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Mildred Nakanwagi Julian
ID: UNCST-2021-R013459
Relationship of Robusta coffee native diversity with the abiotic and biotic environment
REFNo: A290ES

i. To determine the level of diversity and patterns on the population structure of diverse coffee germplasm in Uganda
ii. To assess the degree of coherence between genetic and morphological variation across and within C. canephora populations in Uganda.
iii. To determine the influence of abiotic factors on adaptive genetic variation in wild C. canephora accessions across ecogeographic zones of Uganda.
iv. To determine the abundance of biotic resilience associated unique alleles among and within C. canephora populations from different natural forests in Uganda.

Uganda 2023-07-06 17:18:28 2026-07-06 Agricultural Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Christopher Daly
ID:
An Assessment of Maternal Recognition of Neonatal Sepsis following Implementation of Standardized Newborn Discharge Education in Western Uganda
REFNo: HS2902ES

The primary objective of this study is to identify whether implementing a newborn discharge education checklist and providing an educational module in the maternity ward setting will lead to improvement in mothers’ ability to identify the danger signs of neonatal illness. Secondary objectives will include identifying maternal barriers to education, identifying maternal opinions on educational needs, and identifying how mothers will seek care in case of neonatal sepsis concerns.
USA 2023-07-06 17:17:42 2026-07-06 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Elizabeth Ayebare Ombeva
ID: UNCST-2020-R003666
EVALUATING THE EFFECT OF A LOW-COST FOETAL HEART RATE MONITOR AND EDUCATIONAL PACKAGE ON MONITORING INTERVALS AND NEWBORN OUTCOMES IN GULU DISTRICT.
REFNo: HS2868ES

1. To assess the effect of a low-cost Foetal Heart Rate Monitoring device (Moyo) on the Foetal Heart Rate monitoring intervals.
2. To assess the effect of a low-cost FHRM device (Moyo) on detection of fetal heart rate abnormalities
3. To evaluate the effect of the intervention package on immediate newborn outcomes
4. To explore health care providers experiences of Foetal Heart Rate Monitoring before and after the intervention.
Uganda 2023-07-06 17:16:36 2026-07-06 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Nicholas Kilimani
ID: UNCST-2022-R010981
Supported childcare and women labor market participation in East Africa: Evidence from Uganda
REFNo: SS1689ES

Determine the impact of supported childcare programs on women labor market participation in Uganda.

Specific Objectives

a) Identify which childcare programs are better suited for workers across the different labour market segments.
b) Determine the extent to which supported childcare influences women labour market outcomes.
c) Identify whether supported childcare provides significant spillovers to other community members besides mothers’ participation in paid work.
d) Identify the sociocultural factors that influence women labour market participation.

Uganda 2023-07-06 17:15:03 2026-07-06 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Bernard Kikaire
ID:
Manifestation of Cardiac & Kidney diseases among Adolescents and Young people living with HIV (MACK study).
REFNo: HS2907ES

General aim:
To assess Prevalence of Cardiac and kidney diseases among Adolescents and Young people living with HIV in Jinja Uganda and Dar Es Salaam Tanzania.
Primary objectives:
1. To determine the prevalence of Cardiac and Kidney diseases among Adolescents and Young people living with HIV attending ART clinics at TASO-Jinja Uganda and Mwananyamala referral Hospital -Dar es Salaam Tanzania
2. To describe the common manifestations of cardiac and kidney diseases among Adolescents and young people living with HIV attending ART clinics at TASO-Jinja Uganda and Mwananyamala referral Hospital -Dar es Salaam Tanzania
Secondary objectives
1. To determine behavioral risk factors associated with cardiovascular and renal diseases among adolescents and yound people living with HIV attending ART clinics at TASO-Jinja Uganda and Mwananyamala referral Hospital -Dar es Salaam Tanzania
2. To describe the effect of COVID-19 on the prevalence of Cardiac and renal diseases among Adolescents and young people living with HIV attending ART clinics at TASO-Jinja Uganda and Mwananyamala referral Hospital -Dar es Salaam Tanzania.

