responsiveness to hepatitis B vaccine among under 5 year-old childhood recipients in the UNEPI recruited in Kawempe Division, Kampala.,To determine the immunogenetic factors associated with non-responsiveness in hepatitis B vaccine childhood recipients, and persistence of immuno-protection accorded by the vaccine in Uganda.,
 Uganda 2022-12-23 18:04:07 2025-12-23 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Jonathan Kayondo
ID: UNCST-2021-R008325
 Contained laboratory studies of the genetically-modified, non-gene drive, self-limiting male bias Anopheles gambiae strain Ag(PMB)1.
REFNo: HS2601ES

• Establishing and maintaining wild-type Anopheles strains Ag(WT) for use in the study.
• Importing and maintaining of the Ag(PMB)1 strain from Target Malaria partner laboratories into the insectary in accordance with ACL2 standard operating procedures for this strain.
• Further Introgression and maintaining the Ag(PMB)1 strain in a local genetic background.
• Confirmation of the genotype of the Ag(PMB)1 strain by molecular methods, including storage of samples.
• Conducting experiments on specific insect life history parameters under containment including:
o Effect of the transgenes on lifecycle parameters
o Female feeding avidity
o Fecundity
o Egg hatch
o Confirming the male bias phenotype by observing the distortion of sex ratio and proportions of transgenic vs. non transgenic individuals
o Accuracy of mosquito sorting methods
o Larval development rate and adult hatching (eclosion)
o Adult eclosion (emergence of an adult insect from a pupa) and adult longevity
• Conducting a colony augmentation exercise, to temporarily increase colony numbers.
• Assessment of mating competitiveness between Ag(WT) and strain Ag(PMB)1 males.
• Assessment of insecticide susceptibility status of the Ag(PMB)1 strain compared with the non-transgenic wild-type An. gambiae, using standard World Health Organization protocols.
• Conducting experiments to optimize mosquito rearing methods.
All studies will be performed using the imported Ag(PMB)1 strain and local wild-type Ag(WT), no genetic transformation of either of these two strains will be done in country.

 Uganda 2022-12-23 18:02:42 2025-12-23 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Robert Downing George
ID: UNCST-2020-R014615
 Sample collection for the development of a new Abbott Rapid Diagnostics COVID- 19/ Flu A&B Rapid Panel
REFNo: HS2592ES

Influenza (Flu) and COVID-19 are both contagious respiratory illnesses - they share some similar symptoms but are caused by different viruses. Because some of the symptoms of flu and COVID-19 are similar, distinguishing infection between these viruses cannot be made based on symptoms alone. Diagnostic testing is needed to determine which of the two viruses is the cause of the illness.
Abbott Rapid Diagnostics is developing a new COVID-19 / Flu A&B rapid test device that can detect both flu and COVID-19 viruses in a patient sample and distinguish between them. The test is being developed on an improved lateral flow platform, to be conducted at the point-of-care. This study is intended to collect samples to aid in the research and development process for this new test. The study will provide standard-of-care PCR testing and potentially molecular sequencing for patient management at clinical sites in Uganda.

UK 2022-12-23 18:01:38 2025-12-23 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
DARIUS OWACHI
ID: UNCST-2022-R009373
 KNOWLEDGE, ATTITUDE AND PRACTICES OF HEALTH WORKERS TOWARDS ANTIMICROBIAL RESISTANCE AND ANTIMICROBIAL STEWARDSHIP – A CROSS-SECTIONAL SURVEY IN KAMPALA, UGANDA
REFNo: HS2598ES

To determine the knowledge, attitude and practices of antimicrobial prescribers at Kiruddu Hospital towards antimicrobial resistance ,
 Uganda 2022-12-23 18:00:14 2025-12-23 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
EUNICE Ndyareeba
ID:
Achievement Goal Orientation, Self-efficacy and Academic Engagement among Compassion and Non-compassion supported Adolescent students in Secondary Schools in Southwestern Uganda
REFNo: SS1562ES

1.Assess the relationship between achievement goal orientation and academic engagement 2.Determine the relationship between self-efficacy and academic engagement 3.Examine the mediation role of self-efficacy on the relationship between achievement goal orientations and academic engagement 4. Examine whether there is a significant difference between achievement goal orientation and academic engagement among compassion-supported and non-compassion supported adolescents
Uganda 2022-12-23 17:58:52 2025-12-23 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Joyce  Nankumbi
ID:
Effect of the healthy baby tool kit on the maternal-infant and young child feeding practices among HIV-positive/exposed mother-baby dyads
REFNo: HS2491ES

Assess the maternal, infant, and young child feeding practices among HIV-positive/exposed mother-baby dyads
Evaluate the effectiveness of the healthy baby tool kit on the maternal-infant and young child feeding practices
assess the barriers and facilitators to implementation of the Healthy baby tool kit
 Uganda 2022-12-23 17:54:26 2025-12-23 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Joseph Mugisha Okello
ID: UNCST-2022-R009461
 Functional Needs Assessment Survey in Kalungu District, Uganda
REFNo: HS2495ES

1. To pilot test the Functional Needs Assessment Tool (FNAT) survey methodology and bespoke data collection app. 2. Across the domains of vision, hearing, mobility, cognition, communication, self-care and mental health to estimate the: a. prevalence of functional difficulties b. unmet and total need for rehabilitation services c. unmet and total need for AP
Uganda 2022-12-23 17:50:49 2025-12-23 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Cecilia  Nantume
ID:
An evaluation of DMPA-SC Self Injection Interactive Voice Response (IVR) Training for Family planning Providers in 5 Districts in Uganda
REFNo: HS2593ES

To determine how the IVR approach compares traditional in-person training in terms of costs and effectiveness. ,To determine whether the IVR approach is an acceptable method of training health workers on new contraceptive method ,To determine feasibility and effectiveness of using IVR approach to train health providers on administering a new contraceptive method,
 Uganda 2022-12-23 17:46:55 2025-12-23 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Julius Ssendiwala
ID:
Strengthening of Infection Prevention and Control in PEPFAR-supported Facilities during COVID-19 Pandemic in Uganda
REFNo: HS2564ES

1) Develop IPC indicators to support routine IPC reporting and performance monitoring.
2) Develop a centralized IPC reporting mechanism for streamlining IPC data collation, analysis, and reporting.
3) Validate data reported to the centralized database, perform data quality assessments, and implement quality improvements (QI) activities.
4) Monitor adherence to IPC policies, guidelines, and standards across all levels of the healthcare system.
5) Support the implementation of IPC capacity building interventions (trainings, mentorships, support supervision, IEC materials and Job aides, WASH supplies/PPEs) at all levels of the healthcare system.
6) Enhance surveillance systems for COVID-19 infections among HCW

