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Grace Kisitu Paul
ID: UNCST-2024-R004102
UNIVERSAL1: Pharmacokinetic study of an optimized dose ratio of dolutegravir/emtricitabine/tenofovir alafenamide fumarate: expediting a UNIVERSAL first line regimen for all children living with HIV in Africa
REFNo: HS4280ES

Primary objective:
To evaluate the pharmacokinetics and short-term safety of DTG and FTC/TAF administered to children living with HIV using a novel dose ratio

Secondary objective:
To evaluate the short-term efficacy of DTG and FTC/TAF
formulations in children using a novel dose ratio

Uganda 2024-07-19 3:45:20 2027-07-19 Medical and Health Sciences Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Janet Nakigudde
ID: UNCST-2019-R000444
PROMOTING MENTAL HEALTH OF TEACHERS AND CAREGIVERS USING A PERSONALIZED MHEALTH TOOLKIT IN UGANDA
REFNo: HS4431ES

3. To examine feasibility of mWEL-T and mWEL-P with parents and teachers from urban and rural regions (including examining feasibility of the implementation procedures and intervention efficacy) (n=160, 80 parents and 80 teachers from urban and rural regions).,To conduct a user-centered testing study to optimize usability of the Teacher and Parent versions of mWEL- mWEL-T and mWEL-P,1. To build a school system capacity (by establishing a cross-discipline digital health leadership & learning collaborative (n=10) and training a group of peer-community health workers (P-CHW) (n=30; 15 peer teachers and 15 peer parents) to implement the mWEL that is developed,The aim of the study is to test mWEL a newly developed mobile app and user-engagement strategies for mental health management and promotion targeting teachers and parents,
Uganda 2024-07-17 14:03:01 2027-07-17 Medical and Health Sciences Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Emmanuel Musisi
ID: UNCST-2020-R004472
Assessing feasibility, acceptability and utility of Tuberculosis-Molecular Bacterial Load Assay for monitoring TB treatment in three HIV clinics in Kampala
REFNo: HS4475ES

iii. To innovate and describe a shortened RNA extraction protocol that will contribute to the reduction of the overall turn-around time of the TB-MBLA. This objective will support Ms. Kasinga Sharifah’s MSc in Molecular Biology at Makerere University. ,ii. Acquire knowledge about the adoptability, acceptability, feasibility, compatibility, satisfaction, and complexity of including TB-MBLA in routine TB care. This will be achieved through conducting end-of-study key informant interviews (KIIs), focus group discussions (FGDs), and surveys.,i. Understanding the baseline issues regarding the pathway to healthcare access, prior use of antibiotics and/or previous TB treatment, and socioeconomic status. This will be achieved by conducting a structured questionnaire study at different medical clinics around Kampala.,The overall objective of this study is to assess the feasibility, acceptability, and utility of the Tuberculosis-Molecular Bacterial Load Assay for monitoring TB treatment in three HIV clinics in Kampala and evaluate approaches that will reduce the turnaround time of the TB-MBLA assay.,
Uganda 2024-07-17 13:59:42 2027-07-17 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
NAMYENYA NAKITYO MARIAM
ID:
SELF-MANAGEMENT PRACTICES AND GLYCEMIC STATUS OF TYPE 2 DIABETES MELLITUS ADULT OUTPATIENTS ATTENDING THE DIABETES CLINIC AT KIRUDDU NATIONAL REFERRAL HOSPITAL
REFNo: HS4456ES

To determine the predictors of glycemic status among T2DM adult outpatients attending the diabetes clinic at KNRH.,To establish the relationship between self-management practices and glycemic status of T2DM adult outpatients attending the diabetes clinic at KNRH.,To evaluate the self-management practices of T2DM adult outpatients attending the diabetes clinic at KNRH.,To assess the glycemic status of T2DM adult outpatients attending the diabetes clinic at KNRH.,To investigate the self-management practices and the glycemic status of T2DM adult outpatients attending the diabetes clinic at KNRH.,
Uganda 2024-07-17 13:49:23 2027-07-17 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Leo Okoya
ID: UNCST-2024-R004171
Socio-ecological and cultural factors in the use of pesticides in Smallholder Agri-food system in Koch Goma Sub- County, Northern Uganda
REFNo: SS2759ES

General Objective
- To examine the social, cultural and ecological factors in the use of pesticides in smallholder agrifood systems and its effects on humans and the environment
Specific objectives
1.To examine how tomato production positioned within smallholder agrifood production systems in Koch Goma Sub-County.
2.To assess the community perceptions of traditional pest and disease management practices vis a vis the current practices in tomato production in Koch Goma sub-county
3.To explore the discourses and knowledge circulating about the socio-ecological effects of pesticides in tomato production in Koch Goma Sub- County.
4.To examine the social lives of selected pesticides used in tomato production in Koch Goma Sub- County.

