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Bernard Kikaire
ID:
ACE-Polymorphisms in COVID-19/Ma1aria and COVID19/TB Co-infections in Uganda: A substudy of the CCP project
REFNo: HS3026ES

General objective:

The aim of this study is to describe the role of ACE polymorphisms in SARS-CoV-2/ Malaria and SARS-CoV-2/TB co-infections in Uganda.
Specific objectives:

1. To determine the prevalence of Malaria/COVID-19 and TB/COVID-19 coinfections in Uganda.
2. Describe the immunological markers (cytokines) associated with TB/ COVID-19 and malaria/COVID-19 co-infections.
3. Describe the ACE 2 gene polymorphisms associated with TB/COVID-19 and
Malaria/COVID-19 in Uganda

 Uganda 2023-09-26 10:55:09 2026-09-26 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Lorenzo Casaburi
ID:
Land Usage, Land Markets and Economic Development: Evidence from Uganda
REFNo: SS1970ES

This research program that will shed light on the relationship among land markets, land usage, and economic development in Uganda. The research is based on a collaboration with the Ministry of Lands, Housing & Urban Development and analysis of land registry records of the National Land Information System (NLIC). The researchers will match these data with other data sources, including remote sensing images, to create a unique parcel level longitudinal database on ownership, market transactions, and land usage.
Italy 2023-09-25 15:44:10 2026-09-25 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
ESTHER IMEDE
ID: UNCST-2023-R007135
 Understanding Immunity following Tdap vaccination in pregnant women living with HIV – B and T cell responses.
REFNo: HS2987ES

Primary Objective
To determine the B and T cell responses following Tdap vaccine given in pregnancy to women living with HIV.

Secondary Objective
1. To determine T and B cell responses at 28 days post-vaccination in TDaP-vaccinated vs TDaP -unvaccinated pregnant women and whether this differs by maternal HIV status.
2. To determine T and B cell responses in cord blood of TDaP -vaccinated vs TDaP -unvaccinated pregnant women and whether this differs by maternal HIV status.
3. To determine T and B cell responses in infants born to TDaP vaccinated vs TDaP -unvaccinated pregnant women 4 weeks after the completion of a series of primary vaccination with 3 doses of whole cell pertussis vaccine, and whether this differs by maternal HIV status.

 Uganda 2023-09-25 15:41:44 2026-09-25 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Jonathan Mayito
ID: UNCST-2019-R000490
 ANTIBIOTIC RESISTANCE RELATED MORTALITY AND DISABILITY-ADJUSTED LIFE YEARS AT SELECT UGANDA REGIONAL REFERRAL HOSPITALS
REFNo: HS3088ES

To determine the antibiotic-resistant infections-related disability-adjusted years among HIV-infected versus uninfected individuals in a one-year period at four Regional Referral Hospitals in Uganda.,To determine the antibiotic-resistant infections attributable mortality among HIV-infected versus uninfected individuals in a one-year period at four Regional Referral Hospitals in Uganda.,To determine the incidence of antibiotic-resistant infections among HIV-infected versus uninfected individuals in a one-year period at four Regional Referral Hospitals in Uganda.,
 Uganda 2023-09-25 15:39:55 2026-09-25 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
ELIZABETH ACOMO
ID:
Utilization of Education Research in the Development of Government Policies in Uganda: A Case of Technical Vocational Education Training (TVET) Policy
REFNo: SS1899ES

To explicate criteria used to identify evidence and information sources used in drafting current TVET policy for Uganda.,To classify evidence that informed current TVET policy for Uganda,To describe methods that framers of TVET policy in Uganda used to identify the gap(s),To explore how evidence-based policy like TVET policy can be framed to meet the contextual needs of Uganda,
 Uganda 2023-09-25 15:34:21 2026-09-25 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Yel  Yel Akol Akol
ID:
ASSOCIATION BETWEEN SHORT INTER-BIRTH INTERVAL AND IMMEDIATE ADVERSE PERINATAL OUTCOMES AMONG WOMEN DELIVERING AT MBARARA REGIONAL REFERRAL HOSPITAL
REFNo: HS3043ES

3. To determine factors associate with immediate adverse perinatal outcomes among women delivering at Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital
 South Sudan 2023-09-25 15:32:48 2026-09-25 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
BINAISA DEUS
ID:
PREVALENCE AND FACTORS ASOCIATED WITH BIRTH ASPHYXIA AT MBARARA REGIONAL REFERRAL HOSPITAL
REFNo: HS3051ES

2. To determine factors associated with birth asphyxia at Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital.,1. To determine the prevalence of birth asphyxia at Mbarara Regional Regional Referral Hospital,To determine the prevalence and factors associated with birth asphyxia at Mbarara Regional Referral hospital.,
 Uganda 2023-09-25 15:31:07 2026-09-25 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Nixon Niyonzima
ID: UNCST-2020-R014577
 Improving Breast Cancer Early Diagnosis in Uganda through Training Village Health Teams (VHTs)
REFNo: HS2969ES

8. To assess the feasibility and acceptability and feasibility of the Breast Health Card from the point of view of healthcare professionals and patients,7. To design a Breast Health Card to track patients through the health care system. ,6. To evaluate program cost and compare cost between the usual and train-the-trainer models for VHTs,5. To evaluate perceived program feasibility and acceptability among VHTs, UWOCASO volunteers, and patients.,4. To evaluate changes in Breast Health Knowledge and Self-Efficacy among VHTs trained via the usual v train-the-trainer model, as well as among UWOCASO volunteers,3. To compare the time interval from presentation to VHT to diagnostic resolution for patients with breast symptoms who present to VHTs trained via the usual model v train-the-trainer model, including proportion of patients where the interval to imaging or biopsy is < 3 months.,2. To train 50 Village Health Team (VHT) members — including 25 via the train-the-trainer model – on recognizing signs and symptoms of breast disease, and on referral pathways to clinics with the capacity to evaluate, diagnose, and treat breast pathologies including breast cancer.,1. To train 20 UWOCASO volunteers in the breast health referral system and how to support VHT and patients in referring patients with signs/symptoms of breast disease to the UCI Breast Symptom Clinic. ,
 Uganda 2023-09-25 15:29:22 2026-09-25 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Kamya Moses
ID: UNCST-2020-R014203
 Optimising strategies to reach zero-dose, under-immunized children, and missed communities in Uganda.
REFNo: HS3011ES

1. To characterize the ZDC, UI children, and missed communities in Uganda, and understand the barriers and challenges of reaching them.
2. To determine the implementation outcomes (i.e., acceptability, reach, adoption, fidelity, implementation cost, sustainability, and effectiveness) of existing and planned immunization approaches to reaching ZDC, UI children, and missed communities in Uganda.
3. To evaluate the utility of different data capture platforms for identifying ZDC, UI, and missed communities in Uganda.

 Uganda 2023-09-22 15:18:07 2026-09-22 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Julian Bagyendera Kobutungi
ID:
Sustainable Development Goals Partnership: Impact Evaluation
REFNo: SS1966ES

To provide insights and evidence of the approaches and strategies applied by the SDGP. ,
 Uganda 2023-09-21 12:47:50 2026-09-21 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Nabulya Jesca
ID:
PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND PERFORMANCE IN THE INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER LEARNING IN UGANDA: WHAT ARE THE SUCCESSES AND FAILURES?
REFNo: SS1939ES

General Objective:
To examine the relationship between project management and performance in the institutions of higher learning in Uganda.
Specific Objectives:
(i) To examine the effect of project organization on performance in the institutions of higher learning in Uganda?
(ii) To examine the use of planning on project performance in the institutions of higher learning in Uganda.
(iii) To assess the use of monitoring and control on project performance in the institutions of higher learning in Uganda
(iv) To examine the use of learning organization on project performance in the institutions of higher learning in Uganda

 Uganda 2023-09-21 12:44:51 2026-09-21 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
James Kaconco
ID: UNCST-2021-R012270
 MASTER PRODUCTION SCHEDULING, TOTAL QUALITY MANAGEMENT AND BLOOD PRODUCTION TOWARDS TRANSFUSION SUSTAINABILITY IN UGANDA
REFNo: SIR244ES

a) To determine MPS effect on BTS of blood banks in Uganda.
b) To determine BP mediating effect on relationship between MPS and BTS of blood banks in Uganda.
c) To determine TQM mediating effect on relationship between MPS and BTS of blood banks in Uganda.
d) To determine TQM and BP serial mediating effect on relationship between MPS and BTS of blood banks in Uganda.
e) To explore opinion of experts on influencing factors of BTS of blood banks in Uganda.