 Uganda 2022-12-23 17:43:55 2025-12-23 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Micheal Mwebaza
ID:
Leadership Styles and Organisational Commitment of Academic Staff in Selected Universities in Uganda
REFNo: SS1543ES

To establish the extent to which laissez faire leadership styles influence organisational commitment of academic staff in Kyambogo and Uganda Christian Universities, To establish the extent to which autocratic leadership style influence organisational commitment of academic staffs in Kyambogo and Uganda Christian Universities,To establish the extent to which democratic leadership style influence organisational commitment of academic staffs in Kyambogo and Uganda Christian University,
 Uganda 2022-12-23 17:42:41 2025-12-23 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
John Bosco Isunju
ID: UNCST-2019-R001803
 Impact of a community-level advocacy intervention on HIV, TB, and malaria-related knowledge, attitude, and practices (KAP) among most at-risk populations in Uganda
REFNo: HS2577ES

Broad objectives
To assess the impact of a community-level advocacy intervention on the uptake of HIV, TB and Malaria prevention services among the most-at-risk populations in Uganda

Specific objectives
1. To determine the impact of a community-level advocacy intervention on uptake of HIV prevention services among most-at-risk populations in Uganda
2. To establish the impact of a community level advocacy intervention on knowledge on TB among most-at-risk populations in Uganda
3. To determine the impact of a community level advocacy intervention on uptake of malaria prevention services most-at-risk populations in Uganda
4. To explore the facilitators and barriers for uptake of HIV, TB and malaria prevention services among most-at-risk populations in Uganda

 Uganda 2022-12-23 17:33:21 2025-12-23 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Lawrence Okello Rafaih
ID:
Evaluation practices and strategy performance of local NGOs in Uganda
REFNo: SS1561ES

4. To determine the relationship between organizational evaluation steering process and strategy performance of NGOs in Uganda,3. To establish the relationship between organizational evaluation technical expertise and strategy performance of NGOs in Uganda,2. To determine the relationship between evaluation planning process and strategy performance of NGOs in Uganda,1. To validate the contextual relevance of organizational effectiveness competency model for strategy evaluation of NGOs in Uganda.,The purpose of this study is to validate the extent to which evaluation practices influence strategy performance of national NGOs in Uganda.,
 Uganda 2022-12-19 12:19:45 2025-12-19 Social Science and Humanities Clinical Trial Degree Award
Daniella Ferguson
ID:
A Retrospective Analysis of Suramin Treatment forStage 1 Trypanosoma Brucei Rhodesiense Human African Trypanosomiasis (S1 TBR HAT) in Uganda and Malawi
REFNo: HS2582ES

Primary objectives
The primary objective is to determine whether standard of care treatment with suramin, as currently practiced in Uganda and Malawi, leads to better health outcomes in patients with S1 TBR HAT than observed in an untreated natural history cohort with source data from a published epidemiologic study.

Secondary objectives
The secondary objective is to evaluatethe safety and tolerability of suramin.

 South Africa 2022-12-19 12:17:26 2025-12-19 Medical and Health Sciences Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
THOMAS EBOYU
ID:
COVID – 19 PANDEMIC ON ACCESS TO HEALTH CARE SERVICES AMONG PEOPLE LIVING WITH HIV/AIDS AT SOROTI REGIONAL REFERRAL HOSPITAL
REFNo: HS2579ES

iv. To determine the factors that have affected adherence to antiretroviral therapy by people living with HIV/AIDS, three months before and during the first total lockdown of COVID – 19 pandemic at Soroti regional referral hospital.,iii. To evaluate the views of the patients on accessibility, availability, affordability and acceptability of HIV/AIDS services, three months before and during the first total lockdown of COVID – 19 pandemic at Soroti regional referral hospital.,ii. To determine the trends of patients that continued attending for treatment of HIV/AIDS, three months before and during the first total lockdown of COVID – 19 pandemic at Soroti regional referral hospital.,i. To determine the trends of patients that have been diagnosed with HIV/AIDS, three months before and during the first total lockdown of COVID – 19 pandemic at Soroti regional referral hospital.,To determine the influence of COVID – 19 Pandemic on access to health care services and associated factors among people living with HIV/AIDS at Soroti regional referral hospital.,
 Uganda 2022-12-19 12:15:58 2025-12-19 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Freddy Kitutu Eric
ID: UNCST-2020-R014751
 Factors associated with COVID19 misinformation and vaccine hesitancy in Ugandan communities
REFNo: HS2566ES

3. To explore the mechanisms of effect among factors that affect vaccine hesitancy and vaccine uptake at household level in Uganda.,2. To assess the factors associated with prevalence of COVID19 misinformation, COVID19 vaccine hesitancy, and COVID19 vaccine uptake at household level?,1. To determine the prevalence of COVID19 misinformation, COVID19 vaccine hesitancy, and COVID19 vaccine uptake at household level?,
 Uganda 2022-12-19 12:03:01 2025-12-19 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Samuel Kabbera
ID:
SUSTAINABLE PRACTICES, STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT AND THE GROWTH OF SMALL AND MEDIUM AGRO-PROCESSING ENTERPRISES IN UGANDA.
REFNo: SS1301ES

Main Objective: To establish a link between sustainable practices, stakeholder engagement and the growth of SMEs in Uganda's agro-processing subsector. Specific Objectives: a) To examine the relationship between environmental sustainable practices and growth of agro-processing SMEs. b) To examine the relationship between social sustainable practices and growth of agro-processing SMEs. c) To assess the relationship between economic sustainable practices and growth of agro-processing SMEs. d) To investigate the mediating role of stakeholder engagement on the adoption of sustainable practices and the growth of agro-processing SMEs. e) To explore the experiences with the application of sustainable practices and growth in agro-processing SMEs in Uganda. f) To suggest a suitable sustainable framework that is applicable to a developing country context, with particular reference to Uganda that can predict the growth of agro-processing SMEs.
Uganda 2022-12-19 11:42:06 2025-12-19 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
DAISY NABADDA
ID:
GENDER AND OTHER DETERMINANTS INFLUENCING THE EFFECTIVE RESPONSE, CONTROL, AND MANAGEMENT OF EBOLA VIRUS DISEASE IN UGANDA
REFNo: HS1176ES

i) Describe the community's level of knowledge, attitude, and perceptions (KAPs) of EVD in Uganda.
ii) Explore contextual factors affecting the effective response, control, and management of EVD in Uganda.
iii) Assess the gender relations in the access of treatment and control during EVD outbreaks.
iv) Describe the influence of myths, practices, and experiences of EVD affected communities in Uganda.
v) Examine how the performance of EVD response and control programs are influenced by policymakers at national, and community levels.


