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Deborah Natumanya
ID:
Smartphone Application for detecting Pesticide residues found in edible parts of tomatoes, cabbages, carrots and green pepper vegetables.
REFNo: SIR206ES

(i) To develop a mobile app that takes bio components of tomatoes, cabbage, carrots, and green pepper
vegetables in-form of infrared images and detects the presence of chemical residues.
(ii) To test the accuracy of the App in finding and determining the chemical residue amounts found present in
tomatoes, green pepper, carrots and cabbage vegetables.
Uganda 2023-10-02 16:06:18 2026-10-02 Engineering and Technology Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Thomas Atunyo
ID:
INCIDENCE, RISK FACTORS AND OUTCOMES OF POST-ANAESTHETIC COMPLICATIONS: A PROSPECTIVE COHORT STUDY IN MULAGO NATIONAL REFERRAL HOSPITAL POST-ANAESTHESIA CARE UNIT Ref No: Mak-SOMREC-2023-585
REFNo: HS3115ES

3. To determine the outcomes of post-anaesthetic complications in MNRH PACU,2. To describe the risk factors for post-anaesthetic complications in MNRH PACU,1. To determine the incidence of post-anaesthetic complications in MNRH PACU,To determine the incidence, risk factors and outcomes of post-anaesthetic complications in MNRH PACU.,
 Uganda 2023-10-02 16:03:08 2026-10-02 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Racheal Angom
ID: UNCST-2023-R007485
 UPTAKE AND INTEGRATION OF THE NCCN HARMONIZED GUIDELINES FOR SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA: A SURVEY
REFNo: HS3042ES

3. To determine UCI clinicians’ attitudes about cancer treatment guidelines in general and NCCN-HG for SSA in particular.,2. To determine the proportion of clinicians at the UCI who use NCCN-HG for SSA,1. To determine the proportion of clinicians at the UCI who know about the NCCN-HG for SSA,To determine what proportion of clinicians at the UCI knows about the NCCN Harmonized Guidelines for sub Saharan Africa (NCCN-HG for SSA) whether they use them, their attitudes about cancer treatment guidelines in general and NCCN-HG for SSA in particular.,
 Uganda 2023-10-02 16:01:42 2026-10-02 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Jonathan Mayito
ID:
THE ROLE OF LEPTOSPIROSIS AND RICKETTSIOSIS IN ACUTE UNDIFFERENTIATED FEVER PATIENTS IN UGANDA – LEPTO SPIRIT STUDY
REFNo: HS3002ES

Primary objectives
1. To determine the prevalence of leptospirosis and rickettsiosis among fever patients in Uganda
2. To describe the risk factors associated with leptospirosis and rickettsiosis in Uganda
Secondary objectives
1. To validate and apply point-of-care diagnostics of leptospirosis and rickettsiosis along with reference tests
2. To identify the Leptospira and Rickettsia species circulating among AUF patients by qPCR, DNA barcoding, or whole-genome sequencing
Tertiary objectives
1. To store specimens for future diagnostic evaluation for causative agents of AUF.

 Uganda 2023-10-02 15:57:52 2026-10-02 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Lydia Radoli Ouma
ID:
“If it Bleeds it Leads” The Visual Witnessing Trauma Phenomenon Among Journalists in East Africa
REFNo: SS1914ES

1.To explore the relationship between visual witnessing and trauma phenomenon among Journalists in East Africa.
2.To establish the prevalence of the trauma phenomenon from violent stories journalist cover from East African.
3.To propose support mechanisms for East African Journalists covering trauma events.
4.To determine if exposure to visuals or the experience of journalists lead to trauma.