Uganda 2023-09-21 12:44:00 2026-09-21 Engineering and Technology Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Stephen Asiimwe
ID: UNCST-2019-R000059
 The Influence of Air Pollution on Lung Health among People Living with HIV
REFNo: HS2658ES

To identify potentially targetable mechanisms by which air pollution exposure may influence lung inflammation in people with and without HIV. I will collect bronchoalveolar lavage specimens in 45 PLWH and 45 HIV-uninfected participants and use Multiplex assays to compare inflammatory profiles associated with higher as compared to lower air pollution exposure levels. Hypothesis: HIV infection and air pollution synergistically induce a pro-inflammatory cytokine profile in the lungs of PLWH. ,
 Uganda 2023-09-21 12:37:27 2026-09-21 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Dickens Akena Howard
ID: UNCST-2019-R000179
 Genetics of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorders (PTSD) in African Ancestry Populations
REFNo: HS3156ES

(i) Expand knowledge of the genetic architecture of PTSD in the African continent through large-scale sample collection and analysis, (ii) Increase understanding of the high burden of trauma and PTSD faced by African populations and (iii) Enhance neuropsychiatric genetic research capacity in Uganda through the training of scientists and support the development of locally led research programs


 Uganda 2023-09-19 8:11:56 2026-09-19 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Anita Shankar Vernekar
ID: UNCST-2022-R009291
 SEE-Change Evaluation - assessing impacts of personal agency training to advance entrepreneurial outcomes in Uganda
REFNo: SS1955ES

Assess social spillover impacts of the training on depression, anxiety and stress, experience of gender-based violence and changes in gender norms and attitudes.,Assess changes in personal agency and flourishing as determined through personal goal setting and psychometric measurements of self-esteem, self-confidence, grit and flourishing.,Assess changes in business related outcomes including improved sales and profit, enhanced business skills and behaviors, and business-related goal setting,The main objective of this study is to compare the impact of personal agency and business training curricula on business-related outcomes, personal agency and flourishing, and social spillover impacts, and to assess the effectiveness of each training program in achieving these outcomes.,
 USA 2023-09-19 8:04:14 2026-09-19 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Julius Othieno
ID:
TRAINING LEGISLATION AND PERSONNEL DEVELOPMENT IN AVIATION SECTOR. A CASE OF UGANDA CIVIL AVIATION AUTHORITY
REFNo: SS1934ES

To evaluate the influence of staff motivation on personnel development in civil aviation schools.,To examine the effect of training legislation on staff motivation in civil aviation schools.,To analyse the relationship between training legislation and personnel development in civil aviation schools. ,
 Uganda 2023-09-19 8:02:31 2026-09-19 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
CHRISTINE MBABAZI -MPYANGU
ID:
“Thriving Together” - Northern Ugandan Women Project
REFNo: SS1930ES

Purpose
The main purpose of the study is to quantitatively investigate the reintegration experiences of women who were abducted not for the purpose of war fighting, but primarily to be married to combatants, or to be used as servants when too young to be married, and examined the impact of war-driven abduction on human capital development, attitudes, and psychological well-being.

Research Questions
The following four primary research questions will be pursued/answered during the study:
1. What are the long-term effects (15-20 years after the abduction experience) of severe trauma on women’s psychological well-being, cognitive functions, social preferences and other individual attitudes and preferences, such as competitiveness, grit and social shyness, which are likely to affect their participation in economic and social activities?
2. Is there evidence of intergenerational transmission of trauma from the abducted mothers to their children’s psychological well-being?
3. Could a novel program centered around the creation of women support groups and the shared formulation and attainment of short-term goals, benefit women – and in particularly formerly abducted women – by improving psychological well-being, positively affecting preferences and aspirations, and/or encouraging the pursuit of economic opportunities?
4. Could mental health intervention in the form of either group therapy or individual therapy improve women psychological well-being?

Uganda 2023-09-19 8:00:26 2026-09-19 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
ERIC WOBUDEYA
ID: UNCST-2019-R001047
 Factors associated with Lung Function after Completed Pulmonary Tuberculosis Treatment in Ugandan Children: A cross-sectional comparative study
REFNo: HS3019ES

1 Primary Objectives
To determine factors associated with impaired lung function after completed pulmonary TB treatment in children in Ugandan.
2 Secondary Objectives
• To determine the prevalence of impaired lung function among children who completed pulmonary TB treatment.
• To determine health-related quality of life among children who completed pulmonary TB treatment.
• To describe the chest radiograph abnormalities among children who completed pulmonary TB treatment.
• To describe the inhaled exposures among children who completed pulmonary TB treatment.

Uganda 2023-09-19 7:56:44 2026-09-19 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
FADUMO MOHAMED ABDULLAHI
ID:
PREVALENCE AND ASSOCIATED FACTORS OF HELLP SYNDROME AMONG WOMEN WITH PREECLAMPSIA/ ECLAMPSIA AT MBARARA REGIONAL REFERRAL HOSPITAL
REFNo: HS3171ES

2. To determine the factors associated with HELLP syndrome among women with preeclampsia/ eclampsia at Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital.,1. To determine the prevalence of HELLP syndrome among women with preeclampsia/ eclampsia at Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital.,To determine the prevalence and factors associated with HELLP syndrome among women with preeclampsia/ eclampsia at Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital,
 Somalia 2023-09-19 7:54:17 2026-09-19 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Denis Katusiime
ID:
THE PROCEDURAL STATE OF THE FORMATION OF FORMATORS OF RELIGIOUS MEN AND WOMEN IN UGANDA
REFNo: SS1935ES

4. Describe strategies to the challenges formators face in formation to increase their effective practice. ,3. Exploring the challenges faced by formators as their carry out their formation apostolate. ,2. Examine the influence of formators’ preparation on religious men and women’s formation performance. ,1. To interrogate the selection criteria of Religious formators in African Institutes. ,To find out whether the current state of the formation of formators meets the demands of the formation of the formees in contemporary Uganda with its challenges.,
 Uganda 2023-09-19 7:52:51 2026-09-19 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Dennis Buwembo Rogers
ID: UNCST-2021-R011765
 QUALITY OF SELF-CARE FOR OLDER (AGED 60 YEARS AND ABOVE) PEOPLE WITH DEMENTIA IN WAKISO DISTRICT, UGANDA. CAREGIVER PERCEPTIONS, AND EFFECTS OF A PSYCHOEDUCATION INTERVENTION ON QUALITY OF SELF-CARE.
REFNo: HS2958ES

To determine the effect of a remotely delivered psychoeducation intervention for caregivers of older people with dementia on the quality of self-care.,To explore the perception, caregivers of older people with dementia have towards quality of self-care.,To measure the quality of self-care for older people with dementia in Wakiso district, Uganda.,To Improve quality of self-care provided to older people with dementia through use of a remotely delivered psychoeducation intervention of caregivers of older people with dementia in Wakiso, district Uganda.,
 Uganda 2023-09-19 7:51:22 2026-09-19 Medical and Health Sciences Clinical Trial Degree Award
David Meya Bisagaya
ID: UNCST-2019-R000837
 Single High-dose Ambisome to Reduce Excess Mortality from Cryptococcal Meningitis
REFNo: HS2707ES

-Perform a situational analysis to ascertain the current status of cryptococcal meningitis management in Uganda and develop collaborative strategies using the national and facility level surveys.
-Engage stakeholders to integrate short-course regimens into national treatment guidelines and facilitate access to antifungal drugs.
-Train healthcare workers to deliver high quality care for HIV-associated cryptococcal meningitis using the short-course regimens and other nationally recommended CM treatment regimens.
-Increase patient and community awareness of HIV-associated cryptococcal meningitis and encourage health-seeking behaviours.
-Monitor and evaluate the progress and impact of implementing short-course regimens.


 Uganda 2023-09-19 7:50:30 2026-09-19 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Hannah Kibuuka
ID: UNCST-2020-R014355
 Secondary use protocol for Advanced Technical Evaluation of Portable Ultrasound
REFNo: HS2486ES

i. To assess the diagnostic value of point-of care ultrasound assessment for identifying infectious sources among adults with severe infection or suspected sepsis at baseline.
ii. To assess the diagnostic value of point-of care ultrasound assessment for identifying sources of severe illness among adults with severe infection or suspected sepsis at baseline
iii. To develop a clinical prediction score incorporating physiologic or clinical biomarker parameters
iv. Assess the longitudinal development of cardiac and pulmonary disease using point-of care ultrasound assessment as a prognostic sign of increased 28-day mortality.
 Uganda 2023-09-18 10:04:46 2026-09-18 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
SARAH KALEMBE KALEMBE
ID:
FORMATIVE EVALUATION OF GENDER TRANSFORMATIVE PROGRAMMING THROUGH INVESTMENT IN ADOLESCENT GIRLS' LEADERSHIP IN EASTERN AND SOUTHERN AFRICA.
REFNo: SS1881ES

• To provide a preliminary assessment of UNICEF’s GTP in ESAR vis-à-vis issues of relevance, coherence, effectiveness, efficiency, sustainability, and impact with a specific focus on programming investing in girls’ voice, agency, and leadership.
• To examine if the interventions currently being implemented or in the pipeline are evaluable, determining whether, or not, the programmes are adequately defined and their results verifiable.
• To identify key lessons and the most impactful approaches, unpacking what kinds of investments have been made so far and identifying the structure and resources necessary for realising UNICEF GAP 3 (2022-2025) commitments.
• To generate actionable recommendations that enable country offices (COs) to support replication and scale-up of more ambitious gender transformative interventions across sectors and the region with a specific focus on adolescent girls’ leadership.

