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Angella Mirembe Nanteza
ID: UNCST-2022-R008741
 NEURODEVELOPMENTAL OUTCOMES AND ASSOCIATED FACTORS AMONG CHILDREN BORN TO MOTHERS LIVING WITH HIV IN UGANDA.
REFNo: HS6380ES

General objective: To determine the neurodevelopmental outcomes and associated factors among children born to MLHIV in Uganda.
Specific objectives
1. To determine the neurodevelopmental outcomes of children born to MLHIV in the first 18 months of life.
2. To determine the factors associated with neurodevelopmental outcomes of children born to MLHIV in the first 18 months of life.

 Uganda 2025-09-26 18:15:44 2028-09-26 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Joweria Nambooze
ID: UNCST-2019-R001118
 Effect of consumption of cape gooseberries on blood glucose control among patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus in Kampala, Uganda
REFNo: HS6017ES

To evaluate patient adherence to dietary interventions involving gooseberries,To compare change in glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c) levels among T2DM patients consuming gooseberries regularly as part of their diet with those following a regular diet. ,To assess the effect of regular consumption of gooseberries on fasting blood glucose levels in T2DM patients.,To evaluate the effect of cape gooseberries on blood glucose control among patients with T2DM in Kampala, Uganda.,
 Uganda 2025-09-26 18:13:11 2028-09-26 Medical and Health Sciences Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Hawa Nalwoga
ID: UNCST-2021-R012081
 Innovative Breast Cancer Screening to Increase Early Detection in Uganda Short title: BSESuG Research project
REFNo: HS6166ES

1. To increase knowledge about breast self-examinations (BSE) and BSE practical skills and BSE practise among women in Buhanika subcounty, Hoima district Uganda by at least 50% over a 12-month period
2. To evaluate the effectiveness of the innovative Breast Self-Examination Support Groups (BSESuG) approach in increasing the rate of detecting breast anomalies among women in Buhanika subcounty, Hoima district of Uganda by at least 30% within a 12-month period.
3. To assess the acceptability of the innovative Breast Self-Examination Support Groups (BSESuG) approach for early detection of breast cancer among women in Buhanika subcounty, Hoima district
 Uganda 2025-09-26 18:11:17 2028-09-26 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
CAROLYNE OLEO
ID: UNCST-2024-R003845
 DETERMINANTS OF DELAYED HEALTHCARE SEEKING AMONG PATIENTS WITH ABDOMINAL SYMPTOMS AT KYABIRWA SURGICAL CENTER, UGANDA
REFNo: HS6014ES

Main objective/ purpose:
To assess factors influencing decision to seek care in a timely manner among patients presenting with abdominal symptoms at KSC, Budondo sub county

Specific objectives:
1. To determine the median time from symptom onset to presentation among patients presenting with abdominal symptoms to KSC, Budondo sub county
2. To identify factors influencing decision to seek care in a timely manner among patients presenting with abdominal symptoms at KSC, Budondo sub county
3. To understand consequences of delayed presentation, such as increased treatment complexity or cost

 Uganda 2025-09-26 18:09:15 2028-09-26 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Patrick Okema
ID: UNCST-2025-R019099
 Insulin storage in low resource settings, impact on the glycated hemoglobin.
REFNo: HS6078ES

To determine the modalities of insulin storage in children and adolescents with T1D in low resource settings and the effects on their Hemoglobin A1C (HbA1C) in northern Uganda
 Uganda 2025-09-26 18:07:55 2028-09-26 Medical and Health Sciences Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
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