 Kenya 2023-10-02 15:54:07 2026-10-02 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Jonathan Kayondo
ID: UNCST-2021-R008325
 Building local capacity in the use of MMS tools to evaluate the efficacy of current insecticide-based and future gene drive-based approaches to vector control
REFNo: HS3016ES

1. To develop a robust dual purpose SNP amplicon panel for monitoring both insecticide resistance and standing mutations/variations within the conserved fertility double sex gene (hereafter referred as Agdsx) that is likely to be the target for future gene-drive based interventions in malaria vector control

2. To develop local human and computational capacity to design and implement tools for monitoring resistance against contemporary and future malaria vector approaches in Uganda.

 Uganda 2023-10-02 15:52:19 2026-10-02 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Emmanuel  Arinaitwe
ID: UNCST-2021-R011754
 Advancing Spatial Repellents for Vector-borne Disease Control: Effectiveness of a SR under operational use in Northern Uganda
REFNo: HS3029ES

The primary objective of the study is to demonstrate and quantify the effectiveness of a single SR product, in reducing malaria infection in human cohorts under operational programme conditions. The study design will be a prospective, cluster randomized control trial
 Uganda 2023-10-02 15:51:05 2026-10-02 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Ulrike Lühe
ID:
The politics of documentation and archiving: conflict and transitional justice archives in Uganda
REFNo: SS1924ES

Understand the impact of international TJ interventions in how the LRA conflict has been documented,Understand the interaction between international and local actors in conflict documentation,Understand documentation and archival practices at different levels if TJ governance,
 Germany 2023-10-02 15:46:58 2026-10-02 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Andrew Odur
ID: UNCST-2022-R009128
 A RANDOMIZED CONTROL TRIAL TO DETERMINE THE EFFICACY OF MACHINE LEARNING MODELS TO PREDICT POSTPARTUM HEMORRHAGE
REFNo: HS3132ES

Determine whether earlier knowledge of the high-risk patient likelihood of morbidity can change clinical management to better outcomes,Demonstrate the efficacy of a mobile app prediction-based platform in informing clinical judgment,Determine the suitability of mobile app-based platform integration into the clinical workflow of African obstetricians,Determine the efficacy of ML models to predict the likelihood of pregnancy complications among African mothers,We aim to conduct a randomized control trial to determine the efficacy of machine learning models to predict postpartum hemorrhage to potentially establish a new gold standard way of screening patients in low-resource settings,
 Uganda 2023-10-02 15:32:14 2026-10-02 Medical and Health Sciences Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Florence Adong
ID: UNCST-2023-R007219
 Increasing access to mental health services among children and young people using the stepped care model in Agago District.
REFNo: SS1981ES

To assess the efficacy of stigma reduction in increasing access to mental health services among children and young people in schools.,To assess the level of psychological distress (depression and anxiety) among children and young people in schools. ,To assess the effectiveness of stepped care model in managing symptoms of depression and anxiety among young people in schools. ,To assess the effectiveness of stepped care model in increasing access to mental health services among children and young people in schools.,
 Uganda 2023-10-02 15:29:34 2026-10-02 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Juliet Kyayesimira
ID:
STATUS OF RESEARCH MANAGEMENT AND ADMINISTRATION IN UGANDA
REFNo: SS1868ES

1. To describe the level of the awareness among research actors of national, regional and global standards in research and research management.
2. To examine the factors shaping research funds acquisition, management and administration.
3. To assess the ability of the researchers to manage engagement, research uptake and impact of research products and innovations.

 Uganda 2023-09-29 18:06:00 2026-09-29 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
David Kyaddondo
ID: UNCST-2020-R014906
 IDENTIFYING ROOT CAUSES BEHIND THE VULNERABILITY OF WATER AND HYGIENE SERVICES MAINTENANCE IN RURAL HEALTHCARE FACILITIES IN KABAROLE DISTRICT IN SOUTH WESTERN UGANDA
REFNo: SS1834ES

