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Isaac Ssewanyana
ID: UNCST-2020-R014336
Routine SARS CoV-2 screening using Antigen Rapid diagnostic test to detect and control transmission of infections in markets and trade hubs in Kampala City – A pilot study.
REFNo: HS2197ES

4. To estimate the cost of implementing routine use of SARS CoV-2 Ag RDTs in markets and trade hubs,3. To assess the feasibility of use of Ag-RDTs in contact tracing for early identification of SARS-CoV-2 infections,2. To identify high risk groups that drive SARS-CoV-2 transmission in markets and trade hubs ,1. To pilot the use of routine SARS-CoV-2 Ag-RDT for the early detection of SARS-CoV-2 infections in markets and trading hubs within Kampala to control transmission ,
Uganda 2022-04-21 2025-04-21 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Phillip Ssekamatte
ID:
IMMUNOLOGICAL, METABOLIC AND GENETIC CHANGES AMONG PATIENTS WITH TUBERCULOSIS AND TYPE 2 DIABETES MELLITUS IN UGANDA
REFNo: HS1696ES

Study objectives

General objective
To assess the effect of type 2 DM on Mtb-specific T-cell subset functional phenotypes during metformin and isoniazid therapy, and type 2 DM on the immunological, metabolic and genetic TB responses.

Specific objectives
(i) To determine the effect of type 2 DM on frequency, function (activation and cytokine secretion), and survival of Mtb-specific T-cell subsets (CD4+ and CD8+) in patients having both type 2 DM and LTBI during metformin and isoniazid therapy.
(ii) To assess baseline differences in Mtb-specific T-cell subset functional phenotypes to LTBI between people with and without type 2 DM.
(iii) To profile baseline immune-metabolic changes among type 2 DM and LTBI patients.
(iv) To investigate baseline differences in gene expression signatures (TB Risk-11) to LTBI between people with and without type 2 DM.

Uganda 2022-04-21 2025-04-21 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Barnabas Bakamutumaho
ID: UNCST-2021-R012636
Maintenance and transmission of Rift Valley Fever Virus and other emerging infectious diseases in East and Central Africa: Version number: 1.0
REFNo: HS1713ES


(i) Determine whether low-level RVF virus transmission and disease among or between animals and humans occurs during the inter-epidemic periods (IEPs)
(a). To describe host immune responses to RVF infections in humans and livestock during inter-epidemic periods.
(ii) Conduct detailed niche modelling of RVF high risk and low risk ecologies to determine the important ecological risk factors associated with persistence of RVF virus and recurrence of outbreaks in animals and humans.
(iii) Investigate impact of climate change on the RVF permissive ecologies and its effect on RVF virus transmission
2.2.2 Secondary objective
(iv) Conduct pathogen discovery on human, livestock, and wildlife samples collected from ECA countries to identify other circulating emerging infectious pathogens which are of epidemic or pandemic potential.

Uganda 2022-04-21 2025-04-21 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Etheldreda Nakimuli-Mpungu
ID: UNCST-2020-R014808
Tele-Psychotherapy for Youth using Mobile Phones during Covid-19 Pandemic
REFNo: HS2106ES

1. We aim to conduct online and community-based participatory qualitative research to obtain information on the potential usefulness of individual tele-support psychotherapy in addressing depression during the Covid-19 pandemic.
2. We will compare the effectiveness of individual tele-support psychotherapy (TSP) delivered by trained lay counsellors in combination with standard mental health services (SMHS) for depression with use of SMHS alone.
3. We aim to compare the effects of TSP combined with SMHS and SMHS alone on other psychosocial variables including self-esteem, anxiety, alcohol and substance use, social support, stigma, number of disability days, asset possession, poverty indices, and cost-effectiveness measures.
4. To conduct a process evaluation of trial activities informed by Linnan and Steckler’s process evaluation frameworks to specifically determine indicators of feasibility, acceptability, fidelity, and to explore causal mediating processes and contextual influences
5. We will also explore whether or not the effects of TSP and SMHS are moderated by alcohol and drug use.
6. We shall explore whether the strength of a therapeutic relationship will mediate the effects of TSP and SMHS on depression
Uganda 2022-04-21 2025-04-21 Medical and Health Sciences Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Joseph Erume
ID:
Profiling virulence markers and drivers enabling Escherichia coli to cause neo-natal and post-weaning piglet diarrhea in major pig producing districts of Uganda
REFNo: A190ES

