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Muniirah Mbabazi
ID:
Gender dynamics in accessing and utilizing Nutrition and WASH services-An exploratory study.RefNO:2022-392
REFNo: HS2544ES

Document key recommendations for advocacy on gender, nutrition and WASH and local and national levels.,Examine how gender dynamics influence access and utilisation of nutrition and WASH services at household and community levels in Maracha and Bugweri districts,Undertake a document review to identify policy gaps in key policy documents on nutrition, WASH and gender in Uganda,To examine how gender dynamics shape access and utilisation of WASH and nutrition services in promoting women’s leadership, decision making, promoting equal and positive gender norms, improving access to resources as well as building contextual research evidence on local resilience, sustainability in Maracha and Bugweri districts in Uganda,
 Uganda 2022-11-23 12:39:59 2025-11-23 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Andrew Hope
ID:
Strengthening national capacity for tsetse control in Uganda
REFNo: SS1490ES

The primary aim of this study is to monitor and assess the implementation of the action plan to strengthen the capacity for implementing tsetse control at COCTU and in the Districts where tiny targets are deployed. This study will follow-up on the capacity strengthening action plan developed in 2017 with the aim to enable COCTU to implement tsetse control for gHAT independently of LSTM.
The aims will be achieved by the following objectives:
1. Conduct semi-structured interviews with key personnel at COCTU and the District level to fully understand the current level of execution of the action plan for strengthening the capacity to for implementing tsetse control in Uganda.

2. Conduct participatory meeting at the District level with COCTU and District staff to collaboratively assess the progress towards the establishment of a stronger and independent tsetse control system in Uganda (based on findings from objective 1).

UK 2022-11-23 12:38:07 2025-11-23 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Yunia Mayanja
ID:
Improving HIV Prevention among Adolescent Girls and Young Women in Uganda.
REFNo: HS2490ES

The purpose of the PhD project is to determine preferences for biomedical HIV prevention methods among 14-24-year-old adolescent girls and young women (AGYW) at risk of HIV infection and to evaluate a peer support intervention aimed at improving uptake of and adherence to oral pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP). Main Study Aims: i) To determine preferences for five biomedical HIV prevention methods among 14-24-year-old AGYW at risk of HIV infection in Kampala, Uganda including oral PrEP, injectable PrEP, vaginal ring, PrEP implant and HIV vaccine. ii) To evaluate a peer support intervention aimed at improving uptake of and adherence to oral pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP), the only currently available biomedical HIV prevention method in Uganda. Study Objectives: i. To determine preferences for five biomedical HIV prevention methods among 14-24-year-old AGYW in Kampala, Uganda, and determine factors associated with preference for oral PrEP. ii. To evaluate the effect of a peer support intervention on uptake of and adherence to oral PrEP among 14-24-year-old AGYW at risk of HIV infection in Kampala, Uganda. iii. To evaluate the effect of a peer support intervention aimed at improving oral PrEP uptake and adherence, on sexual behavior and reproductive health outcomes among AGYW in Kampala, Uganda. iv. To explore AGYW perceptions and experiences of the peer support intervention aimed at improving oral PrEP uptake and adherence.
Uganda 2022-11-23 12:36:50 2025-11-23 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Grace  Kentaro Maria
ID:
FEMININE IDENTITY IN ANTI-COLONIAL STRUGGLES: THE LEGACY OF MUHUMUZA OF NYABINGI MOVEMENT IN KIGEZI, UGANDA
REFNo: SS1144ES

1. To trace the origins of the Nyabingi Movement to 1900 and its goals in the history of Kigezi
2. To assess the contribution of Nyabingi movement in the anti-colonial struggles
3. To examine the contribution of Muhumuza in anti-colonial struggle as a role model in demonstrating women leadership to other women in other struggles
4. To examine the role of oral history in portraying women’s and men’s roles in anti-colonial struggles

 Uganda 2022-11-23 12:32:43 2025-11-23 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
JOSEPH MWESIGWA SAMUEL
ID:
THE SELECTION OF TECHNICAL AND VOCATIONAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING OPTION BY SECONDARY SCHOOL CANDIDATES IN UGANDA
REFNo: SIR99ES

To establish the awareness of parents of students in secondary schools in Uganda about the TVET option as a career choice for their children.,To investigate the method of course selection by TVET college students in Uganda.,To determine the perception of secondary school teachers in Uganda on TVET as a career choice by the candidates.,To investigate the availability of career guidance information to secondary school candidates on TVET courses in Uganda.,The main objective of the study will be to establish the factors influencing the selection of TVET option by secondary school candidates in Uganda. ,
 Uganda 2022-11-23 12:29:54 2025-11-23 Engineering and Technology Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Viola  Nyakato Nilah
ID: UNCST-2021-R013698
 Community-based Alternative Learning Environments for Parenting and Pregnant Teens: A Response to Uganda’s Increased Prevalence Due to the Impact of the COVID-19 Global Pandemic
REFNo: SS1487ES

This research aims to conduct a participatory assessment of factors that enhance adoption of alternative education environments for parenting and pregnant teens by involving communities in reflecting on and defining special needs for school re-entry and providing for second-chance education after pregnancy in Uganda.,To comprehensively disseminate the recommendations and guidelines for policy uptake,To co-create policy recommendations for community-based alternative education environments for parenting and pregnant teens,To conduct participatory multi-level needs assessment and policy pecommendations ,
 Uganda 2022-11-23 12:28:32 2025-11-23 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Emmy Okello
ID: UNCST-2020-R009792
 Accelerating Delivery of rheUmatic heart disease preventive iNterventions in Uganda (ADUNU)
REFNo: HS2470ES

Objective 1: Demonstrate the impact of ADUNU, using the RE-AIM framework to assess program Reach,
Effectiveness, Adoption, Implementation, and Maintenance. Objective 1 has five sub-objectives:
a) Reach – Use echocardiography to increase the proportion of individuals with RHD who are detected, including identification of sub-groups not reached (target: 50% Kitgum district] or 25% [Amuru district] detected).


b) Effectiveness – Achieve goals in (1) registry enrollment (target: 90% of those diagnosed by RHD testing), (2) retention (target: 90% of those enrolled), and (3) adherence (target: 90% of those retained).

c) Adoption – Assess the proportion of healthcare facilities and providers that adopt ADUNU and understand barriers and facilitators to adoption success.

d) Implementation – Assess the proportion of healthcare providers and facilities demonstrating high fidelity to the relevant ADUNU components and protocols in which they have been trained and reasons for suboptimal performance.

e) Maintenance – Understand the (1) proportion of facilities and providers continuing to implement ADUNU as designed, and (2) sustainment of retention and adherence levels among individuals enrolled in the registry at 24 months post-introduction

Objective 2: Estimate the cost-effectiveness and budget impact of ADUNU. This objective will build on the first objective and will use standard methods for economic evaluation of health programmes.

 Uganda 2022-11-23 12:26:29 2025-11-23 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Filippo Grisolia
ID:
One for all and all for cash? An inquiry into social network and collective action effects of cash transfers in rural Uganda
REFNo: SS1467ES

Focus on social capital, agency and collective action measures,Focus on climate change adaptation and mitigation patterns,Investigate CT effects,
 Italy 2022-11-17 3:55:31 2025-11-17 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Haruna Muwonge
ID: UNCST-2019-R000128
 EFFICACY AND SAFETY OF DIHYDROARTEMISININ-PIPERAQUINE (EURARTESIM) FOR TREATMENT OF UNCOMPLICATED P. FALCIPARUM MALARIA IN ADULT PATIENTS WITH COVID-19 CO-INFECTION: AN OPEN LABEL RANDOMISED PILOT CLINICAL TRIAL (EMCOS CLINICAL TRIAL)
REFNo: HS2563ES

To evaluate the incidence of adverse events in adult participants with uncomplicated P. falciparum malaria and COVID-19 coinfection receiving DHA/PPQ treatment or Artemether – lumefantrine treatment. ,To determine the efficacy of DHA-PPQ in treatment of adult patients suffering from uncomplicated P. falciparum malaria with COVID-19 coinfection.,To assess the therapeutic efficacy and safety of DHA-PPQ for the treatment of uncomplicated P. falciparum malaria- COVID-19 co-infection.
 Uganda 2022-11-17 18:12:26 2025-11-17 Medical and Health Sciences Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
TWAHA NAJJA -
ID:
“Performance of Mergers of mobile telecommunication operators in Uganda.: Does the management of employees’ expectations matter in influencing performance.” Ref No. MUST-2022-614
REFNo: SS1493ES

The general objective of this study is to examine the extent to which the management of a combination of employee communication and employee participation, herein referred to as employees’ expectations, influence post-merger and acquisition performance of mobile telecommunication operators in Uganda.
Specific objectives of the study
1. To determine the effect of management of employee communication on post- merger and acquisition performance of mobile telecommunication operators in Uganda.
2. To determine the effect of management of employee participation on post- merger and acquisition performance of mobile telecommunication operators in Uganda.
3. To establish the extent to which employee satisfaction affects the relationship between management of employee communication and post-merger and acquisition performance of mobile telecommunication operators in Uganda.
4. To establish the extent to which employee satisfaction affects the relationship between management of employee participation and post-merger and acquisition performance of the mobile telecommunication operators in Uganda.


 Uganda 2022-11-17 18:03:32 2025-11-17 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
MOSES EGESA
ID: UNCST-2025-R015361
 Characterization of protein and glycan epitopes recognised following controlled human infection with Schistosoma mansoni in an endemic population (SmCHI-Epitope)
REFNo: HS2072ES

The aim is to identify candidate molecules (proteins and peptide or glycans) associated with protection against controlled human infection with Schistosoma mansoni in an endemic population. This study will investigate
1. antibody responses to whole recombinant proteins and peptide epitopes of surface- exposed and secreted proteins of S. mansoni after CHI-S and relate this to whether volunteers get infected or not following exposure to CHI-S
2. specific anti-glycan antibody responses after CHI-S and relate this to whether they get infected or not following exposure to CHI-S

 Uganda 2022-11-17 17:58:46 2025-11-17 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Michiel De Haas Alexander
ID: UNCST-2022-R009315
 Mapping the Cotton Boom in Eastern Uganda c 1910-1970: Temporal and Spatial Patterns and Economic Legacies
REFNo: SS1514ES

Main objective: the creation of a geocoded database of cotton ginneries in Uganda from the establishment of the first ginnery in 1904 until today



Specific objectives:

1. map the spatial distribution and characteristics of cotton ginneries in Uganda over the period 1904 until 2022 Delete

2. Link geographical variables such as soil quality, terrain ruggedness, rainfall patterns, cotton suitability, and suitability for other crops, tsetse prevalence and distance to waterbodies to the spread of ginneries, conceptualized as the likelihood that a grid-cell with specific characteristics is ‘treated’ with the appearance and disappearance of a ginnery. Delete

3. Link ‘treatment’ with ginneries to contemporary living standards and livelihood strategies today: did historical proximity to a cotton ginnery have long-term effects on the level of income, the sources of income (agricultural and non-agricultural) and agricultural productivity?
 Netherlands 2022-11-16 10:57:10 2025-11-16 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Isaac Ssewanyana
ID: UNCST-2020-R014336
 STANDARD™ Q Covid-19 Ag Home Test Laymen Study including Usability." Clinical Performance Study Plan - CPSP nr. BSS-CPH 22-040"
REFNo: HS2536ES

The objective of this laymen study is to establish the usability of the STANDARD Q COVID-19 Ag Home Test in a self-testing environment. More specifically, the study will assess whether the instructions for use and labels are clear and understandable and whether the test can be performed correctly by laypersons.,
 Uganda 2022-11-16 10:56:01 2025-11-16 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Godfrey  Siu
ID: UNCST-2021-R005439
 Evaluation of “Inclusive Playful Parenting for a Brighter Childhood” in Uganda – a Quasi-experimental study.
REFNo: SS1498ES

• To conduct a baseline and final evaluation to document the current status and the change in: child development in motor (fine, gross), language, cognitive, social-emotional domains; parenting practices in responsive caregiving, early learning, safety security; and caregiver mental well-being scores;
• Compare and understand the impacts of high, medium, and low dose of integrated Playful Parenting interventions on caregiver and child level outcomes;
• Learn about the efficiency, feasibility of engaging different community actors, workforces to reach, influence, and support parents in communities, sustainability drivers to promote and sustain Playful Parenting;

Uganda 2022-11-16 10:54:43 2025-11-16 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
CLARE KYOMUHENDO
ID:
The Burden of Prenatal and Postpartum Depression among Women Living with HIV in Kampala and Wakiso, Uganda
REFNo: SS1488ES

1. Examine the prevalence of prenatal and postpartum depression in women living with HIV in Kampala and Wakiso, Uganda.
2. Assess the knowledge of prenatal and postpartum depression of women living with HIV in Kampala and Wakiso, Uganda.
3. Explore the prenatal and postpartum experiences of Women Living with HIV in Kampala and Wakiso, Uganda.
4. Investigate the relationship between perinatal status and depression among Women Living with HIV in Kampala and Wakiso, Uganda.
5. Examine the determinants of prenatal and postpartum depression among women living with HIV in Kampala and Wakiso, Uganda.
Uganda 2022-11-16 10:49:34 2025-11-16 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Rikke Fischer Horne
ID:
Availability of Reproductive Healthcare Among Women in Gulu
REFNo: SS1513ES

Gain insight into women's experience of reproductive health care at the health units,Share knowledge with health workers and other interested parties,Enhance knowledge of reproductive healthcare availability.
 Denmark 2022-11-16 10:46:38 2025-11-16 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Mateusz Krawczyk Marek
ID:
Patterns of refugees' hybrid identity in perspective of their subjective ability to rebuild the living conditions. A case study of Nakivale Refugee Settlement in Uganda
REFNo: SS1481ES

1. develop, based on empirical research and adopted explanatory procedures, an integral theory of the hybrid identity of refugees
2. define and assess the cognitive, emotional, and volitional abilities of a human being, which enable them to undertake causative actions
3. Assessment of the extent to which aid organizations respond to the needs of refugees
 Poland 2022-11-16 10:42:20 2025-11-16 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Lukwago Ismail
ID:
A THEORETICAL MODEL FOR ADOPTION OF E-LEARNING IN HIGHER INSTITUTIONS OF LEARNING: A PERSPECTIVE OF SELECTED PRIVATE UNIVERSITIES IN UGANDA
REFNo: SIR150ES

i. To identify the adoption drivers of e-learning systems in private universities in Uganda.
ii. To investigate the extent to which ICT facilities are in use by the students in private universities in Uganda.
iii. To develop a theoretical model for adoption drivers of e-learning systems in private universities in Uganda.
iv. To validate the developed theoretical model for adoption drivers of e-learning systems in private universities in Uganda.

Uganda 2022-11-15 3:46:00 2025-11-15 Engineering and Technology Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Annet Musiimenta
ID:
SCHOOL MANAGERS COLLABORATION WITH UNIVERSITIES FOR TEACHER EDUCATION SUPPORT DURING SCHOOL PRACTICE
REFNo: SS1468ES

1. To explore the roles school managers perform during school practice supervision 2. To assess the roles university supervisors take up in collaboration with schools during School Practice supervision 3. To explore student teacher’s perceptions regarding the support of school managers and university supervisors during school practice.
Uganda 2022-11-15 3:44:24 2025-11-15 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Proscovia Nabunya
ID: UNCST-2019-R000970
 Suubi-Mhealth: A mobile health intervention to address depression and improve ART adherence among Youth living with HIV (YLHIV) in Uganda
REFNo: SS1442ES

The overall goal of this proposal is to develop a mobile health intervention (hereafter “Suubi-Mhealth”) for use among Ugandan youth with comorbid HIV and depression, taking into account their unique contextual, cultural, and developmental needs. This digital therapy intervention (mobile app) will apply user-centered design methodologies and will be based on the cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) tenets found to improve depression among individuals with HIV.

The study will be conducted in two phases (R21 and R33) as specified below

Phase 1. R21 Aim 1: Develop and iteratively refine an intervention protocol for Suubi-Mhealth based on formative work to understand the needs of depressed YLHIV, ages 14-17. We will conduct four focus groups, each with 6-8 depressed YLHIV and two focus groups with health care providers, recruited from clinics across the greater Masaka region of Uganda for feedback on proposed intervention content and methods to increase participation and retention.

R21 Aim 2: Based on the results of Aim #1, we will explore the feasibility and acceptability of Suubi- Mhealth for use with depressed YLHIV on a small scale (N= 30) to inform subsequent refinement for the larger phase of this project (R33 phase).

Phase 2. R33 Aim 1: Pilot test the preliminary impact of Suubi-Mhealth versus a waitlist control group (to receive the intervention after the active treatment condition), on reducing depression (primary outcome) and improving ART adherence, mental health functioning, quality of life, and lowering HIV stigma (secondary outcomes).

R33 Aim 2: Qualitatively examine barriers and facilitators for integrating Suubi-Mhealth into health care settings for depressed YLHIV.

 Uganda 2022-11-15 3:42:47 2025-11-15 Social Science and Humanities Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Patience Atumanya
ID:
FEASIBILITY AND SAFETY OF SEGMENTAL THORACIC SPINAL ANESTHESIA FOR OPEN GASTROSTOMY: Experience from an Oncology Center during the COVID-19 pandemic.
REFNo: HS2215ES

1. To evaluate the feasibility of segmental thoracic spinal anesthesia for oncology patients undergoing open gastrostomy.
2. To assess incidence of spinal cord injury potentially associated with segmental thoracic spinal anesthesia.

 Uganda 2022-11-15 3:38:33 2025-11-15 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Nestor Atukwatse
ID:
Capacity needs assessment on gender/youth responsive and inclusive planning, budgeting, data for decision-making and Sexual Reproductive and Health supportive supervision.
REFNo: SS1516ES

To conduct training for the District Health Management Teams and Technical Working Groups on gender/youth responsive and inclusive planning and budgeting, data for decision making and SRH supportive supervision.,To develop/adapt existing training modules on gender/youth responsive and inclusive planning and budgeting, data for decision making and Sexual, Reproductive and Health supportive supervision based on the findings from the Capacity gaps assessment.,To assess the capacity gaps among the District Health Management Teams and Technical Working Groups in managing and coordinating gender/youth responsive and inclusive planning, budgeting, data for decision-making and Sexual, Reproductive and Health supportive supervision. ,
 Uganda 2022-11-11 17:26:00 2025-11-11 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
William Buwembo
ID: UNCST-2022-R009661
 Oral Papilloma Virus, Microbiota and Cancer in People Living with HIV (OHPVMC)
REFNo: HS2541ES

Aim 1: To characterize and understand oncogenic Oral Human Papilloma Virus (OHPV) infections in People Living With HIV (PLWHIV)in reference to non-clearance of OHPV. To test our hypothesis that the oncogenic OHPV type 16 infections in PLWHIV are associated with non-clearance, we will use a prospective cohort design to characterize and understand OHPV infections in PLWHIV.
Aim 2: To determine the differences in the periodontitis associated bacteria of PLWHIV with or without OHPV. To test our hypothesis that OHPV is associated with the presence of periodontitis associated oral bacteria, we will compare the patterns of periodontitis (red and orange complex) associated bacteria in PLWHIV in the presence or absence of OHPV infections.