To identify the underlying factors hindering the sustainability of water and hygiene services in rural health facilities in Kabarole district, Uganda.,To identify actionable insights that allow for the design of more effective and sustainable water supply and hand hygiene maintenance strategies for rural health centers.,To probe observed challenges using the resources-information-accountability conceptual framework presented above so as to identify their underlying drivers, and,To understand the current status of water and hygiene service provision in selected Health Centers III within Kabarole District,,
 Uganda 2023-09-29 18:05:03 2026-09-29 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Shelley Jones
ID:
A Pandemic Recovery Response: Expanding Opportunities for Young Ugandan Mothers
REFNo: SS1667ES

The purpose of this interdisciplinary research is to co-create, co-implement, and co-evaluate the impacts and perceived outcomes of a holistic intervention for young Ugandan mothers and their children.
Canada 2023-09-27 9:55:35 2026-09-27 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Nimanya Stella Alice
ID: UNCST-2022-R009589
 ASSESSMENT OF THE STATUS OF NEONATAL INTENSIVE CARE UNITS IN UGANDA
REFNo: HS2835ES

To assess the functional status of NICUs in Uganda,Perform a quantitative assessment of NICU infrastructure, qualified medical personnel capacity, neonatal surgical mortality, and neonatal surgical referral patterns for all NICUs in Uganda,Conduct qualitative interviews and time and motion studies at each NICU to assess creative resource utilization, staff workflow, care improvisation and suggestions for improvement.,
 Uganda 2023-09-27 17:54:57 2026-09-27 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Julius Opolot Samuel
ID:
Organisational culture, organizational commitment, self-efficacy and turnover intentions among academic staff in selected universities in Uganda
REFNo: SS1898ES

To analyse the moderating effect of self-efficacy on the indirect relationship between organisational culture and turnover intentions through organisational commitment among academic staff in selected universities in Uganda.,To examine the moderating effect of self-efficacy on the relationship between organisational commitment and turnover intentions among academic staff in selected universities in Uganda.,To determine the moderating effect of self-efficacy on the organisational culture and turnover intentions among academic staff in selected universities in Uganda.,To examine the moderating effect of self-efficacy on the relationship between organisational culture and organisational commitment among academic staff in selected universities in Uganda.,To examine the mediating effect of organisational commitment on the relationship between organisational culture and turnover intentions among academic staff in selected universities in Uganda.,To assess the effect of organisational culture on organisational commitment among academic staff in selected universities in Uganda.,To establish the effect of self-efficacy on turnover intentions among academic staff in selected universities in Uganda.,To examine the effect of organisational commitment on turnover intentions among academic staff in selected universities in Uganda.,To determine the effect of organisational culture on turnover intentions among academic staff in selected universities in Uganda.,The general objective of the study is to examine the interaction effect of organisational culture, organisational commitment, and self-efficacy on turnover intent among academic staff in selected universities in Uganda.,
 Uganda 2023-09-27 17:53:12 2026-09-27 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
ELIZABETH AMUGE
ID: UNCST-2023-R008633
 FACTORS AFFECTING QUALITY OF LIFE AND BARRIERS TO UPTAKE OF LOW VISION SERVICES AND UNIVERSITY SUPPORT AMONGST UNIVERSITY STUDENTS IN UGANDA
REFNo: HS2834ES

To determine the factors affecting quality of life and barriers to uptake of low vision services and university support by students with low vision and blindnes,To determine the barriers to utilization of university support by students with low vision and blindness,To determine the barriers to uptake of low vision services among the students with low vision and blindness.
 Uganda 2023-09-27 17:50:51 2026-09-27 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Courtney Blair
ID:
Understanding Ugandan Smallholder Farmers’ Perspectives on Risk in the Context of Input Adoption
REFNo: SS1724ES

To understand how agribusiness interact with smallholder farmers and the types of information they provide,To understand how idiosyncratic shocks impact rural households' ability to purchase agricultural inputs,
 USA 2023-09-27 17:47:11 2026-09-27 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Conrad Muzoora Kihembe
ID: UNCST-2019-R001432
 REDUCING MORTALITY IN ADULTS WITH ADVANCED HIV DISEASE (REVIVE)
REFNo: HS2892ES