 Uganda 2022-12-19 11:39:09 2025-12-19 Medical and Health Sciences Degree Award
Dan Kajungu
ID: UNCST-2019-R000786
 Integrating Minimally Invasive Tissue Sampling (MITS) into the IMHDSS mortality-surveillance system for determining cause of death in children below 5 years of age
REFNo: HS2572ES

a) To identify and enumerate all under-5 deaths in the surveillance area
b) To determine cause of death using laboratory, histopathologic, clinical, maternal, and verbal autopsy data.
c) To obtain verbal autopsies and available maternal and infant clinical data on all eligible notified under-5 deaths in the site’s surveillance area and Eastern Uganda
d) To generate high quality cause-of-death data that informs policy and health actions
e) To build in-country capabilities and enable MITS Surveillance Alliance sites to leverage MITS investment to prevent under-5 child mortality.


 Uganda 2022-12-14 14:22:30 2025-12-14 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Fiona Atim -
ID: UNCST-2020-R015040
 Primary Health Care Services and Health-Related Quality of Life Among Elderly Persons with Non-communicable Diseases in Uganda: The Case of Central Region
REFNo: SS1528ES

iii. To evaluate the mediating effects of home factors on health-related quality of life of the elderly persons with NCDs in selected districts in central Uganda.,ii. To assess the mediating effects of psychosocial support on the health-related quality of life of the elderly persons with NCDs in selected districts in central Uganda.,i. To analyze the effect of primary health care services on Health-related quality of life of elderly persons with NCDs in selected districts in central Uganda.,The main objective of this study is to investigate the influence of primary health care services on the HRQoL among elderly persons with NCDs in the central region of Uganda, to develop an intervention and a corresponding model to support the improvement of primary health care services and enhance HRQoL of the elderly persons.,
 Uganda 2022-12-14 14:20:03 2025-12-14 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Moses Joloba Lutaakome
ID: UNCST-2022-R011558
 Automated smartphone-based cough audio classification for rapid tuberculosis triage testing (Cough Audio triaGE for TB; CAGE-TB)
REFNo: SS1536ES

To generate and separately validate a cough audio classifier that meets WHO triage test TPP sensitivity and specificity criteria.,
 Uganda 2022-12-14 14:15:43 2025-12-14 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Peter Ferrarone Timothy
ID:
Helping nurses overcome structural drivers of absenteeism in Uganda: A survey and discrete choice experiment
REFNo: HS2529ES

4.2 Objectives and research questions
1. To explore factors internal to the Ugandan health care sector that may be leading nurses to be absent from work
a) What job characteristics or conditions of employment are most influential in encouraging nurses / managers / midwives to not attend work?
b) Are there non-monetary job characteristics that are particularly important to nurses?
c) Are there substantial differences between nurses / managers / midwives that lead to differences in attendance and are there incentives to address these differences?
d) If so, does the effectiveness of interventions to overcome absenteeism vary according to these differences between nurses / managers / midwives?
e) Are there incentives encouraging nurses to be absent across the system and do these affect different groups of nurses / managers / midwives differently?
f) What effect, if any, does employment setting (urban versus rural) have on absenteeism and an individual’s decision to be absent?

2. To explore factors external to the Ugandan health care sector that may be leading nurses to be absent from work
a) What individual, social, structural, and contextual factors are most influential in encouraging nurses / managers / midwives not to attend work?
b) How do health worker characteristics influence service provider preferences in relation to incentives and other potential policy interventions to overcome absenteeism?
c) Are there substantial differences between nurses / managers / midwives that lead to differences in attendance and are there incentives to address these differences?
d) Does the effectiveness of interventions to overcome absenteeism vary according to these differences between nurses / managers / midwives?
e) Are there incentives encouraging nurses to be absent across the system and do these affect different groups of nurses / managers / midwives differently?
f) How does intrinsic and extrinsic motivation affect attendance at work?
g) What do health workers believe and perceive (from personal experience of word-of-mouth) is currently being done to combat absenteeism and what do they believe will be the most feasible policy solutions in the future?
3. To identify feasible policy interventions that are most likely to be taken up and impact behaviour
a) What are the experiences and perceptions of health care service providers of monetary and non-monetary incentives and other factors affecting service provider motivation and performance to inform the design of policy interventions to overcome absenteeism and ensure the delivery of quality health care services in Uganda?
b) Are there characteristics of health facilities that influence service provider preferences in relation to incentives and other potential policy interventions to overcome absenteeism?
c) What proportion of health workers would choose to attend work rather than be absent if presented with specific (hypothetical) job characteristics? How does this vary across the population?
d) What trade-offs, if any, are nurses willing to make between these attributes to identify the optimal combination of these factors for packages of policy interventions that can be implemented in light of local resource constraints to align the incentives facing frontline health care providers especially in rural settings to address the issue of absenteeism?
e) Are nurses / managers / midwives willing to trade between “carrot” and “stick” interventions to reduce absenteeism?
f) Is salary the main incentive? Are there non-monetary incentives that are likely to have an impact on nurse absenteeism?
g) What is the range of feasible and affordable policy interventions that are likely to be effective in addressing health worker absenteeism?
h) Is changing individual or group incentives likely to lead to less absenteeism?