Uganda 2022-11-11 17:24:02 2025-11-11 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Joseph  Matovu KB
ID: UNCST-2020-R014654
 Willingness to take COVID-19 vaccine and uptake of locally adapted COVID-19 prevention measures among high-risk populations in Malaba and Mutukula points of entry
REFNo: HS2530ES

i) To assess willingness to take the COVID-19 vaccines among high-risk populations in Malaba and Mutukula points of entry.
ii) To explore facilitators and barriers to willingness to take COVID-19 vaccines among high-risk populations in Malaba and Mutukula points of entry.
iii) To assess uptake of locally adapted COVID-19 prevention measures among high risk populations in Malaba and Mutukula points of entry.
iv) To explore facilitators and barriers of locally adapted COVID-19 prevention measures among high-risk populations in Malaba and Mutukula points of entry.

 Uganda 2022-11-11 17:21:54 2025-11-11 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Joseph Kizito BADA
ID:
FOSTERING DIGITAL LEARNING ENVIRONMENT FOR ADOLESCENT REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH EDUCATION
REFNo: SS1489ES

Specific Objectives
1) To sensitize and introduce a select sample of 14 teachers from 7 schools to multimedia teaching material and digital stories for teenage reproductive and mental health education with the goal of expanding teachers’ knowledge and skills in use of digital stories and multimedia content as pedagogical tools.
2) To provide hands on training on e-content curriculum creation, multimedia content development, digital stories development and digital game design for teenage reproductive and mental health education.
3) To implement multimedia educational content, multimedia content and digital stories in the 7 schools and train a total of 400 students in reproductive health education.
4) To evaluate effectiveness and impact of cartoon-based stories and multimedia educational materials on the higher level cognitive skills developent of the students.
5) To mentor 10 junior teaching staff in action research through participation in project implementation activities and disseminate the outcomes of the project in the form of online resources, academic and professional publications, conference presentations as well as policy briefs to the government agencies.

 Uganda 2022-11-11 17:20:33 2025-11-11 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Jonathan Marino
ID:
How the social and material conditions of teaching influence early grades teachers’ implementation of reading pedagogies
REFNo: SS1509ES

To understand how social and material conditions shape the way teachers think about these reading pedagogies and their own teaching practice.,To understand how early primary educators in Uganda make sense of various reading pedagogies they are asked to undertake, such as mother-tongue instruction and child centered pedagogies.,To understand what are the social and material conditions of teaching experienced by early primary educators in Uganda. and how the COVID-19 pandemic has influenced these conditions.,The goal of this study is to explore how early primary teachers in Uganda make sense of and implement new pedagogical approaches to teaching reading and how the social and material constraints of their teaching environment influence their reading instruction.,
 USA 2022-11-11 17:18:21 2025-11-11 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
GRACE  MUSINGUZI
ID:
Relationship between family support and self efficacy on resilience among school going adolescent victims of trauma in Kampala, Uganda
REFNo: SS1475ES

Purpose of the study The purpose of this study is to examine the relationship between family support, self-efficacy and resilience among adolescents facing trauma in Kampala, Uganda. Specific objectives 1.To find out the prevalence of trauma among adolescents in Kampala District. 2.To find out the relationship between family support and resilience among adolescent trauma victims. 3.To find out the relationship between family breakdown and resilience among adolescent trauma victims. 4.To find out the relationship between self-efficacy and resilience among adolescent victims of trauma. 5.To explore strategies that can be put in place to foster resilience among traumatised adolescents in broken families in Kampala District.
Uganda 2022-11-11 17:16:15 2025-11-11 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Fred Ssewamala
ID: UNCST-2020-R014060
 Suubi+Adherence4Youth: Optimizing the Suubi Intervention for Adherence to HIV Treatment for Youth Living with HIV in Uganda
REFNo: SS1449ES

The proposed Suubi+Adherence4Youth study seeks to unpack the Suubi intervention to identify the most impactful and sustainable components: economic vs. psychosocial components, for adolescents living with HIV (ALHIV) across the HIV care continuum. The Suubi intervention was tested as a package of four components: 1) Financial Literacy Training (FLT); 2) Incentivized Matched Youth Savings Accounts (YSA) with income-generating activities (IGAs); 3) a manualized and visual-based intervention for ART adherence and stigma reduction; and 4) Engagement with HIV treatment-experienced role models. We propose a factorial experiment to unpack and optimize the Suubi intervention to enhance scale up in health systems using the multi-phase optimization strategy (MOST) -an engineering-inspired intervention framework. Our ultimate goal is to build Suubi version 2.0 that meaningfully improves viral suppression while performing efficiently, affordably, and at scale for a sustained impact.

Aim 1. Conduct a factorial experiment (optimization trial) to test the main effects of each of the four Suubi intervention components and combinations of components (interactions) on viral suppression (primary outcome).

Aim 2. Test mediators and explore moderators that explain and modify the relationship between each of the four Suubi intervention components and viral suppression.

Aim 3. Compare the cost and cost-effectiveness of each of the four Suubi intervention components and every combination of components.

 Uganda 2022-11-11 17:11:59 2025-11-11 Social Science and Humanities Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Moses Adriko
ID: UNCST-2019-R001787
 Field testing of a portable low-cost diagnostic for the automated diagnosis of soil transmitted helminth infections from Kato-Katz thick faecal smears
REFNo: HS2431ES

Our plan of work is to travel to Uganda, where we will initially stay in Kampala, Uganda to prepare any equipment that needs to be purchased in-country (including reagents, consumables and treatment), and engage with stakeholders at the MOHU and Vector Control Division (VCD). We will then embark on a 14-day field study, travelling to an endemic area in the Tororo district. Samples will be taken from patients and analysed using gold standard diagnostic methods and the novel portable diagnostic. Clinical diagnoses will be made using gold standard microscopy by trained technician, and the efficacy of the investigational device will be compared to these diagnoses. Feedback of technicians will also be gathered during practical demonstrations, to inform a development and translation roadmap.
 Uganda 2022-11-11 17:02:30 2025-11-11 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
OKELLO DAMOI JOSEPH
ID: UNCST-2022-R011560
 The implementation of ambulatory surgery in a rural setting in Eastern Uganda
REFNo: HS2489ES

Identify factors contributing to utilization of surgical care,Develop new strategies to improve ambulatory surgery based on the results of these studies,Access the logistics and infrastructure needed to run an ambulatory surgery centre,Access surgical outcomes performed at an ambulatory surgery centre,Assess preoperative considerations for ambulatory surgery,Assess differences in outcomes of surgeries at Kyabirwa Surgical Centre,Longitudinally collect an extensive medical history, intra-operative details, clinical outcomes of the patients undergoing ambulatory procedure at KSC,Understand the prevalence of surgical diseases in the community, as compared to the prevalence of surgical diseases treated in the Centre,Analyze the data for correlative factors. The correlative factors could be the impact of demographics, medical treatment history, and/or surgical technique,Understand the needs of the patient and the community in providing better healthcare,
 Uganda 2022-11-11 17:01:15 2025-11-11 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
RICHARD NABONGO
ID:
EXPERIMENTING WITH POTTERY DESIGNS TO PRESERVE FRUITS AND VEGETABLES IN THE RURAL COMMUNITIES OF JINJA AND IGANGA DISTRICTS IN UGANDA
REFNo: SS1084ES

The aim of this study is to explore and experiment with pottery design to preserve fruits and vegetables in the rural communities of Jinja and Iganga districts through creation of a practice based pottery product.,To establish a practice-based pottery prototype product for selected villages of Jinja and Iganga districts.,To evaluate the extent to which modern technology has influenced food production and preservation practices in the local communities of Jinja and Iganga districts.,To examine the contribution of pottery to the local communities in Jinja and Iganga districts in Uganda.,To assess the influence of pottery design in today’s contemporary world. ,
 Uganda 2022-11-11 16:59:14 2025-11-11 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Namulema Edith
ID:
Feasibility of using Continuous Positive Airway Pressure via the ‘LeVe CPAP System’ among Children with Acute Hypoxemic Respiratory Failure at Mengo Hospital Kampala Uganda: A mixed methods study
REFNo: HS2478ES

1) To assess the acceptability of the LeVe CPAP system to deliver continuous positive airway pressure among children with acute hypoxemic respiratory failure at Mengo Hospital Uganda.
2) To assess the safety of LeVe CPAP system among children with acute hypoxemic respiratory failure at Mengo Hospital Uganda.

Uganda 2022-11-09 13:49:10 2025-11-09 Medical and Health Sciences Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Zula Namubiru
ID:
HARNESSING FISHERS' KNOWLEDGE FOR SUSTAINABLE FISHERY ON LAKE VICTORIA: A CASE OF KIGUNGU FISHING GROUND WAKISO DISTRICT
REFNo: SS1511ES

1.To assess fishers’ perceived attitude, knowledge and practice on illegal fishing on Lake Victoria
2. To engage fishers especially the youth on what they can do and how best they can be enabled to sustain the fishery resource
3. To discuss with fishers’ wives/ spouses and female fish smokers on what they can do and how best they can be enabled to sustain the fishery resource
4. To understand how different stakeholders can best support fishers for the sustainable conservation of the fishery resources
Uganda 2022-11-08 14:17:17 2025-11-08 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Francis Garuzooka John
ID:
Work and learning experiences of graduates from Technical and vocational Training Institutions in Uganda. A case Study
REFNo: SS1507ES

is to understand the work and learning experiences of graduates of TVET institutions in Uganda with a view of proposing strategies for recognizing and validating non-formal workplace learning and improving productivity,4. To Evaluate how TVET graduates balance work, training apprentices and learning at their workplaces.,3. To3. To analyse the progression of TVET graduates to higher level competences and qualifications as they work. ,2. To explain the relevance of the knowledge and skills acquired by graduates of TVET institutions to the current tasks they perform at their workplaces. ,1. To find out how TVET institutions prepare their learners for work and continuous learning,
 Uganda 2022-11-08 14:14:34 2025-11-08 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Enock Matovu
ID:
COntrolling and progressively Minimizing the Burden of Animal Trypanosomiasis in Uganda [COMBAT-U]
REFNo: A237ES

i. To determine the burden, socioeconomic importance, factors driving transmission network pathways of AAT and the knowledge gaps that exist in AAT vector identification
ii. To determine the differencesin the immune responses, metabolic and genetic profiles in trypanotolerant and susceptible cattle breeds
iii. To identify molecular determinants of trypanocidal drug resistance in Trypanosoma congolense field isolates in order to develop novel molecular test(s) to detect such drug resistant strains.

 Uganda 2022-11-08 14:11:16 2025-11-08 Agricultural Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Harriet Opondo
ID: UNCST-2022-R010927
 Mental Health needs Assessment of Children ages 0-5 years Living with HIV in an Urban setting in Uganda.
REFNo: SS1484ES

1. To describe and assess the spectrum of mental health needs (magnitude and prevalence) among children living with HIV ages 0-5 years. 2. To establish the awareness of health care workers regarding mental health needs among CLHIV (0-5) years and establish existing resources and capacities to respond to these needs. 3. To explore parent training needs of parents/primary caregivers of CLHIV (0-5) years who are presenting with mental health needs.
Uganda 2022-11-08 14:09:12 2025-11-08 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
lydia Bunalema
ID: UNCST-2020-R014729
 Identification and validation of anti-plasmodial activity and artemisinin pharmacokinetic enhancement potential of medicinal plants used by Ugandan communities to treat malaria symptoms
REFNo: NS431ES

To formulate a herbal product for treatment of malaria To establish the protective effect of above herbal extracts against metabolic clearance of Dihydroartemisinin in a rabbit model To determine the susceptibility (RSA0-3h and IC50) of Plasmodium falciparum to the five most common herbal extracts used in treatment of malaria symptoms across Uganda To establish through a systematic review and ethnobotanical survey medicinal plants used in treatment of malaria symptoms in communities To investigate the anti-plasmodial activity and artemisinin pharmacokinetic enhancement potential of medicinal plants used by communities across Uganda in treatment of malaria symptoms,
 Uganda 2022-11-08 14:05:34 2025-11-08 Natural Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Wilson Mugizi
ID: UNCST-2022-R009877
 Resource Based View Approach in Implementation of E-Learning in Selected Ugandan Public Universities
REFNo: SS1454ES

i. To examine the relationship between universities tangible resources and e-learning implementation during and beyond Covid-19 pandemic era in Uganda
ii. To evaluate the relationship between the universities intangible resources and e-learning implementation during and beyond Covid-19 pandemic era in Uganda.
iii. To assess the relationship between universities capabilities and e-learning implementation during and beyond Covid-19 pandemic era in Uganda.
iv. To suggest the strategies for management of e-waste resulting from implementation e-learning implementation.

Uganda 2022-11-08 14:03:00 2025-11-08 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Kananura  Muhumuza Rornald
ID: UNCST-2019-R000239
 Improving Quality and Use of Newborn Indicators (IMPULSE): A two-phase project to describe and improve the quality and use of facility-level newborn indicators in African countries.
REFNo: HS2473ES

1. Map newborn indicator data availability in existing routine health information systems (RHIS) 2. Assess newborn key indicator data quality in existing RHIS. 3. Understand newborn indicator data use by different stakeholders in existing RHIS. 4. Analyse technical, organizational and behavioural enabling factors in RHIS to improve newborn indicator data quality and use 5. Measure the effect of the COVID-19 pandemic on newborn RHIS data
Uganda 2022-11-08 14:00:16 2025-11-08 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Francis Ekwan Uzu
ID: UNCST-2022-R009805
 Co-creating a Culturally Relevant Programme for Enabling Participation of Children with Brain Injury in Uganda (CEBU)
REFNo: HS2509ES

To explore the participants’ thoughts, feelings, and perceptions of the current intervention programme at the KWB-HTC.,To generate a culturally relevant programme (CRP) for enabling participation of children with brain injury in the KWB-HTC.,To describe the consequences and limitations of a CRP for children with brain injury in the KWB-HTC.,To describe how the participants co-create a Culturally Relevant Programme (CRP) enabling participation of children with brain injury in the KWB-HTC.,
 Uganda 2022-11-08 13:54:18 2025-11-08 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Godfrey  Siu
ID: UNCST-2021-R005439
 STRENGTHENING THE HEALTH SECTOR SYSTEMS WORKFORCE IN THE PREVENTION AND RESPONSE TO VIOLENCE AGAINST CHILDREN: A PILOT PROJECT IN MAYUGE AND AMURU DISTRICTS
REFNo: SS1497ES

3. To measure impact and key outcomes of these interventions on health worker knowledge, attitudes, and competences in VAC service improvement and delivery.,2. To deliver a package of VAC interventions that is realistic, relevant and acceptable to health workers, including leadership development, training, dissemination of existing guidelines and the use of lay workers as case advocates to provide basic information and escort survivors to various referral points.,1. To explore, both qualitatively and quantitatively, the knowledge, practices and attitudes towards VAC prevention and response work, services offered, roles and current capacities, and barriers to involvement. ,Our aim is to collaboratively design and test the acceptability, feasibility, and scalability of a health worker capacity building and leadership strengthening VAC intervention in Mayuge and Amuru districts in eastern and northern Uganda.,
 Uganda 2022-11-08 13:49:21 2025-11-08 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Joseph Mugagga Isaac
ID:
Empowerment Beyond the Household: Measuring and Comparing the Collective Agency of Groups and Individuals
REFNo: A194ES

a) Measure the degree to which group members and the group as a whole verbally express and/or behaviorally indicate a sense of collective agency
b)Identify features of groups and external factors, including targeted interventions, that can successfully increase women’s collective agency
c)Understand how intersectionality affects the ability of women and men of different backgrounds to participate in, and benefit from, group processes
d)Understand the impacts of increased collective agency in terms of outcomes for individual women and their groups
e)Better understand linkages between empowerment within and outside the household


 Uganda 2022-11-08 13:36:34 2025-11-08 Agricultural Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Andreas Madestam
ID:
Closing the gender Gap in Agriculture: Experimental Evidence from Uganda
REFNo: SS1360ES

To evaluate if the gender gap in agriculture productivity is caused by lack of soft skills among female farmers in Uganda.
 Sweden 2022-11-08 13:32:20 2025-11-08 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Jackson Orem
ID: UNCST-2021-R012016
 A Phase II Multicenter Study of Pomalidomide Monotherapy in HIV-Positive Individuals with Kaposi Sarcoma (KS) in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA)
REFNo: HS2367ES

To evaluate if changes in serum cytokine levels correlate with clinical response.,To assess the effect of pomalidomide treatment on serum cytokine levels.,To evaluate the effects of pomalidomide monotherapy on standard measures of HIV control, i.e., CD4 counts and HIV viral loads, in this participant population.,To determine if pomalidomide monotherapy induces a minimal level of antitumor efficacy to justify its further development for HIV-associated KS in sub-Saharan Africa and is safe and tolerable.,
 Uganda 2022-11-08 13:27:55 2025-11-08 Medical and Health Sciences Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Simons  Ezajobo
ID: UNCST-2021-R012010
 Uptake of HIV Testing Services through Assisted Partner Notification (APN) among Men in Wakiso District.
REFNo: HS2537ES

2.To understand the preferred partner notification approaches to help men feel more comfortable and confident in getting tested for HIV.,1.To assess the experience of males during the process of HIV testing services provision.,To identify barriers and facilitators to HIV testing among men in Uganda,
 Uganda 2022-11-08 13:23:56 2025-11-08 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Catriona  Waitt John
ID: UNCST-2019-R001068
 PHARMACOKINETICS OF DRUGS USED TO TREAT UNCOMPLICATED MALARIA IN BREASTFEEDING MOTHER-INFANT PAIRS
REFNo: HS2392ES

Primary Objectives;
1. To define transfer of lumefantrine and its active metabolite, desbutyl-lumefantrine from mother to breastfed infant.
2. To determine the clearance, AUC, and volume of distribution of lumefantrine and desbutyl-lumefantrine
Secondary Objectives
1. To describe covariates influencing drug exposure in maternal plasma, breast milk and infant plasma
2. To develop a population pharmacokinetic model including the breast and the infant as compartments, which will both enable optimal use of sparse data from future studies and enable simulations of different doses or combinations.
3. To assess depression and anxiety levels among breastfeeding mothers on first line antimalarial drugs.
4. Beliefs about medicines in breastfeeding mothers receiving antimalarial treatment



 UK 2022-11-04 16:05:41 2025-11-04 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Dinah Amongin
ID: UNCST-2020-R014663
 Innovations for continuity of HIV, TB and malaria services during the COVID-19 pandemic in Uganda
REFNo: HS2477ES

The goal of this research is to collate and assess the impact of innovative people-centred and community-based approaches adopted during the covid-19 pandemic to ensure continued HIV, TB and malaria services in Uganda. This will inform the ongoing and future pandemic/epidemic response actions.
Specific objectives are:
1. To identify innovations used to mitigate the impact of the covid-19 pandemic on the provision, access, and utilization of HIV, TB and Malaria services in Uganda.
2. To assess the impact of innovations to mitigate the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on HIV, TB, and Malaria services provision, access, and utilization.
3. To document the lessons learnt in innovating to mitigate the impact of COVID-19 on HIV, TB and malaria services in Uganda during the pandemic.