To determine whether azithromycin is effective in reducing the incidence of new infection compared to placebo in adults with advanced HIV (CD4 ≤ 100 cells/mm3).,To determine whether azithromycin is effective in reducing mortality and hospitalisation at early and late timepoints (4weeks and 24weeks) compared to placebo in adults with advanced HIV (CD4 ≤ 100 cells/mm3).,To determine whether azithromycin is an effective and safe intervention to reduce excess mortality in adults with advanced HIV (CD4 ≤ 100 cells/mm3). ,
 Uganda 2023-09-27 17:43:49 2026-09-27 Medical and Health Sciences Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Mwavu Rogers
ID: UNCST-2022-R009536
 A digital Pathology Platform for Automated Diagnosis and Classification of Diabetic Retinopathy from digital fundus Images
REFNo: SIR235ES

To test and validate the developed algorithms that enhance ophthalmic imaging, diagnosis and classification of diabetic retinopathy from fundus images. ,To develop algorithms that enhance ophthalmic imaging, diagnosis and classification of diabetic retinopathy from fundus images.,To explore image analysis and artificial intelligence techniques that have been used in diagnosing and classifying diabetic retinopathy from fundus images,To enhance ophthalmic imaging, diagnosis and classification of diabetic retinopathy from fundus images.,
 Uganda 2023-09-27 17:41:53 2026-09-27 Engineering and Technology Degree Award
John  Dongo Paul
ID:
Evaluation of Adherence, Completion, Events for Tuberculosis Preventive Treatment (ACE TPT) among PLHIV, including CLHIV, in Uganda.
REFNo: HS2165ES

1.Evaluating TB and TPT care cascades for PLHIV (including CLHIV), to identify gaps and drop-offs, and with a specific focus on initiation, adherence and completion of TPT regimens.
2.Evaluating the frequency and severity of adverse events associated with TPT
3.Identifying healthcare worker- and patient-level factors, including identification and management of AEs, associated with TPT initiation, adherence and completion.
Secondary objectives of this activity are to build capacity of healthcare workers on implementation of TPT and documentation of TPT-associated data, as well as to improve overall data quality and its local analysis and use for decision-making.

 Uganda 2023-09-27 17:38:52 2026-09-27 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Moses Tuhame Kamondo
ID: UNCST-2023-R007632
 A Career Selection Enhancement Model Based on Behavioural Data and Employability Demands for Secondary School Students
REFNo: SS1884ES

To validate the proposed model for enhancing students’ career selection based on the Social Cognitive Career theory.,To design a model for enhancing students’ career selection based on the Social Cognitive Career theory.,To determine requirements for a model to enhance students’ career selection based on the Social Cognitive Career theory.,To develop a model for enhancing students’ career selection based on the Social Cognitive Career theory.,
 Uganda 2023-09-27 17:25:52 2026-09-27 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Elias Nuwagaba
ID:
URBAN FARMING FOR SUSTAINABLE URBAN LIVELIHOODS IN MBARARA CITY, WESTERN UGANDA
REFNo: NS641ES

To explore different mechanisms and opportunities of promoting urban farming by city authorities and planners to foster Sustainable urban livelihoods in Mbarara city.,To investigate current mechanisms in place supporting urban farming, analyze their strengths and weaknesses while promoting urban sustainable livelihoods in Mbarara city,To document the effect of Citification on urban farming and sustainable urban livelihoods in Mbarara City. ,The overall objective of the study is to examine the impact of Urban farming on Sustainable Urban livelihoods in Mbarara city.,
 Uganda 2023-09-27 17:20:33 2026-09-27 Natural Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Josephine Ninsiima Connie
ID:
Understanding the performance of the Uganda cervical cancer program to inform planning and strengthen program outcomes for women living with HIV in Uganda
REFNo: HS2997ES