1. To determine the adhesins in the 157 E. coli previously isolated from Kayunga and Mityana districts, Central Uganda
2. To determine the significance of E. coli species in the etiology of piglet diarrhea in the major pig producing districts of Uganda.
3. To determine drivers which underlie the dynamics and perpetuation of E. coli infections of pigs in the major pig producing districts of Uganda.
4. To molecularly characterize virulence markers of E. coli species involved in diarrheal outbreaks in piglets in the small holder pig production systems in major pig producing districts of Uganda.
5. To determine the antimicrobial susceptibility of E. coli isolates isolated from diarrheic piglets in the small holder pig production systems in selected major pig producing districts of Uganda.
Uganda 2022-04-21 2025-04-21 Agricultural Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Paula Rabaey Ann
ID:
A seat for every child: Ensuring safe and dignified mealtimes for children with disabilities
REFNo: SS1247ES

Determine in country stakeholder interest in promoting and using the chair,Determine percent change in caregiver stress level while feeding child in the chair versus current position (without adaptive equipment),Determine ability and level of ease/difficulty with which caregivers can independently position their child correctly in the chair ,Determine change in feeding position and tolerance for using the chair (from child’s current feeding position to being fed in the chair),To pilot test SPOON Foundation’s low-cost feeding chair for acceptability, usability, and feasibility for families with a child with a disability (CWD) in Uganda. ,
USA 2022-04-20 2025-04-20 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Ali Ssetaala
ID: UNCST-2021-R011817
CHILI- Analysis of Cervical cancer burden and screening practices in Uganda
REFNo: HS2167ES

1. To understand the current cervical cancer burden, screening, and management practices in Uganda.
2. To obtain relevant stakeholders’ input before starting the development of the cervical cancer screening intervention with a self-sampling device.
Uganda 2022-04-20 2025-04-20 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Dinah Amongin
ID: UNCST-2020-R014663
An exploratory, mixed-method study of family planning self-care in Nepal, Niger, and Uganda
REFNo: HS2117ES

1. To explore perceptions of FP self-care among women of reproductive age (15-49 years) and men age 18 years and above. 2. To describe FP self-care behaviors and preferences among women of reproductive age (15-49 years) and men age 18 years and above. 3. To examine provider perspectives on FP self-care
Uganda 2022-04-20 2025-04-20 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Dinah Amongin
ID: UNCST-2020-R014663
Effect of maternal exposure to air pollution on birth weight outcomes: A cohort Study among Urban Communities in Wakiso District, Uganda
REFNo: HS2141ES

To describe the association between maternal exposure to air pollution and pregnancy complications of antepartum haemorrhage and pre-eclampsia.,To describe the factors associated with the levels of PM 2.5 personal exposure among pregnant women in Urban Communities in Wakiso District, Uganda,To describe the association between maternal air pollution exposure (PM 2.5 and birth weight of their babies.,To assess the effect of maternal exposure to particulate matter on birth outcomes in Urban Communities in Wakiso District, Uganda,
Uganda 2022-04-20 2025-04-20 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Janepher Nyakake
ID:
Supporting young and female entrepreneurs for SME growth in Uganda and Somalia
REFNo: SS1256ES

To analyze the “potential impacts” of the interventions of these two innovation agencies on their supported SME clients to develop a package for rigorous evaluation.
Uganda 2022-04-20 2025-04-20 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
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