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Felix Bongomin
ID: UNCST-2020-R014224
Chronic Pulmonary Aspergillosis: Optimization of Therapy, Immunogenetic Screening, and Diagnosis in Uganda [CPA_OPTIONS_Phase I: A Prospective Cohort Study]
REFNo: HS5799ES

The primary objective of this study is to establish a longitudinal cohort comprising individuals who have recently been diagnosed with CPA. The main aim is to comprehensively document various aspects of the disease progression and its impact on patients\' health over a span of 12 months.,The primary objective of this study is to establish a longitudinal cohort comprising individuals who have recently been diagnosed with CPA. The main aim is to comprehensively document various aspects of the disease progression and its impact on patients\' health over a span of 12 months.,
Uganda 2025-04-01 17:44:43 2028-04-01 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Stella Muyanja Zawedde
ID: UNCST-2021-R014037
The Integrated Management of Chronic Lung Illnesses in Uganda
REFNo: HS5728ES

Aim 1: To determine the prevalence of and factors associated with chronic respiratory illnesses e.g., asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease among presumptive TB patients who test negative for TB on GeneXpert testing

Aim 2: (a) To determine the prevalence of, factors associated with post TB lung disease (PTLD) among patients who complete TB treatment (b) To determine the effect of post TB lung care on health related QoL among patients with PTLD

Aim 3: To determine barriers and facilitators for linkage to treatment for patients referred for chronic lung care

Aim 4: To document the cost per asthma/COPD case found during integrated community-based screening.
Uganda 2025-04-01 17:31:43 2028-04-01 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
george paasi
ID: UNCST-2020-R014619
THE CLINICAL SPECTRUM, GEOSPATIAL DISTRIBUTION AND GENETIC MODIFIERS OF SEVERE MALARIA AMONG CHILDREN WITH SICKLE CELL DISEASE IN EASTERN UGANDA.
REFNo: HS5714ES

i) To determine the effect of host RBC polymorphisms on the risk and severity of malaria.
ii) To determine the Geospatio-temporal distribution of the malaria-sickle cell disease syndemic in Uganda.
iii) To determine the clinical spectrum of severe malaria among children with SCA in eastern Uganda.

Uganda 2025-04-01 17:21:57 2028-04-01 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
ERICK SSEGUJJA
ID: UNCST-2021-R012964
Partnerships for Stronger Knowledge Systems in Africa (KNOSA): Lessons from Uganda
REFNo: HS5716ES

Specifically, the implementation research has the following objectives;
1. To characterise the nature and functioning of the different components of the current national knowledge system, ??with a focus on the health sector.
2. To explore constraints and challenges affecting the capacity of Uganda’s national knowledge systems.
3. To document and assess the current interventions to strengthen the national knowledge system?
4. To explore opportunities for strengthening the capacity of the national knowledge system to advance evidence-informed decision making in Uganda’s health sector.

Uganda 2025-03-25 11:14:05 2028-03-25 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Ronald Moses Galiwango
ID: UNCST-2024-R015239
INTEGRATED FEMALE SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED INFECTION TESTING FOR HIV EPIDEMIC CONTROL THROUGH PREP (IN-STEP)
REFNo: HS5715ES

a) To conduct an individually randomized effectiveness implementation trial of SRST plus cSTI testing to increase PrEP use among African women at high HIV risk.
b) To perform a mixed-methods, implementation science evaluation of female cSTI testing for improving PrEP use for HIV prevention.
c) To determine the most efficient, population-level female cSTI testing strategies to reduce HIV incidence in African settings.

Uganda 2025-03-25 11:13:20 2028-03-25 Medical and Health Sciences Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
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