4. Determine areas of the VIA screening procedure that need additional training or similar support,3. Report number of women accessing treatment, describe type of treatment provided and assess treatment timeliness,2. Understand the performance of current cervical cancer screening services by assessing; Inter-rater reliability; Prevalence of HPV infection and Prevalence of VIA positivity.,1. Describe basic demographic and HIV care and treatment characteristics of WLHIV receiving cervical cancer screening and treatment services at selected sites,Understand the performance of current cervical cancer screening to inform program planning (e.g., COP23) and strengthen cervical cancer program outcomes among WLHIV.,
 Uganda 2023-09-27 17:12:27 2026-09-27 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Francesco Vladimiro Segala
ID:
IMPACT OF ANTIMALARIAL RESISTANCE AND COVID-19 PANDEMIC ON MALARIA PREVENTION, DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT AMONG PREGNANT WOMEN IN OYAM AND KOLE DISTRICTS: A PROSPECTIVE OBSERVATIONAL STUDY
REFNo: HS2764ES

Assess the prevalence of asymptomatic P. falciparum infection in the study cohort in Oyam and Kole district for the period May 2022 to June 2024,Assess ideation and knowledge regarding SARS-CoV2 infection and malaria among preganant women in Oyam and Kole district for the period May 2022 to June 2024,Assess incidence of malaria-related adverse maternal and fetal outcomes (maternal anemia, maternal mortality, abortion, low birthweight, prematurity, perinatal mortality, placental malaria) in a cohort of pregnant women in Oyam and Kole district for the period May 2022 to June 2024.,Evaluate the determinants of malaria prevention and control compliance in a cohort of pregnant women in Oyam and Kole district for the period May 2022 to June 2024,Assess incidence of symptomatic and severe malaria in the cohort of pregnant women in Oyam and Kole district for the period May 2022 to June 2024,Assess the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on malaria prevention and control practices for pregnant women in terms of: i) access to antenatal care visits, ii) administration of IPTp, iii) healthcare seeking behavior in case of fever, iv) healthcare provider compliance with national and international guidelines, v) supply and use of insecticide-treated nets and indoor residual spraying in Oyam and Kole district for the period May 2022 to June 2024,Evaluate the emergence and local spread of artemisinin resistance by means of the analysis of polymorphisms in the P. falciparum kelch 13 gene in the study cohort and in a population of patients diagnosed with malaria in Oyam and Kole district for the period May 2022 to June 2024.,Evaluate the status of circulating dhfr and dhps haplotypes by describing polymorphisms in the P. falciparum dhfr and dhps genes and estimate the prevalence of dhfr?/?dhps combined mutant haplotypes associated with pyrimethamine and sulfadoxine resistance in the study cohort and in a population of patients diagnosed with malaria in Oyam and Kole district for the period May 2022 to June 2024,The general aim of the study is to assess the impact of Antimalarial Resistance and COVID-19 Pandemic on Malaria Prevention, Diagnosis and Treatment among Pregnant Women in Northern Uganda,
 Italy 2023-09-27 16:58:22 2026-09-27 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Jospeh  Wandega
ID:
PhotoVoice For PeaceBuilding Between Refugees and Hosting Communities.
REFNo: SS1702ES

Determine how photographs developed through the project can be brought into wider public and community spaces through exhibitions as a mechanism for wider social integration and peacebuilding,Distinguish the knowledges and practices that women and youth in Oruchinga and Kampala have that contributes to building peace within their communities. Compare these knowledges to evaluate how they might benefit other peacebuilding contexts,Observe and assess participant interactions across the two sites holistically over the course of the PhotoVoice process: research design, training and photograph-taking, sharing and selecting photographs and exhibition,Identify the main drivers of conflict and peace within refugee communities and between refugees and host communities in Oruchinga and Kampala,Main hypothesis: By bringing together refugee and hosting Ugandan communities to participate in a PhotoVoice process that explores issues of conflict and peace each group faces on a daily basis, that divides between groups can be bridged to enhance refugee-host peacebuilding efforts,
 Uganda 2023-09-27 16:57:12 2026-09-27 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Eve  Masawi
ID:
EXAMINING THE ADOPTION OF MOBILE JOURNALISM IN UGANDAN NEWSROOMS: A CASE OF NBS TV AND NTV
REFNo: SS1609ES