 USA 2022-12-14 14:10:49 2025-12-14 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Isaac Ssewanyana
ID: UNCST-2020-R014336
 Performance Evaluation of the Alinity m HIV-1 Assay using DBS
REFNo: HS2595ES

• To describe the operational characteristics and ease of use of the assays and their suitability for use in countries with limited infrastructure. ,• To assess the assay’s agreement with cobas HIV-1 Quantitative nucleic acid test for use on the cobas 6800/8800 Systems (Roche Diagnostics GmbH) on clinical specimens, including: o Quantitative assessment of bias, limits of agreement and correlation, o Misclassification above or below the clinical threshold;,The overall objective of the performance evaluation is to evaluate the performance and operational characteristics of Alinity m HIV-1 Assay (using DBS) intended for the quantification of HIV viral load in HIV-infected individuals.,
 Uganda 2022-12-12 16:06:22 2025-12-12 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
JULIET  NAKIGANDA
ID:
Private Sector Malaria Vector Control Scoping in Uganda: A Land Scape Analysis
REFNo: SS1512ES

To understand the public (consumers) perspectives and practices in accessing vector control commodities from the private sector, specifically (enter commodities),3. To identify the capacity and technical challenges that affect the quality of products and services of private sector vector control ,2. To map out the private sector supply chain systems of vector control products from importation to consumption in Uganda.,1. To understand the current regulations governing the quality and product range of imported and locally manufactured vector control commodities,To identify immediate and core gaps in the policies, access, supply, and use of malaria vector control interventions in the private sector so that the NMCD can channel focal interventions to increase access to quality vector control interventions in the private sector. ,
 Uganda 2022-12-12 16:00:29 2025-12-12 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
KENNETH MUGABE
ID: UNCST-2022-R010732
 Using lactate testing to improve maternal sepsis identification: a multi-country test accuracy study: LACTate in mATernal sEpsis
REFNo: HS2589ES

VI. Conduct a validation study of an alternative reference standard in which the SOFA score is modified to incorporate maternity specific ranges for creatinine and platelet concentration.,V. Exploratory analysis will examine the effect of adjusting the threshold values for both vital sign and lactate assessment on the sensitivity and specificity of the index tests.,IV. To explore if the test accuracy of lactate in addition to maternal vital sign monitoring alone varies by the pre-specified subgroups of pregnancy status (pregnant or post-delivery (including abortion or miscarriage)) and recruitment country.,III. To explore if baseline venous lactate, in addition to vital sign measurements, improves prediction of severe morbidity and mortality from infection.,II. To assess short-term predictive value of lactate testing, by comparing the baseline index test with 24-hour reference standard, in those without sepsis at baseline.,I. Immediate diagnostic value of lactate testing by comparing the baseline index test with baseline reference standard.,Determine the diagnostic accuracy of maternal venous lactate measurement in addition to maternal vital sign thresholds, in maternal sepsis in low-resource health facility settings in Malawi, Uganda and Pakistan.,
 Uganda 2022-12-12 15:55:39 2025-12-12 Medical and Health Sciences Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Amrei von Braun
ID:
RAPID SURVEILLANCE OF MOLECULAR MARKERS FOR ARTEMISININ RESISTANCE
REFNo: HS2546ES

To describe the type and prevalence of Plasmodium falciparum mutations conferring artemisinin resistance
 Germany 2022-12-12 15:42:25 2025-12-12 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
BEATRICE KATUSIIME
ID:
UNDERSTANDING THE COMMUNITY’S AND RESEARCH PARTICIPANTS’ PERCEPTIONS AND KNOWLEDGE OF VULNERABILITY IN RESEARCH: A QUALITATIVE STUDY IN UGANDA
REFNo: SS1495ES

3. To examine the determinants of vulnerability in health research conducted in Mbarara city,2. To explore the perception of research participants regarding vulnerability in health research in Mbarara city,1. To assess the community’s understanding of vulnerability in health research in Mbarara city,To describe community and research participants’ perceptions and knowledge of vulnerability in health research in Mbarara city,
 Uganda 2022-12-12 15:32:51 2025-12-12 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
YUKO NAKANO
ID:
How Effective is Formalization of Land Rental Agreement for Dispute Prevention? Evidence from Randomized Control Trial in Uganda’s Refugee Camp
REFNo: SS1540ES

To investigate if formal land rental agreement increase refugees’ income,To investigate if the access to the land rental market increased by the formalization of land rental transactions,To investigate if formal land rental agreement reduce conflicts between refugees and local Ugandans,
 Japan 2022-12-12 15:26:49 2025-12-12 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Isaac Ssewanyana
ID: UNCST-2020-R014336
 Performance Evaluation of the Alinity m HIV-1 Assay using DBS for Detection of HIV-1 in Infants.
REFNo: HS2586ES

To verify the performance (sensitivity and specificity) of the Alinity m HIV-1 Qualitative Test against routine Cobas Ampliprep/Taqman HIV-1 Qualitative Test Version 2.0 (DBS)- for early diagnosis of HIV-1 in exposed infants. ,
 Uganda 2022-12-12 15:23:01 2025-12-12 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Brian Kiira Alex
ID:
Emerging Ethics and Human Rights Issues in the Digitization of Population Register Systems
REFNo: SS1383ES

1. To nurture a new generation of scholars and practitioners via direct mentoring from senior scholars and experienced practitioners in the field, immersion into academic, policy and practitioner networks, debates and institutions, exposure and visibility through publications and communications based in the global South. 2. To support active collaboration between fellows as well as between IUSSP, WiSER, ISER and IIGH-USC. 3. To nurture a generation of scholars who will challenge experienced practitioners, senior scholars and established systems to consider new perspectives, rethink established assumptions and question dominant paradigms for population register systems. 4. To facilitate stronger engagement by population scientists on contemporary issues and support interdisciplinary collaboration with established scholars from other disciplines and early career researchers and practitioners around ethics and human rights in the digitization of population register systems.
Uganda 2022-12-09 12:35:52 2025-12-09 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
FRED SEMITALA COLLINS
ID: UNCST-2020-R014096
 Differentiated Services Delivery Outcomes in Uganda: Facilitators, barriers, and qualitative systems mapping.
REFNo: HS2497ES

To evaluate the performance and quality of DSD models in the delivery of HIV/TB services in Uganda.
Specific Objectives:
1. To assess the performance and Quality of intensive and less intensive DSD models of care for HIV/TB TB services in Uganda.
2. To elicit stakeholders’ perspectives on facilitators of and barriers to improved DSD performance in Uganda.

3. To identify system elements (systems mapping) and determine how their relationships in health care affect both positively and negatively the performance of DSD service delivery in Uganda.