 Uganda 2022-11-03 12:21:51 2025-11-03 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Albert Munyeshyaka
ID:
Cosmological studies in modified Gauss-Bonnet gravity
REFNo: NS434ES

To determine evolution of overdensities and velocity perturbations in f (G) grav- ity,To analyse perturbations of a Chaplygin gas model in f (G) gravity,To analyse covariant velocity and overdensities of quasi-Newtonian cosmological model in f (G) gravity,To derive evolution of 1 + 3 covariant linear perturbation equations in f (G) gravity.,The aim of this study is to explore cosmological studies in modified Gauss-Bonnet gravity.,
 Rwanda 2022-11-03 12:09:30 2025-11-03 Natural Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
MICHAEL JACKSON WAKWABUBI
ID:
Financial distress in local governments in Uganda
REFNo: SS1429ES

To establish the relationship between local government delivery system and financial distress in local governments in Uganda To assess the relationship between revenue concentration and financial distress in local governments in Uganda To examine the relationship between revenue concentration, local governance, corruption and LG delivery system in local governments in Uganda To assess the mediating effect of LG delivery system in the relationship between revenue concentration, local governance, corruption and financial distress in local governments in Uganda To establish the relationship between local governance and financial distress in local governments in Uganda To establish the relationship between corruption and financial distress in local governments in Uganda
Uganda 2022-11-03 11:38:10 2025-11-03 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Hannah Kibuuka
ID: UNCST-2020-R014355
 ‘Remdesivir: Monitored Emergency Use for Filoviral Disease’
REFNo: HS2531ES

To offer patients with laboratory-confirmed filovirus disease (e.g. Ebola virus [EBOV], Bundibugyo virus [BDBV], Marburg virus [MARV] disease, and Sudan virus [SUDV]) under the clinical supervision of the protocol Principal Investigator or their designated physicians, access to treatment with Remdesivir under monitored conditions.
Uganda 2022-11-02 17:30:52 2025-11-02 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Eugene Ruzagira
ID: UNCST-2023-R008282
 Efficacy, Safety and Effectiveness of Injectable Cabotegravir/Rilpivirine in Improving HIV Control in Sub-Saharan Africa: A pragmatic Phase 3 Open-label Randomized Controlled Trial.
REFNo: HS2475ES

Primary objective:
To demonstrate the non-inferior efficacy of switching to every 2 months (Q2M) intramuscular (IM) injection of cabotegravir (CAB) long acting (LA) plus rilpivirine (RPV) LA compared with continuation of first-line oral ART over 12 months in people living with HIV (PLHIV) with a history of, or at risk of, sub-optimal HIV control.

Secondary objectives:
1) To demonstrate the antiviral activity and the impact on retention in HIV care of switching to Q2M CAB LA + RPV LA compared with continuation of oral ART over 12 and 24 months in PLHIV with a history of, or at risk of, sub-optimal ART adherence or engagement in care.

2) To demonstrate the immunological activity of switching to Q2M CAB LA + RPV LA compared with continuation of oral ART over 12 and 24 months in PLHIV with a history of, or at risk of, sub-optimal ART adherence or engagement in care. This will be measured through change in CD4+ T cell count and incidence of HIV disease progression.

3) To evaluate the safety and tolerability of switching to Q2M CAB LA + RPV LA compared to continuation of oral ART.

4) To assess genotypic viral resistance in participants experiencing protocol-defined confirmed virological failure (plasma HIV-1 RNA >200 c/ml) and its impact on future treatment options including proportion who resuppress on dolutegravir.

5) To evaluate the effect of Q2M CAB LA + RPV LA on health-related quality of live, treatment satisfaction and treatment adherence. To describe cost-effectiveness and acceptability of the regimen.

Uganda 2022-11-02 17:27:11 2025-11-02 Medical and Health Sciences Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Clare Bangirana Ahabwe
ID: UNCST-2021-R012842
 Violence Against Children and Youth Surveys (VACS) Cognitive Testing of Gender Attitude and Norm Measures Among Youths in Humanitarian Settings in Uganda
REFNo: SS1486ES

• To evaluate participants’ interpretation of the gender measures, consider and weigh relevant aspects of their lives and formulate a response based on those considerations.
• To test and refine gender measures that are understandable to 13-24-year-old study participants for inclusion in the core VACS questionnaire and future VACS administration.
• To identify context specific relevance of proposed gender measures in the administration of VACS in a humanitarian setting within Uganda.

Uganda 2022-11-02 10:14:05 2025-11-02 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Achilles Kiwanuka
ID:
Comparative Analysis of Health Information Systems Approaches in Use in Uganda
REFNo: HS2521ES

1. Describe the achievements, challenges, lessons learned and prospects for using the paper based HMIS, Smart Paper Technology and fully digitalized approaches for managing health information in Uganda.
2. Assess performance, usability and functionality of the fully digitalised and paper based HMIS approaches at the community level and Smart Paper Technology at the health facility level using the Performance of Routine Information System Management (PRISM) framework.
3. Analyze the cost benefit of using Smart Paper Technology and fully digitalised approaches of health information systems in Uganda.
4. Analyze the cost effectiveness of using Smart Paper Technology and fully digitalised approaches over the paper based HMIS for managing health information in Uganda.
5. Assess the impact on the budget after adopting Smart Paper Technology or fully digitalised approaches for managing health information with a focus to community health information systems in Uganda.
6. Evaluate the scalability of the Smart Paper Technology and fully digitalised approaches considering geographic scale and integration with other HMIS components

 Uganda 2022-11-01 18:27:02 2025-11-01 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Okee Margaret Jill
ID:
USING INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY FOR LEARNING ENHANCEMENT IN HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS: CASE OF KAMPALA METROPOLITAN AREA
REFNo: SIR144ES

1.To determine the relationship between e-learning pedagogy and learning enhancement.
2.To determine the relationship between motivation of students and learning enhancement.
3.To determine the relationship between ICT systems characteristics and learning enhancement.
4.To determine the combined effects of the relations of e-learning pedagogy and ICT systems characteristics on motivation of students.
5.To determine the combined effects of the relationships of e-learning pedagogy, motivation of students and ICT characteristics on learning enhancement.
6.To establish the intermediating role of the e-learning policy between institutional support and learning enhancement.
 Uganda 2022-10-31 15:34:11 2025-10-31 Engineering and Technology Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Charles Drago Kato Drago
ID: UNCST-2021-R012897
 Development and evaluation of a community-based bat-human interface monitoring program for zoonotic spillover early warning and response in Uganda
REFNo: HS2428ES

1) To build a community-created map of bat-human interfaces in Bundibugyo.
2) Establish an ecological baseline on the bats and human- bat interactions in Bundibugyo district
3) Establishing a sustainable bat-human interface monitoring program
 Uganda 2022-10-31 15:31:18 2025-10-31 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Dr. Betty Kwagala
ID: UNCST-2022-R009048
 Economic and Health impact and the resilience of last mile populations in artisanal and small- scale mining unplanned settlements in Sub-Saharan Africa before, during and after COVID-19: The case of Ghana and Uganda
REFNo: SS1496ES

4) To identify, co-develop and pilot test one context specific priority intervention to strengthen last mile adolescent girls’ resilience during future crises,3) To describe the interventions proposed by these populations and literature for strengthening adolescent girls’ coping skills and fostering resilience during the COVID-19 pandemic recovery and their applicability to future crises,2) To identify the coping mechanisms adolescent girls used to support their health and economic wellbeing during the pandemic.,1) To assess the economic and health impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on the last-mile adolescent girls living in unplanned mining communities in Uganda and Ghana. To describe and assess the economic, health impacts and the resilience of adolescent girls in unplanned mining communities and coping mechanisms during the COVID-19 pandemic to support their future resilience and ability to cope during recovery and in similar future crises.
Uganda 2022-10-28 15:09:30 2025-10-28 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Hannah Kibuuka
ID: UNCST-2020-R014355
 A randomized, double-blind, positive-controlled Phase III clinical trial to evaluate the efficacy and safety of SCTV01E (A COVID-19 Alpha/Beta/Delta/Omicron Variants S-Trimer Vaccine) in population previously unvaccinated with COVID-19 vaccine and aged ≥18 years
REFNo: HS2508ES

To evaluate the protective efficacy of SCTV01E against symptomatic COVID-19 occurring from 14 days after the 2nd dose in population
previously unvaccinated with COVID-19 vaccine.


To evaluate the protective efficacy of SCTV01E against symptomatic COVID-19 occurring from 7 days after the 3rd dose in population previously unvaccinated with COVID-19 vaccine
 Uganda 2022-10-28 15:05:42 2025-10-28 Medical and Health Sciences Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
DAVID KITYA
ID: UNCST-2022-R009620
 ASSESSMENT OF NEURAL TUBE DEFECTS AMONG NEWBORNS IN UGANDA: A STUDY OF PREVALENCE, RISK FACTORS, AND THE ROLE OF GENE-ENVIRONMENTAL INTERACTIONS (NTDS IN UGANDA)
REFNo: HS2479ES

Determine the proportion of newborns with neural tube defects.
2. Assess the correlation of common NTD risk factors in the development of NTDs.
3. Evaluate the environmental-gene interactions in the development of NTDs.

 Uganda 2022-10-28 13:30:38 2025-10-28 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Jackson Orem
ID: UNCST-2021-R012016
 AMC-104, Feasibility study of ocular surface squamous neoplasia (OSSN) surgical excision in people living with HIV in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA)
REFNo: HS2366ES

To assess the feasibility of conducting multi-center prospective studies on surgical excision of suspected OSSN lesions in SSA in people living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA).,
 Uganda 2022-10-28 13:28:27 2025-10-28 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Clovice Kankya
ID: UNCST-2020-R010154
 Capacitating One Health in Eastern and Southern Africa (COHESA)
REFNo: SS1482ES

To understand One Health performance, capacity, and bottlenecks within Uganda,To understand Current One Health Research and Innovation within Uganda,To understand One Health challenges, gaps and capacities within Uganda,
 Uganda 2022-10-27 9:26:54 2025-10-27 Social Science and Humanities Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
EDITH  NAKKU-JOLOBA NAKKU
ID: UNCST-2021-R013931
 MULT-COUNTRY AETIOLOGY OF GENITAL ULCER STUDY
REFNo: HS2498ES

To determine the prevalence of other sexually transmitted infections in individuals with GUD,To assess the Aetiology of genital ulcer diseases in Low and Middle Income Countries.,
 Uganda 2022-10-27 7:52:03 2025-10-27 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Isaac Ssewanyana
ID: UNCST-2020-R014336
 STANDARD i-Q COVID-19 Ag Home Test - Laymen study including Usability.
REFNo: HS2511ES

The objective of this laymen study is to establish the usability of the STANDARD i-Q COVID-19 Ag Home Test in a self-testing environment. More specifically, the study will assess whether the instructions for use and labels are clear and understandable and whether the test can be performed correctly by laypersons.,
 Uganda 2022-10-27 7:48:55 2025-10-27 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Daniel Kibuuka Musoke
ID: UNCST-2021-R011749
 Survey Protocol Zone of Influence Survey Uganda 2022 Feed the Future Phase Two Zone of Influence and Resilience Focus Zone Midline Indicator Assessment
REFNo: A232ES

The Midline Survey will collect primary data to generate estimates for a total of 25 indicators—14 Feed the Future P2-ZOI indicators, plus a new indicator on water security, and 10 RFZ indicators, which will only be collected in the RFZ. ,
 Uganda 2022-10-27 7:38:03 2025-10-27 Agricultural Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
David Musoke
ID:
Experiences of Village Taskforce members and Community Health Workers in COVID-19 prevention and control in Uganda
REFNo: HS2502ES

To assess the experiences of village task force members and community health workers (CHWs) in response to COVID-19 so as to provide information to strengthen community response to the pandemic in Uganda.
Uganda 2022-10-27 7:35:53 2025-10-27 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Clara HOZER
ID: UNCST-2022-R010004
 Inter-individual variation in sleep strategies and consequences for fitness and cognition in wild chimpanzees (Pan troglodytes)
REFNo: NS433ES

- To assess whether chimpanzees display inter-individual variation in sleep strategies
- To determine if these strategies are driven by endogenous and social factors
- To explore if these sleep strategies have specific fitness consequences
- To investigate if these sleep strategies are in a trade-off relation with cognitive performance

 France 2022-10-27 7:33:37 2025-10-27 Natural Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Willy Ssengooba
ID: UNCST-2022-R001801
 Feasibility, Usability and Acceptability of stool-based qPCR to diagnose TB in children aged up to 8-years and HIV- positive adults in Mozambique, Eswatini and Uganda: a qualitative study
REFNo: SS1492ES

To identify cultural, socioeconomic and health system barriers and facilitators to the diagnostic tool’s implementation and uptake,To assess healthcare professionals’ perception of usefulness and applicability and related factors,To assess patients’ compliance and satisfaction with the intervention,To assess the participants’ (caretakers and PLWHA)/health professionals’ interpretation of a procedure involving stool collection for TB diagnosis in the light of current information, education communication messages regarding TB transmission,To describe participants’ views on, experiences with, and reactions towards the intervention,To explore participant’s perceptions and attitudes regarding TB in general and diagnosis in particular,To assess the feasibility of stool-based TB diagnostics from the healthcare professionals, patients and caregiver’s perspective in Uganda, Eswatini and Mozambique,
 Uganda 2022-10-27 7:29:40 2025-10-27 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Paul Kiptis Kipyator
ID:
PITYRIASIS ROSEA: PREVALENCE, CLINICAL VARIANTS, AND DERMOSCOPIC FEATURES AMONG PATIENTS ATTENDING THE SKIN CLINIC AT MBARARA REGIONAL REFERRAL HOSPITAL, UGANDA
REFNo: NS435ES

To describe the dermoscopic features of Pityriasis rosea at MRRH Skin clinic.,To describe the clinical variants of Pityriasis rosea at MRRH Skin clinic.,To determine the prevalence of Pityriasis rosea at MRRH Skin clinic.,To determine the prevalence, clinical variants, and dermoscopic features of Pityriasis rosea among patients attending the Skin clinic at MRRH.,
 Kenya 2022-10-27 7:26:09 2025-10-27 Natural Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Allison Ross
ID:
Behavioral Nudges to Encourage Appropriate Antibiotic Use Among Health Professionals in Uganda
REFNo: HS2429ES

Collect immediate post-intervention and follow up data to analyze and assess the short- and medium-term impact of the behavioral intervention. Implement the behavioral intervention developed in Phase II to impact prescribing behaviors. Develop a culturally appropriate behavioral intervention based on findings from Phase I. Gain an improved understanding of the cultural context around prescriptions in Ugandan hospitals to inform intervention development. Additionally, collect baseline data on prescribing behaviors among staff. Increase adherence to national antibiotic prescribing guidelines among hospital-based health care providers in Uganda by implementing a behavioral “nudge” intervention, contributing to the containment of AMR in the country.
 USA 2022-10-27 7:21:19 2025-10-27 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Jordan Lwanga Byekwaso
ID:
Towards an inclusive higher education for non-traditional students in Uganda
REFNo: SS1458ES

4) To develop a model of teaching-learning strategies that Makerere University can use to support learners to succeed in rapidly changing learning and working environments,3) To explain the different opportunities that the enrollment and participation of NTS at Makerere University provide to re-align HE systems and practices for inclusivity,2) To explain the different understandings of the central meaning of NTS’s return for higher education at Makerere University ,1) To establish an understanding of what Makerere University conceptualises as the target and purpose of widening access routes for its admission for undergraduate studies,
 Uganda 2022-10-25 5:14:45 2025-10-25 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Derrick Mimbe Emmanuel
ID:
Evaluate the existing Digital Tools to support COVID-19 response in Uganda
REFNo: SIR140ES

Provide recommendation on performance and use of existing digital tools including ODK, mTrac, and RDS applications to improve results dispatching, contact tracing, and case reporting., Evaluate existing COVID-19 digital tools to understand their core determinants and their operational usability and acceptability among key end-users to improve the COVID-19 response in Uganda.,
 Uganda 2022-10-25 5:13:07 2025-10-25 Engineering and Technology Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Kamya Moses
ID: UNCST-2020-R014203
 Extension of SEARCH SAPPHIRE Dynamic Choice Prevention Study
REFNo: HS2447ES

To compare biomedical prevention coverage achieved using a Dynamic prevention model that includes a patient-centered CAB-LA delivery intervention to biomedical prevention coverage under the standard of care over 48 weeks.

Secondary Objectives: To determine the reach, effectiveness, adoption, implementation and maintenance of a patient-centered CAB-LA program embedded in 3 ongoing trials in the setting of antenatal clinic, outpatient clinic, and community.

Tertiary Objectives: To evaluate change in knowledge, awareness and acceptability/satisfaction at the staff and provider level with CAB-LA before and after provider and staff training and education in CAB-LA with patient-centered delivery model.


 Uganda 2022-10-25 15:31:11 2025-10-25 Medical and Health Sciences Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Terence Odoch
ID: UNCST-2022-R010584
 AN EXPLORATIVE INVESTIGATION TO IDENTIFY ECONOMIC, BEHAVIOURAL, SOCIO-CULTURAL AND GENDER-BASED RISK FACTORS FOR DISEASE SPILLOVER AT BAT-HUMAN INTERFACE IN BUNDIBUGYO, UGANDA
REFNo: HS2472ES

To explore the community behavioural, socio-cultural and gender-based factors that contribute to increased risk of human-bat interaction,To describe local knowledge and beliefs about bat species, risks, and benefits,To explore and document economic, behavioral, socio-cultural and gender-based risk factors that expose and enhance spillover of zoonotic disease pathogens at bat-human interface,To determine the level of bat-human interaction in Bundibugyo district by age and gender,
 Uganda 2022-10-25 14:56:35 2025-10-25 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Angelina Kakooza-Mwesige
ID: UNCST-2020-R014529
 Epilepsy in Uganda: Clinical characterization and co-morbidities, their relation to stigma among adolescents and impact of a community-based engagement program. (AWE Change project) REF: TASO-2022-102
REFNo: HS2421ES

1.TO CLINICALLY CHARACTERIZE EPILEPSY AND ITS IMPACTS AMONG CHILDREN AND ADULT CASES IN UGANDA. 2.DESCRIBE THE MAGNITUDE, DRIVERS, AND IMPACT OF EPILEPSY-RELATED STIGMA ON ADOLESCENTS IN UGANDA. 3.TO CO-CREATE AND EVALUATE THE IMPACT OF A COMMUNITY-BASED ENGAGEMENT PROGRAM TO REDUCE STIGMA ON EPILEPSY AMONG ADOLESCENTS IN UGANDA.
 Uganda 2022-10-25 14:54:28 2025-10-25 Medical and Health Sciences Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
JULIET SSEMATIMBA
ID:
INDIGENOUS SALT MAKING TECHNOLOGY AT KIBIRO SALT GARDENS IN BUNYORO 1894-2015.
REFNo: SS1450ES

The main objective of the study is to investigate and discuss the historical trends of indigenous salt making technology , its persistence and how that shapes the gender relation at kibiro salt gardens.
 Uganda 2022-10-21 17:04:00 2025-10-21 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Jemimah Kyeyune Kiboss
ID: UNCST-2021-R013163
 Prevalence of Metabolic Syndrome and Associated Factors Among Corporate Company Employees in Uganda
REFNo: HS2098ES

III. To determine the lifestyle factors associated with metabolic syndrome among corporate company employees in Kampala.,II. To identify individual factors associated with metabolic syndrome among corporate company employees in Kampala.,I. To assess the prevalence of metabolic syndrome among corporate employees in Kampala.,The main aim of this study will be to evaluate the prevalence of metabolic syndrome and its associated factors among corporate company employees in Kampala, Uganda.,I. To assess the prevalence of metabolic syndrome among corporate employees in Kampala. II. To identify individual factors associated with metabolic syndrome among corporate company employees in Kampala. III. To determine the lifestyle factors associated with metabolic syndrome among corporate company employees in Kampala.,
 Kenya 2022-10-21 17:01:28 2025-10-21 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Patrick Opondo
ID: UNCST-2022-R010446
 A Monitoring and Evaluation of Managing Animal Health and Acaricides for a Better Africa (MAHABA): A landscaping study in Uganda
REFNo: A233ES

Assess protocols selected in controlling ticks and tickborne diseases, Assess acaricide availability to the farmers ,Assess extent of farmer observed acaricide resistance and treatment failures, Determine farm size and management systems of farmers, Determine the number and proportion of farmers using acaricides ,Assess other production constraints among farmers ,Assess the cost controlling of ticks and tick borne diseases among farmers, Assess farmers practices, knowledge, perceptions, attitudes and challenges on use of acaricide products for cattle in the control of Ticks and tickborne diseases in selected districts of Uganda with high burden of ticks and tickborne diseases, Assess the role of gender in ticks and tick borne disease management, Assess opportunities for developing new routes for communication, Determine sources of information on acaricides, ticks and tickborne diseases
 Uganda 2022-10-21 14:11:50 2025-10-21 Agricultural Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Fredrick Kabi
ID:
EVALUATION OF THE SAFETY, EFFICACY AND EFFECTIVENESS OF THE SUBOLESIN BASED ANTI-TICK VACCINE: A RANDOMISED DOUBLE BLINDED MULTI-SITE CONFINED FIELD TRIAL
REFNo: A191ES

OVERALL OBJECTIVE
Evaluation of the Safety, Efficacy and Effectiveness of Subolesin based Anti-tick Vaccine for control of ticks naturally infesting different cattle breeds under confined field conditions in Uganda.

SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES
I. To determine the safety of the injectable Subolesin based Anti-tick vaccine for control of tick infestations under natural confined field conditions.
II. To determine the efficacy of the injectable Subolesin based Anti-tick vaccine for control of tick infestations under natural confined field conditions.
III. To determine the effectiveness of the injectable Subolesin based Anti-tick vaccine for control of tick infestations under natural confined field conditions.

 Uganda 2022-10-21 12:58:12 2025-10-21 Agricultural Sciences Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Eugene Ruzagira
ID: UNCST-2023-R008282
 A Phase Ib trial to evaluate the safety and immunogenicity of R21/Matrix-MTM in African children living with HIV.
REFNo: HS2496ES

Primary objective a) To assess the safety and reactogenicity profile of the malaria vaccine candidate R21/Matrix-MTM in 5-36-month-old African children living with HIV Secondary objectives a) To assess the humoral immunogenicity of R21/Matrix- MTM in 5-36-month-old African children, comparing children living with HIV with HIV negative children b) To assess the impact of vaccination on HIV reservoir c) To assess whether increasing age and nadir CD4 count are associated with immunogenicity of R21/Matrix-MTM in 5-36- month-old African children living with HIV Tertiary objectives a) To assess the immunogenicity profile of R21/Matrix-MTM in 5- 36-month-old African children, comparing children living with HIV with HIV negative children
 Uganda 2022-10-20 18:13:49 2025-10-20 Medical and Health Sciences Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Emmanuel Rukundo NSHAKIRA
ID: UNCST-2021-R012277
 Humanitarian Aid and Refugee Self-reliance
REFNo: SS1470ES

The overall objective of this study is to evaluate the impact of each of the interventions (see protocol) on selected socioeconomic and psychological wellbeing outcomes ,What are the mechanisms through which the interventions affect the primary and secondary outcomes? ,Which intervention is the most cost-effective in helping refugees improve their primary and secondary outcomes?,What is the impact of the interventions on school attandance and performance, aspirations and future orientation and self esteem and remittances (secondary outcomes),What is the impact of each if the interventions on economic prosperity, psychological wellbeing and ability to cope with adversity? (primary outcomes),
 Uganda 2022-10-20 18:11:16 2025-10-20 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Proscovia Namuwenge Mukonzo
ID:
Assessing causes of mortality and loss to follow-up among people living with HIV in Uganda
REFNo: HS2499ES

To examine causes of death contributing to mortality among PLHIV. ,To describe the reasons patients discontinue treatment and no longer remain active in care.,
 Uganda 2022-10-20 18:07:40 2025-10-20 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Robert Kalyesubula
ID:
Human-centered design to adapt and inform an integrated chronic disease management program in Uganda using mobile payment services. (Acronym: IMPEDE CVD)
REFNo: HS2445ES

1)To understand patient and provider perspectives on the potential and acceptability of financing schemes and mHealth interventions aimed at strengthening behavior in relation to ideal drug availability and uptake among NCD patients (Work Package (WP) 1a).
2)To develop together with end-users a prototype for a mobile phone-based solution (including mobile-based nudges) to increase the availability and uptake of NCD drugs (WPs 1b, and 2).
3)To test the prototype, establishing proof of concept, and to assess end-users’ experiences interacting with two versions of the prototype (comparing two saving models), including how users make and evaluate payment management decisions, in preparation for a subsequent study (WP 3).
 Uganda 2022-10-20 18:01:35 2025-10-20 Medical and Health Sciences Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
James Hintson
ID: UNCST-2022-R010009
 Service Delivery and Public Infrastructure in Northern Uganda
REFNo: SS1476ES

The primary objective of the study is to describe and explain increases in service delivery, public infrastructure, and state-society interactions in Northern Uganda over time. The secondary objectives are to document community leaders’ satisfaction with the expansion of service delivery and public infrastructure construction, and to validate a separately collected dataset on public infrastructure throughout sub-Saharan Africa over time, as derived from satellite imagery.
 USA 2022-10-19 10:58:32 2025-10-19 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Lydia Nakiyingi
ID: UNCST-2022-R010102
 Understanding the impact of COVID-19 on women in the global healthcare workforce: a mixed methods study
REFNo: HS2415ES

To describe the impact of COVID-19 on female HCWs in resource-limited settings

To explore and contextualize the impact of COVID-19 on female healthcare workers to inform implementation of interventions to decrease female HCWs’ burden



 Uganda 2022-10-19 10:55:07 2025-10-19 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
MIRIAH KEMIGISHA
ID: UNCST-2022-R009927
 VACCINE WASTAGE: THE MAGNITUDE, CAUSES AND ASSOCIATED FACTORS IN HEALTH FACILITIES OF RUKUNGIRI DISTRICT, SOUTH WESTERN UGANDA.
REFNo: HS2406ES

General Objective To determine the magnitude of vaccine wastage when immunizing infants, its causes and associated factors in health facilities of Rukungiri District, South Western Uganda. Specific Objectives. 1)- To determine the wastage rates of the different vaccines used in immunizing infants in health facilities of Rukungiri District, South Western Uganda. 2)-To identify the common causes of vaccine wastage when immunizing infants in health facilities of Rukungiri District, South Western Uganda. 3)-To explore the factors associated with vaccine wastage when immunizing infants in health facilities of Rukungiri District, South Western Uganda
Uganda 2022-10-19 10:51:20 2025-10-19 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
AGASHA BIRUNGI DOREEN
ID:
PREVALENCE OF ANXIETY AND DEPRESSION AMONG PATIENTS IN PALLIATIVE CARE SETTING DURING COVID-19 PANDEMIC: A MIXED METHODS CROSS SECTIONAL STUDY
REFNo: HS2024ES

MAIN OBJECTIVE
To assess the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the mental health of patients receiving palliative care for chronic illness at Hospice Africa Uganda with the aim of designing effective interventions to further improve their quality of life

SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES
1. To determine the prevalence of anxiety in palliative care patients during the COVID-19 pandemic
2. To determine the prevalence of depression among palliative care patients during the COVID-19 pandemic
3. To explore palliative care patients’ experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic, with emphasis on their mental health
4. To identify factors associated with anxiety and depression among palliative care patients during the COVID-19 pandemic

 Uganda 2022-10-19 10:50:10 2025-10-19 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Deborah Wockelmann
ID: UNCST-2021-R012679
 Rwandans and Burundians in Uganda: Linguistic practices of differentiation and categorization
REFNo: SS1023ES

The aim of the dissertation project is to examine the life realities of Banyarwanda in Uganda. It deals with language use, language ideologies and language identity in the context of migration and is anchored in sociolinguistics and anthropological linguistics. The main aim of this research is to identify how people of Rwandan descent in Uganda identify themselves culturally, how they maintain their heritage and how they are seen by others in the society.
 Germany 2022-10-19 10:47:38 2025-10-19 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Hanifah Nantale
ID:
Personal values, norms, situational factors and sustainable consumption behaviors of beverage consumers in Central Uganda.
REFNo: SS1451ES

i. To examine the relationship between personal values and sustainable consumption behaviors of beverage consumers in the Greater Kampala Metropolitan Area.
ii. To investigate the relationship between personal values and norms of beverage consumers in the Greater Kampala Metropolitan Area.
iii. To examine the relationship between norms and sustainable consumption behaviors of beverage consumers in the Greater Kampala Metropolitan Area.
iv. To assess the mediating effect of norms on the relationship between personal values and sustainable consumption behaviors of beverage consumers in the Greater Kampala Metropolitan Area.
v. To investigate the moderating effect of situational factors on the relationship between norms and sustainable consumption behaviors of beverage consumers in the Greater Kampala Metropolitan Area.
vi. To assess the moderating effect of situational factors on mediated norms between personal values and sustainable consumption behaviors of beverage consumers in the Greater Kampala Metropolitan Area.
Uganda 2022-10-14 13:55:42 2025-10-14 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
JERRY OGAK JUSTIN
ID: UNCST-2021-R013146
 FACTORS INFLUENCING ACCEPTANCE OF COVID-19 VACCINES AMONG THE WHOLESALE TRADERS IN KAMPALA CAPITAL CITY, UGANDA
REFNo: SS1460ES

To determine the institutional(MOH & Government) factors influencing the acceptance of COVID-19 vaccines among the wholesale traders in Kampala Capital City.,To examine the perceptions influencing acceptance of COVID-19 vaccines among the wholesale traders in Kampala Capital City..,To asssess the factors influencing the acceptance of COVID-19 vaccines among the wholesale traders in Kampala Capital City.,To assess the individual factors influencing acceptance of COVID-19 vaccines among the wholesale traders in Kampala Capital City.,
 Uganda 2022-10-14 13:53:50 2025-10-14 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Flora Hajdu
ID:
Swedish discourses and local effects of carbon forestry in Uganda and Tanzania
REFNo: SS1447ES

The project aims to explore Swedish investments in carbon forestry projects in Uganda and Tanzania and their local social effects. The ultimate goal is to avoid the scaling up of projects that have negative local impacts, and contribute to knowledge about how projects can have positive impacts.
Sweden 2022-10-14 13:46:50 2025-10-14 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Mary Grace  Nakate Nakate
ID:
Lived Experiences of COVID-19 Patients and their Primary Caregivers towards Home Based care in Uganda, Kenya, and Tanzania
REFNo: SS1446ES

1. To examine the practices of COVID-19 home-based care in urban communities in Uganda, Kenya, and Tanzania.
2. To explore the lived experiences of patients with COVID-19 on home-based care in urban communities of Uganda, Kenya, and Tanzania?
3. To explore the lived experiences of caregivers while caring for patients with COVID-19 at home in urban communities of Uganda, Kenya, and Tanzania?

 Uganda 2022-10-14 13:37:45 2025-10-14 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Musiimaami David
ID:
INFORMATION-SEEKING BEHAVIOUR OF ART AND DESIGN STUDENTS IN DIPLOMA-AWARDING INSTITUTIONS IN UGANDA
REFNo: SS1414ES


The general objective of the study is to establish the information-seeking behaviour of Art and Design students in diploma-awarding institutions in Uganda, in order to find better ways by which the students can access relevant information.

Specifically, the study will seek to:
i) Establish the information needs of Art and Design students in diploma-awarding institutions in Uganda.
ii) Examine the sources of information used by Art and Design students in diploma-awarding institutions in Uganda.
iii) Establish the information-seeking strategies used by Art and Design students in diploma-awarding institutions in Uganda.
iv) Examine the challenges Art and Design students in diploma-awarding institutions in Uganda encounter when seeking information.
v) To propose strategies for improving access and use of information by Art and Design students in diploma-awarding institutions in Uganda.

 Uganda 2022-10-14 13:34:41 2025-10-14 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
ODOI PASKARI
ID:
Experiences of School Children Affected by Bilharzia in Hoima District and Adherence to Treatment
REFNo: SS1463ES


General Objective
To examine experiences of illness by school children affected by bilharzia and their adherence to MDA treatment in Hoima district, Uganda.

Specific Objectives
a) To examine the socio-cultural factors that influence adherence to MDA among schoolchildren;
b) To assess the interaction between school children and the providers of treatment during MDA;
c) To document the daily lived experiences of school children that shape adherence to MDA.

 Uganda 2022-10-13 13:13:41 2025-10-13 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Yvonne Mugerwa Kidza Kitego
ID:
Heat-stable Carbetocin for Postpartum Hemorrhage prevention and Tranexamic Acid for PPH treatment in Basic Emergency Obstetric and Newborn Care facilities: Protocol for a pilot study in humanitarian settings in Uganda
REFNo: HS2456ES

The specific objectives of the study are to 1. To explore the feasibility, acceptability, and scalability of introduction of HSC and TXA in PPH prevention and management (as per WHO PPH guidelines) in BEMONC facilities in Humanitarian settings in Uganda. 2. To identify facilitators and barriers to successful introduction of HSC and TXA for PPH prevention and management (as per WHO PPH guidelines) in BeMONC facilities in Humanitarian settings In Uganda. (Including facilitators and barriers to introduction of and adherence to the WHO PPH guidelines in general). 3. To describe the effect (on quality of maternal and newborn health care) of introduction of a package of interventions that includes a) refresher training on PPH prevention and management (as per WHO and MOH guidelines) and b) introduction of HSC and TXA for PPH prevention and management of PPH in BEMONC facilities in Humanitarian settings in Uganda. ,
 Uganda 2022-10-13 13:10:55 2025-10-13 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Lynn Atuyambe Atuyambe
ID: UNCST-2021-R012602
 Integrating rehabilitation into primary health care and mapping of rehabilitation services in Uganda
REFNo: HS2414ES

General objective
In this study, we will investigate the feasibility of integrating rehabilitation into primary health care in Uganda. We will also map current rehabilitation services in Uganda and explore their level of integration with health systems for providing continuous, comprehensive and coordinated rehabilitation services. This will be pivotal in panning for and improving rehabilitation services in Uganda.

Specific objectives
1. To develop consensus among key health and rehabilitation sector stakeholders on integrating physical rehabilitation services into primary health care (PHC) in Uganda.
2. To determine the feasibility and capacity for PHC services in Uganda to undertake physical rehabilitation services as additional roles and tasks.
3. To determine the geographical distribution and coverage of physical rehabilitation services in the selected districts, and their level of integration with health systems for providing continuous, comprehensive and coordinated rehabilitation services.

 Uganda 2022-10-13 13:08:48 2025-10-13 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Racheal Nangobi
ID:
INSTITUTIONAL AND MANAGEMENT FACTORS INFLUENCING SUSTAINABILITY OF FARMER ORGANIZATIONS IN UGANDA
REFNo: SS1120ES

1. To characterize farmer organizational business models and agricultural institutional frameworks in Uganda.
2. To assess factors influencing organization structures of farmer organizations in Uganda.
3. To assess factors influencing leadership styles being used by farmer organizations in Uganda.
4. To assess the influence of organization structure, leadership, business model and institutional frameworks on sustainability of farmer organizations in Uganda.

 Uganda 2022-10-12 11:30:43 2025-10-12 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Fred Maniragaba
ID:
DETERMINANTS OF OLDER PERSONS’ ACCESS TO SAFE WATER AND HEALTH SERVICES IN THE INFORMAL SETTLEMENTS OF KAMPALA, UGANDA
REFNo: HS2487ES

1. Examine the demographic and socio-economic determinants of access to health services by older persons in informal settlements in Kampala, Uganda;

2. Explore the facilitators and barriers of access to clean water by older persons in informal settlements in Kampala, Uganda.

 Uganda 2022-10-11 12:40:32 2025-10-11 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
George Lyimo Wilfred
ID:
PREVALENCE, ASSOCIATED FACTORS AND COMPLICATIONS OF RECURRENT TONSILLITIS AMONG CHILDREN AGED 6- 13 YEARS IN MBARARA REGIONAL REFERRAL HOSPITAL.
REFNo: HS2450ES

To explore the complications of recurrent tonsillitis in children aged 6- 13 years with recurrent tonsillitis in MRRH.,To explore factors associated with recurrent tonsillitis among children aged 6- 13 years in MRRH.,To determine the prevalence of recurrent tonsillitis among children aged 6-13 years in MRRH.,To determine the prevalence, associated factors and complications of recurrent tonsillitis among children aged 6- 13 years in MRRH,
 Tanzania 2022-10-11 12:32:45 2025-10-11 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
James Muiga Muriithi
ID:
Green Economy Baseline Survey: A Survey on Social Acceptability of Climate Change Reforms in Uganda
REFNo: NS427ES

To study the social acceptability of critical green economy reforms in Uganda.
 Kenya 2022-10-11 12:30:30 2025-10-11 Natural Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Harriet Mayanja-Kizza
ID: UNCST-2021-R013074
 A Survey Assessing Male Reproduction After Treatment with HRZE/HR
REFNo: HS2423ES

To evaluate the paternity status in male participants who have received a HRZE/HR regimen in one of the following TB Alliance clinical trials: STAND or SimpliciTB.
 Uganda 2022-10-11 12:25:30 2025-10-11 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Gracious Ahumuza Martha
ID:
The “Diabetes CarePak” Project: Enabling Increased Access to Safe Administration of Insulin and Self-Care for People Living with Diabetes in Uganda
REFNo: HS2418ES

• Objective 1: To map the health care journey of PLWD and identify the access barriers for commodities needed for safe administration of insulin and self-management of diabetes.
• Objective 2: To determine the learning needs of PLWD and health care workers (HCWs) to inform development of educational material.
• Objective 3: To develop a CarePak prototype, which includes the type and quantity of commodities, as well as the educational materials, to be included in the CarePak.
• Objective 4: To assess the CarePak prototype for desirability, acceptability, usability, feasibility, and impact on clinical outcomes over a three-month period.
Uganda 2022-10-11 12:23:30 2025-10-11 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Denis Bbosa
ID: UNCST-2021-R012847
 RECYCLING OF PLASTIC WASTE INTO ECO-FRIENDLY INTERLOCKING BLOCKS TO ADDRESS THE CHALLENGES OF HOUSES FOR THE POOR PEOPLE AND THE CONSTRUCTION OF UPE/USE SCHOOL CLASSROOMS.
REFNo: SIR148ES

1) To produce Lego-like interlocking blocks as an alternative construction material. 2) To investigate the properties of products produced in terms of compression, hardness/tensile, and water absorption. . 3) To investigate the effect of adding ash to the proposed interlocking blocks. The hypothesis is to find out if the addition of ash to the mixture improves the mechanical properties of the interlocking block. 4) To compare the properties of similar material(s) already on the market with the produced product(s).
Uganda 2022-10-11 12:20:58 2025-10-11 Engineering and Technology Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Jimmy Wanzala Nabende
ID:
DESIGN AND SIMULATION OF AN INTELLIGENT MEDICAL VENTILATOR SYSTEM FOR PATIENT-VENTILATOR SYNCHRONY AND LUNG PROTECTION
REFNo: HS2492ES

Design and simulate an intelligent system for patient ventilator synchrony and lung protection using real-time medical imaging and fuzzy expert system,Build a feed-in ultrasound imaging model to detect severity of acute respiratory distress syndrome using convolutional neural network,Build a patient-response based model for ventilator adjustments in acute respiratory distress syndrome patients using fuzzy neural network,Design and simulate a physician based fuzzy logic system for ventilator adjustments in acute respiratory distress syndrome patients to ensure lung protection,
 Uganda 2022-10-07 13:28:32 2025-10-07 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Ponsiano Ocama
ID: UNCST-2019-R000440
 Chronic infection and hepatocellular cancer: Impact of Schistosoma mansoni, HIV, HBV, and their treatment in sub-Saharan Africa
REFNo: HS2361ES

1. To characterize the impact of medical treatment of Sm on chronic hepatitis B in SSA.
2. To correlate the dynamics of HBV infection during Sm treatment with changes in inflammatory cytokines and HBV-specific immunological responses
3. To compare expression of c-JUN and other oncogenes and HCC-related activation pathways in hepatocytes and periportal inflammatory tissue in HBV patients pre- and post-Sm treatment.