To examine the adoption of mobile journalism in newsrooms in Uganda using the case study of NBS TV and NTV newsrooms.,3. To explore the challenges and opportunities presented by adoption of MoJo in NBS TV and NTV newsrooms. ,2. To explore factors driving the adoption of MoJo or lack of it in NBS TV and NTV newsrooms.,1. To establish the stage of MoJo adoption in NBS TV and NTV newsrooms,
 Uganda 2023-09-27 16:52:12 2026-09-27 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
victoria nakibuuka
ID: UNCST-2020-R014741
 The impact of oxygen management and ROP Screening on the prevention of Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP) in Sub-Saharan Africa
REFNo: HS2674ES

To describe the characteristics of premature infants meeting the ROP screening criteria (July 2019 to July 2021) and (August 2022 to August 2024)

b)To describe the characteristics of premature infants referred for ROP follow-up during July 2019 to July 2021 period

c)To examine the relationship between infants’ prenatal, perinatal, and postnatal health characteristics and the onset and severity of ROP.

d) To examine the relationship between the receipt of blended and regulated oxygen regulation on the onset and severity of ROP development, oxygen-related comorbidities, and neonatal survival.

e)To examine the relationship between ROP screening, examinations, and treatment on the onset and severity of ROP.

Uganda 2023-09-27 16:50:50 2026-09-27 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
TUMUSHABE INNOCENT KAJUBA
ID:
DETERMINING SAFE WATER SUPPLY SOURCES AND RURAL COMMUNITIES ACCESS IN BWAMBARA SUB-COUNTY, RUKUNGIRI DISTRICT. A CASE STUDY OF KIKONGI PARISH
REFNo: SS1636ES

The general objective of this research is to determine the safe water supply sources and rural communities access in Bwambara Sub-County, Rukungiri District with a focus on Kikongi Parish.

This research is guided by the following objectives:
i. To map the spatial and temporal distribution of safe water supply sources in Kikongi Parish.
ii. To determine the number of households with access to safe water supply sources in Kikongi Parish.
iii. To determine the most feasible portable water supply system in the provision of safe water to the residents of Kikongi Parish.

 Uganda 2023-09-27 16:45:18 2026-09-27 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Herbert Kamusiime
ID:
"Measures For Advancing Gender Equality (Magnet): Testing New Tools to Measure Women’s Agency in Uganda.”
REFNo: SS1998ES

MAGNET is seeking to test seven new agency measurement tools in Uganda as part of the MAGNET portfolio:
1. Administration of vignettes (stories depicting the extent to which husbands and wives engage in different modes of joint decision-making over large household purchases).
2. Administration of a few open-ended questions to capture women's decision-making should be recorded with high-quality audio.
3. Survey module to capture persuasion behaviours in the household.
4. Group-level module to capture women’s collective agency
5. Automatic cognition test on an electronic tablet to capture respondents' internalized beliefs about the suitability of women vs men engaging in certain occupations.
6. The critical consciousness scale captures respondents' critical reflection, critical action and motivation regarding household decision-making, work outside the household, and political participation.
7. Survey module to capture benefits from asset ownership.
These tools have been newly developed by MAGNET. In addition, we also plan to ask enumerators a series of questions on their background and attitudes before enumerator training to understand better how enumerator characteristics relate to measured outcomes.