 Uganda 2022-12-08 15:05:56 2025-12-08 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
David Mafigiri Kaawa
ID: UNCST-2019-R001276
 Rapid Anthropological Study in Districts Affected by Ebola (Sudan Strain) in Uganda
REFNo: SS1542ES

The general objective of this study is to explore the socio-cultural construction of the drivers of the current Ebola virus disease (EBV) transmission and community resistance to Ebola response strategies in Uganda
 Uganda 2022-12-08 13:08:41 2025-12-08 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Barasa Chemutai Mercy
ID:
LEVERAGING TEACHER CONCERNS IN CURRICULUM REFORM: A MIXED METHODS STUDY OF SELECTED GOVERNMENT SCHOOLS IN UGANDA
REFNo: SS1541ES

iv. To explain the relationships between curriculum reform strategies, teacher concerns and the quality of implementation of the LSC using themes emerging from interviews with teachers, school administrators, and national education officials. ,iii. To compare the influence of support strategies by school administrators on the nature of teacher concerns and the quality of implementation of the curriculum in three different school contexts.,ii. To determine the extent to which teacher concerns mediate the relationship between the curriculum reform strategies and the quality of implementation of the CBC.,i. To investigate the nature of the concerns of Ugandan secondary school teachers about the CBC.,to determine the role of teacher concerns in the lower secondary curriculum reform process in Uganda by investigating the relationships between the strategies of curriculum reform, the concerns of teachers implementing the reform, and the quality of the curriculum implementation, and hence to explore ways in which change facilitators can leverage teacher concerns for successful reform.,
 Uganda 2022-12-08 12:19:11 2025-12-08 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Simon Nampindo Takozekibi
ID: UNCST-2022-R009914
 Population Census of African Lion and Spotted Hyena in Murchison Falls Protected Area, Uganda
REFNo: NS447ES

To estimate the density and abundance of the African lion and spotted hyena in Murchison Falls National Park, Bugungu and Karuma Wildlife Reserves using the Spatially Explicit Capture-Recapture (SECR) framework.
 Uganda 2022-12-08 12:16:46 2025-12-08 Natural Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Rose  Nabatanzi
ID:
Characterization of the latent reservoir among HIV-infected individuals on long-term antiretroviral therapy
REFNo: HS2454ES

1. To validate the intact proviral DNA assay in measuring the latent HIV reservoir size for HIV subtypes A and D
2. To compare the size of the latent HIV reservoir among HIV-infected optimal and suboptimal immune responders on long-term ART
3. To compare the size of the latent HIV reservoir between subtypes A and D among HIV-infected individuals on long-term ART
4. Determine the levels of T cell immune activation/exhaustion among ART-treated individuals comparing subtypes A and D.

 Uganda 2022-12-08 12:15:54 2025-12-08 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Dinah Amongin
ID: UNCST-2020-R014663
 ACCESS TO HIV, TUBERCULOSIS AND MALARIA SERVICES: A GENDER-BASED ASSESSMENT FOR UGANDA
REFNo: HS2549ES

1. To determine the extent to which Uganda is achieving targets of gender interventions in the National HIV&AIDS Strategic Plan (NSP) 2020/21 to 2024/25 and the Sustainable Development Goals.
2. To determine progress against national gender-related targets, highlight key issues affecting gender and HIV, TB as well as malaria responses and the actions needed.
3. To explore communities’ perspectives on the performance and benefits of gender and HIV, TB and malaria response interventions.
4. To generate recommendations aimed at enhancing social accountability, quality and efficiency of interventions in the gender and HIV, TB and malaria response in Uganda.

 Uganda 2022-12-08 11:40:48 2025-12-08 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Moses Muzaale
ID: UNCST-2022-R009515
 Investigating the predictors of acceptability of cervical cancer screening among women living with HIV in Kalungu district.
REFNo: HS2573ES

Goal of the study:
To investigate the predictors of acceptability of cervical cancer screening among women living with HIV in Kalungu district.

Specific objectives:
a) To examine the individual factors influencing acceptability of cervical cancer screening among women living with HIV in Kalungu district.
b) To assess the institutional/health facility factors that influence acceptability of cervical cancer screening among women living with HIV in Kalungu district.
c) To investigate the socio-economic factors influencing cervical cancer screening acceptability among women living with HIV in Kalungu district.

Uganda 2022-12-06 16:31:30 2025-12-06 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Bjorn Van Campenhout -
ID: UNCST-2020-R014080
 Quality and food safety in the Ugandan dairy value chain
REFNo: SS1520ES

To measure the impact of visualizing milk quality attributes to farmers and milk collection centers (MCCs) on the compositional quality of milk (butter fat content and solid non-fat content) at both levels.
Belgium 2022-12-06 16:29:54 2025-12-06 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
PEACE MUTUUZO REGIS
ID:
Public Policy and Gender Transformation: A Case of affirmative action for Women’s Political Participation in Uganda
REFNo: SS1504ES

Main objective

To examine the effect of affirmative action for women’s political participation on gender transformation in Uganda between 2011-2021.


Specific objectives

1. To assess the existing policies that promote women’s political participation in Uganda.
2. To examine the effect of affirmative action for women’s political participation on gender relations in Parliament and District Local Councils.

3. To examine the effect of affirmative action for women’s political participation on gender relations in the local community.

4. To explore the structural barriers that prevent women in the political space from achieving gender transformation.

5. To identify other strategies that can be employed to achieve gender equality in Uganda other than affirmative action.

Uganda 2022-12-06 16:27:05 2025-12-06 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Santorino Data
ID: UNCST-2019-R001487
 MamaOpe Pneumonia Diagnostic device: A feasibility, acceptability and effectiveness evaluation in Uganda
REFNo: HS2533ES

We aim to determine the feasibility and acceptability of a wearable device by frontline health workers in the chest examination Determine the accuracy of the wearable pneumonia diagnostic device in measuring the respiratory rate, determination and interpretation of lung sounds using an algorithm to inform the likely presence or absence of pneumonia. ,
 Uganda 2022-12-06 16:21:06 2025-12-06 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Sarah Walker
ID:
The regional dynamics of deforestation. Evidence from Kenya and Uganda
REFNo: SS1485ES

Given the pervasiveness of insecure land tenure institutions around the developing world, and the role of historical institutions in shaping preferences and behavior, it is important to understand how the design of PES programs may interact with historical land tenure structures. In this project, we design a willingness to accept experiment, and framed field experiment, across three regions of Uganda to answer the following questions:

1. What is the optimal design of an avoided deforestation PES program in Uganda?
2. How do land tenure institutions impact the design of an avoided PES program in Uganda?
3. How does the security of land tenure impact deforestation behavior and trust in Uganda?
 USA 2022-12-05 12:03:29 2025-12-05 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Paddy Asiimwe Junior
ID:
ADVANCED LOCALIZATION TECHNIQUES ON SMART DEVICES FOR INCLUSIVE LOCATION-BASED SERVICES: A FOCUS ON HEALTHY AGING FOR THE ELDERLY WITH DEMENTIA IN RURAL COMMUNITIES
REFNo: SIR169ES

The main objective is to develop a remote-based comprehensive monitoring and positioning system for people with dementia in rural communities.
Specific objectives
1. To conduct a site survey in Apac district to identify homes and explore the challenges people living with dementia face.
2. To analyze data collected.
3. To design a comprehensive energy efficiency monitoring and positioning system for people with dementia in rural communities.
4. To develop and test the system in Apac District.