 Uganda 2023-09-13 14:29:42 2026-09-13 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Fredrick  Etyang
ID:
Institutionalization of M&E Systems and Educational Service Quality: A Comparative study of Public Higher Educational Institutions in Uganda
REFNo: SS1906ES

1. To investigate the influence of institutionalization of periodic evaluations on ESQ in PIHL in Uganda. 2. To analyse the influence of institutionalization of M&E Planning on ESQ in PIHL in Uganda. 3. To assess the influence of institutionalization of capacity for M&E on ESQ in PIHL in Uganda. 4. To analyse the influence of institutionalization of M&E structures on ESQ in PIHL in Uganda. 5. To examine the existing public institutions of higher learning M&E System’s adherence to standards.,To analyse the influence of institutionalization of Monitoring and Evaluation Systems on Education Service Quality in Public Institutions of Higher Learning in Uganda,
 Uganda 2023-09-13 14:27:48 2026-09-13 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
JOAN ABAATYO
ID: UNCST-2022-R010060
 PSYCHOLOGICAL DISTRESS AND ITS ASSOCIATED FACTORS AMONG HEALTH WORKERS IN SOUTH WESTERN UGANDA FOLLOWING EBOLA VIRUS DISEASE OUTBREAK
REFNo: HS3037ES

To determine the prevalence of psychological distress among health workers in south western Uganda following the 2022 EBV outbreak.,To determine the factors associated with psychological distress among health workers in south western Uganda following the 2022 EBV outbreak.,To determine prevalence of psychological distress and associated factors among health workers in southwestern Uganda following the 2022 EBV outbreak.,
 Uganda 2023-09-13 14:25:59 2026-09-13 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Ojwok Robinson
ID:
ATTEMPTED SUICIDE: LIVED EXPERIENCES OF REFUGEES IN RHINO CAMP, WESTNILE UGANDA.
REFNo: HS3046ES

General objective of the study To explore lived experiences of refugees who attempted Suicide in Rhino Camp, West Nile, Uganda. Specific Objectives of the Study 1. To find out the triggers that prompt refugee suicide survivors to attempt suicide in Rhino Camp, West Nile, Uganda. 2.To explore the subjective experience of refugees’ suicide survivors in Rhino Camp, West Nile, Uganda. 3. To explore the support systems in place utilized by refugees’ suicide survivors after attempting suicide in Rhino Camp, West Nile, Uganda.
Uganda 2023-09-13 14:25:14 2026-09-13 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Kamugisha Emmanuel N/A
ID: UNCST-2023-R007054
 Baseline Study in Kamuli & Buyende, East Central-INTPA for “Local CSOs working towards improved adolescent SRH outcomes in Uganda”.RE: MUREC-2023-277
REFNo: SS1956ES

What level of adolescent-friendly, gender-responsive and inclusive SRHR services are accessed and utilizatised by adolescent girls and boys?,What knowledge, attitudes and practices do Adolescent boys and girls have of SRHR towards the prevention of adolescent pregnancies and SGBV.,Do Local and grassroots CSOs have increased their capacities and agency to implement activities, advocate and influence policies that prevent unintended adolescent pregnancies and support adolescent parents?,The main objective of the baseline study is to measure the status of project indicators at the very beginning of the project. This will help the project team to measure and monitor the progress of the project against the set indicators over the course of the project implementation, especially at mid-term and end-line evaluations.,
 Uganda 2023-09-13 14:24:00 2026-09-13 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Humphrey Wanzira
ID:
A rapid formative assessment to plan for Trachoma and Onchocerciasis interventions and delivery approaches among High-Risk Populations in Karamoja and Madi Mid-North regions of Uganda
REFNo: HS3033ES

1. To generate specific knowledge related to key aspects such as movement patterns, testing, treatment-seeking behaviors, utilization and preference of prevention measures in the five identified high risk groups;
2. To determine the feasibility and acceptability of Trachoma and Onchocerciasis interventions, individually and as packages;
3. To understand perceptions around Trachoma and Onchocerciasis health services delivery, barriers and opportunities to treatment seeking and prevention;
4. To document community member and stakeholder ideas and suggested approaches for novel delivery intervention strategies
5. To provide operational and logistical information on how and/where to best access and deliver interventions to identified high risk populations.

 Uganda 2023-09-13 13:02:36 2026-09-13 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Wenceslaus Sseguya
ID: UNCST-2019-R000877
 Exploring the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on diabetes service delivery and self-management for persons with type 2 diabetes in rural Uganda
REFNo: HS2985ES

To explore the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the organisation, delivery and utilisation of diabetes services in rural Uganda,To understand the COVID-19 pandemic influence on diabetes self-management experiences of persons with type 2 diabetes living in rural Uganda,To assess the effect of the COVID-19 pandemic on diabetes health-related quality of life of persons with type 2 diabetes in rural Uganda,To investigate the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on diabetes service delivery and self-management in rural Uganda,
 Uganda 2023-09-12 9:14:41 2026-09-12 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
RHONA CURTHEREEN MUYISE BULYA
ID:
Knowledge, Current Practice of Antiretroviral Waste Bottle Disposal, and, Willingness to Participate in a Waste Collection Project Among Patients Attending KCCA ART Clinics.
REFNo: HS3036ES

1. To determine the knowledge of HIV patients attending KCCA clinics about proper medication container waste disposal.
2. To determine the current medication container waste disposal practices of HIV patients attending KCCA clinics.
3. To determine patients’ willingness to return medication container waste to a centralized collection point at the KCCA clinics and the factors associated with this.

Uganda 2023-09-12 9:13:50 2026-09-12 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Allen Okullo Eva
ID:
Neurological sequelae after childhood severe malaria: prevalence, risk factors, description of the brain structure and care takers perceptions, experiences and health seeking behaviours in Uganda
REFNo: HS3065ES

1. To synthesize evidence on the prevalence and risk factors for gross neurologic deficits in children after severe malaria 2. To describe the structural abnormalities of the brain associated with long term gross neurological sequelae and epilepsy after childhood severe malaria in Uganda 3. To explore the perceptions and experiences of caretakers of Ugandan children with neurological deficits after severe malaria 4. To explore the health seeking behaviors for caretakers of Ugandan children with neurological deficits after severe malaria,Main Objective: To describe the brain structure of persons with neurological sequelae after childhood severe malaria and to explore the perceptions, experiences and health seeking behaviors of their caretakers in Uganda.,
 Uganda 2023-09-12 9:12:27 2026-09-12 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Diana Nakitto Kesi
ID:
OVER THE COUNTER PRESCRIBING PRACTICES OF ANTIBIOTICS IN THE MANAGEMENT OF URINARY TRACT INFECTIONS IN RETAIL PHARMACIES IN KAMPALA DISTRICT-UGANDA
REFNo: HS3082ES

To explore community pharmacy owners perspectives on over the counter dispensing of antibiotics for management of UTIs in retail pharmacies.,To establish the mechanisms of follow up for clients receiving antibiotics over the counter for management of UTIs,2. To determine compliance of the over the counter prescribing practices of antibiotics to the current Uganda treatment guidelines for the management of UTIs.,1. To describe the antibiotics commonly prescribed over the counter for the management of UTIs.,
 Uganda 2023-09-12 9:09:28 2026-09-12 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
NEEMA NAKYANJO -
ID:
The missing links: qualitative research to understand sexual relationships where phylogenetic links are missing
REFNo: SS1953ES

a) To describe the sexual relationships and partnership histories of female RCCS participants who are part of these incomplete phylogenetic networks which are missing men. We will use sexual history timelines asking participants about sexual partnerships to characterize potential undiagnosed men living with HIV.

b) To compare data from these individuals with data from other female RCCS participants living with HIV who are part of complete phylogenetic networks including male partners.

 Uganda 2023-09-12 9:06:29 2026-09-12 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Christine Nalwadda Kayemba
ID: UNCST-2020-R014220
 ASSESSMENT OF SERVICE DELIVERY POINTS FOR REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH COMMODITIES IN UGANDA
REFNo: HS3131ES

To establish clients’ perceptions about the availability of FP services including costs borne to access services that will be asked as an exit interview.,5. To generate information on Communication Technology, method of waste disposal and user fees in the SDPs,4. To assess the availability and usability of guidelines and protocols,3. To establish staff training and supervision in the SDPs,2. To assess the supply chain (including cold chain) process of Reproductive Health commodities ,1. To generate findings on the availability and stock out of RH commodities including the availability of generic contraceptives in the Service Delivery Points (SDPs) ,To document progress in the attainment of reproductive health commodities security and delivery of quality services, in Uganda in line with FP-CIP II (2021-2025) and the FP2030 commitments. ,
 Uganda 2023-09-12 8:54:18 2026-09-12 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Joseph Rujumba Rujumba
ID: UNCST-2022-R011160
 Use of penicillin prophylaxis in prevention of bacterial infections in children with sickle cell disease: a patient - caregiver preferences study in Uganda
REFNo: HS3008ES

To explore dosing and regimen preferences for penicillin prophylaxis amongst caregivers of under five children with SCD. ,To identify barriers and, enablers to PenVK prophylaxis use in under five children with SCD from the caregiver and healthcare provider perspectives,To explore the experiences of caregivers and healthcare providers concerning PenVK prophylaxis in SCD.,To explore acceptability of the present penicillin prophylaxis dosing regimen and preferences among caregivers of children with SCD less than 5 years.,
 Uganda 2023-09-12 8:46:06 2026-09-12 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Elizabeth Kemigisha Kemigisha
ID:
Preventing repeat adolescent pregnancy in rural Southwestern Uganda
REFNo: HS2972ES

The overall objective of this project is to prevent repeat adolescent pregnancy in rural Southwestern Uganda through exploring the underlying risk factors and piloting a targeted adolescent-friendly and age-appropriate intervention.
Specific project objectives include:
1. To assess the risks and protective factors for repeat adolescent pregnancy;
2. To co-create and pilot an intervention to prevent repeat adolescent pregnancies;
3. To evaluate feasibility, acceptability, costs and short-term effectiveness of the pilot intervention.

 Uganda 2023-09-12 8:41:18 2026-09-12 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Dennis  Nabembezi
ID:
RESPONSIBLE, ENGAGED AND LOVING (REAL) FATHERS OUTCOME EVALUATION- BASELINE-MIDLINE AND ENDLINE SURVEYS
REFNo: SS1878ES

The initial research aim is to generate evidence on current prevalence of positive parenting practices, Intimate Partner Violence (IPV), and violent physical punishment of children. The research will answer the following research questions:

i) Assess baseline, midline and endline levels of positive parenting practices and father-child interaction.
ii) Assess baseline, midline and endline levels of harsh physical punishment of young children and IPV.
iii) Generate evidence on fathers’ gender attitudes and households’ decision-making around caregiving and child care at baseline, midline and endline.
iv) Establish baseline, midline and endline levels of early childhood development outcomes.