Uganda 2022-10-07 13:20:56 2025-10-07 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Emmanuel Odongo Nespaul
ID: UNCST-2021-R014002
 A Survey on Migration, Intergroup Relations, and Inclusivity”
REFNo: SS1353ES

The objective of this research is, in short, to use a survey
of 3000 adult Ugandans to understand their attitudes on matters of intergroup relations and
identify whether residential location and migration histories are important determinants of the
extent to which individuals are inclusive of those who do not share their own identities
 Uganda 2022-10-07 13:17:11 2025-10-07 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Florence  Nansumbi
ID:
Functional Indicators to assess freshwater ecosystem integrity: Biogeochemical dynamics of carbon, nitrogen and phosphorous cycling and stream metabolism
REFNo: NS402ES

The aim of this study is to evaluate the ecological status of sections of a Ugandan river with different levels of human impact using stream metabolism as a functional indicator.
It intends to investigate the following objectives:
i. To examine the role of catchment land-use and seasons in determining river water quality nutrient and dissolved organic carbon concentrations and the effects it has on water quality
ii. To investigate how stream metabolism responds to nutrient and organic matter loading along land use and seasonal gradients
iii. To assess the environmental parameters controlling stream metabolism in tropical streams and their seasonal variation along land-use gradients
iv. To investigate the relationship between stream processes and biological components of the river and their sensitivity to nutrient and organic matter pollution.

Uganda 2022-10-06 9:54:38 2025-10-06 Natural Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Joshua Kiptoo
ID:
SAFETY AND EFFECTIVENESS OF A SELECTED HERBAL MEDICINAL PRODUCT AMONG PATIENTS WITH TYPE 2 DIABETES MELLITUS IN MBARARA CITY, SOUTHWESTERN UGANDA.
REFNo: HS2440ES

To determine the cost-effectiveness of the selected HMP among patients with T2DM in Mbarara City.,To determine the safety of the selected HMP among patients with T2DM in Mbarara City.,To determine the effectiveness of a selected HMP among patients with T2DM in Mbarara City.,To identify the commonly used HMPs among T2DM patients in Mbarara City.,To evaluate the safety and effectiveness of a selected HMP among patients with T2DM in Mbarara City.,
 Uganda 2022-10-06 9:53:17 2025-10-06 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Anatoli Muleterwa
ID:
THE ROLE OF POLICING IN COUNTERING URBAN TERRORISM IN KAMPALA METROPOLITAN
REFNo: SS1436ES

General objective
The general objective of the study is to examine the influence of policing in countering urban terrorism in Kampala Metropolitan in order to reduce the incidents of terrorism through improving the working relationship between police and the community.
1.3.2 Specific Objectives
The specific objectives are;
1. To examine the role of police in countering urban terrorism in Kampala Metropolitan
2. To assess the effectiveness of police in identifying and countering urban terrorism in Kampala Metropolitan
3. To explore the role of community in countering urban terrorism in Kampala Metropolitan
4. To examine the relationship between police and community in countering terrorism in Kampala Metropolitan

 Uganda 2022-10-05 15:07:23 2025-10-05 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Winnie  Muyindike R
ID: UNCST-2021-R013558
 HIV-1 subtype-specific drug resistance in patients failing dolutegravir-based first-line, second-line or third-line regimens: multiregional study (DTG resist study)”
REFNo: HS2435ES

Main Objective 1.To determine the patterns and spectrum of InSTI DRMs in adults and adolescents with virologic failure on DTG-based ART by ART regimen and HIV-1 subtype. 2. To identify risk factors for virologic failure, InSTI DRMs, and InSTI drug resistance in adolescents and adults on DTG-based ART, including drug, host and health system factors. Specific Objectives 1a) To identify the prevalence of InSTI DRMs at the time of virologic failure. 1b) To compare the prevalence of InSTI DRMs at the time of virologic failure between HIV-1 subtypes and treatment contexts. 2a) To identify risk factors for Virologic Failure 2b) To identify risk factors for Drug Resistance Mutations. 3. To investigate correlations between novel resistance genotypes and phenotypic DTG resistance across HIV-1 subtypes.
Uganda 2022-10-05 15:04:09 2025-10-05 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Jefferson  Mtongolo Mwaisaka
ID: UNCST-2022-R010784
 An impact evaluation study of the Delivering Resilient Enterprises and Market Systems (DREAMS) project targeting refugees and host communities in Bidi Bidi and Rhino Camps, West Nile Uganda
REFNo: SS1445ES

To determine the cost-effectiveness of DREAMS compared to the status quo,To assess if there's any suggestive evidence that outcomes are substantially different for households that participate in both graduation and MSD programs vs households that only participate in graduation programs,To determine the impact of DREAMS on livelihoods, social cohesion, and perceived wellbeing among vulnerable households in host communities in Uganda’s West Nile refugee settlements,To determine the impact of DREAMS on livelihoods, social cohesion, and perceived wellbeing among vulnerable households in a refugee camp in Uganda’s West Nile refugee settlements,To determine the impact of DREAMS (poverty graduation + indirect MSD + direct market support) on livelihoods, social cohesion, and perceived wellbeing of vulnerable refugee and host community households in Uganda’s West Nile refugee settlements,
 Kenya 2022-10-05 12:26:04 2025-10-05 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Samson Omongot
ID:
Validation of air pollution particulate matter measurements and characterization of the source apportionment using chemical speciation in urban Kampala.
REFNo: NS416ES

ii) To determine sources of pollutants using filter sampler Gravimetric Method in 12 months at Makindye & Kawempe divisions of Kampala district.,Specific objectives for Aim 2 i) To determine chemical composition of pollutants using filter sampler Gravimetric method in 12 months at Makindye & kawempe divisions of Kampala district,Aim 2 General Objective To determine the pollutants’ components in particulate matter (PM) and establish their specific sources using filter sampler gravimetric method in computer-based model Positive Matrix Factorization (PMF),iii) To assess the correlation of PM2.5 measurements between AirQo twin plan tower Monitor and filter sampler Gravimetric method,ii) To determine the correlation of the PM2.5 measurements between the filter sampler Gravimetric method, and the internationally standardized Kampala BAM ,Specific Objectives for Aim 1 i) To determine the correlation of PM2.5 measurements between AirQo twin plan tower monitors and the internationally standardized Kampala BAM ,Aim 1 General Objective To examine the correlation of ambient air pollution PM2.5 measurements between AirQo twin Plan tower Monitor (TPTM), filter sampler Gravimetric method and US Embassy Beta Attenuation Monitor (BAM).,
 Uganda 2022-10-05 12:24:41 2025-10-05 Natural Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Wilfred Arubaku
ID:
Role of Physiotherapy in Ugandan Neurosurgical Transitional Care
REFNo: HS2369ES

3. To examine the knowledge, attitudes and beliefs of medical providers, rehabilitation providers, patients, and caregivers as to the inclusion of rehabilitation services in discharge practice.,2. To describe the experiences of discharge practice from the perspectives of medical providers, rehabilitation providers, patients, and caregivers.,1. To describe the process steps that are happening during discharge practice for medical providers, rehabilitation providers, patients, and caregivers.,This study aims to examine and understand the involvement of current rehabilitation professionals in discharge practices TBI and SCI patients in acute hospital settings. Results from this study will inform the development of care transition interventions that increase patient access and utilization of rehabilitation services to improve quality of life.,
 Uganda 2022-10-05 12:23:17 2025-10-05 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Waiswa Peter
ID: UNCST-2020-R014921
 Reducing neonatal and maternal mortality by rapid detection of sepsis inresource-limited environments
REFNo: HS2439ES

To assess the perception of health workers on the use of the test for detection of neonatal sepsis in their units. To compare mortality rate within groups of neonates and mothers in whom SAA is detected and those in whom SAA was not detected in a resource-limited environment.
To characterise the clinical presentation and outcome of sepsis in all participants and information on treatment and duration.
To determine the detection of SAA following serial tests and treatment for neonates and mothers suspected to have sepsis.
To describe the proportion of neonates and mothers in whom serum amyloid A (SAA) is detected when expected to have neonatal or maternal sepsis versus available biomarkers.
To identify the technical barriers to implementing of the SAA lateral flow test for the detection of neonatal sepsis, and maternal sepsis.
To understand the non-technical barriers to implementing and adopting the SAA lateral flow test for detection of neonatal sepsis and maternal sepsis.
To evaluate and implement a pre-existing technology for the rapid detection of neonatal and maternal sepsis in a resource-limited environment.
 Uganda 2022-10-03 17:37:34 2025-10-03 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Massy Mutumba
ID: UNCST-2022-R011366
 Obuvumu: Improving Health Service Uptake for Survivors of Sexual Violence (SV)
REFNo: HS2364ES

This study seeks to inform the future development of culturally appropriate, feasible, acceptable and effective interventions to increase health service utilization among female survivors of sexual violence. The specific goals of this study are to:
Aim 1: Conduct formative qualitative research to inform a discrete choice experiment (DCE) that will generate systematic information on health service utilization for female survivors of sexual violence (SV) in Uganda;
Aim 2: Using a DCE approach, assess the factors that influence women’s decisions to seek services after experiencing SV among; and
Aim 3: Based on findings from the DCE, apply user-centered design principles to co-design an intervention that addresses barriers and preferences identified in Aims 1 and 2.
 Uganda 2022-10-03 17:35:46 2025-10-03 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Emma Riley-Green
ID:
A VILLAGE-LEVEL POVERTY ALLEVIATION PROGRAM IN UGANDA
REFNo: SS1431ES

Can poverty be alleviated effectively if everyone within a community is eligible for a graduation program, rather than only the poorest? Are the causes of persistent poverty specific to individual households, requiring individualized training and coaching, or are there common elements that can be addressed at the village level within group trainings?,
 UK 2022-10-03 10:45:53 2025-10-03 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Henry Lugobe Mark
ID:
Cardiometabolic characteristics of women in Southwestern Uganda from pre-pregnancy to the postpartum period: a feasibility study
REFNo: HS2452ES

1. To examine the feasibility of recruiting to, conducting and completing a prospective cohort study on cardiometabolic characteristics from before pregnancy to the postpartum period among women in southwestern Uganda
2. To describe the cardiometabolic changes from pre-pregnancy to 3 months postpartum among women in southwestern Uganda
3. To determine the association between pre-pregnancy cardio-metabolic characteristics and hypertensive disorders of pregnancy among women in southwestern Uganda
4. To determine the association between pre-pregnancy cardio-metabolic characteristics and persistent hypertension at 3 months post-partum among women in southwestern Uganda

 Uganda 2022-09-30 14:44:02 2025-09-30 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Fumi Okamoto
ID:
Availability of essential medicines and health supplies for primary care facilities in an eastern district of Uganda
REFNo: HS2390ES

This study objects to the supply of essential medicines in primary health care services in Uganda by investigating the availability of essential medicines in health facilities under local government to define the following. 1. Identify medicines and health supplies with low availability in primary care facilities. 2. Identify the characteristics of facilities with high availability of essential medicines in a district.
Japan 2022-09-30 14:42:10 2025-09-30 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Lydia Asiimwe Kyoma
ID:
Current Practices and Barriers to Prevention of Nosocomial Infections among Severely Acute Malnourished children at Mwana mugimu Nutrition Unit, Mulago National Referral Hospital.
REFNo: HS2308ES

1. To identify currently used prevention measured against nosocomial infections.
2. To find out the barriers that hinder compliance with health guidelines provided against nosocomial infections.
3. To determine what factors predispose SAM children to nosocomial infections.

 Uganda 2022-09-30 14:41:19 2025-09-30 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
James Tumwine Kashugyera
ID: UNCST-2023-R007984
 Bacterial zoonoses as a cause of non-malarial febrile illness in children in Uganda
REFNo: HS2330ES

1.To establish the prevalence of brucellosis, leptospirosis and Q fever in children with non-malarial febrile illness
2.To identify risk factors associated with brucellosis, leptospirosis and Q fever in children with non-malarial febrile illness

Uganda 2022-09-29 13:36:19 2025-09-29 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Jennifer Verdolin
ID:
Testing the Feasibility of Community Driven Course Development: A New Paradigm in Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion
REFNo: NS364ES

Together with local community experts create two university level online courses in the areas of wildlife conservation and ecotourism. The courses, when offered to students outside of Uganda will incorporate profit sharing so that part of the tuition fees go back to the communities that helped develop the courses.

1. Collaborate with Conservation Through Public Health (CTPH) to connect with local community experts to
develop two online university courses in wildlife conservation and ecotourism.

2) Provide guest lectures and workshops to faculty at Kabale University on science communication and online course development

3. Conduct a special podcast series: Voices of Uganda where I invite community members and local experts to share their experience.

4. Develop a strategic plan development to recruit university partners
 USA 2022-09-29 13:34:29 2025-09-29 Natural Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Joseph Wasswa Ziritwawula
ID:
IMPLEMENTATION OF NOISE POLLUTION CONTROL POLICY IN URBAN-UGANDA: ENFORCEMENT AND COMPLIANCE IN KAMPALA
REFNo: SS1221ES

1. To investigate the implementation of noise pollution control policy, in Lugaba City Division, Kampala Capital City.
2. To critically analyze the enforcement of noise control mechanisms, in Lugaba City Division, Kampala Capital City
3. To investigate citizens’ compliance with noise pollution control regulations, in Lugaba City Division, Kampala Capital City.
4. To inquire into citizens’’ perceptions on noise pollution control policy implementation, enforcement and compliance, in Lugaba City Division, Kampala Capital City.

 Uganda 2022-09-29 13:31:58 2025-09-29 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Benedetta Lerva
ID:
Long-term Follow-up Surveys of the MasterCard Foundation Scholars Program
REFNo: SS1456ES

a) To investigate whether the program puts beneficiary students on a sustained human capital accumulation path and what are the
returns to secondary education generated by the program.
b) To investigate whether the program promotes gains in consumption, health,
assets, livestock holdings, and savings
c)Identify areas where the program successfully spurred systems change within partner schools, TVET institutions, employers, and/or the government; and
d)Evaluate the resilience of both Scholars and the educational system within the context of COVID- 19 shocks and identify potential areas where resilience could be further developed or strengthened.
 Italy 2022-09-29 13:29:36 2025-09-29 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Alexandra Schubert Victoria
ID:
Implications of Chronic Pain Relief for Economic Decision-Making among Low-Income Individuals in Uganda
REFNo: SS1462ES

Discern the effect of pain relief on economic preferences (risk, time, and social preferences)

Implications of pain relief for labor supply and earnings. This will be studied to understand poverty-related income dynamics.

Implications of pain-relief for real-effort task game. The study of self-reported labor data will be completed by a small real-effort task game, where participants can earn additional income for sorting beans
 Germany 2022-09-29 13:25:55 2025-09-29 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Francis Kiweewa
ID: UNCST-2020-R014929
 A Global Multi-Center, Randomized, Blinded, Placebo-Controlled Phase 3 Clinical Study to Evaluate the Efficacy, Safety and Immunogenicity of SARS-CoV-2 mRNA Vaccine (LVRNA009) for the Prevention of COVID-19 in Participants Aged 18 Years and Older
REFNo: HS2476ES

The objective of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness, safety, and the ability of the study vaccine to provoke an immune response in your body against COVID-19. This study is necessary because the COVID-19 epidemic poses a significant global health challenge, and a large number of effective vaccines are still needed for the future. A total of approximately 34,000 participants like you from around the world, such as Africa and Asia will participate in this study. The entire study will last approximately 20 months, and your participation will last approximately at least 17 months. (The exact duration of your participation in the study may depend on the specific situation of the study. Please consult your study doctor at that time.)
 Uganda 2022-09-28 14:10:52 2025-09-28 Medical and Health Sciences Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Christine Nalwadda Kayemba
ID: UNCST-2020-R014220
 AN IMPACT EVALUATION OF AN INTEGRATED COMMUNITY-BASED MEDICAL AND PSYCHO-SOCIAL CARE AND GBV SENSITIZATION INTERVENTION FOR SEXUAL VIOLENCE SURVIVORS IN ADJUMANI, UGANDA
REFNo: HS2438ES

5. To evaluate the effectiveness of post-rape medical care and gender transformative GBV approaches integrated into existing community-based services in adolescents, adults, faith and non-faith leaders, CHW/Vs, and women-led organizations in refugee settlements and host population in Adjumani district.,4. To understand the extent to which the provision of community-level care following the event of sexual violence by CHWs in humanitarian settings is feasible. ,3. To assess the safety aspects of community provision of sexual violence care by community health workers (CHWs). ,2. To assess the extent to which community members have access to GBV prevention and care services (community or health centers) to receive medical and psychosocial care if needed.,1. To undertake an assessment of GBV Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices (KAP) of young people and adults in refugee and host communities within Adjumani district.,The general objective is to evaluate an enhanced version of the integrated community-based medical care for SV survivors model that includes gender transformative GBV prevention and response approaches based on the latest clinical guidance and social and behavioral change evidence in refugee settlements and host populations in Adjumani district so as to generate evidence that will inform evidence-based planning, implementation and form a basis for monitoring and evaluation of the program interventions. ,
 Uganda 2022-09-28 14:08:14 2025-09-28 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Saint Kizito Omala
ID: UNCST-2021-R011804
 Improving the employability of University graduates through effective internship programs: The impact of HEST’s internship Approach
REFNo: SS1212ES

(i) To assess the impact of the HEST internship approach on the employability
(e.g. workplace and life-based skills) of university graduates
(ii) To evaluate the level of satisfaction and motivation of university graduates
under the HEST internship placement approach.
(iii) To assess the level of satisfaction of the industry in university graduates’
workplace and life-based skills under the HEST internship approach
Uganda 2022-09-27 16:39:12 2025-09-27 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
FELIX MMATA MULANDA
ID:
EVALUATION OF CORPORATE GOVERNANCE ON ORGANIZATIONAL PERFORMANCE: CASE OF NSSF UGANDA HEADOFFICE
REFNo: SS1187ES

The following are the objectives of the study:
(i) To analyse the effects of transparency on organizational performance of NSSF Uganda.
(ii) To analyse the effects of accountability on organizational performance of NSSF Uganda.
(iii) To analyse the effects of equity on organizational performance of NSSF Uganda.
(iv) To analyse the effects of board composition on organizational performance of NSSF Uganda.