 Uganda 2022-12-01 10:53:14 2025-12-01 Engineering and Technology Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Jackson Orem
ID: UNCST-2021-R012016
 Impact of Cachexia on Physical Activity, Performance and Functional measures in Advanced Cervical Cancer Patients at the Uganda Cancer Institute
REFNo: HS2467ES

iii) To explore the impact of cachexia on HRQOL among advanced cervical cancer patients receiving chemotherapy at the Uganda Cancer Institute,ii) To examine the impact of cachexia on inability to receive treatment among patients with advanced cervical cancer at the Uganda Cancer Institute,i) To estimate the impact of cachexia on activity of daily living among patients with advanced Cervical cancer receiving chemotherapy at the Uganda Cancer Institute,To examine the impact of CC on physical activity, performance and functional measures among patients with advanced CxCa receiving chemotherapy at the Uganda Cancer Institute,
 Uganda 2022-12-01 10:50:14 2025-12-01 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Benard Ssebide Jasper
ID: UNCST-2022-R009850
 Gastrointestinal symbiont communities of great apes and other non-human primates: bioindicators for tropical ecosystem health and their impact on apes’ health
REFNo: HS2416ES

The overall goal is to study gastrointestinal symbiotic communities of African great apes and other non-human primates across Albertine Rift. We will explore relationships between the endosymbionts and the host organism as well as the relationships within the ecosystem. For the helminths, the impact on the host as well as epidemiology will be studied at the wildlife - domestic animals - human interface. Specifically:

Identification of parasite spectrum and infection burden in BINP great apes across the park and detection of possible reservoirs of zoonotic parasites at the BINP wildlife – domestic animal – human interface by screening selected animal hosts.

Evaluation of the role of strongylid nematodes in clinically ill great apes and investigation of the forces driving the zoonotic parasite infections by analyzing the environmental, host, and anthropogenic factors.

Characterizing the relationships within the endosymbiont communities, between the endosymbiont communities and the habitat, the relationships between the anthropogenic disturbance of ape habitats and endosymbiont communities and evaluation of the endosymbiont interspecies transmission.

Analysing the gut metabolite composition in non-human primates to detect molecular phenotypic difference between clinically ill animals and healthy individuals.

To increase the capacity of disease surveillance system in the area and to decrease the risk of parasite transmission between humans, domestic animals and wildlife, increasing the awareness of pathogen transmission in the local community.

 Uganda 2022-11-30 14:14:47 2025-11-30 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Bruce Kirenga J
ID: UNCST-2019-R001460
 SAFETY, PHARMACOKINETICS AND PRELIMINARY EFFICACY OF HERBAL PRODUCTS FOR THE TREATMENT OF ACUTE RESPIRATORY VIRAL INFECTIONS INCLUDING SARS-COV2 IN UGANDA; PHASE 2A OPEN LABEL CLINICAL TRIAL
REFNo: HS2548ES

The general objective is to assess the safety, pharmacokinetics and preliminary efficacy of TazCoV and Vidicine for the treatment of acute respiratory viral infections (SARS-CoV2, RSV and Influenza A/B) in Uganda.
Specific objectives
1. To determine the safety and pharmacokinetics of TAZCOV and Vidicine herbal products among adult patients with acute respiratory infections due to laboratory-confirmed SARS-CoV2, RSV and Influenza A/B

2. To determine the extent of SARS-CoV2, RSV and Influenza A/B viral clearance among adult patients with acute viral respiratory infection treated using TAZCOV and Vidicine

3. To establish time-to-remission of symptoms among patients with acute respiratory infections due to laboratory-confirmed SARS-CoV2, RSV and Influenza treated with TAZCOV or Vidicine

4. To evaluate disease progression among patients with acute respiratory infections due to laboratory-confirmed SARS-CoV2, RSV and Influenza treated with TAZCOV or Vidicine
 Uganda 2022-11-29 12:38:24 2025-11-29 Medical and Health Sciences Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Robert Buwule Stalone
ID:
Use of COVID-19 surveillance applications in Uganda
REFNo: SS1477ES

To design a health-based ICT COVID-19 surveillance framework for community health,To establish the drivers and barriers of adopting health-based ICT surveillance applications in Uganda,To examine the adoption and integration of the surveillance applications in the community health practices in Uganda,To assess the efficacy of the existing health-based ICT surveillance applications in the communities in Uganda,To identify health-based ICT surveillance applications developed to mitigate the COVID-19 pandemic in Uganda,To establish the level of application of Covid-19 Surveillance applications ICT innovations in community health during the COVID-19 pandemic in Uganda with a view of suggesting a health-based ICT framework for community health,
 Uganda 2022-11-29 12:33:19 2025-11-29 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Jenna Grzeslo
ID:
BRAC Girls Talk: Exploring the feasibility of an interactive voice response for Youth Empowerment Program in Uganda
REFNo: SS1401ES

To evaluate the level of usability, accessibility, and relevancy of gamified content to Adolescent Girls and Young Women(AGYW) and to determine the relationship between engaging with IVR-enabled ELA content on early outcomes and proxies for self-efficacy, economic empowerment, and social empowerment. Our second research objective is focused on the relevance of the BRAC Girls Talk content to AGYW. In order to explore this objective, we will conduct focus group discussions (FGDs) with program participants.
 USA 2022-11-29 12:26:24 2025-11-29 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Helen Nkabala Nambalirwa
ID:
BARRIER ASSESSMENT ON IMPEDIMENTS TO UGANDA POLICE WOMEN’S PARTICIPATION IN UN PEACE SUPPORT OPERATIONS.
REFNo: SS1535ES

To establish the level of participation of Ugandan women police officers in UN Peace Support Operations
To examine the limitations in the participation of Ugandan women police officers in UN Peace Support Operations.
To suggest the steps that can be taken to increase the level of participation of Uganda women police officers in the UN Peace Support Operations.

 Uganda 2022-11-28 12:24:37 2025-11-28 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
John Paul Byagamy Byagamy
ID:
Water physico-chemical effect on seasonal snail vector distribution and human infection with Schistosomiasis in selected agricultural areas in Lango sub region, Northern Uganda
REFNo: HS2571ES

Specific Objectives
1.To characterize the ecological and physicochemical properties of snail vectors breeding habitats in the districts of Lira and Kole.
2.To determine the seasonal distribution and abundance of snail vectors in Lira and Kole.
3.To determine the snail species and their infection rates with schistosomes in selected areas in Lira and Kole districts.
4.To determine the human infection rates with schistosomes among populations in selected agricultural areas in Lango sub region, northern Uganda.