Uganda 2023-09-12 8:39:35 2026-09-12 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Gorretti Nassali
ID:
Chemoport use in Uganda – A descriptive cross-sectional review at St. Francis Hospital Nsambya.
REFNo: HS3017ES

5. To find the early and late post-operative complications that accompanied chemoport insertion at SFHN from 2017 to 2022.,4. To document other procedures done using chemoport, chemoport management in terms of number and frequency flushing and reason for chemoport removal at SFHN from 2017 to 2022.,3. To describe the common chemoport type and size used, anaesthetic type used, common reasons for chemoport insertion, sites of insertion, average duration of procedure and perioperative complications encountered at SFHN from 2017 to 2022,2. To find the number of chemoports inserted and chemoport patient days at SFHN from 2017 to 2022. ,1. To describe the patient population (in terms of age, sex, cancer type, stage of cancer at diagnosis, chemotherapy drug administered) undergoing chemoport insertion at SFHN from 2017 to 2022.,To analyze the experience of chemoport insertion at SFHN from 2017 to 2022.,
 Uganda 2023-09-12 8:38:03 2026-09-12 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Henry Mugerwa
ID: UNCST-2019-R000420
 Improving wastewater surveillance methods to enable pandemic monitoring and prediction
REFNo: NS536ES

To establish whether or not our methods would work for those pathogens in wastewater, or if it seems likely that further assay development may be required
 Uganda 2023-09-12 8:36:54 2026-09-12 Natural Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Rapheal Wangalwa
ID: UNCST-2022-R008718
 Assessment of the Medicinal Potential Of Ferns in Combating Antimicrobial Resistance (AMFAR)
REFNo: NS569ES

i. To document the diversity and abundance of ferns in selected forest reserves in western Uganda.
ii. To determine the phytochemical profile of medicinal ferns from selected forest reserves in western Uganda.
iii. To Ascertain the antimicrobial activity of the extracts of the selected fern species against standard strains of selected microorganisms.

 Uganda 2023-09-12 8:33:00 2026-09-12 Natural Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Deogratius Katongole
ID:
Establishing demand and access barriers to COVID-19 vaccination uptake amongst the elderly (aged 50 years and above) within eight districts with the lowest uptake in Uganda
REFNo: SS1912ES

ii) Observe the effect of COVID-19 vaccination integration with routine immunisation on reaching the elderly (50 years and above),i) Observe and document current COVID-19 vaccination uptake barriers within the elderly (50 years and above) in Uganda,
 Uganda 2023-09-11 10:41:46 2026-09-11 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Joseph Lutaakome
ID: UNCST-2020-R008323
 Exploring strategies to improve cervical cancer prevention in women living with Human Immunodeficiency Virus in Uganda
REFNo: HS2954ES

To evaluate the care cascade of cervical cancer screening, and completion of the steps of this cascade, in WLHIV pre- and post-integration with HIV healthcare services in Uganda.

To evaluate the diagnostic accuracy of the ScreenFire® HPV assay (Atila Biosystems, Inc., Mountain View, California) to detect HPV infection compared to Gene Xpert HPV assay (Cepheid, Inc, Sunnyvale, California).

To understand country-level perspectives of integration of cervical cancer screening
strategies within routine HIV healthcare services
 Uganda 2023-09-11 10:36:35 2026-09-11 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Dickens Akena Howard
ID: UNCST-2019-R000179
 NeuroGAP follow up study on Anhedonia, OCD, Discrimination, and Suicidality
REFNo: HS3158ES

1.Characterize anhedonia, OCD, stigma, and suicidality using diagnoses and item-level data collected across the NeuroGAP samples. 2. Generate high-quality harmonized phenotype data across psychiatric conditions in the study population, and 3. Conduct genetic analyses aimed at identifying genes linked to anhedonia, OCD, stigma and suicidality in the NeuroGAP-Psychosis the Ugandan populations, develop population-valid polygenic risk scores and contribute data to global meta-analyses aimed at identifying genes for these psychiatric conditions in African and trans-ethnic populations.
 Uganda 2023-09-08 14:00:44 2026-09-08 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
DAVID NONO
ID:
ESTIMATION OF STANDARD HEIGHT OF OCCLUSAL RIM BLOCK FOR COMPLETE DENTURE FABRICATION AMONG UGANDAN POPULATION ATTENDING MAKERERE UNIVERSITY DENTAL HOSPITAL IN KAMPALA, UGANDA: KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCES, AND PERCEPTIONS OF PATIENTS AND DENTAL PRACTITIONERS.
REFNo: HS3092ES

iv.To evaluate the suitability of the established standard occlusal rim block height among the dental clinicians in Makerere University Dental Hospital in Kampala district of Uganda.,iii.To establish the standard occlusion rim block height among patients attending Makerere University Dental Hospital in Kampala district of Uganda. ,ii.To explore the experiences, knowledge, and perceptions of the dental clinicians and technologists in denture fabrication procedures. ,i.To explore lived experiences, knowledge, and perceptions among the complete denture wearers attending Makerere University Dental Hospital in Kampala district of Uganda. ,To establish the patients’ and clinicians’ experiences, knowledge, and perceptions on complete denture usage and estimate the standard height of occlusal rim block among Ugandan edentulous patients attending Makerere University Dental Hospital, Uganda.,
 Uganda 2023-09-05 14:10:54 2026-09-05 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Faith Nawagi
ID: UNCST-2021-R013751
 Expansion of LactaMedia’s Image Collection on LactaHub to Africa with Uganda as a Pilot Country
REFNo: HS3028ES

To expand LactaMedia’s image collection to include women from African ethnicities. ,LactaMedia’s goal is to curate a robust, ever growing media resource, rich with contributions that reflect communities around the globe.,
 Uganda 2023-09-05 14:09:24 2026-09-05 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Victoria Namuggala Flavia
ID: UNCST-2019-R000991
 Identity and Belonging: Indigenous Perspectives to Teenage Parenthood in Uganda
REFNo: SS1920ES

Overall, the study intends to explore from an indigenous perspective the influence of teenage parenthood on identity formation and belonging among young people in central Uganda.
Specifically, the study will;
1. Explore the gendered experiences relating to identity and belonging encountered by teenage parents in Kampala.
2. Examine the forms of resistance and agency teenage parents adopt in claiming their individual and collective identity as members of indigenous groups.
3. Explore indigenous community perceptions relating to teenage parenting in Kampala.
4. Examine social norms and language relating to teenage parenthood in Kampala

 Uganda 2023-09-05 14:08:13 2026-09-05 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Matteo Saino Calabretta
ID:
Do the white and rufous morphs of the African Paradise-Flycatcher Terpsiphone viridis have different preferences regarding their ecological niche?
REFNo: NS633ES

Understand how the two morphs of this bird species can cohabit in the forest of Budongo and assess their respective ecological niches. A fortiori, the methodology is meant to find differences (other than morphological) between this two morphs.
 Italy 2023-09-05 14:07:02 2026-09-05 Natural Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Francis Mutebi
ID: UNCST-2023-R007422
 CONTROL OF TUNGIASIS IN NAPAK DISTRICT, UGANDA, USING A ONE HEALTH APPROACH PROJECT PHASE 2: ENABLING SUSTAINABLE CONTROL IN THE FUTURE
REFNo: HS3030ES

The goal of the project is to integrate tungiasis diagnosis, control and treatment in the school routine hygienic practices and routine public health activities of Napak district. Specifically: i.To reduce the prevalence of tungiasis in three selected schools in Napak district to less than one percent in the dry season ii.To eliminate severe tungiasis (>30 lesions/individual) in three selected primary schools in Napak district iii.To reduce the average intensity of tungiasis infection to zero in school children of three target schools iv.To demonstrate the effectiveness of a school-based tungiasis control strategy involving use of Nyda® for tungiasis treatment combined with WASH
 Uganda 2023-09-05 14:05:42 2026-09-05 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Stavia Turyahabwe Stavia
ID: UNCST-2022-R011373
 ASSESSING THE IMPACT OF STRATEGIC INITIATIVES FOR FINDING MISSING PEOPLE WITH TUBERCULOSIS IN UGANDA
REFNo: HS2945ES

This study aims to assess the impact of strategic innovations for finding and treating missing people with TB and document best practices with the aim of suggesting improvement in the design and implementation of the interventions.
The specific objective of this project are:
1. To assess the extent of implementation of the elements of the various CFIs
2. To determine the impact of implemented interventions on TB notifications and treatment outcomes in areas of implementation
3. To document best practices of implementation and challenges faced during implementation of the interventions
4. To gather views for interventions improvement from providers and receivers of the interventions
5. To estimate the costs of the implemented interventions.
6. To evaluate the cost-effectiveness of the implemented interventions.
 Uganda 2023-09-05 14:04:52 2026-09-05 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
MIRIAH KEMIGISHA
ID: UNCST-2022-R009927
 When Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) is Unfit for Definitive Surgical Diversion: A single Institution Experience from 2001 to 2022.
REFNo: HS2927ES

1.3.1 Primary Objective
To describe the evolution of care of hydrocephalus patients with CSF unfit for definitive surgery treated at CCHU from January 2001 to December 2022.
1.3.2 Specific Objectives.
1. To describe the different temporary/non definitive forms of management of hydrocephalus when CSF is un fit for definitive surgery.
2. To describe and characterize the patient populations that benefitted from each temporary/non definitive form of management.
3. To describe the complications of each temporary/non definitive form of management of hydrocephalus when CSF is un fit for definitive surgery.
4. To evaluate the changes in brain volume in hydrocephalus patients after temporary/non definitive forms of management.