 Kenya 2022-09-27 16:36:42 2025-09-27 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Mary Kyohere
ID: UNCST-2022-R010792
 A Study to explore attitudes and experiences of health workers, pregnant and breastfeeding women and their partners taking part in and consenting to maternal vaccine trials (PREPARE WP6)
REFNo: SS1278ES

Primary objectives 1. To explore pregnant women and breast feeding mother’s attitudes and experiences taking part in maternal vaccine clinical trials. 2. To explore pregnant women and breastfeeding women’s attitudes and experiences of the consent process in maternal vaccine trials. 3. To determine the level of current understanding and experience of healthcare professionals seeking consent for maternal vaccine clinical trials. 4. To explore attitudes of partners/close relatives to pregnant and breast feeding women and other community stakeholders to decision making for involvement in clinical trials. Secondary objectives: 1. To assess the level of current understanding of information in existing clinical trials for pregnant and breastfeeding women, their families and the wider community. 2. To explore the drivers and barriers to involvement in clinical trials for pregnant women and their significant others. 3. To explore who should be involved in decision making for pregnant women to participate in a clinical trial.
 Uganda 2022-09-27 16:25:57 2025-09-27 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Claire Gibson Elizabeth
ID:
Christian leadership in international schools; reflecting on and exploring how headteachers establish, articulate and maintain an ethos that provides a compelling vision of Christian faith.
REFNo: SS1280ES

To understand the various ways highly effective leaders lead. Thinking about specifically leadership of Christian International schools.
 UK 2022-09-27 16:23:44 2025-09-27 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Emmy Okello
ID: UNCST-2020-R009792
 “Active Case Detection and Decentralized Dynamic Registry to Improve the Uptake of Rheumatic Heart Disease Secondary Prevention” ADD-RHD "Part 2B"
REFNo: HS2351ES

Primary Objectives
Objective 1 (Aim 1): To determine the diagnostic performance (sensitivity and specificity) of primary MOH nurses who have completed certification in focused echocardiography acquisition and interpretation by expert trainers to accurately identify patients who are screen positive and screen negative for rheumatic heart disease.
Objective 2 (Aim 2): To determine the diagnostic performance (sensitivity and specificity) of secondary MOH nurses who have completed certification in focused echocardiography acquisition and interpretation by MOH nurse trainers to accurately identify patients who are screen positive and screen negative for rheumatic heart disease.

Secondary Objectives:
• RHD and echocardiography knowledge
• Provider satisfaction with training curriculum
• Time to certification
• Screening volumes
• Longitudinal image quality
• Provider confidence
• Diagnostic performance for other common categories of cardiac diseases: moderate/severe left ventricular dysfunction, moderate/severe pericardial effusion.

 Uganda 2022-09-27 16:22:25 2025-09-27 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Jafesi Pulle
ID: UNCST-2020-R014213
 A User-Centered Automated Two-way Messaging System to Support Prophylaxis Adherence in Rheumatic Heart Disease
REFNo: HS2411ES

1: Employ a user-centered design to develop a message bank and a two-way messaging intervention to support RHD secondary antibiotic prophylaxis in Uganda.

2: Compare patient-reported outcomes between RHD patients who receive standard prophylaxis support (current ACT platform) and those who receive enhanced prophylaxis support (current ACT platform + SMS intervention).

 Uganda 2022-09-27 16:15:50 2025-09-27 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Rita Makabayi-Mugabe
ID:
Evaluation of barriers and facilitators to access to tuberculosis (TB) care in Uganda.
REFNo: HS2441ES

To find out barriers to access to TB care among patients and health workers in Uganda To find out facilitators to access to TB care among patients and health workers in Uganda To document intervention functions to alleviate barriers to and enhance facilitators for access to TB care in Uganda
Uganda 2022-09-23 12:52:32 2025-09-23 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Isaac Ssewanyana
ID: UNCST-2020-R014336
 2019-nCoV Antigen Test (Later Flow Method) Diagnostic sensitivity and diagnostic specificity. "Clinical Performance Study Plan - CPSP nr. WON-CPH 22-038"
REFNo: HS2419ES

• Establish the diagnostic sensitivity and diagnostic specificity of the Wondfo 2019-nCoV Antigen Test (Lateral Flow Method) in a self-testing environment when performed by laymen and to provide data to demonstrate the product is safe and effective for its intended use. • To assess the usability of the self-test for its intended use by laymen, the laymen will be observed by healthcare professionals. These observations will be captured using a questionnaire-based survey.
Uganda 2022-09-23 12:49:47 2025-09-23 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Catriona  Waitt John
ID: UNCST-2019-R001068
 An Evaluation of the HIV Self-Testing 10X investment in Uganda
REFNo: HS2397ES

1. To determine (i) impact of HIVST within priority populations and (ii) demonstrate the demographics of those taking up testing and (iii) identify target populations not being reached
2. Identify the gaps in the HIV prevention and care cascades from distribution of HIVST kits to confirmatory testing, linkage to care and provision of ART or preventative services
3. Determine the health provider costs of different HIVST distribution models, and which models or combination of models are cost-effective for policy makers in Nigeria and Uganda to implement.

 UK 2022-09-23 12:46:13 2025-09-23 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
George Mudanga Mukone
ID: UNCST-2022-R003997
 Mapping the Geographical Distribution and Risk factors of Podoconiosis in Uganda
REFNo: HS2442ES

I. To investigate the spatial distribution of podoconiosis and Tungiasis in Uganda,
II. To quantify the population at risk of podoconiosis Uganda
III. To establish the association between Podoconiosis and tungiasis as co-morbidities in Uganda

 Uganda 2022-09-23 12:44:23 2025-09-23 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Susan Babirye
ID: UNCST-2021-R013201
 Analysis of the impact of COVID-19 on employment, economic status, and HIV risk and vulnerability among women living in urban informal settlements in two cities in Uganda: a participatory action research
REFNo: HS2458ES

1. To evaluate the impact of COVID-19 on employment (paid and unpaid work) and socio-economic status of women living in urban informal settlements in Kampala and Mbale city.

2. To determine how the changes in employment and economic status have influenced risk and vulnerability to HIV among women living in urban informal settlements in Kampala and Mbale city.

3. To explore the strategies implemented by women living in urban informal settlements in Kampala and Mbale city to cope with COVID-19-related work stress that expose them to HIV risk and vulnerability.

4. To examine the difference between existing COVID-19 recovery interventions in Uganda and the current socioeconomic and health needs of women living in urban informal settlements in Kampala and Mbale city as regards to safeguarding from HIV risk and vulnerability.

5. To convene key stakeholders to deliberate on the findings of study questions 1, 2, 3 and 4 in order to collectively identify and co-design gender transformative solutions to improve the socioeconomic well-being and reduce HIV risk and vulnerability among women living in urban informal settlements and living with HIV.

 Uganda 2022-09-23 12:39:21 2025-09-23 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Eddy Walakira Joshua
ID: UNCST-2022-R009077
 Costs and benefits of ethical recruitment to Overseas Private Recruitment Agencies in Uganda
REFNo: SS1410ES

The objective of this case study is to use a market-based lens to assess the business case for the IRIS CBP in the Ugandan context.
Uganda 2022-09-23 12:32:59 2025-09-23 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Joseph  OPUL
ID:
Contribution of Education to Resilience of Refugee Learners, A Case Study of Primary Schools in Nakivale Settlement, Isingiro District, Western Uganda
REFNo: SS1448ES

i.To assess the contribution of the curriculum to resilience of refugee learners; A case study of primary schools in Nakivale refugee’s settlement, Isingiro District, Western Uganda.
ii.To examine the role of teachers in resilience of refugee learners; A case study of primary schools in Nakivale refugee’s settlement, Isingiro District, Western Uganda.
iii.To examine the role of school leadership in resilience of refugee learners; A Case study of Primary schools in Nakivale refugee’s settlement, Isingiro District, Western Uganda.
 Uganda 2022-09-23 12:15:46 2025-09-23 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Rose Nakasi
ID: UNCST-2022-R010805
 Building AI Based Models for Diagnosis of Malaria
REFNo: SIR131ES

General Objective
To develop machine learning diagnostic systems from thick and thin blood smear image datasets for automated diagnosis of malaria in Uganda.
Specific Objectives
To achieve this, the project will have the following specific objectives;
1. To collect, curate and generate an open and labeled standardized malaria image dataset of thick and thin blood smear images from Uganda.
2. Develop machine learning models for automated detection of malaria in thick and thin blood smear images.
3. To build mobile and web-based applications for automated diagnosis of malaria.
4. To validate the developed ML models with expert ground truth annotations for malaria diagnosis.
 Uganda 2022-09-23 12:14:44 2025-09-23 Engineering and Technology Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Shamilah Namusisi
ID:
Improving Household and Community Practices to reduce human contact with bats in Bundibugyo District
REFNo: SS1406ES

To determine the effectiveness of the “Living Safely with Bats” model developed by the USAID-PREDICT project at a community level. ,Improve community knowledge of, and increase uptake of safety practices through a multi-pronged social and behavior change (SBC) strategy.,Engage local women, women groups and school clubs in testing out plants that repel bats due to their scent, including as mint and rosemary.,Identify locally available and affordable materials to keep bats out of homes and community buildings. ,The overall goal of this intervention is to reduce the risk of exposure from pathogens arising as a result of human contact with bats by deterring bats from entering houses and buildings, as well as improving household and community safety practices once the bats have already entered or roosted.,
 Uganda 2022-09-23 11:53:17 2025-09-23 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
BRENDA KHARONO
ID:
Stage of Maternal and Perinatal Death Surveillance and Response (MPDSR) implemented in Regional Referral Hospitals in Uganda-A mixed Methods Study
REFNo: HS2425ES

2. Enablers and Factors to MPDSR Implementation across the above RRHs,1. To describe the level of implementation of MPDSR in regional referral hospitals in Uganda,The purpose of this study is to describe the level of implementation of MPDSR in regional referral hospitals in Uganda. ,
 Uganda 2022-09-21 21:36:30 2025-09-21 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Nikita Bedov
ID:
Evolution and Behavioural Ecology of Natural Predator Interactions Between Mongooses and Snakes
REFNo: NS398ES

The overall objective is to analyse interactions between mongooses and snakes using model presentations. I want to understand how anti-snake behaviour varies across mongoose species and between groups with different compositions (by age, dominance, experience and sociality). Furthermore, I will examine ecological effects on mongoose-snake interactions by a comparison across geographic areas in Africa with different ecosystems and different guilds and combinations of snake and mongoose species.
By carrying out model presentations to the banded mongooses in Uganda, I aim to achieve the following:
1. To characterise banded mongoose foraging and hunting behaviour on snakes by observing how individuals interact with models of different snake species and models of other prey items, recording their physical behaviour and vocalisations.
2. To investigate whether different stimuli of the snake models, specifically movement of the model or the addition of natural snake scent, cause differences in behaviour mongooses exhibit towards them.
3. To investigate whether response to snakes varies under different group and environmental factors, such as in different group sizes and compositions, at varying distance from den or cover, or when pups are present.
4. To examine if mongooses have individual-level patterns or ‘defensive personalities’ by relating behavioural observations with life-history data from the long-term records about the same mongoose individuals collected by the Banded Mongoose Project.
 Spain 2022-09-21 21:34:08 2025-09-21 Natural Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Byamah Mutamba Brian
ID: UNCST-2022-R011124
 Strengthening Care in collaborAtion with People with lived Experience of psychosis in Uganda (SCAPE-U
REFNo: HS2327ES

General objective
To assess the impact of SCAPE-U on individual, family members’ and health system outcomes, and evaluate trial procedures to determine the optimal design for a future fully-powered cluster randomised controlled trial (RCT).
Specific objectives
1. To assess the feasibility and acceptability of SCAPE-U from the perspective of people with lived experience of psychosis, their family members and primary and community care providers.
2. To demonstrate proof-of-concept for the benefit of SCAPE-U for service users (i.e., patients with psychosis receiving primary care services) and their families, including changes in psychosis symptoms, quality of life, frequency of hospitalization and the potential impacts on family members.
3. To determine changes in health systems outcomes in terms of primary care provider knowledge, attitudes, competency in psychosis diagnosis and management, as well as accuracy of diagnosis and fidelity to treatment guidelines in actual care settings.
4. To evaluate trial procedures, including costing, recruitment and retention, and data collection protocols, to determine the optimal design for a future fully-powered cluster RCT

 Uganda 2022-09-21 21:32:50 2025-09-21 Medical and Health Sciences Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Jagoda Byszko Magdalena
ID:
"Understanding origins of social brain and communication in wild primates"
REFNo: NS335ES

Determining the complexity and diversity of chimpanzee gestural and voice communication repertoire. Identifying communication differences depending on social and environmental factors. Identifying patterns of social structures and the factors that influence them. Determining whether and to what extent gestural communication contributes to the creation and maintenance of complex social systems.
 Poland 2022-09-21 21:27:15 2025-09-21 Natural Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Henry Ssenyondo
ID:
Maternal Antibody in Milk After Group B Streptococcus Vaccination in Uganda: MAMA study
REFNo: HS1986ES

General Objective • To determine the concentration of antibody transferred in breastmilk following vaccination with Group B Streptococcal vaccine Specific Objectives • To determine the anti-GBS (anti-Alp1N, Alp2N, AlpCN and RibN) Immunoglobulin A (IgA) concentrations in the colostrum of women following vaccination with a GBS-containing vaccine or placebo in pregnancy.
• To determine the total IgA and Immunoglobulin G (IgG) concentrations in the colostrum and breastmilk of women at less than 48 hours, 28 (+/-4 days) and 56 (+/- 6 days) days after delivery following vaccination with a GBS-containing vaccine or placebo in pregnancy.
• To determine the anti-GBS (antiAlp1N, Alp2N, AlpCN and RibN) IgA concentrations in the breastmilk of women at 28 (+/-4 days) and 56 (+/- 6 days) days after delivery following vaccination with a GBS-containing vaccine in pregnancy.
• To determine the anti-GBS (antiAlp1N, Alp2N, AlpCN and RibN) IgG concentrations in the colostrum and breastmilk of women at less than 48 hours, 28 (+/-4 days) and 56 (+/- 6 days) days after delivery following vaccination with a GBS-containing vaccine in pregnancy.
 Uganda 2022-09-21 21:13:49 2025-09-21 Medical and Health Sciences Clinical Trial Degree Award
Brian Kule
ID:
Long-term Follow-up Surveys of the MasterCard Foundation Scholars Program
REFNo: SS1434ES

a) To investigate whether the program puts
beneficiary students on a sustained human capital accumulation path and what are the
returns to secondary education generated by the program.

b) To investigate whether the program promotes gains in consumption, health,
assets, livestock holdings, and savings

c)Identify areas where the program successfully spurred systems change within partner schools, TVET institutions, employers, and/or the government; and

d)Evaluate the resilience of both Scholars and the educational system within the context of COVID- 19 shocks and identify potential areas where resilience could be further developed or strengthened.
 Uganda 2022-09-20 13:10:43 2025-09-20 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
TWINOMUJUNI ROSEBELL
ID:
CITIZENS’ PARTICIPATION IN DECENTRALIZED EDUCATION SERVICE DELIVERY IN LOCAL GOVERNMENTS IN UGANDA. THE CASE OF BUSHENYI, MUKONO, GULU AND MBALE DISTRICTS
REFNo: SS1409ES

i. To analyse the fit between citizen participation and decentralised education services in selected Local Governments in Uganda.
ii. To assess the fit between decentralised education as a service and Quality of service in selected Local Governments in Uganda.
iii. To examine the effect of Quality of services on service delivery in selected Local Governments in Uganda.
iv. To measure the contribution of Citizen Participation on service delivery in selected Local Governments in Uganda.

 Uganda 2022-09-20 13:07:57 2025-09-20 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Patrick Mawadri
ID:
EFFECT OF ESTRUS SYNCHRONIZATION PROTOCOLS ON REPRODUCTIVE PERFORMANCE OF INDIGENOUS CATTLE ON EXTENSIVE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM IN UGANDA
REFNo: A219ES

i. To evaluate the conception rate of estrus synchronization protocols used in cattle on extensive management system in Uganda using retrospective data
ii. To compare the effects of modified ovsynch protocols on ovulation of cows of short horn zebu and Ankole long-horned cattle on extensive management system in Aswa Ranch in Northern Uganda
iii. To compare the effects of modified ovsynch protocols on conception of cows of short horn zebu and Ankole long-horned cattle on extensive management system in Aswa Ranch in Northern Uganda

 Uganda 2022-09-20 12:54:54 2025-09-20 Agricultural Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Moses Dombo
ID: UNCST-2021-R013076
 PERFORMANCE OF THE DECENTRALIZATION POLICY IN AGRICULTURAL SERVICE DELIVERY IN LOCAL GOVERNMENTS IN UGANDA Cases of Butaleja, Mpigi and Bushenyi districts
REFNo: A206ES

a) To assess whether administrative decentralization has resulted in improved human resource management (HRM) functions in the three local governments, in the context of agricultural service delivery.
b) To explore whether political decentralization has enhanced citizen participation, voice, and representation in agricultural service delivery.
c) To determine whether fiscal decentralization has been responsive to the revenue collection and management needs of the three local governments, in the context of delivering public agricultural services.
d) To investigate whether, through decentralization, the three local governments have been able to provide enhanced agricultural extension services.