 Uganda 2023-09-26 9:31:17 2026-09-26 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Rogers Kajabwangu
ID: UNCST-2022-R010077
 Cervical cancer and metabolic syndrome among women utilizing cervical cancer prevention and treatment services at Mbarara regional referral hospitals
REFNo: HS3053ES

To describe the disease burden and trends of cervical cancer, and its relationship with Metabolic syndrome among women at Mbarara regional referral hospital.
 Uganda 2023-09-26 9:29:37 2026-09-26 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Isaac Ssewanyana
ID: UNCST-2020-R014336
 ULTRA Covi-Catch Ag. Laymen Study including Usability. "Clinical Performance Study Plan - CPSP nr. BSS-CPH 22-054"
REFNo: HS2933ES

Part 3: Observed untrained user study o Evaluation of test results and interpretations when performed by laymen in a self-testing environment while being observed by healthcare providers. These observations will be captured using a questionnaire-based survey.,art 2: Results interpretation study o Reading and interpretation of 6 contrived devices by a minimum of 100 laypersons while being supervised by a neutral healthcare provider. The contrived devices should reflect the different ranges of reactivity: − non-reactive (x 1) − reactive (x 1) − weak reactive (x 2) − invalid (x 2).,Part 1: Labelling comprehension study o Questionnaire-based-survey to assess whether the key messages and instructions from packaging and labelling are understandable and easy to follow.,The objective of this laymen study is to establish the usability of the ULTRA Covi-Catch Ag in a self-testing environment. More specifically, the study will assess whether the instructions for use and labels are clear and understandable and whether the test can be performed correctly by laypersons.,
 Uganda 2023-09-26 12:24:11 2026-09-26 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Phillip Ssekamatte
ID:
IMMUNOLOGICAL, METABOLIC AND GENE TRANSCRIPTIONAL CHANGES AMONG PATIENTS WITH TUBERCULOSIS AND TYPE 2 DIABETES MELLITUS IN UGANDA (IMG STUDY)
REFNo: HS2990ES

Sub-study 1: To evaluate the immunologic, metabolic, and genetic mechanisms of TB susceptibility in DM. Sub-study 2: To assess baseline differences in Mtb-specific CD4+ and CD8+ T cell functional phenotypes and memory frequencies among LTBI and ATB patients with and without T2DM. Sub-study 3: To determine the effect of TB preventive therapy using isoniazid therapy on the function and memory frequency of Mtb-specific CD4+ and CD8+ T cells among LTBI and ATB patients with and without T2DM. Sub-study 4: To profile baseline immune-metabolic changes among LTBI and ATB patients with and without T2DM. Sub-study 5: To investigate gene expression differences in the 6-gene transcriptome signature (TB RISK6; GBP2, SERPING1, FCGR1B, TRMT2A, SDR39U1, TUBGCP6) among LTBI and ATB patients with and without T2DM at baseline and 6 months of TB preventive therapy.
 Uganda 2023-09-26 12:13:20 2026-09-26 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Ambaru  Ojia Jacinta
ID:
PREVALENCE OF SEPSIS, 30 DAY CASE FATALITY RATIO, AND OPTIMAL MORTALITY RISK SCORES AMONG POST-CHEMOTHERAPY CANCER PATIENTS WITH INFECTION AT ONCOLOGY CLINIC MBARARA REGIONAL REFERRAL HOSPITAL
REFNo: HS3111ES

Aim 3. To determine the optimal mortality risk score to predict 30-day mortality for post cancer-chemotherapy patients with infection at oncology clinic Mbarara regional referral hospital,Aim 2. To determine the 30-day case fatality ratio for post-cancer chemotherapy patients with infection at oncology clinic Mbarara regional referral hospital ,Aim 1: To determine the point prevalence of sepsis in post-cancer chemotherapy patients with infection, according to mortality risk scores (qSOFA, UVA, SIRS), at Mbarara regional referral hospital ,To determine the prevalence of sepsis, 30-day case fatality ratio and optimal mortality risk score, among patients with post-cancer chemotherapy infection at oncology clinic MRRH,
 Uganda 2023-09-26 12:11:47 2026-09-26 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
MARTIN CHEBET
ID: UNCST-2021-R013905
 THE INCIDENCE AND AETIOLOGY OF STILLBIRTHS IN EASTERN UGANDA
REFNo: HS3112ES