 Uganda 2023-09-05 14:02:43 2026-09-05 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Sentrine Nasiima
ID:
Prevalence and Correlates of Mental Disorders and Work Performance Among Health Care Workers in Uganda: A Case Study from Central and South-Western Uganda (Rescue Study)
REFNo: HS3134ES

a) To investigate the pattern, prevalence and associated factors of mental disorders/problems among health workers in public health care facilities in south-western Uganda. b) To investigate the prevalence and risk factors (including mental disorder) and protective factors for poor work performance among health workers in public health care facilities in south-western Uganda; c) To explore health workers’ experience of stress including work related-stress, its impact on mental health and work performance and associated coping mechanisms. d) To explore how the COVID-19 global pandemic impacted the mental health and work performance of health workers in health facilities in south-western Uganda and how they coped with these.
Uganda 2023-09-05 14:01:30 2026-09-05 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Lian Thomas Francessca
ID: UNCST-2022-R010668
 Baseline studies for characterising the area-specific context for the control of Taenia solium infections in northern Uganda
REFNo: A263ES

1. To estimate the prevalence of porcine cysticercosis (PCC) and pig gastrointestinal parasites in Kitgum, Lamwo, Agago, and Pader districts in northern Uganda. 2. To characterise porcine cysticercosis risk factors in the four districts to support the design of interventions. 3. To understand the socioeconomic, cultural, and policy context in which T. solium control will be undertaken in Northern Uganda. 4. To identify stakeholders their roles, relationships, power dynamics, and motivations in the control of Taenia solium infections using the net-mapping methodology.
UK 2023-09-05 13:59:55 2026-09-05 Agricultural Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Moses Joloba Lutaakome
ID: UNCST-2022-R011558
 Bacterial and Host Heterogeneity in TB latency, persistence and progression
REFNo: HS3039ES

Objective 1: Determine the extent to which household transmission is responsible for co-prevalent and incident TB cases caused by Mtb strains that are genetically distinct from those isolated from the index cases within the same household. Objective 2: Investigate the in vitro immune phenotype of transmitted versus not-transmitted Mtb strains in households stratifying for HIV status. Objective 3: Characterize the innate macrophage response to high and low transmission strains and the T-cell response in persons with known household exposure to high and low transmission isolates and the impact of HIV infection. Objective 4: Identify the component of Mtb genes that aid in bacterial survival in aerosols. Objective 5: Investigate the bacterial factors underlying divergence in the host response to high and low transmission isolates. Objective 6: Determine the impact of Mtb strain phenotype (eg Mtb-HT v Mtb-LT) and host heterogeneity (risk of progression signatures, co-morbidities) on: 6.1. The distribution of stages of Mtb infection and disease in exposed HHC: the proportion of MTBI that express PREDICT29, a risk of progression signature; ACS-COR, an inflammatory signature; subclinical TB and active TB. 6.2. The risk and timing of progression from MTBI to TB. 6.3. The extent and nature (eg cavitation) of pulmonary disease in TB index cases; the duration of inflammation; and the consequent short- and long-term impairment in pulmonary function. These studies could permit the development of individualized approaches based on the host and the bacterium to diagnosis, targeting of preventive therapy, and treatment of active TB. Objective 7: Profile the lung milieu among individuals infected with either Mtb-HT or Mtb-LT in order to identify immune mediators associated with transmission heterogeneity.
Uganda 2023-08-30 16:32:02 2026-08-30 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
David Aziku
ID: UNCST-2023-R007595
 Exploring how climate change impacts on girls’ lives, with a focus on education.
REFNo: SS1917ES

3. Determine the extent to which education – and/or other sources of information – inform girls’ (and their households’) decision-making on coping strategies and adaptative capacities.,2. Understand how climate impacts shape girls’ and households’ decision-making, coping strategies and adaptive capacities, including how girls’ education is impacted in these processes.,1. Establish the climate-induced impacts experienced by girls, their households, and their communities, with reference to how these have changed over time, whether girls think they can be adapted to and how the climate may impact on the girls’ education. ,We aim to provide evidence to inform Plan International’s wider work and agenda on climate change and education, as noted above. We propose to utilise existing evidence from our Real Choices, Real Lives study and undertake additional data collection that specifically explores the impacts of climate change (and in doing so explores adaptation, losses and damages).,
 Uganda 2023-08-30 16:25:00 2026-08-30 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Diana Nakitto Kesi
ID:
The burden of medication errors and the barriers and facilitators to medication error reporting in Uganda. A prospective observational mixed method study
REFNo: HS3085ES

5. To explore patients’ perspectives on medication errors and medication error reporting.,4. To describe the barriers and facilitators to medication error reporting among health workers ,3. To assess the knowledge and attitude of health care workers on medication errors and medication error reporting.,2. To identify the medicines and morbidities associated with medication errors in health facilities,1. To determine the incidence of medication errors in the selected health facilities.,
 Uganda 2023-08-30 16:14:41 2026-08-30 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Sofie Bjerregaard Budhoo
ID: UNCST-2022-R010093
 After Access to Justice: Exploring the development of local social dynamics and perceptions of justice in Northern Uganda after the International Criminal Court's (ICC's) Access to Justice Project
REFNo: SS1877ES

2. How will local perceptions of the ICC justice process, particularly in relation to reparations, develop over time after the end of the AJP?,1. What local patterns of behaviour and social dynamics will unfold over time in relation to the ICC justice process, particularly in relation to reparations, after the AJP has ended?,
 Denmark 2023-08-30 16:11:54 2026-08-30 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Felix Jurua
ID: UNCST-2022-R009182
 Pilot study of the Dried Tube Specimen(DTS)stability in Uganda.
REFNo: HS2763ES

To compare Asante reading of DTS prepared with a preservative (trehalose) vs vehicle after a variable period of time (1-3 months) in 20 locations.
 Uganda 2023-08-30 16:07:09 2026-08-30 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Edrisa Mutebi Ibrahim
ID:
Safety of JNK61 in Healthy Human Volunteers.
REFNo: HS2474ES

To determine the effect of JNK61 on the blood sugar levels in healthy human volunteers.,To determine the safety of JNK61 in healthy human volunteers,
 Uganda 2023-08-30 16:05:54 2026-08-30 Medical and Health Sciences Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Kevin  Mugisa Micheal
ID:
MALE INVOLVEMENT IN CONTRACEPTION NEGOTIATION AMONGST BODA-BODA RIDERS IN KAMPALA, UGANDA.
REFNo: HS3108ES

1.To examine the prevalence of boda-boda men who are initiating contraception negotiations with their sexual partners.
2.To examine the proportion of boda-boda men who are involved in contraception negotiation with their sexual partners.
3.To analyze factors associated with contraception negotiation amongst Boda-Boda riders with their sexual partners.

4.To examine the contraception use frequency amongst boda-boda riders with their sexual partners.
5.To examine contraception methods agreements amongst boda-boda riders with their sexual partners.

 Uganda 2023-08-29 15:14:53 2026-08-29 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Winfred Nazziwa
ID: UNCST-2019-R000003
 Alternative clinical Trial Designs and Methods :The Ethics of Controlled Human Infection studies in Low Resource Settings
REFNo: SS1925ES

The main objective of the study is to examine the ethics, perceptions and acceptability of controlled human infection studies in low resource settings. The specific objectives include; 1. To explore the perceptions of key research stakeholders on the conduct and oversight of controlled human infection studies. 2. To determine general public’s views about acceptability of controlled human infection studies. 3. To explore the experiences of research participants who have participated in a controlled human infection study in Uganda.
 Uganda 2023-08-25 8:44:58 2026-08-25 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
OLIVIE  NAMUJU CAROLYNE
ID:
LENGTH OF IN-HOSPITAL STAY, MORTALITY DUE TO HIV-ASSOCIATED CRYPTOCOCCAL MENINGITIS, AND ASSOCIATED FACTORS IN THE ERA OF NEW TREATMENT GUIDELINES AT TERTIARY HEALTH FACILITIES IN UGANDA- A CROSS-SECTIONAL STUDY
REFNo: HS3047ES

Specific Objectives
I. To determine the proportionate contribution of hospitalized patients with HIV-CM on the new guidelines of HIV-CM treatment to all-cause HIV-related mortality.
II. To determine the mean length of hospitalization among HIV-CM after initiation on new guidelines of the HIV-CM treatment regimen at discharge.
III. To determine the factors associated with mortality among the patients on the new guidelines of the HIV-CM treatment regimen

 Uganda 2023-08-25 8:27:19 2026-08-25 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Joseph  Matovu KB
ID: UNCST-2020-R014654
 Enhancing communication on relationship preservation, safer conception, and pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) to promote HIV testing
REFNo: HS3025ES

Conduct a pilot trial of “PrEPing Healthy Families” with intervention sites implementing the novel communication,Conduct formative research to expand a communication strategy focused on relationship preservation and safer conception into a multi-component intervention with broader reach,To leverage the growing availability of PrEP to determine if and how a communication strategy focused on relationship preservation and safer conception can increase testing and entry into treatment (ART) or prevention (PrEP) among couples in Uganda,
 Uganda 2023-08-25 8:26:15 2026-08-25 Medical and Health Sciences Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Christine  Muhumuza
ID: UNCST-2023-R008646
 Uptake, cost-effectiveness, and experiences with HIV testing services among adolescent girls and young women in Greater Rakai, Central, Uganda
REFNo: HS2980ES

i.To assess trends of HTS uptake among adolescent girls and young women (15-24) before and after the targeted testing policy using the Rakai community cohort data from 2013 to 2022.
ii.To identify the factors associated with HTS uptake among adolescent girls and young women in Rakai using the Rakai community cohort data from 2013 to 2022.
iii. To explore experiences and preferences of adolescent girls and young women regarding HTS uptake in greater Rakai
iv. To explore the perceptions of key stakeholders regarding HTS in greater Rakai.
v. To determine the cost-effectiveness of HTS strategies in identifying HIV-positive adolescent girls and young women in greater Rakai.