Uganda 2022-11-28 12:17:20 2025-11-28 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Peter Yiga
ID:
Fresh fruit and vegetable consumption in Uganda; barriers, facilitators and current consumption practices
REFNo: HS2552ES

1. To understand consumer motives and barriers to / not to consume (specific) fruits and vegetables
2. To know the proportion of target market consumers who demonstrate a preference to deliberately avoid unsafe sprayed FFV products in favour of safe FFV
3. To know what consumers do with the FFV they purchase and whether it affects their nutritional value and food safety
4. To know how processing of FFV products respond to consumer needs
5. To get insights on strategies that show potential to drive the consumption of FFV in Uganda

 Uganda 2022-11-28 11:57:58 2025-11-28 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Jasper Ocen
ID:
Gendered participation in intra-household decision making for Agricultural credit in Acholi sub-region
REFNo: A241ES

To determine credit conditions affecting gendered participation in intra-household decisions for Agricultural credit,To assess socio-economic factors determining differences in gendered participation in intra-household decisions for Agricultural credit,. To establish the level of power relations in intra-household decisions for Agricultural credit., To assess how intra-household gender relations influence credit uptake by farming households ,
 Uganda 2022-11-28 11:46:45 2025-11-28 Agricultural Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Nicholas Bbosa
ID:
Viral Pathogen Surveillance and Discovery in Uganda
REFNo: HS2543ES

1. Surveillance: Determine the genetic diversity and prevalence of HIV, HBV, HDV, HCV and SARS-CoV-2 molecular variants circulating in Uganda and adjacent African countries.
2. Discovery: Identify novel pathogens from patients and at autopsy with illnesses of unknown etiology and characterize any viral genomic sequences detected in such patients and autopsies.
3. Assay prototyping: Evaluate the performance of blood screening and other diagnostic assays in development.

 Uganda 2022-11-28 11:43:26 2025-11-28 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Adeodata Rukyalekere Kekitiinwa
ID: UNCST-2019-R000799
 An evaluation protocol by Baylor-Uganda titled: Leveraging on the Orphan and Vulnerable Children (OVC) platform to Improve TB case finding, TB Preventive therapy and TB treatment outcomes under ACE-FORT Project
REFNo: HS2534ES

1) Conduct a baseline TB/HIV performance indicator assessment among OVC supported under the ACE-Fort project.
2) Compare TB case finding, prevention and treatment outcomes before and after implementing accelerated TB-OVC integrated services,
3) Describe geographical hotspots with high number of OVC with TB under the ACE-Fort Project.,
4) Evaluate adoption and contextual factors influencing implementation of the accelerated TB-OVC integration services by CSO staff,
5) Estimate the cost of implementing accelerated TB-OVC integration services under the ACE-Fort Project.

Uganda 2022-11-28 11:40:05 2025-11-28 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Moses  Mulumba
ID: UNCST-2021-R013832
 REGULATING THE MIGRATION OF HEALTH APPS IN UGANDA
REFNo: SS1500ES

The goal of this research is to contribute to the development of a conceptual framework of digital health coloniality as a way of understanding and contesting the digital inequalities that the migration of mHealth data out of Africa cause.

Research Objectives:
- To document future risks of data migration as a form of digital health colonialism while benchmarking on stories of data misuse.

- To establish whether or not contract law reinforces digital health colonialism through the migration of data.
 Uganda 2022-11-28 11:18:32 2025-11-28 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Waiswa Peter
ID: UNCST-2020-R014921
 Improving vaccine knowledge and misinformation resistance through the mobile-based game Cranky Uncle: Vaccine Edition
REFNo: HS2519ES

To explore the game's effectiveness across different segments of the population, age groups and education levels.,To evaluate the impact of the mobile game on vaccine knowledge, acceptance and intent and ability to detect misinformation,To explore the resistance/ability to detect different types of misinformation after playing the CU game.,To assess vaccine knowledge, acceptance, and intent after playing the CU game.,To test the effect of the Cranky Uncle mobile game on vaccine knowledge, acceptance, and intent and resistance/ability to detect different types of misinformation through playing the game ,To establish whether the Cranky Uncle game significantly increases vaccine knowledge, acceptance and intent, and resistance to misinformation. If there are areas where the game is ineffective, these findings will inform attempts to improve the game’s performance in these areas.,
 Uganda 2022-11-28 11:15:54 2025-11-28 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Bonny Aloka
ID: UNCST-2022-R010624
 Development and Evaluation of Nutrient-Dense Composite from Local Food Materials to Manage Moderate Acute Malnutrition (MAM) and Nodding Syndrome in northern Uganda
REFNo: A234ES

3. To investigate the stakeholder perception regarding the nutrient dense composites developed to manage MAM and NS in Acholi and Lango sub-regions,To evaluate the efficacy of the recipes in improving the conditions of clients with MAM and nodding syndrome in Acholi and Lango sub-regions,To test the level of acceptability of the developed composites by the selected mothers/care takers and their children in Acholi and Lango sub-regions,To develop a nutrient dense composites from local food materials to manage MAM and nodding syndrome in Lango and Acholi sub-regions,To develop a nutrient dense composite from local food materials to manage moderate acute malnutrition (MAM) and nodding syndrome in Lango and Acholi sub-regions in northern Uganda.,
 Uganda 2022-11-28 11:12:34 2025-11-28 Agricultural Sciences Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Annet Onzia Aketoko Aketoko
ID: UNCST-2021-R012391
 Reducing maternal and congenital syphilis in Uganda. A mixed methods observational study
REFNo: HS2436ES

Qualitative objectives:
1. To understand experiences of women who test positive for syphilis during pregnancy and learn how to better support them.
2. Explore participants’ views on syphilis related birth outcome and treatment of new babies with syphilis.
3. To explore attitudes towards syphilis testing and treatment in male partners of syphilis positive women.
4. To assess barriers and enablers to elimination of maternal and congenital syphilis among stakeholders (health care workers in ANC units, policy makers-MoH).