 USA 2022-09-20 12:52:13 2025-09-20 Agricultural Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
MICHAEL KAWOOYA GRACE
ID: UNCST-2020-R014672
 Machine Learning-based Algorithm for Automatic Screening of Pulmonary Tuberculosis using Chest X-rays in the Ugandan Population
REFNo: HS2043ES

1. Create an open, labelled, inclusive dataset for CXR images and clinical information collected from the Ugandan population. 2. Develop machine learning models for automatic recognition of TB features in CXR images. 3. Integrate the developed models in a decision support web application. 4. Validate the developed system in a clinical study.
Uganda 2022-09-20 12:45:22 2025-09-20 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Guillaume DESOUBEAUX V
ID:
microMONKEY A model of international translational study to address the prevention of fungal infection in African great apes based on the One Health concept
REFNo: NS420ES

This study aims to better depict the epidemiology of microsporidiosis, to demonstrate the impact that the close proximity of humans to animals can have on the microbiological digestive carriage in great apes, and to understand its ecological consequences, in terms of their zoonotic potential. Preventive means to better control inter-species microbial transmission could thus be proposed. This project is totally part of the current international trend to preserve the environment and defend the animal welfare, supported by the One Health program.
France 2022-09-20 12:43:17 2025-09-20 Natural Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Mucunguzi Atukunda
ID:
Feasibility and acceptability of patient clubs as Intervention to improve anti-hypertensive drug stocks for Adults Living with HIV and Hypertension in Uganda – A mixed methods study
REFNo: SS1438ES

To evaluate facilitators and barriers for participation and non-participation in patient clubs among patient with HIV infected patients with hypertension. To determine the proportion of patients participating in the patient clubs that have achieved blood pressure control. To determine the number of patients with Hypertension and HIV who are participating in the patient clubs that have adequate anti-hypertension medications at every clinic visit
 Uganda 2022-09-16 9:48:55 2025-09-16 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Wang Vibeke
ID:
Breaking BAD: Understanding the Backlash Against Democracy in Africa-Uganda case
REFNo: SS1351ES

The overall objective of this project is to analyze the processes of political and economic development in Africa. It focuses on the obstacles and potentials of democratic consolidation on the continent since the transition to market economics and multiparty rule
 Norway 2022-09-16 9:46:21 2025-09-16 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Godfrey Zari Rukundo Zari
ID: UNCST-2019-R001500
 Burden of neuro-cognitive disorders and associated factors in persons aged 50 years or older with a history of Traumatic Brain Injury in Southwestern Uganda
REFNo: HS2257ES

General objective
To determine the burden of neurocognitive disorders and associated factors in patients with a history of Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) in selected communities of southwestern Uganda.

Specific objectives
1. To determine the prevalence of neurocognitive disorders in patients with a history of TBI in selected communities in south-western Uganda.
2. To determine the factors associated with the development of neurocognitive disorders in patients with a history of TBI in selected communities in south-western Uganda.

Uganda 2022-09-16 12:17:44 2025-09-16 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Yusuf Byaruhanga Byenkya
ID:
Locally-driven co-development of plant-based value chains towards more sustainable African food system with healthier diets and export potential (InnoFoodAfrica)
REFNo: SS1422ES

Main Objective
1. InnoFoodAfrica aims to develop new sustainable value chains (VC) to produce and distribute diverse and healthy foods from African farms to local and export markets.
Specific Objectives
1. Develop resource-efficient, safe and sustainable food production VCs by empowering small-holder farmers, processors, producers and consumers via co-creation process with African and European experts,
2. Catalyzing new local and international business and market opportunities in the cereal-pulse-root crop-fruit food and packaging VCs by engaging VC actors and investigating new business models.
3. Adapt and implement dietary guidelines that are based on cereal-pulse-root crop-fruit-based foods and diets tackling malnutrition of small children (focusing also on the health of expecting and breast-feeding mothers who are responsible for taking care of themselves and their children within the first 1000 days of life) and adults under the risk of obesity.
4. Diversify of plant-based agrofood systems enabling nature-benefiting farming and production of African food, which form a basis for a balanced diet.
5. Develop safe and nutrient-dense cereal-pulse-root crop-fruit-based food ingredients and products which tackle malnutrition from two angles: nutrient deficiencies and obesity, taken into account both children (<1000 days) and adult consumer segments.
6. Increase resource-efficiency of the African cereal-pulse-root crop-fruit-based food VCs by reducing food loss and food waste by improved post-harvesting and storage practices, and by creating value from side streams via bio-based packaging solutions for replacement of plastic.
7. Establish a pan-African food R&D&I (research, development and innovation) community via cooperation and creation of an open Innovation Platform, and 2) contribution to goals of the EU-Africa Research and Innovation Partnership within FNSSA and cooperation with ongoing projects in the subject area to share innovations, maximize communication and facilitating technology transfer.
 Uganda 2022-09-15 11:46:33 2025-09-15 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Rosalind  Parkes-Ratanshi Parkes
ID: UNCST-2019-R000717
 Exploring the Perceptions of Using Artificial Intelligence to Improve Outcomes in Maternal, Sexual and Reproductive Health in Sub-Saharan Africa - A Qualitative study
REFNo: HS2356ES

1. To explore the perceptions of stakeholders on opportunities for the application of responsible AI in MSRH in Sub-Saharan Africa. 2. To explore the perceptions of stakeholders on risks surrounding the application of responsible AI in MSRH in SSA. 3. To explore the perceptions of stakeholders on limitations of AI in MSRH in SSA. 4. To explore the perceptions of stakeholders on examples of best practices in existence for AI that can be applied in SSA.
UK 2022-09-15 11:12:18 2025-09-15 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Carolyn Nakisige
ID: UNCST-2021-R012699
 The Social And Economic Impact of Cervical Cancer on Children in Uganda.
REFNo: HS2420ES

1) Determine how a woman's cervical cancer diagnosis and treatment impacts the social wellbeing of her children for women undergoing treatment for cervical cancer at the uganda cancer institute. 2)Determine how a woman's cervical cancer diagnosis and treatment impacts the economic situation of her children for women undergoing treatment for cervical cancer at the Uganda cancer institute. 3)Describe the demographics and characteristics of the women diagnosed with cervical cancer and undergoing treatment at the Uganda cancer institute.
Uganda 2022-09-14 13:17:34 2025-09-14 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Aleksander Braczkowski Ryszard
ID: UNCST-2019-R001345
 Assessing the densities of four carnivore species and their conflict with local livestock farmers within and on the boundaries of Queen Elizabeth, Murchison Falls, Kidepo Valley, Pian Upe Wildlife Reserve and Lake Mburo National Parks
REFNo: NS331ES

Key objectives are to provide UWA and UNCST with updated density estimates of hyenas, lions, cheetahs and leopards using the latest spatially-explicit methods, and develop a conflict risk map for authorities for bettered allocation of resources to reduce lion and hyena attacks on livestock in future. I anticipate at least four key products to emerge from this research, 1) At least two high impact applied journal articles (eg. Journal of Applied Ecology or Frontiers in Ecology and the Environment), 2) a standardized, easy to repeat citizen science data collection protocol which uses the methods developed in 2022-2023 with Makerere students and other conservation stakeholders, 3) several training workshops with local scientists from Makere University, UWA staff, park staff and local lodges on density estimation techniques for large carnivores and 4) a conflict risk map covering these five protected areas which will be used by the Ugandan wildlife Authority to identify critical zones for conservation interventions to be applied in 2023 and beyond.
 South Africa 2022-09-14 13:13:03 2025-09-14 Natural Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Isa Kabenge
ID: UNCST-2021-R011727
 Water Quality Testing Fellowship program
REFNo: A221ES

To test the quality of water
 Uganda 2022-09-12 18:35:11 2025-09-12 Agricultural Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
James Baguma Natweta
ID: UNCST-2022-R010208
 Assessment of factors influencing uptake and compliance to mercury free gold extraction and health, safety and environment and business practices among artisanal small – scale gold miners in three districts (Buhweju, Busia and Kassanda) in Uganda
REFNo: HS2405ES

To find out how mercury free gold processing affect the income and the livelihood of the miners and other stakeholders To explore the possible mitigation measures to the occupational and environmental hazards identified and which ones are in place in the three gold mining areas in Uganda. To identify the occupational and environmental hazards affecting the artisanal small scale gold miners. To ascertain the facilitators and the barriers to the uptake of mercury free gold mining technologies among ASGMs in the three different mining areas of Uganda. To identify the perceptions, attitudes, and practices about mercury free gold mining among trained and untrained artisanal small scale gold miners in the three different mining areas of Uganda.,The purpose of this baseline study is to assess the factors influencing uptake and compliance to mercury free gold extraction and health, safety and environment practices among artisanal small – scale gold miners in three districts (Buhweju, Busia and Kassanda) in Uganda.,
 Uganda 2022-09-12 18:33:56 2025-09-12 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Willbroad Byamukama
ID: UNCST-2022-R010646
 Adoption of Information Communication Technologies in Dissemination of Agricultural Information in Uganda. A case study of Rubanda, Mayuge Districts and Mbarara City
REFNo: A218ES

To establish ICT devices (Radio, mobile phones, television and computers) used by smallholder farmers in Rubanda, Mayuge Districts, and Mbarara City,To establish the extent of ICT usage for agricultural information dissemination in Rubanda, Mayuge Districts, and Mbarara City,To develop and validate a model for agricultural information dissemination in Rubanda, Mayuge Districts, and Mbarara City. ,To examine the factors influencing the adoption of ICT for agricultural information dissemination in Rubanda, Mayuge Districts, and Mbarara City.,To develop an Information Communication Technologies (ICT) model for agricultural information dissemination among smallholder farmers in Rubanda, Mayuge Districts, and Mbarara City. ,
 Uganda 2022-09-12 18:31:03 2025-09-12 Agricultural Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Eugene Ruzagira
ID: UNCST-2023-R008282
 A phase Ib study to assess the safety and immunogenicity of a recombinant adenovirus-based vaccine against plague in Uganda
REFNo: HS2387ES

Primary To investigate safety and tolerability of 5 x 1010 VP of the proposed ChAdOx1 Plague vaccine in healthy African adults aged 18 to 49 residing in Uganda, when given as one or two dose(s) intramuscularly with different prime-boost intervals Secondary To determine the immunogenicity of 5 x 1010 VP of the proposed ChAdOx1 Plague vaccine, in healthy African adults aged 18 to 49 years residing in Uganda when given as one or two dose(s) intramuscularly with different prime-boost intervals. Tertiary Exploratory immunogenicity assays to determine the immunogenicity of 5 x 1010 VP of the proposed ChAdOx1 Plague vaccine, in healthy African adults aged 18 to 49 years residing in Uganda when given as one or two dose(s) intramuscularly with different prime-boost intervals.
Uganda 2022-09-12 18:28:42 2025-09-12 Medical and Health Sciences Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
YVETTE SSEBUNYA
ID:
ELUCIDATING THE PRODUCTION PROCESS, COST OF PRODUCTION OF THE MUGUGA COCKTAIL ECF STABILATE AND ANALYSIS OF THE VACCINE SUPPLY CHAIN IN EASTERN AFRICA.
REFNo: A209ES


1.To describe the optimal vaccine production process of the Muguga cocktail.
2.To determine the cost of production of the Muguga stabilate and profitability of producing the Muguga cocktail vaccine.
3.To describe the East Coast Fever vaccine supply chain.
4.To identify alternative strategies to improve Muguga cocktail vaccine production and supply.

 Uganda 2022-09-12 18:26:18 2025-09-12 Agricultural Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Carolyn Pelnik
ID:
How Important are Investment Indivisibilities for Development? Understanding Land Investment and its Long-Run Impacts in Uganda
REFNo: NS403ES

We are interested in understanding the long-run dynamics of the land market in rural and peri-urban Uganda and how land markets are related to poverty traps. We hope to better understand the extent to which poor households invest in land in order to exit poverty traps. This will help us to evaluate whether land may be a stepping stone to capital accumulation (perhaps via collateral), and the potential for policy intervention that can increase growth and development.
 USA 2022-09-12 18:24:01 2025-09-12 Natural Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Philipp Händel Daniel
ID:
The effect of heterogeneity, scarcity and stochastic externalities on fishers’ behavior in a threatened common pool resource
REFNo: SS1418ES

1. Understand the effects of heterogeneity on cooperative behavior.
2. Understand how the impact of risk-taking on others changes the willingness to take risk.
3. Understand how scarcity affects cooperative behavior.
 Germany 2022-09-12 18:21:28 2025-09-12 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Robert Ssekitoleko
ID: UNCST-2019-R001716
 IMPACTS OF ENTEBBE HOSPITAL CLOSURE ON THE CLIENTS’ HEALTH STATUS DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC IN UGANDA
REFNo: SS1425ES

2. To determine the extent of impacts on the health status of the previously registered clients of Entebbe RRH.,1. To understand the options used by patients to cope-up with access to necessary health services during the closure of Entebbe RRH.,To determine the impacts of Entebbe Regional Referral Hospital (ERRH) general services closure during the COVID-19 pandemic (March 2020 – April 2022) on registered and non-registered OPD clients in the Entebbe catchment area Uganda.,
 Uganda 2022-09-12 18:13:58 2025-09-12 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Rita Nakalega
ID: UNCST-2019-R000599
 A NOVEL VIDEO-BASED INTERVENTION TO ENHANCE OPTIMAL UPTAKE OF MALARIA PREVENTIVE THERAPY: A PILOT STUDY OF A HEALTH EDUCATIONAL APPROACH TO MALARIA PREVENTION DURING PREGNANCY
REFNo: NS384ES

1. Develop the PreVent intervention,
 Uganda 2022-09-08 20:06:17 2025-09-08 Natural Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Lorenzo Casaburi
ID:
An Evaluation of Contract Farming for Biofortified Crops
REFNo: SS1416ES

Main objective. The modernization of the agricultural sector is a key process for economic growth. Which organizational forms can foster this modernization? In recent decades, academics, practitioners, and policymakers have looked at contract farming as a promising option to foster commercialization of smallholder-based agricultural sectors and improve farmers’ market access. Compared with spot markets, contract farming can exploit increasing returns to scale in processing, transport, and branding, can overcome failures in credit and information markets, and can reduce demand and supply risk. At the same time, compared with vertical integration, contract farming preserves smallholders’ land property rights and thus avoids the establishment of large plantations. In the proposed project, we will use a randomized experiment to evaluate the impact of contract farming on plot productivity and farmer income, and to study the returns to investment for the contract farming companies, once accounting for any defaults on in-kind input provision. The implementation of the contract farming intervention will be managed by two partner agricultural companies according to their standard business procedures. The research team will be in charge of running farmer surveys to measure the effect of the contract farming. The academic research team is collaborating with Harvest Plus, an international organization whose goal is to develop and promote new, more nutritious varieties of stable food crops with higher amounts of micronutrients.

Specific objectives:

1. First, we will study the impact of contract farming on agricultural production, income, and profits. In order to measure profits, we will collect detailed agricultural labor and wage data. We will also study the impact of the treatment on other income-generating activities, including non-agriculture business activities. Measuring agricultural production and income implies gathering information on total output harvested and output sold, prices, and costs of inputs (seeds, fertilizers, hired work, etc.). Similarly, we will also collect data on other potential non-agricultural activities the household may be involved
2. Second, we will assess the overall extent to which enrollment in the contract farming scheme affects farmer technology adoption and input intensity, both for biofortified beans and for crops not targeted by the contract. Outcomes of interest include land preparation costs, plantlets per acre, fertilizer and manure applications, crop maintenance, and agrochemicals/pesticides. We will collect data on farming tools used by the households, fertilizers, pesticides, etc. to quantify changes on these variables that may occur during the time span of the project.
3. Third, we will study whether joining the contract farming scheme has an impact on food security. There is debate over the impact of a shift to commercial farming, as this may involve focusing production on crops that are not directly consumed in the household (see, e.g., Schneider, 2010). We will collect data on food security in order to assess the impact of the treatment on this outcome. Specifically, we will ask to the farmers on coping strategies deployed during eventual hunger periods the household may suffer o have recently suffered.
4. Fourth, we will try to measure operating costs and benefits of the companies. In particular, we will use companies’ administrative data to measure the prevalence of farmer default and crop side-selling and thus to quantify the return on investment for the companies. Partner companies will provide a detailed dataset with the relevant variables needed to perform this analysis.
5. As an additional contribution, we will also study the determinants of smallholder participation: we will correlate the choice to join the contract farming scheme (in the treatment villages) with baseline characteristics of the farmers. Several scholars have expressed concerns over the contract farming model, suggesting it may exclude households that are less productive and poorer at baseline. The take-up analysis will assess whether this concern holds or not in our setting.
 Italy 2022-09-08 16:09:36 2025-09-08 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Allan Kalungi
ID: UNCST-2022-R009843
 Unravelling the genetic risk underlying common mental illnesses (major depressive disorder, generalized anxiety disorders, suicidality and attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder) and alcohol and substance abuse among a rural general population cohort in south-western Uganda
REFNo: SS1404ES

Unravelling the genetic risk underlying common mental illnesses (major depressive disorder, generalized anxiety disorders, suicidality and attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder) and alcohol and substance abuse among a rural general population cohort in south-western Uganda
 Uganda 2022-09-08 16:05:10 2025-09-08 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Noel  Namuhani
ID:
EVALUATING THE EFFECT OF A COMMUNITY HEALTH CLUB ON THE PREVENTION AND CONTROL OF SCHISTOSOMIASIS AMONG FISHING COMMUNITIES IN BUIKWE DISTRICT, CENTRAL UGANDA: A QUASI-EXPERIMENTAL STUDY
REFNo: HS2426ES

To design, implement and evaluate the effect of community health clubs on prevention and control of Schistosomiasis in fishing communities of Buikwe district.
 Uganda 2022-09-08 16:03:14 2025-09-08 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Senjovu Kaggwa Dan
ID:
Landscape analysis of health service quality–related information systems and practices and their links to health purchasing in Uganda
REFNo: SS1390ES

The main purpose is to take stock of existing and emerging systems and practices for promoting, measuring, and rewarding health service quality. This will involve conducting a rapid landscaping of quality-related information systems, initiatives, and practices in Uganda’s health system, using the adapted ThinkWell’s Rapid Landscaping Tool. The study is not intended to carry out a quality assessment but rather taking stock of the current systems and their ways.

Specific objectives: The Cooperation for Evaluation Research and Training (CERT) firm, has been hired by ThinkWell to populate the landscaping tool with information on:
a. The current systems and practices that promote, measure and reward quality of health services
b. Existing opportunities for designing purchasing policies in ways that promote the delivery of high-quality services

 Uganda 2022-09-08 15:59:49 2025-09-08 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Ezekiel Mupere
ID: UNCST-2021-R012739
 Management practices and Outcomes of Indrawing Pneumonia in Children Aged 2-59 Months in Kamuli District Primary Health Facilities of Uganda
REFNo: SS1392ES

To examine the management (including oral treatment, which one, for how many days, or hospitalisation, with injectable antibiotics, how many days, and treatment adherence) of children 2-59 months of age with chest indrawing pneumonia presenting at the primary health care facilities in Uganda,To determine the outcome (survival status) by day 15 of children 2-59 months of age with chest indrawing pneumonia who present at the primary health care facilities in Uganda,
 Uganda 2022-09-08 15:57:50 2025-09-08 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Alison Comfort
ID: UNCST-2022-R011501
 Understanding individual- and social network-level factors affecting infant HIV testing to design social network interventions to increase testing of HIV-exposed infants
REFNo: SS1395ES

Aim 2: Conduct qualitative research to explore the mechanisms linking social networks to infant HIV testing,Aim 1: Estimate individual- and social network-level correlates of infant HIV testing,
 USA 2022-09-08 15:49:03 2025-09-08 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Pooja Upadhayay
ID:
Gastro-intestinal parasites, hormones, and behaviors of vervets (Chlorocebus pygerythrus) in human-modified habitat.
REFNo: NS349ES

The primary objectives are to investigate I) the possible interspecific parasite transmission by examining the degree of overlap in the parasite communities of vervets, humans, cattle, and dogs and II) the effects of parasites on hormones and behaviors of three neighboring vervet groups (intergroup comparisons) at Lake Nabugabo, Uganda.
Nepal 2022-09-08 15:35:09 2025-09-08 Natural Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Dan Tumusiime
ID:
Epidemiology of Rift Valley fever in Uganda
REFNo: HS2288ES

(i)To determine the spatial and temporal patterns of RVF and the associated environmental factors influencing its occurrence in Uganda
(ii)To determine the seroprevalence of RVFV antibodies among livestock and humans and associated risk factors for seropositivity at the farm level
(iii)To determine incidence rate of RVFV in livestock during inter-epizootic/inter-epidemic period

 Uganda 2022-09-08 15:33:16 2025-09-08 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Steven Atukwase Kabaringo
ID:
The military in peace keeping operations: Uganda 1994-2022
REFNo: SS1417ES

General objective

•To assess the nature of military peacekeeping operations

Specific objectives

•To examine the nature of military peace keeping operations.
•To analyse the roles of the military in peace keeping operations
•To examine the perception of the political and military and leadership on peace keeping deployments.