 Uganda 2023-08-25 8:23:39 2026-08-25 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Joseph Baluku B
ID: UNCST-2019-R000612
 The effect of previous active tuberculosis on cardiometabolic profiles of people with HIV at an urban HIV clinic in Uganda
REFNo: HS2991ES

1. To determine the association between previous active TB and each of hypertension, dyslipidemia, elevated FBG, central obesity, and high BMI among PLHIV in Uganda, 2. To compare the frequency of each of hypertension, dyslipidemia, elevated FBG, central obesity, and high BMI among PLHIV with and without previous active TB in Uganda.,
 Uganda 2023-08-25 8:21:00 2026-08-25 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
James Ajal
ID: UNCST-2023-R008516
 Network for building resilience and sustainability among smallholder vegetable farmers in East Africa
REFNo: A329ES

Development of capacity for indigenous vegetables research.,Development of IPM packages for sustainability of small-holder vegetable farmers.,Identification of causal agents for key biotic constraints in African indigenous vegetables.,The main research objective is to generate eco-friendly solutions to pest and disease constraints for sustainable production of indigenous vegetables in East Africa,
 Uganda 2023-08-25 8:19:01 2026-08-25 Agricultural Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Sarah Kiguli
ID: UNCST-2021-R013020
 SickleInAfrica Protocol for Clinical and Implementation Research in Newborn Screening for Sickle Cell Disease Using Dried Blood Spots for Point of Care Tests.
REFNo: HS2951ES

1. To evaluate the performance characteristics of DBS POCT against IEF/HPLC.
1b. To evaluate the cost of DBS POCT against IEF/HPLC.
2. To determine the knowledge of the availability of POCTs and acceptability of the use of DBS POCT to health-care workers and parents versus standard POCT for screening in Lira Regional Referral Hospital.
3. To determine the cost of DBS POCT for NBS and confirmatory testing using POCT versus conventional NBS and confirmatory testing with IEF/HPLC: i. Apply DBS POCT in NBS versus Early Infant Diagnosis and compare the number of babies identified in each platform who enroll in comprehensive care.
ii. Train study SPARCO Lira Regional Referral Hospital health care workers on the use of DBS for POCT in newborn screening and follow up of babies identified in the programme using standardised guidelines.
iii. Screen 1000 babies in Ghana, Tanzania, Mali, Lira Regional Hospital, Uganda, Zambia and Zimbabwe while -Nigeria which has 25 subsites will screen 2,500 babies using DBS POCT and enter the identified babies into REDCap using SPARCO CRF.
` iv. Assess the implementation outcomes using CFIR
a. Assess the adoption of DBS for NBS using the three technologies POCT, IEF, HPLC among providers (i.e. midwives, physicians, nurses, councillors) in Lira Regional Referral Hospital.
b. Evaluate the appropriateness of the 3 technologies implemented at Lira Regional Referral Hospital across implementing sites and assess the barriers and facilitators guided by CFIR, inner and outer settings.
c. Assess the technology and implementation costs and sustainability of the three technologies in the various healthcare centres among the six countries.



 Uganda 2023-08-25 8:13:57 2026-08-25 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Mark Kaddumukasa
ID: UNCST-2020-R001798
 SELF MANAGEMENT INTERVENTION FOR REDUCING EPILEPSY BURDEN AMONG UGANDANS WITH EPILEPSY
REFNo: HS2944ES

1. To assess the efficacy of SMART- U vs. eTAU via an RCT.
H1: Individuals randomized to SMART-U will have significantly improved QOL and fewer seizures compared to eTAU.
H2: Individuals randomized to SMART-U will have greater improvement in depression and functional status compared to eTAU.
2. To use short message service (SMS) delivered via mobile phone text to validate patient self-reported seizure occurrence and push epilepsy self-management messaging in a practical/accessible format.
3. To obtain input from stakeholders (patients, family and clinicians) guided by an Integrated Promotion Action on Research Implementation in Health Services (i-PARIHS) framework to help establish sustainable infrastructure that will facilitate future scale up of SMART in Uganda with epilepsy partners

 Uganda 2023-08-25 8:11:10 2026-08-25 Medical and Health Sciences Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Sharon Pang Sze Lu
ID:
Transform Randomised Controlled Trial in Uganda
REFNo: SS1823ES

To evaluate the impact of the Transform program on the key indicators in values, health and livelihood in Uganda
 Hong Kong 2023-08-25 8:07:30 2026-08-25 Social Science and Humanities Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Sulaiman Bbosa
ID:
MONITORING AND EVALUATION SYSTEMS AND PERFORMANCE OF HUMANITARIAN ORGANIZATIONS IN UGANDA: A CASE OF UGANDA RED CROSS SOCIETY IN EASTERN REGION
REFNo: SS1251ES

To examine how data quality influences the performance of monitoring and evaluation systems of Uganda Red Cross Society in Eastern Uganda,To analyse how structure of monitoring and evaluation influences the performance of Uganda Red Cross Society in Eastern Uganda,To assess how human resource capacity influences the performance of Uganda Red Cross Society in Eastern Uganda,To establish how the Monitoring and evaluation methods influences the performance of Uganda Red Cross Society in Eastern Uganda,The purpose of the study is to examine the contribution of the monitoring and evaluation systems and the performance of humanitarian organizations,
 Uganda 2023-08-25 8:05:14 2026-08-25 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
APON ISMENE LINDA
ID:
CASH MANAGEMENT, SELF-ORGANIZATION, INTERNAL AUDITING AND SUSTAINABILITY OF SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES IN UGANDA
REFNo: SS1658ES

1. The study intends to examine the nature of sustainability of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in Northern Uganda. 2. To examine the relationship between cash management and sustainability of small and medium enterprises 3. To examine the relationship between cash management and internal auditing of small and medium enterprises 4. To examine the relationship between internal auditing and sustainability of small and medium enterprises 5. To examine the relationship between cash management and self-organisation of small and medium enterprises 6. To examine the relationship between self-organisation and sustainability of small and medium enterprises 7. To examine the mediating role of internal auditing on the relationship between cash management and sustainability 8. To examine the mediating role of self-organisation on the relationship between cash management and sustainability
Uganda 2023-08-25 8:03:10 2026-08-25 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Fabien Schultz
ID: UNCST-2023-R008622
 Between Emerald Worlds: Analyzing the Spiritual, Ritual, and Pharmacological Facets of Neuroactive Natural Materials in Rural Uganda
REFNo: SS1894ES

Research questions to be addressed by this project: 1) How do various indigenous communities in Uganda understand, use, and prepare neuroactive plants, fungi, and other natural materials for spiritual, ritual, and ceremonial purposes and within their healthcare systems; 2) can the pharmacological targets of these materials be identified, and what active ingredients are causing the claimed effects; 3) can animal self-medication evidence for the use of neuroactive materials by the apes be generated for the first time; and 4)how to develop and to distinguish best-practice models for the implementation of the Nagoya Protocol for both non-financial and financial benefit-sharing when the intellectual property holders are either a) members of local human populations or b) apes (an unprecedented case)?

Main objective: To help fill gaps in social and natural scientific research on neuroactive natural remedies in a region of the world about which very few ethnopharmacological studies on the use of neuroactive natural remedies exist.

Specific objectives: 1) The first-time documentation of the cultural, spiritual, and ritual use of neuroactive natural remedies in rural Uganda, including methods of preparation and administration in a cultural, potentially ceremonial, setting; 2) the identification of new bioactive substance leads on the basis of the archiving of the chemical biodiversity of the collected samples; 3) the generation of new knowledge on how different populations interpret the spiritual/ritual settings of various neuroactive natural materials; 4) the contribution of new insights into the benefits of neuroactive natural remedies with respect to mental health and societal well-being; 5) a deeper understanding of the importance/intentions of various neuroactive substances for spiritual and ritual purposes within cultural worldviews; 6) the investigation of potential overlap in the use of neuroactives between humans and non-human primates at the study sites; 7) the shifting of negative Western views on neuroactive substances as stimulants/sedatives and rightfully DEA Schedule I substances.
 Germany 2023-08-18 9:46:36 2026-08-18 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
REBECCA NANTANDA
ID: UNCST-2019-R001533
 Assessment of feasibility, acceptability, hesitancy, safety, effectiveness and immunogenicity of COVID-19 vaccines among children in Uganda
REFNo: HS2910ES

1. To assess the feasibility and acceptability of COVID-19 vaccination of children in Uganda.
2. a) To determine the prevalence of hesitancy to COVID-19 vaccination for children in
Uganda.
b) To describe the drivers of hesitancy for vaccination of children against COVID-19 in
Uganda.
3. To assess the safety of COVID-19 vaccines among children aged 12-17 years in Uganda.
4. To determine immunogenicity the BioNTecg/Pfizer of among children aged 12-17 years in Uganda.
5. To determine the effectiveness of COVID-19 vaccines among children aged 12-17 years in Uganda.

 Uganda 2023-08-18 9:40:38 2026-08-18 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Adoke Yeka
ID: UNCST-2021-R004300
 A pilot study evaluating the feasibility, acceptability and impact of use of highly sensitive malaria RDTs (NxTek™) vs ordinary malaria RDTs on malaria incidence in Uganda: a cluster-randomised trial
REFNo: HS2988ES

1. To determine the impact of detecting and treating additional malaria cases on malaria morbidity, 2 years following introduction of HS-RDTs for diagnosis of malaria in Uganda.
2. To assess feasibility of use (ease of test interpretation, delivery, restocking, storage, invalid tests, and reporting rates) of HS-RDTs among implementers in Uganda.
3. To compare clinical care outcomes for malaria cases diagnosed with HS-RDTs and cRDTs in Uganda.
4. To estimate the cost-effectiveness of delivering HS-RDTs, as compared to cRDTs.