3. To assess the acceptability of minimal invasive autopsy in Eastern Uganda,2. To determine the infections associated with stillbirths in a regional referral hospital in eastern Uganda,1. To determine the incidence of and risk factors for stillbirths in a cluster-randomised trial cohort of pregnant women (the BabyGel trial) ,
 Uganda 2023-09-26 12:04:01 2026-09-26 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Hellen Tabea
ID:
THE EXPERIENCE OF CONSECRATED PERSONS ON GRIEF AND COPING UPON THE LOSS OF A /RELIGIOUS/FAMILY MEMBER- UGANDA
REFNo: SS1927ES

To assess the religious and cultural factors influencing consecrated persons when faced with loss.,To find out how consecrated persons manage socio and economic factors to handle medical, psychological and moral issues in grief and loss.,To examine how consecrated member grief and mechanics of coping with loss of a member/family,To asses the experience of the consecrated persons in Uganda upon the less of a religious or family member.,
 Uganda 2023-09-26 11:59:11 2026-09-26 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Florence Asiimwe Munyonyo
ID:
A Phenomenological Study of Lived Experiences of Returnee Ugandan Migrant Domestic Workers from Saudi Arabia
REFNo: SS1905ES

4. To inform policy reforms for regulating the sector to maximize the benefits for the development of all stakeholders.,3. To examine how the lived experiences affected the realization of the goals for seeking employment in Saudi Arabia. ,2. To evaluate the lived experiences of returnee Ugandan migrant domestic workers before, during and when they return from Saudi Arabia. ,To examine the push and pull factors why returnee Ugandan migrant domestic workers seek employment in Saudi Arabia,
 Uganda 2023-09-26 11:56:57 2026-09-26 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Adoke Yeka
ID: UNCST-2021-R004300
 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: HS2817ES

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
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.
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
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
All parts:
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
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 2023-09-26 11:55:15 2026-09-26 Medical and Health Sciences Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Christine Kyarituha Arinaitwe
ID:
Determinants of nutrition outcomes of adolescent girls in Rukiga District.
REFNo: NS507ES

General Objective
To assess the determinants of nutrition outcomes of adolescent girls aged 10-14 years in Primary School in Rukiga district, Western Uganda.
Specific Objectives
1.To assess the nutritional status among adolescent girls aged 10-14 Years, Rukiga District.
2.To assess the diet quality with emphasis on Iron-rich foods consumed by adolescent girls aged 10-14 years in Rukiga district.
3.Assess the dietary knowledge among adolescent girls aged 10-14 years in Rukiga District.
4.Establish the relationship between the nutrition status and nutritional , morbidity ,lack of breakfast and snacking among adolescent girls aged 10-14 years in
Rukiga District
5.Assess the perceptions of community members regarding the diet of adolescent girls in Rukiga District.

 Uganda 2023-09-26 11:06:52 2026-09-26 Natural Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Eve  Namisango
ID: UNCST-2021-R014038
 Piloting a measure of gender competency among family planning providers
REFNo: SS1567ES

The overall goal of the study is to pilot test a survey instrument that measures gender competency among family planning providers. ,
 Uganda 2023-09-26 10:58:18 2026-09-26 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Judith Nalukwago
ID:
Uganda Social and Behavior Change Project Assessment
REFNo: SS1350ES

General objective
The general objective of the assessment is to contribute to the ongoing update for the estimates of key programmatic and performance indicators so as to get an understanding of impact and sustainability of the SBCA intervention.
Specific objectives
To provide evidence to inform the design, implementation, and evaluation of project specific social and behaviour change (SBC) interventions.
To determine the status of key project indicators.

 Uganda 2023-09-26 10:57:03 2026-09-26 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
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
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