Uganda 2022-09-08 15:14:39 2025-09-08 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Winnie  Muyindike R
ID: UNCST-2021-R013558
 The Sentinel Research Network of IeDEA: A Prospective Cohort among People Living with HIV
REFNo: HS2217ES

Determine cross-sectional prevalence, incidence and progression over three years of liver enzyme (ALT/AST) elevation, non-invasive biomarkers of liver fibrosis (APRI, FiB-4, Fibroscan) and liver steatosis (CAP, Fatty Liver Index,Characterize the onset, chronicity and severity of mental health and substance use problems among older PLHIV over time as well as their interrelation and their influence on the HIV care continuum.,Determine the prevalence, incidence and predictors of cardio-metabolic disorders including diabetes mellitus, hypertension and dyslipidemia in PLHIV during a three-year follow-up period,To establish the IeDEA Sentinel Research Network (IeDEA-SRN)to prospectively capture and analyze standardized data among PLHIV in LMICs. Through this network, we further seek to implement studies focused on cardiovascular risk factors, mental health and substance use, as well as liver disease among PLHIV accessing HIV care in LMICs,
 Uganda 2022-09-06 15:07:47 2025-09-06 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Docus Alowo
ID: UNCST-2022-R010834
 Prebiotic and probiotic capacity of ready-to-use composite foods developed from non-starch polysaccharides plant-based sources
REFNo: A226ES

Determine the strains with probiotic potential in fermented foods using composite flours ,Determine the microbial diversity of foods fermented using composite flours ,Determine the prebiotic capacity of the Fermentable oligo-di-mono-saccharides and polyols (FODMAPS) in plant based composite flours ,1) Identify Fermentable oligo-di-mono-saccharides and polyols in plant-based composite flours,To determine prebiotic and probiotic capacity of fermented foods developed using millet-sesame-soy composite flour,
 Uganda 2022-09-06 14:32:11 2025-09-06 Agricultural Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Paul Kitandwe Kato
ID:
Evaluation of the immunogenicity of candidate Rift Valley fever self-amplifying RNA vaccines in laboratory mice
REFNo: HS2408ES

To evaluate the humoral immune responses in mice of candidate saRNA vaccines encoding RVFV Gn and Gc sequences using a naked VEEV vector design To evaluate the cell-mediated immune responses in mice of candidate saRNA vaccines encoding RVFV Gn and Gc sequences using a naked VEEV vector design
Uganda 2022-09-06 14:30:17 2025-09-06 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Kenneth Odur
ID:
Assessing Community Perceptions on the State of Nutrition in Uganda. Focus Group Discussions and Key Informant Interviews in Lira District.
REFNo: SS1385ES

To impact malnutrition on the national and international level through research and dissemination.,To equip youth ambassadors in Ayami with knowledge and experience conducting qualitative research through focus groups and key informant interviews.,To equip community members in Ayami sub county with increased knowledge of the causes and consequences of malnutrition, as well as positive behaviors and resources to address malnutrition.,To assess community knowledge, attitudes, and beliefs on malnutrition and current malnutrition interventions.,To qualitatively assess implementation of the Uganda Nutrition Action Plan in Ayami sub county, Lira District.,
 Uganda 2022-09-06 14:29:01 2025-09-06 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Charles Kiyaga
ID:
A Validation Study to Compare the Performance of Gazelle Point-of-Care Device with Isoelectric Focusing and Capillary Electrophoresis in testing for Sickle Cell Disease in Uganda
REFNo: HS2319ES

c) To assess the usability and operational characteristics of Gazelle, including the ease of use, technical complexity and inter-reader variability.,b) To evaluate foetal haemoglobin (HbF) quantitation in SCD patients on hydroxyurea treatment, as compared to standard methods, in Uganda.,a) To determine the sensitivity and specificity of Gazelle in comparison to the standard tests used for the diagnosis of SCD.,
 Uganda 2022-09-06 14:24:20 2025-09-06 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
David Musoke
ID:
Enhancing the capacity of Community Health Workers on epidemic and pandemic preparedness and response in Wakiso district, Uganda: impact evaluation and dissemination
REFNo: HS2349ES

Overall objective To carry out an impact evaluation of a recent project that enhanced the capacity of Village Health Teams (VHTs) on epidemic and pandemic preparedness and response (including COVID-19) in Wakiso district so as to generate information to enhance scale-up of interventions as well as inform future related activities. Specific objectives 1. To explore how the performance of VHTs in relation to epidemic / pandemic preparedness and response including COVID-19 was affected by the training. 2. To explore other effects of the training on epidemic / pandemic preparedness and response including COVID-19 to VHTs and their communities.
Uganda 2022-09-06 14:22:51 2025-09-06 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Bruce Kirenga J
ID: UNCST-2019-R001460
 Estimating the real-world effectiveness and determinants of effectiveness China Manufactured and other COVID-19 vaccines in Uganda
REFNo: HS2422ES

To determine the overall and product-specific rate of breakthrough infections (laboratory-confirmed SARS-CoV-2) among adult Ugandans vaccinated with China manufactured and other COVID-19 vaccines in Uganda,To estimate COVID-19 vaccine effectiveness (CVE) for more severe outcomes (e.g., ICU admission, or in-hospital mortality) and its determinants in among adults diagnosed with COVID-19 in Uganda,To determine the overall and product-specific effectiveness of China manufactured and other COVID 19 vaccines against symptomatic COVID-19 disease among adults diagnosed with COVID 19 in Uganda,
 Uganda 2022-09-06 14:21:36 2025-09-06 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Fred Wauyo
ID: UNCST-2022-R010247
 HOLISTIC MODEL FOR PREDICTING USER ADOPTION MECHANISM OF MOBILE APPLICATIONS FOR BUSINESS GROWTH IN MEDIUM ENTERPRISES: THE CASE OF KAMPALA CITY COUNCIL AUTHORITY
REFNo: SIR136ES

4. To propose a holistic model for predicting user adoption of mobile applications at KCCA,3. To test and validate the proposed model at KCCA,2. To determine factors that influence users intentions to adopt mobile applications at KCCA,1. To assess the existing mobile applications user adoption at KCCA.,The main research objective of this thesis is to “explain the mobile application adoption mechanism in the market and also build a holistic model that predicts user’s adoption of the third party mobile applications at KCCA.,
 Uganda 2022-09-06 14:20:08 2025-09-06 Engineering and Technology Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Roy Mayega William
ID: UNCST-2022-R010983
 Composition of honey sold on the Kampala market and its glycemic response among diabetic patients.
REFNo: HS2286ES

1) To characterise the carbohydrate composition of locally produced honey on the Kampala market.
2) To determine the organic composition of locally produced honey on the Kampala market.
3) To assess the Glycemic index of diabetic patients subjected to locally produced honey.


 Uganda 2022-09-06 14:18:12 2025-09-06 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Gorretti Nassali
ID:
A PHASE III, RANDOMIZED, OPEN-LABEL, MULTICENTER STUDY EVALUATING THE EFFICACY AND SAFETY OF ADJUVANT GIREDESTRANT COMPARED WITH PHYSICIAN'S CHOICE OF ADJUVANT ENDOCRINE MONOTHERAPY IN PATIENTS WITH ESTROGEN RECEPTOR?POSITIVE, HER2 NEGATIVE EARLY BREAST CANCER
REFNo: HS2133ES

Primary objective:
To demonstrate superiority of giredestrant over the control treatment
Secondary objectives:
1. To evaluate the efficacy of giredestrant compared with TPC
2. To evaluate the safety of giredestrant compared with TPC
3. To characterize giredestrant pharrmacokinetics (PK)
4. To evaluate health status utility scores of participants treated with giredestrant compared with TPC
5. To evaluate the efficacy of giredestrant compared with TPC
6. To evaluate the tolerability of giredestrant compared with TPC
7. To identify and/or evaluate biomarkers that are predictive of response to giredestrant
Uganda 2022-09-06 14:14:37 2025-09-06 Medical and Health Sciences Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Mary Gorreti Nabbosa
ID:
Application of the IFLA code of ethics for librarians in selected academic universities in Uganda
REFNo: SS1372ES

i. To identify the services offered by Kyambogo University and Uganda Christian University libraries.

ii. To examine the ethical practices of librarians in Kyambogo University and Uganda Christian University libraries.

iii. To investigate whether Kyambogo University and Uganda Christian university librarians have applied the IFLA code of ethics in library and information service delivery.

iv. To determine the challenges faced by librarians Kyambogo University and Uganda Christian University libraries when applying the IFLA code of ethics in the library and information service delivery.
 Uganda 2022-08-30 17:24:16 2025-08-30 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
JAMES MULEME
ID: UNCST-2021-R012263
 Safe Food and Water: Promoting the protection and safety of household and community water and food resources
REFNo: HS2311ES

1. Using the Trials of Improved Practices (TIPS) technique to co-design water and food protection solutions that reduce the risk of bat contamination, using locally available resources 2. Using the Trials of Improved Practices (TIPS) technique to implement an SBC intervention to improve community knowledge and behaviours relating to food and water safety and understanding of the need to protect food and water sources (focused on bat-related risks) 3. Demonstrate feasibility and effectiveness of locally resourced interventions (benefits and costs) that protect water and food sources from bat contamination. This will contribute to the adoption of sanitation and hygiene measures and practices to ensure safe water and food
 Uganda 2022-08-30 16:42:20 2025-08-30 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Charles  Katulamu
ID:
Morals, Beliefs, and the Law Disconnected from Reality: Uncovering the Abortion Realm in Kampala, Uganda.
REFNo: SS1412ES

1. To understand the drivers of pregnancy termination.

2. To investigate the determinants of access to safe abortion care.

3. To find out how women decide to terminate a pregnancy.

4. To investigate women navigate the law, cultural stigma, and religious expectations before, during, and post-abortion.

5. To understand how abortion care providers make decisions on who receives the care.

6. To find out the challenges abortion care providers face, how they address them, and their recommendations towards the health and wellness of women in Uganda.
 Uganda 2022-08-30 10:47:16 2025-08-30 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Samuel Biraro
ID:
Evaluation of Integrated Child Health Days in Select Districts in Uganda
REFNo: HS2410ES

Main objective
To evaluate the effectiveness of integrated child health days in Uganda to reach children who are un-immunized and under-immunized and suggest recommendations for improvement of the ICHD service delivery program in three districts (Bukedea, Kayunga, and Rakai) in Uganda.

Specific Objectives
1. To identify and estimate the proportion of children under 5 years of age, who attend and do not attend CHDs and describe key factors affecting attendance in selected district(s).
2. To understand the knowledge, attitudes, practices (KAP), motivators, and barriers for the implementation of CHDs by health system staff and community members (i.e., Health managers, healthcare workers, village health workers, and local community leaders) to inform improvement in service delivery.
3. To describe the systematic approach, best practices, enablers, and barriers during CHDs according to the five pillars of immunization strategy (service delivery; planning, management, and finance; data and surveillance; cold chain and vaccine management; advocacy, communication, and social mobilization) and suggest recommendations that be used to improve coverage, quality, and equity of immunization services during ICHDs.

 Uganda 2022-08-30 10:45:06 2025-08-30 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Cecilia  Nantume
ID:
Rapid Assessments of Progress: An evaluation of DMPA-SC Self Injection Public Sector Service Delivery in Uganda
REFNo: HS2409ES

To establish clients perceived quality and overall satisfaction with self injection service delivery,To identify client challenges to uptake of DMPA-SC and self injection use ,To assess the extent to which attitudes and behavior of providers and stakeholders accelerate or hinder Self Injection uptake, ,To determine the emerging health system barriers and facilitators that influence Self Injection uptake.,
 Uganda 2022-08-30 10:42:45 2025-08-30 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Anne Wajja J W
ID: UNCST-2022-R010518
 A multi-country, epidemiologic study to assess the interferon gamma release assay (IGRA) positivity, and to build capacity to conduct a tuberculosis (TB) vaccine efficacy study, in populations with a high TB disease burden
REFNo: HS2371ES

o To describe the proportion of IGRA positivity by site

Secondary objectives:
o To assess the association of age with proportion of IGRA positivity, by site o To describe the overall incidence of suspected and laboratory-confirmed pulmonary TB (disease)

Tertiary objectives o To describe changes in the proportion of IGRA positivity by site
o To describe the association between IGRA interferon gamma (IFN) concentration at screening and progression to pulmonary TB

Uganda 2022-08-30 10:37:18 2025-08-30 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Ramathan Mugalu
ID:
BUSINESS EDUCATION AND PERFORMANCE OF BUSINESS SCHOOLS’ GRADUATES IN SELECTED ORGANIZATIONS IN KAMPALA, UGANDA
REFNo: SS1168ES

The general objective was to examine the influence of business education on the job performance of business schools’ graduate in the selected organisations in Kampala- Uganda.
 Uganda 2022-08-30 10:34:40 2025-08-30 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Losira Nasirumbi
ID: UNCST-2021-R013084
 Intra-household Gender Dynamics in Uptake of Agricultural Technologies for Sustainable Livelihoods in Uganda
REFNo: SS1375ES

1) Understand the dissemination and use of agricultural technologies in selected districts of the Eastern Agro-Ecological Zone of Uganda
2) Analyse the intra-household gender roles and relations related to technology access and sustained use within the institution of the household
3) Quantify the distribution of decision-making power within households and how these influence technology uptake and empowerment among women and youth
 Uganda 2022-08-30 10:32:05 2025-08-30 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Bernard Lukuyu Adubwa
ID:
Improving pig productivity and incomes through an environmentally sustainable and gender inclusive integrated intervention package
REFNo: A210ES

1. Piloting and evaluating innovative market arrangements at the level of pig aggregators to strengthen market linkages between them and pig farmers and link the farmers to input and service providers.
2. Implementing and evaluating an integrated package for improving pig productivity and performance comprising pig herd health practices, reproductive management, improved genetics, and better feeding, for farmers participating in the market arrangements and delivered through a digital extension platform

3. Developing, testing and evaluating best-bet interventions for reducing the environmental footprint primarily through waste (manure) management and adaption to heat stress

 Kenya 2022-08-30 10:28:45 2025-08-30 Agricultural Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Isaac Ssewanyana
ID: UNCST-2020-R014336
 ASSESSMENT OF USABILITY OF THE WONDFO HIV SELF-TEST ONE STEP HIV 1/2 WHOLE BLOOD/SERUM/PLASMA TEST BY UNTRAINED USERS
REFNo: HS1878ES

To evaluate the ability to correctly comprehend key messaging from device packaging and labelling, including the Instructions for Use.,The evaluation of untrained users’ and their interaction with the device in terms of effectiveness and efficiency, i.e. successful / unsuccessful completion and difficulty of the critical steps as per the Instructions for Use,To evaluate the ability of untrained users to obtain an accurate HIV test result using the Wondfo HIV Self-Test.,
 Uganda 2022-08-30 10:24:48 2025-08-30 Medical and Health Sciences Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Gerald Zirintunda
ID:
Assessment of the ethnoveterinary practices, knowledge and attitudes for the control of chicken helminths in Soroti district
REFNo: A220ES

1. To document the ethnoveterinary knowledge, attitudes and practices for chicken disease control in farming communities of Soroti district.
2. To determine the efficacy of crude extracts from selected natural products used in control of helminths in chicken.
3. To determine the safety of crude extracts from selected medicinal plants used in control of helminths in chicken.
4. To determine the phytochemical composition and the bioactive ingredients in the most potent extracts.

Uganda 2022-08-25 12:19:28 2025-08-25 Agricultural Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Elizeus Rutebemberwa
ID: UNCST-2022-R009070
 Learning, Acting and Building for Rehabilitation in Health Systems (ReLAB-HS) Policy and Prioritization of Rehabilitation in the Ugandan Health System
REFNo: HS2400ES

The aim of this project is to answer the following research questions: “What political and bureaucratic factors shape prioritization and implementation of policies that advance rehabilitation in Uganda?”
Uganda 2022-08-25 12:16:34 2025-08-25 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Susan Nassiwa
ID:
Enteral Nutrition and Burn Wound Recovery of Paediatric Patients: A Case of Kiruddu National Referral Hospital
REFNo: HS2388ES

General Objective:
To determine the association between enteral nutrition and burn wound recovery of paediatric patients at Kiruddu National Referral Hospital (KNRH) in Buziga, Kampala.
Specific objectives:
To examine the relationship between normal oral diet and burn wound recovery of paediatric patients in KNRH in Buziga, Kampala.
To investigate how use of liquid supplements contributes to burn wound recovery of paediatric patients in KNRH in Buziga, Kampala.
To establish the association between tube feeding and burn wound recovery of paediatric patients in KNRH in Buziga, Kampala.
 Uganda 2022-08-25 12:14:05 2025-08-25 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Elizabeth Ayebare Ombeva
ID: UNCST-2020-R003666
 Development of a meta-core outcome set for stillbirth prevention and bereavement care following stillbirth
REFNo: HS2332ES

1) To identify a list of outcomes used in current stillbirth research together with outcomes reported in qualitative literature in an Low and Middle income Country (LMiC) setting relevant to stillbirth. 2) To prioritise outcomes from a health care professional, researcher and parent perspective from an LMic setting. 3) To integrate the outcomes important to all stakeholders in order to ratify a Core Outcome Set.
Uganda 2022-08-25 12:09:48 2025-08-25 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
GRACE KANSIIME
ID: UNCST-2019-R000380
 SPECTRUM OF KIDNEY DISEASE AMONG PATIENTS WITH TUBERCULOSIS (SKiD-TB) WITH OR WITHOUT HIV CO-INFECTION; A PROSPECTIVE COHORT STUDY.
REFNo: HS2357ES

To determine and compare the incidence of CKD after TB treatment success among people with TB with and without HIV co-infection at selected referral hospitals in Uganda. ,To determine the association of incident AKI and TB treatment outcomes among people with TB. ,To determine and compare the incidence of AKI among people with TB with and without HIV co-infection at selected referral hospitals in Uganda. ,
 Uganda 2022-08-25 12:06:18 2025-08-25 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
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