Uganda 2023-08-18 9:13:55 2026-08-18 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Adoke Yeka
ID: UNCST-2021-R004300
 An adaptive, randomized, active-controlled, open-label, sequential cohort, multicenter study to evaluate the efficacy, safety, tolerability and pharmacokinetics of intravenous cipargamin (KAE609) in adult and pediatric participants with severe Plasmodium falciparum malaria (KARISMA – KAE609’s Role In Severe Malaria)
REFNo: HS1980ES

Primary objective
To assess the efficacy of different doses of
intravenous cipargamin vs artesunate by evaluating the proportion of
participants with ? 90% reduction of parasitemia at 12 hours post
administration of the first dose.

Secondary Objectives
1. To assess the presence/absence of severe malaria related individual
signs over time
2. To evaluate parasite clearance dynamics and proportion of participants
with recrudescence and reinfection
3. To assess recovery of participants as measured by time (days and hours)
to discharge from hospital or recovery from prostration
4. To evaluate the safety and tolerability of IV cipargamin
5. To assess the risk of long term neurological sequelae for participants at
Day 29
6. The assess the risk of hemolysis (early and delayed) during the study
duration
7. To characterize the plasma pharmacokinetics of IV cipargamin

 Uganda 2023-08-18 9:05:14 2026-08-18 Medical and Health Sciences Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Juliane Etima
ID: UNCST-2022-R008983
 Young Generation Alive Survey: Determining Knowledge, Aspirations, and Behaviors of Ugandan Adolescents and Young People Living with HIV.
REFNo: SS1910ES

To understand the HIV knowledge and behaviors among HIV+ and perinatally exposed adolescents and young people in Uganda with respect to achieving career aspirations, financial security, and safe intimate relationships.,
 Uganda 2023-08-15 15:43:39 2026-08-15 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Fiona Ssozi Catherine
ID:
PATHWAYS TO CHANGE: TOWARDS GENDER JUSTICE IN SCIENCE, ENGINEERING, TECHNOLOGY AND MATHEMATICS (STEM) RESEARCH IN AFRICA (GEJUSTA)
REFNo: SIR240ES

Primary objective: Examine causes of under-representation and reframe Gender Analysis in STEM in Africa
Secondary objectives: Map under-representation, barriers and support mechanisms; explore STEA+M approaches; Develop Gender-aware design methodologies; Develop a support network for mentoring early-career female researchers

 Uganda 2023-08-15 15:42:06 2026-08-15 Engineering and Technology Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Jesca Nantume
ID: UNCST-2021-R013984
 EVALUATING EQUITABLE ACCESS TO HEALTH SERVICES FOR SCHISTOSOMIASIS IN COMMUNITY-BASED HEALTH CENTERS; A MIXED METHODS CROSSECTIONAL STUDY IN MAYUGE AND KALUNGU DISTRICT IN UGANDA
REFNo: SS1887ES

3. To identify and understand the barriers that hinder equitable access to health services for schistosomiasis, including socio-economic factors such as income, education level, and employment status, as well as cultural beliefs, attitudes, and practices that affect healthcare-seeking behaviors.,2. To evaluate the accessibility of health services for schistosomiasis in terms of geographical proximity, transportation, cost, and waiting times for individuals seeking diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up care.,1. To assess the availability of health services for schistosomiasis in community-based health centers in Mayuge and Kalungu Districts, Uganda, including the availability of diagnostic tools, treatment options, and healthcare professionals trained in schistosomiasis management.,The main aim of the study is to assess and evaluate the level of equitable access to health services for schistosomiasis in community-based health centers in Mayuge and Kalungu Districts, Uganda, by considering various factors such as availability, accessibility, utilization, and quality of services. The objective is to gain a comprehensive understanding of the barriers and facilitators that impact equitable access to schistosomiasis healthcare services, including the influence of socio-economic factors, cultural beliefs, knowledge and awareness levels, and gender dynamics.,
 Uganda 2023-08-15 15:40:28 2026-08-15 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Alison Elliott
ID: UNCST-2023-R006524
 Understanding the role of, and relationship between, structural, social and biological determinants of vaccine response to improve vaccine impact in Kenya and Uganda: a formative study.
REFNo: HS2901ES

1. To conduct a scoping review exploring how social, structural and biological drivers interact to influence vaccine response. 2. To undertake formative ethnographic case studies to investigate these interactions in two communities where biological factors are known to influence vaccine response. 3. To map stakeholders and influencers critical to vaccine impact in Uganda and Kenya. 4. To work with stakeholders and communities to co-design the VAnguard community surveys to be conducted in year 2 of the programme
UK 2023-08-10 15:46:52 2026-08-10 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Sylivia Namwano
ID: UNCST-2023-R008071
 A pragmatic early detection and warning model for reduction of landslide effects for communities at risk
REFNo: SIR243ES

To evaluate the efficiency, reliability, effectiveness and usability of the designed pragmatic early detection and warning model for reduction of landslide effects for communities at risk,To establish ideal characteristic of an effective and efficient landslide early detection and warning systems for communities at risk,To design a pragmatic early detection and warning model for reduction of landslide effects for communities at risk,
 Uganda 2023-08-10 15:22:18 2026-08-10 Engineering and Technology Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Brian Mikka
ID:
Prevalence and factors associated with low-level viremia in HIV patients on NNRTIs substituted to dolutegravir-based regimen at Kitebi health center
REFNo: NS627ES

To determine the factors associated with LLV among PLHIV who were substituted to DTG-based regimens at Kitebi health centre.,To determine the prevalence of LLV among PLHIV substituted to DTG-based regimen at Kitebi health centre.,To determine the prevalence and factors associated with low-level viremia among patients substituted from NNRTIs to dolutegravir- based first-line regimen at Kitebi health centre.,
 Uganda 2023-08-10 15:19:55 2026-08-10 Natural Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Ruth Namazzi
ID: UNCST-2020-R014305
 Full Assessment of Clinical Transfusion Support (FACTS): An assessment of hematologic diseases among blood transfusion recipients and donated units at a pediatric regional referral hospital in Uganda
REFNo: HS2908ES

To determine the prevalence of SCA among children requiring blood transfusions at the children’s ward of the Jinja Regional Referral Hospital (JRRH) • To determine the prevalence of malaria parasitemia among children requiring blood transfusions at the children’s ward of the Jinja Regional Referral Hospital • To determine the prevalence of malaria parasitemia among donated, transfused blood units • To determine the incidence of iron deficiency among transfusion recipients donated, transfused blood units • To determine the RBC RhCE and Kell antigen profile on donated units and transfusion recipients
Uganda 2023-08-10 13:53:54 2026-08-10 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Henry Mugerwa
ID: UNCST-2019-R000420
 PLATINUM: A multi-part, multi-center PLATform study to assess the efficacy, safety, tolerability and pharmacokinetics of anti-malarial agents administered as monotherapy at multiple dose levels and/or combination therapy IN patients with Uncomplicated Plasmodium falciparum Malaria
REFNo: HS2748ES

Main Objectives:
1. Part A: To assess the parasite clearance time (PCT) of oral doses of an anti- malarial agent administered as monotherapy in patients with uncomplicated P. falciparum malaria
2. Part B: To assess the effect on adjusted 28-day cure rate of an anti-malarial agent administered orally as combination therapy versus the standard of care (SoC) in patients with uncomplicated P. falciparum malaria

Secondary Objectives
1. Part A: To assess the effect on adjusted 28-day cure rate of an anti-malarial agent administered orally as monotherapy in patients with uncomplicated P. falciparum malaria
2. Part B: To assess the parasite clearance time (PCT) of oral combinations of anti-malarial agents versus SoC in patients with uncomplicated P. falciparum malaria
3. To characterize PK of each anti-malarial agent administered orally as monotherapy [Part A] and/or as combination therapy [Part B] in patients with uncomplicated P. falciparum malaria
4. To assess the safety and tolerability of each anti-malarial agent administered orally as monotherapy [Part A] and/or as combination therapy versus SoC [Part B] in patients with uncomplicated P. falciparum malaria
 Uganda 2023-08-10 13:49:44 2026-08-10 Medical and Health Sciences Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
ANITA MUHAIRWE
ID:
CORPORATE GOVERNANCE ROLES AND EMPLOYEE SATISFACTION IN HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS: A CASE OF SELECTED PRIVATE UNIVERSITIES IN UGANDA
REFNo: NS618ES

iii. To assess the effect of corporate governance roles on employee satisfaction in selected private universities in Uganda ,ii. To analyze the contribution of work environment to employee satisfaction in selected private universities in Uganda.,i. To assess the relationship of corporate governance roles and work environment in selected private universities in Uganda. ,
 Uganda 2023-08-08 15:05:06 2026-08-08 Natural Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Ezekiel Mupere
ID: UNCST-2021-R012739
 Assessing the effect of mealworm consumption and production on nutrition and health status of children in refugee and host communities in Western Uganda, a Refugee Insect Production For Food and Feed ( RefIPro) Project
REFNo: HS3071ES

D. To assess child anthropometrics/growth and dietary intake over 6 months in preparation for a mealworm-based school meal intervention study,C. To develop a nutritious school meal enhanced with mealworm and with high acceptability among the target group of school children,B. To assess the progress of building the capacity for scaling up mealworm production including identifying local feed substrate and assess the implementation processes in the local context ,A. To assess barriers and drivers among key stakeholders (farmers, farmers associations, school heads/teachers/parents/children) of mealworm consumption and production for sale ,Improving nutrition and health of refugee and host community children through the production of mealworm,
 Uganda 2023-08-08 12:45:34 2026-08-08 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Bernard Kikaire
ID:
Effect of an interactive SMS system in improving the reporting of adverse drug reactions among people living with HIV in Tanzania and Uganda: a randomized controlled trial: The REMIND ADR TRIAL
REFNo: HS2922ES


To investigate the effectiveness of SMS reminders on improving ADR reporting compared to no SMS among people living with HIV in Tanzania and Kampala Uganda.
To describe the most commonly reported ADR profiles among people living with HIV in Tanzania and Uganda.
To determine the most common routes/ methods of reporting ADR used by PLHIV.
To explore the causal relationship between the commonly reported ADRs and ART.
To improve treatment options for participants who reported ADR.
To explore the technical feasibility and acceptability of the intervention in reporting ADR among PLHIV.

