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Martin Kaddumukasa.
ID: UNCST-2024-R003870
Prospective Global Platform to Evaluate and Enhance Cognitive and Functional Trajectories after Stroke (PROSPECT)
REFNo: HS5743ES

We will identify the natural history and population attributable
risk of key factors for post-stroke cognitive and functional
impairment, including baseline characteristics, details of the index
stroke and post-stroke complications
Uganda 2025-07-10 12:50:40 2028-07-10 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Daniel Atwine
ID: UNCST-2019-R012948
SAFETY AND EFFICACY OF THE PHOTO-KABADA DEVICE AS COMPARED TO DEVICES IN ROUTINE USE IN ADMINISTERING PHOTOTHERAPY FOR BABIES WITH NEONATAL JAUNDICE: AN OPEN-LABEL, RANDOMIZED CONTROLLED CLINICAL TRIAL (MUST-2024-1404).
REFNo: HS5411ES

5) Secondary: To describe the experiences of health workers using the test (Photo-Kabada) and control PT devices and caretakers of children treated with these devices.,4) Secondary: To compare the other safety and efficacy outcomes when babies are treated with Photo-Kabada compared to available phototherapy devices on the neonatal unit of MRRH. ,3) Secondary: To compare the reduction in bilirubin levels per unit time when babies are treated with Photo-Kabada compared to available phototherapy devices on the neonatal unit of MRRH. ,2) Primary: To compare the efficacy of Photo-Kabada phototherapy machine with existing phototherapy machine at selected hospitals in treating neonates with jaundice.,1) Primary: To compare the safety of Photo-Kabada phototherapy machine with existing phototherapy machine at selected hospitals in treating neonates with jaundice.,
Uganda 2025-07-10 11:09:52 2028-07-10 Medical and Health Sciences Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
SAMANTHA KESHARA
ID: UNCST-2024-R016384
NEONATAL JAUNDICE MANAGEMENT:ASSESSING THE KNOWLEDGE, ATTITUDES, and PRACTICES(KAP) OF MOTHERS AT KAWEMPE SPECIALISED NATIONAL REFERRAL HOSPITAL (KNRH).
REFNo: HS6108ES

To assess the knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) of mothers regarding neonatal jaundice at Kawempe Specialized National Referral Hospital.

Specific Study Objectives

To evaluate the level of maternal knowledge on neonatal jaundice symptoms, causes, complications, and treatment options.

To assess maternal attitudes and perceptions toward neonatal jaundice and its severity.To examine maternal attitudes and perceptions toward neonatal jaundice and its severity.

To determine the healthcare-seeking practices of mothers when managing neonatal jaundice.To analyze the healthcare-seeking practices of mothers when managing neonatal jaundice.

Uganda 2025-07-10 11:05:34 2028-07-10 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
James Tumwine Kashugyera
ID: UNCST-2025-R017959
Understanding and managing fevers from infections spread by animals
REFNo: HS6008ES

1.Determine the common causes of ZAFI and associated factors in paediatric patients living in urban and rural areas of Kabale, Uganda 2.Develop and test novel technologies and approaches for diagnosing ZAFI that are suitable for use in LMIC and field settings 2.1. Evaluate point-of-care (PoC) tests and pilot prototype molecular diagnostic platforms for key zoonotic pathogens 3.Involve communities and the health sector in Kabale, Uganda,in defining improved approaches to diagnosis and management of ZAFI 4.Strengthen capacity and capability for research on diagnosis and management of zoonotic diseases in Kabale, Uganda
Uganda 2025-07-09 17:55:28 2028-07-09 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Constance Buzaare
ID: UNCST-2024-R005359
Project-Based Learning, Conventional Teaching Approaches and Developing English Language Proficiency among Refugee Learners: A case of Bidi-Bidi refugee settlement
REFNo: SS3988ES

i. To assess the English language proficiency of refugee learners before implementing project-based learning and traditional learning approaches in the Bidi Bidi refugee settlement. ii. To examine the level of English language proficiency of refugee learners after the interventions of project-based learning and traditional learning approaches in Bidi Bidi settlement. iii. To determine the difference in English language proficiency among refugee learners before and after implementing project-based learning, compared to traditional teaching approaches in Bidi Bidi settlement. iv. To assess learners' perceptions of project-based and traditional learning approaches in enhancing English language proficiency among refugee learners in Bid Bidi Settlement.
Uganda 2025-07-09 17:06:10 2028-07-09 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
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