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Clemensia Nakabiito
ID: UNCST-2022-R011396
Viiv Protocol 221163: Long-Term Follow-Up of CAB LA for Participants in HPTN 083 and HPTN 084 CAB PrEP Studies at Risk of HIV Acquisition.
REFNo: HS3752ES

Primary Objectives
To describe new HIV infections in adult and adolescent participants at risk of HIV acquisition included in the HPTN 083 and HPTN 084 studies and their associated sub-studies.


Secondary Objectives
To describe any serious adverse events (SAEs), Grade 3 and Grade 4 ISRs and AEs leading to withdrawal in adult and adolescent participants included in the HPTN 083 and HPTN 084 studies and their associated sub-studies.

Uganda 2024-03-26 18:05:15 2027-03-26 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Gertrude Nanyonjo Gawaya
ID: UNCST-2022-R005857
Understanding end-user preferences and determining relative product positioning of new and emerging HIV prevention products (LAI-PrEP, bNAbs and HIV vaccines): Development and implementation of a Discrete Choice Experiment among at-risk populations in India and Uganda to inform product development and delivery
REFNo: SS2333ES

Objective 1: To explore and understand end-user preferences for HIV prevention options to design elicitation research (designing DCE)
? To identify key attributes (product and delivery site characteristics), and levels (options within a characteristic) through community key stakeholder consultations.
? To validate the product attributes and levels in consultation with representatives of potential end-users, non-governmental organisations (NGOs) and community-based organisations (CBOs), and government officials/policymakers for designing preference elicitation research.

Objective 2: To identify end-user preferences for HIV prevention options through elicitation research (DCE implementation)
? To quantify the strength of participants’ preferences.
? To determine the relative product positioning.

Objective 3: To understand decision-making process involved in choice of products among DCE participants

Uganda 2024-03-26 17:26:24 2027-03-26 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Proscovia Ntakyo Renzaho
ID:
Evaluation of sustainable intensification models for food and nutrition security of small holder households in southwestern highlands of Uganda
REFNo: SS1886ES

3. To understand the interaction effects between livestock and crop intensification on crop productivity in south western highland in Uganda4. To assess the effects of interrelated interventions in crop -livestock production on household food and nutrition security
Uganda 2024-03-26 16:18:44 2027-03-26 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Dr. Gad  Ndaruhutse Ruzaaza
ID: UNCST-2023-R006987
Perceptions of a point-of-use water filtration device among individuals of the Kashongi Community
REFNo: HS3490ES

to explore their perceptions of a point-of-use filtration device made using plant matter for filtration,to explore participants’ perceptions of the impact of water quality on their quality of life and the impact of water on their and their family’s health. ,
Uganda 2024-03-26 15:36:54 2027-03-26 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Terence Odoch
ID: UNCST-2022-R010584
eRabies – on the way to rabies elimination in Uganda: pilot mixed studies in Kampala, Kyegegwa and Soroti
REFNo: HS3463ES

a) To determine the benefits and potential barriers to the use of using an integrated One Health rabies surveillance form in Kampala, Kyegegwa and Soroti districts in Uganda. b) To determine the feasibility of implementing an integrated One Health rabies surveillance form in Kampala, Kyegegwa and Soroti districts in Uganda. c) To investigate the effectiveness of tailored community educational materials on enhancing knowledge and reduction of number of dog bites in Kampala, Kyegegwa and Soroti districts in Uganda. d) To determine barriers to and enablers of responsible dog ownership and canine rabies elimination in Kampala, Kyegegwa and Soroti districts in Uganda. e) To test the applicability of static point, school-based, mixed campaign with livestock health activities and mixed campaigns with human health activities rabies vaccination strategies in Kampala, Kyegegwa and Soroti districts in Uganda. f) To determine the influence of static point, school-based, mixed campaign with livestock health activities and mixed campaigns with human health activities rabies vaccination strategies on vaccination coverage in Kampala, Kyegegwa and Soroti districts in Uganda. g) Evaluate the effectiveness of the eRabies project interventions towards realising canine rabies elimination. h) To assess costs of the different components of the eRabies project and the cost-effectiveness of different Post-Exposure Prophylaxis (PEP) scenarios.
Uganda 2024-03-26 15:30:41 2027-03-26 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
GRACE KANSIIME
ID: UNCST-2019-R000380
COMPREHENSIVE APPROACH TO HYPERTENSION IMPROVEMENT IN RURAL UGANDA (CHIRU)
REFNo: HS3770ES

1: To determine the prevalence of hypertension among community residents in a rural population

2: To assess hypertension knowledge among adults in rural south-western Uganda

3: To assess healthcare providers’ knowledge regarding hypertension management in rural southwestern Uganda

4: To evaluate whether an evidence-based multicomponent intervention to manage hypertension can be implemented in rural Uganda.

Uganda 2024-03-25 12:44:13 2027-03-25 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
JULIET MWANGA-AMUMPAIRE
ID: UNCST-2022-R009420
Catalyzing Artificial intelligence for Pediatric Tuberculosis Research (CAPTURE) Consortium in a project aimed at developing a chest X-ray (CXR) artificial intelligence (AI) algorithm for intrathoracic
REFNo: HS3921ES

The overall goal is to develop a CXR AI algorithm for intrathoracic TB that can be used for triage and/or diagnosis in children less than 15 years. ,
Uganda 2024-03-25 12:38:18 2027-03-25 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Noella Okalany Akwi Regina
ID: UNCST-2022-R011085
Preterm Postnatal Growth (PPG) : A retrospective study of postnatal growth in preterm very low birthweight neonates in Eastern Uganda.
REFNo: HS3295ES

1. To assess the postnatal growth of VLBW infants from birth until discharge.
2. To relate growth velocity to birth weight, nutritional practices, illnesses.
3. To determine what proportion of preterm infants had not regained their birth weight by day 28 of life.
4. To determine the association between neonatal feeding regimens and morbidity/ mortality
Uganda 2024-03-20 16:29:31 2027-03-20 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Phoebe Batchelor Lois
ID:
Effective strategies for sustainable fisheries management in Lake Victoria in Uganda.
REFNo: A408ES

1. How do local fishing communities and stakeholders perceive fisheries management initiatives?
2. How have environmental, socio-economic and political factors impacted the success of management initiatives?
3. Using primary data and comparing it to the literature, how could fisheries management initiatives be improved and adapted to the present day

UK 2024-03-20 16:27:19 2027-03-20 Agricultural Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Priscille Kankindi
ID: UNCST-2023-R005708
The Culture of Masculinity and Wellbeing of Women in Luweero District, Uganda
REFNo: SS2469ES

To measure the mediating effect of Human Rights Instruments on the relationship between culture of masculinity and wellbeing of women in Luwero, Disitrct, Uganda,To evaluate the relationship between physical support and well-being of women in Luwero District, Uganda.,To examine the influence of economic support on the well-being of women in Luwero District, Uganda.,To assess the relationship between emotional support and well-being of women in Luwero District, Uganda.,The main objective of the study is to examine the relationship between the culture of masculinity and well-being of women in Luwero District.,
Rwanda 2024-03-20 16:24:57 2027-03-20 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
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