 Uganda 2023-08-08 12:42:32 2026-08-08 Medical and Health Sciences Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Joseph Lutaakome
ID: UNCST-2020-R008323
 Strategies and Treatments for Respiratory Infections & Viral Emergencies (STRIVE)
REFNo: HS2703ES

Strategies and Treatments for Respiratory Infections & Viral Emergencies (STRIVE) is a master protocol being conducted in many countries around the world, and funded by the National Institutes of Health, USA. STRIVE will evaluate the safety and effectiveness of unlicensed and licensed treatments and different combinations of treatments, to improve the health outcomes of adults
hospitalised with acute respiratory infections, like COVID-19 or influenza.
 Uganda 2023-08-08 12:39:21 2026-08-08 Medical and Health Sciences Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Mathias Gerecht
ID:
Colonialism and racism in Uganda : a study of racial speeches and policies in the Western province (1890-1962)
REFNo: SS1854ES

1. Showing which racial theories and stereotypes were developed by which colonial actors and when.
2. Understanding how these racial theories and stereotypes were developed (how was this knowledge constructed ?)
3. Analysing the various ways the Ugandan people reacted to this racism.

 France 2023-08-08 12:33:56 2026-08-08 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
BARBARA NAGGAYI RITA
ID: UNCST-2019-R000062
 Digital Storytelling for Global Health Research and Action
REFNo: SS1603ES

Preparing an evidence-based, practice-informed, GH focused DST package consisting of guidelines, recommendations, and innovation, which can be adapted in Phase 2 into tools and training materials for sharing with others in Canada and beyond.,
 Uganda 2023-08-07 16:22:34 2026-08-07 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Ronald Nkangi
ID: UNCST-2021-R012153
 Role and clinical significance of unconventional gamma delta T cell in cervical cancer and HIV- 1 co-infection
REFNo: HS2832ES

To assess the association of frequency and functions of γδ T cell with clinicopathological characteristics of Cervical cancer among women living with HIV infection ,To assess the cytotoxic effects of γδ T cell among women living with cervical cancer and HIV co-morbidity,To assess the immune phenotypes of the γδ T cells among women living with cervical cancer and HIV co-morbidity.,To assess the frequencies of different subsets of γδ T cells in peripheral blood among women living with cervical cancer and HIV co-infection.,To investigate the role and clinical significance of gamma delta (γδ) T cells among the women with cervical cancer and HIV co-morbidity.,
 Uganda 2023-08-07 16:18:49 2026-08-07 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Rapheal Wangalwa
ID: UNCST-2022-R008718
 Ecological niche modelling of at-risk medicinal plants in a changing climate in Uganda: A case of Warburgia ugandensis
REFNo: NS466ES

To model the potential distribution area of Warburgia ugandensis under the current environmental conditions and predict its distribution under various future climate change scenarios
Uganda 2023-08-07 16:17:48 2026-08-07 Natural Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Yang Jae Lee
ID: UNCST-2021-R012449
 Mental Health Stigma in Rural Uganda
REFNo: SS1860ES

D. Radio Drama's Effects on Stigma: Develop a radio drama designed to communicate de-stigmatizing information about mental health and measure differences in stigma and likelihood of seeking treatment among those exposed to radio theater and those not exposed. ,C. Attitudes and Stigma towards Mental Illness in Healthcare Seeking Population: To evaluate both the prevalence of and attitudes and stigma towards mental illness in healthcare seeking population to assess their subjective reasons for seeking healthcare and currently accesible treatment modalities for mental distress. Through illuminating the current definitions and practices for mental illness, future interventions can be targeted to build upon current community definitions and structures for mental illness. ,B. Stigma and Suicidality: Evaluate experience of individuals with history of suicidality and their families to understand current practices and attitudes, as well as stigma experienced from disclosure of suicidality. Stigma of suicidality could impact treatment seeking as well as recurrence of suicidality, and it is critical to understand it.,A. Pathways to Care: To assess mental health attitudes, practice, stigma and the feasibility of collaboration among key individuals on potential pathways to care including traditional healers, families of individuals with mental illness, individuals with mental illness, health workers, and religious leaders through qualitative and quantitative, or mixed, methods. Elucidating pathways to care is critical for finding bottlenecks in obtaining treatment for future interventions. A particular focus will be developing ageement on potential forms of collaboration acceptable to the different parties. ,
 USA 2023-08-07 15:23:20 2026-08-07 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Simon  Okongo
ID:
PREVALENCE, ASSOCIATED FACTORS, AND CUTANEOUS EFFECTS OF SKIN LIGHTENING AMONG PATIENTS AT MBARARA REGIONAL REFERRAL HOSPITAL SKIN CLINIC. RefNO: SS1867ES
REFNo: SS1867ES

To determine the cutaneous effects of skin lightening among MRRH skin clinic patients. ,To identify the factors associated with skin lightening among MRRH skin clinic patients.,To establish the prevalence of skin lightening among MRRH skin clinic patients.,To establish the prevalence, the associated factors, and cutaneous effects of skin lightening among MRRH skin clinic patients.,
 Uganda 2023-08-07 15:22:35 2026-08-07 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Juliet Namukasa
ID:
Low-carbon Mobility in Kampala: User perspectives and practices on walking, cycling and public transport.
REFNo: SS1921ES

The following research questions will be addressed: i. What factors have influenced the adoption and non-adoption of low-carbon mobility transport modes by Kampala’s every day travelers? Who is adopting what (choice of modes), how frequently and why? ii. Is there an enabling environment that supports adoption and implementation of low-carbon mobility modes of transport? How are new infrastructures connected to these mobility modes and domesticated? iii. What strategies should be in place to support more widespread usage of low-carbon mobility modes of transport (including shared solutions) and how can the middle class be encouraged to use mass transportation modes? iv. What is the potential of e-mobility being introduced in Uganda to replace the fossil fuelled vehicles?
 Uganda 2023-08-07 15:21:03 2026-08-07 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Harriet Mayanja-Kizza
ID: UNCST-2021-R013074
 A phase 2, partially-blinded, randomised trial assessing the safety and efficacy of TBAJ876 or bedaquiline, in combination with pretomanid and linezolid in adult participants with newly diagnosed, drug-sensitive, smear-positive pulmonary tuberculosis
REFNo: HS2928ES

The objectives of the trial are to evaluate the efficacy, safety, and tolerability of TBAJ876 (3 doses) or bedaquiline in combination with pretomanid and linezolid in adult participants with newly diagnosed, smear-positive pulmonary DS-TB in comparison to the SOC
 Uganda 2023-08-07 15:20:08 2026-08-07 Medical and Health Sciences Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Kamada Lwere
ID: UNCST-2022-R009359
 GUT MICROBIOME COMPOSITION, IMMUNE RESPONSE, AND GENETIC PREDISPOSITION TO ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE AND RELATED DEMENTIA IN A UGANDAN POPULATION.
REFNo: HS2930ES

1. To conduct a systematic review of the gut microbiome composition of individuals with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementia. 2. To determine the composition of the gut microbiome and compare individuals with ADRD and their controls. 3. To determine the levels of proinflammatory cytokines and compare individuals with ADRD and their controls. 4. To determine the distribution of ApoE (ApoE2, ApoE3 and ApoE4 variants) and ABCA7(Premature termination codon (PTC) mutations) and Presenilin (PSEN 1, 2 mutations) and compare individuals with ADRD and their controls.
Uganda 2023-08-07 15:12:16 2026-08-07 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Ephraim Kisangala
ID:
Preferences, value and impact of informal caregivers in the management of chronic diseases in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA)
REFNo: SS1846ES

• To examine the health and economic impact of caregiving on informal caregivers (ICGS) of patients with chronic diseases in sub-Saharan Africa • To understand the factors ICGs consider when making a decision to provide care to a person with a chronic disease in SSA. • To explore how providing informal care affects the lives of informal caregivers. • To determine the most important factors in the decision to provide informal care. • To estimate the monetary value of providing informal care to patients with chronic diseases.
Uganda 2023-08-07 15:04:16 2026-08-07 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Shubaya Naggayi Kasule
ID:
Infections, Academic Achievement and Cognitive Functioning among Children with Sickle Cell Anaemia in Uganda.
REFNo: SS1883ES

To synthesize data on academic achievement among children with SCA in LMICs and assess academic achievement, cognitive functioning and infections among Ugandan children with SCA.
 Uganda 2023-08-07 14:59:23 2026-08-07 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Alfred Wonyaka
ID:
Eco theology: A strategy for Ecological protection in Mountain Elgon Region Church of Uganda
REFNo: SS1713ES

a). To analyze the current ecological trends in Mountain Elgon region
b.) To access the effects of current ecological trends on ecological health in Mountain Elgon region.
c.) To examine how eco theology could be utilized as a strategy for ecological protection in Mountain Elgon region.

 Uganda 2023-08-07 14:56:55 2026-08-07 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Hellen Ndagire
ID:
CHARACTERISATION OF BACTERIAL COMMUNITIES IN BLOODSTREAM AND RECTAL SWABS AMONG GOATS AND CATTLE FROM SELECTED DISTRICTS IN UGANDA
REFNo: A336ES

1. To screen for bacterial communities in the blood stream and rectal swab among cattle and goats free of overt disease from Wakiso, Kampala and Kassanda Districts of Uganda
2. To characterize the bloodstream and rectal swab bacteria from cattle free of overt disease using 16S rRNA typing
3. To characterize the bloodstream and rectal faecal bacteria from goats free of overt disease using 16S rRNA typing

 Uganda 2023-08-07 14:55:24 2026-08-07 Agricultural Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
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