Quantitative objectives: Through use of routinely collected data
1. To evaluate the birth outcomes in mothers who received syphilis treatment during ANC period.
2. To document number of babies who test RPR/TPHA positive at birth.
3. To document the number of partners that were notified, tested and received treatment for Syphilis
4. To assess the proportion of mothers who tested syphilis positive and those that utilized mhealth

 Uganda 2022-11-28 10:36:50 2025-11-28 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Bruce Kirenga J
ID: UNCST-2019-R001460
 Ring vaccination trial to evaluate the efficacy and safety of Sudan ebolavirus vaccines in Uganda
REFNo: HS2574ES

Probable SUVD and death from confirmed SUVD ,main secondary objective is to assess the safety of the vaccine by monitoring weekly for 21 days any adverse reactions to vaccination and any other serious adverse events,The primary analysis will be of laboratory-confirmed SUVD (from samples taken either while living, or within 48 hours of death),
 Uganda 2022-11-23 15:04:05 2025-11-23 Medical and Health Sciences Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
David Mukunya
ID: UNCST-2022-R010707
 Cerebral Oximetry, Metabolism and Perfusion for Prognosis And Management of Asphyxiated Neonates (COMPPAMAN) in eastern Uganda: a pilot study
REFNo: HS2551ES

1. To demonstrate the feasibility of monitoring cerebral tissue oxygenation (SO2), cerebral blow flow (CBF) and cerebral oxygen metabolism (CMRO2) among asphyxiated neonates and preterm infants in Jinja Regional Referral Hospital (Jinja RRH).
2. To determine evolution of post-natal cerebral hemodynamics and oxygen metabolism in asphyxiated and preterm infants in the first week of life. Specifically, we will
a. Perform several (daily) NIRS measurements over days on asphyxiated and preterm infants and up to two measurements on term newborns without evidence brain injury.
b. Compare these results in the first week of life with different etiologies of brain injury (hypoxia vs IVH) and controls.
c. Correlate NIRS results with the severity of brain insults determined by ultrasound.
H2.1 Asphyxiated neonates and preterm infants have lower Day 1 CBF and CMRO2 than controls.
H2.2 The decrease in CBF and CMRO2 is in proportion to the severity of brain injury.
3. To determine the predictive values of SO2, CBF and CMRO2 in neonatal mortality in the first week of life.
Gather data as in Aim 2.
H3.1 Cerebral hemodynamics and metabolism in the first week of life are sensitive biomarkers for mortality prediction.
H3.2 Changes in CBF and CMRO2 with age will add to the predictive value of mortality model at one week of life.

 Uganda 2022-11-23 12:51:56 2025-11-23 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Christopher Muteesasira
ID:
Predicting Research Productivity of Academic Staff with PhDs in Universities in Uganda Using Bean's Model
REFNo: SS1521ES

To examine whether the individual variables in Bean’s model mediate the relationship between organisational variables and individual research productivity.,To examine whether organisational variables in Bean’s model predict individual variables.,To examine whether individual variables in Bean’s model predict individual research productivity.,To examine whether organisational variables in Bean’s model predict individual research productivity.,To examine whether Bean’s (1982) model can be used to predict research productivity of a member of academic staff with a PhD in a university in Uganda. ,
 Uganda 2022-11-23 12:50:38 2025-11-23 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
PROSSY NANTALE NABATTE
ID:
CHARACTERIZATION OF HUMAN PAPILLOMAVIRUS GENOTYPES AND THEIR CORRELATES AMONG WOMEN LIVING WITH HIV ATTENDING ANTIRETROVIRAL THERAPY CLINIC IN MUKONO, UGANDA
REFNo: HS2550ES

To assess how medical history predisposes women living with HIV to Human papillomavirus genotypes in Mukono.,To establish how sexual practices predisposes women living with HIV to Human papillomavirus genotypes in Mukono.,To identify how socio-demographic factors predispose women living with HIV to Human papillomavirus genotypes in Mukono.,To describe the characteristics of Human papillomavirus genotypes among a cohort of WLHIV attending antiretroviral therapy clinic in Mukono, Uganda.,To explore the types and occurrence of HPV infection by genotyping Human papillomavirus among a cohort of WLHIV attending antiretroviral therapy clinic in Mukono, Uganda. ,
 Uganda 2022-11-23 12:47:55 2025-11-23 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Christine Nalwadda Kayemba
ID: UNCST-2020-R014220
 Final evaluation of Our Rights, Our Lives, Our Future (O3) Programme
REFNo: SS1515ES

2. Assess progress against targets set at baseline, validate, and populate the results framework.,4. Provide conclusions and actionable recommendations that can shape future programming and implementation by UNESCO of initiatives to advance education, health and wellbeing of AYP.,3. Identify opportunities, challenges, good practices, and lessons that will be useful for strengthening and enhancing the design and implementation of the next phase of the programme.,1. Ascertain the effectiveness (results/impact), efficiency, and sustainability of the O3Programme,The overall goal of this final evaluation is to provide UNESCO with a systematic assessment of the full implementation period of the O3 Programme (2018-2022) across all 33 countries. This assessment will analyse both expected and unexpected results and how these were achieved; capture challenges faced and measures taken to adapt and respond to these challenges; and extract good practices and lessons learned.,
 Uganda 2022-11-23 12:46:32 2025-11-23 Social Science and Humanities Non-degree Award
Emma Ndagire Tina
ID: UNCST-2022-R010041
 Assessing the Feasibility of adopting an Acute Rheumatic Fever Diagnosis and Management Algorithm in Uganda
REFNo: HS2542ES

1. Determine how accurately frontline health care providers at selected health facilities in Wakiso district implement the ARF algorithm in Uganda.

2. To determine the factors that will influence the adoption of a novel ARF diagnostic and management algorithm by health care providers at selected community health facilities in Wakiso district.

 Uganda 2022-11-23 12:42:36 2025-11-23 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Jonathan Izudi
ID: UNCST-2019-R000469
 Effectiveness of Intensive Adherence Counselling on Viral Load Suppression among Adolescents and Adults Living with HIV in Uganda
REFNo: HS2553ES

o explore the facilitators of and barriers to repeat VL suppression after IAC completion among adolescents and adults on ART with an initial VL ≥1,000 copies/ml after ≥6 months of ART in Kampala, Uganda using a qualitative case study design (Aim 3),To examine the risk factors for repeat VL persisting at ≥1,000 copies/ml after completing IAC among adolescents and adults on ART with an initial VL ≥1,000 copies/ml after ≥6 months of ART in Kampala, Uganda using a nested case-control study design.,To evaluate the impact of IAC on VL suppression and all-cause mortality among adolescents and adults on ART with VL ≥1,000 copies/ml after ≥6 months of ART in Kampala, Uganda using a regression discontinuity design,
 Uganda 2022-11-23 12:41:12 2025-11-23 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
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