Uganda 2024-07-17 13:46:53 2027-07-17 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Moses Nasinyama Makoha
ID:
Approaches to Knowledge Translation and Management for Public Revenue Mobilization in Pallisa District, Uganda
REFNo: SS2709ES

Purpose of the study
To examine how approaches of Knowledge Translation support the management for Public Revenue Mobilization in Pallisa District, Uganda.

1.3.1 Objectives of the Study
The specific objectives of the study are to:
1. Assess the nature and methods (both local and modern) used for knowledge development to support the management for PRM in Pallisa.
2. Analyze the process and methods used in knowledge development to accelerate innovation in public revenue knowledge design in Pallisa.
3. Assess the institutional structures in place to support public revenue knowledge transfer in Pallisa.
4. Explore the role of key stakeholders in public revenue knowledge generation and management in Pallisa.


Uganda 2024-07-17 12:42:18 2027-07-17 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Julius Ssendiwala
ID:
Evaluation of the National PMTCT Group Antenatal Care/ Postnatal Care Differentiated Service Delivery model: Uganda 2021-2023
REFNo: SS2873ES

To estimate the cost of delivering the G-ANC/PNC DSD model of care as part of MCH service delivery for PBF AGYW and their infants by health facility level,To determine the acceptability, enablers and barriers of implementing the G-ANC/PNC model of care for PBF AGYW and their infants.,To determine the effectiveness of G-ANC/PNC DSD model of care on maternal and infant health outcomes across the continuum of care for mother-infant pairs, including retention rates.,To assess the uptake of G-ANC/PNC DSD model of care among PBF AGYWs,To measure the uptake, effectiveness and cost of the G-ANC/PNC DSD model of care for PBF AGYW and their infants for program improvement.,
Uganda 2024-07-17 12:07:59 2027-07-17 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Philip Rwezawula
ID: UNCST-2024-R003279
Probiotics and Bacteriophages as Biocontrol Agents of Motile Aeromonad Septicaemia in Nile Tilapia: A Holistic Approach to Disease Management in Aquaculture
REFNo: A451ES

To evaluate the synergistic effects of combining lytic phages with local probiotic Bacillus spp. on the growth performance and survival rates of Nile tilapia in the field under conditions of Aeromonas hydrophila exposure ,To evaluate the synergistic effects of combining lytic phages and local probiotic Bacillus spp. under lab conditions to prevent and/or cure MAS in Nile tilapia,To verify the potential of local lytic bacteriophages and probiotic Bacillus spp. to prevent or mitigate Motile Aeromonad Septicaemia (MAS) in farmed Nile tilapia under lab conditions,Isolation and characterization of local probiotic Bacillus spp. and local lytic bacteriophages,to assess the potential of bacteriophages and probiotics as biocontrol agents of Motile Aeromonad Septicaemia (MAS) in farmed Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus). ,
Uganda 2024-07-17 12:06:50 2027-07-17 Agricultural Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Faith Nawagi
ID: UNCST-2021-R013751
AFREhealth-FAIMER Interprofessional Education Student Exchange Program Evaluation Plan.
REFNo: HS4461ES

The AFREhealth-FAIMER IPE program evaluation aims to assess the key process factors required for implementation of an IPE elective program, impact and the outcomes of the program at the student, faculty, institutional, and AFREhealth Network levels.,4. To document the key process factors of developing and implementing the AFREhealth-FAIMER IPE elective program. ,3. To identify the outcomes of the AFREhealth–FAIMER IPE elective program on the participating institutions and AFREhealth as an organization at large.,2. To evaluate the participating faculty, students, program managers, institutional leaders, and AFREhealth leaders’ perspectives on the AFREhealth-FAIMER IPE elective program curriculum. ,1. To establish the IPECP skills gained by the students participating in the AFREhealth-FAIMER IPE elective program. ,
Uganda 2024-07-17 12:04:18 2027-07-17 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Anxious   Niwaha Jackson.
ID: UNCST-2023-R008010
Patho-physiologic and metabolic characterisation of Lean Diabetes in Uganda (LEAN-D study)
REFNo: HS4533ES

1. To establish the principal cause of hyperglycemia in lean SSA diabetes. (Hyperglycemia is high blood sugar)
2. To determine the association between biomarkers of beta cell function, and body composition and lean type 2 diabetes.
3. To establish if Persistent Organic Pollutants are present in sufficient levels in individuals with lean SSA diabetes to contribute to the process of developing diabetes.
4. To translate knowledge products into formats that are accessible and usable by key stake holders to enhance lean diabetes diagnosis, and inform policy and intervention strategies.

Uganda 2024-07-15 8:24:33 2027-07-15 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
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