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JOSAPHAT KAYOGOZA BYAMUGISHA
ID: UNCST-2019-R001680
Heat-stable carbetocin for the treatment of postpartum haemorrhage: a phase III, randomized, double-blind, active controlled, multicountry, multicentre, non-inferiority trial
REFNo: HS5151ES

To evaluate the cost-effectiveness of the PPH treatment with HSC compared to PPH treatment with oxytocin, if HSC is proven non-inferior. ,To evaluate the comparative effects of HSC versus oxytocin on haemodynamic outcomes when used for PPH treatment in women receiving HSC for prophylaxis; ,The primary objective of this trial is to evaluate whether HSC is non-inferior to oxytocin for treatment of PPH in women who receive HSC for PPH prophylaxis, in the prevention of additional blood loss of 500 ml or more at 90 min following randomization. ,
Uganda 2024-11-13 17:36:53 2027-11-13 Medical and Health Sciences Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Gertrude  Namazzi
ID: UNCST-2024-R002568
Mapping the Bottlenecks and Challenges of the At-Risk Surveillance System for Child Developmental Disabilities in Uganda
REFNo: HS5106ES

To map the bottlenecks and challenges of the At Risk Surveillance system for child developmental conditions and disabilities in order to inform targeted strategies to improve the overall effectiveness of the ARSS system,
Uganda 2024-11-13 17:34:14 2027-11-13 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
ANTHONY NUWA
ID: UNCST-2022-R011102
Across Sectional Survey to improve the capacity of the healthcare system to detect, report, and respond to arboviral threats in Uganda.
REFNo: HS5063ES

1. To ascertain the availability and density of mosquito vector species involved in virus
transmission and their bionomics in Uganda.
2. To describe and document the current practices on diagnosis and management of
arboviral diseases in Uganda and provide recommendations for improvement and
strengthening.
3. To describe the current arboviruses data collection, reporting and data use system for
decision making in Uganda.
4. To evaluate current arboviral outbreak detection and response mechanisms in Uganda
To evaluate outbreak hotspots and human/animal cluster susceptibilities to identify
appropriate target sentinel sites.
6. To determine the Yellow Fever, Chikungunya, O’nyong nyong epidemic potential based
on findings from the entomological and historical data collected during the study.
7. To assess knowledge, attitudes and practice among target communities regarding
arbovirus awareness and risk behavior.
Uganda 2024-11-13 17:30:13 2027-11-13 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Moses Joloba Lutaakome
ID: UNCST-2022-R011558
Clinical Performance Evaluation of POC BVBLUE Test for Diagnosis of Bacterial Vaginosis in Uganda
REFNo: HS5231ES

To evaluate the performance of the BVBlue test, a point-of-care test, compared to Amsel, Nugent and Allplex Bacterial Vaginosis plus Assay. ,
Uganda 2024-11-13 17:27:22 2027-11-13 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
RUKUNDO  LYDIA LYDIA
ID: UNCST-2023-R005547
PSYCHOSOCIAL CHALLENGES AND COPING STRATEGIES OF CARE - GIVERS OF CHILDREN WITH SICKLE CELL DISEASE AGED 0-9, ATTENDING MULAGO SICKLE CELL CLINIC
REFNo: HS4975ES

To document the coping strategies adopted by care-givers of children with sickle cell disease, attending MSCC. ,To explore the psychosocial challenges experienced by care-givers of children with sickle cell disease, attending MSCC. ,To explore the psychosocial challenges and coping strategies of care-givers of children with sickle cell disease, attending MSCC. ,
Uganda 2024-11-13 17:19:00 2027-11-13 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
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