Uganda 2023-07-06 17:13:53 2026-07-06 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Gerald Businge Bright
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Median time to death and factors associated with post-discharge mortality in children under 5 years admitted with severe acute malnutrition at Mulago Hospital: A retrospective cohort study
REFNo: HS2948ES

Describe the commonest events preceding post-discharge mortality in children under 5 years admitted with severe acute malnutrition at Mulago Hospital.,Identify the median time to post-discharge death in children under 5 years admitted with severe acute malnutrition at Mulago hospital.,Identify the factors associated with post-discharge mortality among children aged less than 5 years admitted with severe acute malnutrition at Mulago Hospital.,Identify the factors associated with post-discharge mortality and the median time to death in children under 5 years admitted with severe acute malnutrition at Mulago Hospital, as well as medical events preceding these deaths.,
Uganda 2023-07-06 17:12:42 2026-07-06 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
William Kollie Saygbah
ID:
AMELIORATION OF SOIL ACIDITY FOR SUSTAINABLE CROP PRODUCTION ON FERRASOLS OF CENTRAL UGANDA
REFNo: A272ES

1. To map, sample and evaluate the chemical properties of Ferrasols of Central Uganda.

2. To determine the lime requirements for Ferrasols of Central Uganda.


3. To evaluate the effect of liming and crop performance on Ferrasols of Central Uganda

Liberia 2023-07-06 17:10:38 2026-07-06 Agricultural Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Vincent Odeke -
ID:
Prevalence of and factors associated with inappropriate antibiotic prescription in children under the age of 13 years at primary healthcare facilities in Bukedea district
REFNo: HS2819ES

4. To determine the health facility and prescriber-related factors associated with inappropriate antibiotic prescription in children under the age of 13 years at primary healthcare facilities in Bukedea district,3. To identify the treatment-related factors associated with inappropriate antibiotic prescription in children under the age of 13 years at primary healthcare facilities in Bukedea district,2. To determine the patient-related factors associated with inappropriate antibiotic prescription in children under the age of 13 years at primary healthcare facilities in Bukedea district,1. To assess the prevalence of inappropriate antibiotic prescription in children under the age of 13 years at primary healthcare facilities in Bukedea district,To assess the prevalence of and factors associated with inappropriate antibiotic prescription in children under the age of 13 years at primary healthcare facilities in Bukedea district,
Uganda 2023-07-06 17:09:23 2026-07-06 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Alfred Jatho
ID: UNCST-2021-R011710
Applying Science to Strengthen and Improve Systems for Cachexia Care in Uganda (ASSIST-CC)
REFNo: HS2656ES

: i). Increase awareness and knowledge of cancer cachexia among healthcare professionals and multidisciplinary teams involved in the care of patients with cachexia together with cancer cachexia patients; ii). To improve treatment outcomes of cancer patients with cachexia through the application of ESMO and ASCO guidelines in early diagnosis and provision of physiological and psychological care; iii). To improve patient, caregiver and healthcare professional communication through the application of the Patient-Clinician Communication ASCO Consensus Guideline in order to improve the quality of life of patients with cancer cachexia at Mbarara Regional Cancer Center, Mbarara regional referral hospital, Uganda Cancer Institute, Mulago, and Kawempe National referral hospitals.
Uganda 2023-07-06 17:07:49 2026-07-06 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Monica Swahn H
ID: UNCST-2021-R012004
TOPOWA Cohort Study
REFNo: HS2959ES

Through a prospective cohort of AGYW, determine if SeSTT modifies the pathways between proximal social and environmental stressors and mental health outcomes, through the RDoC constructs of negative valence, sustained threat, and arousal and regulatory systems. We will measure threat reactivity in fear conditioning, ratio of salivary cortisol, dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) and α-amylase, validate drug and alcohol use through urinalysis, sleep quality and environmental stressors (Garmin Vivoactive 3 wearable sensors, 5 daily diaries).,
USA 2023-07-06 17:06:28 2026-07-06 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
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