Approved Research This page provides a searchable list of all research protocols that have been reviewed and approved by the Uganda National Council for Science and Technology(UNCST).
Search By Approval Date:
Clear Filter Total: 5,491
Name Title Nationality Approval Date Expiry Date Field of Science/Classification Trial Type Research Type  
CAROLYNE OLEO
ID: UNCST-2024-R003845
CHARACTERIZATION OF CLINICAL OUTCOMES AMONG AMBULATORY GYNECOLOGY SURGERY RECIPIENTS AT KYABIRWA SURGICAL CENTER, BUDONDO SUB COUNTY, JINJA CITY
REFNo: HS5656ES

3. To disaggregate the clinical outcomes of among ambulatory gynecological surgery recipients at Kyabirwa surgical center, with their characteristics ,2. To develop a typology of the clinical outcomes among ambulatory gynecological surgery recipients at Kyabirwa surgical center, Budondo sub county, Jinja city,1. To classify the clinical outcomes among ambulatory gynecological surgery recipients at Kyabirwa surgical center, Budondo sub county, Jinja city,To characterize the clinical outcomes among ambulatory gynecological surgery recipients at kyabirwa surgical center, Budondo sub county, Jinja city,
Uganda 2025-04-02 8:52:03 2028-04-02 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Adoke Yeka
ID: UNCST-2021-R004300
Assessing durability of PermaNet Dual and PermaNet 3.0 under field conditions in Northern Uganda.
REFNo: HS5657ES

1. To compare the attrition and physical integrity of PermaNet Dual nets to PermaNet 3.0 nets in multiple locations across Northern Uganda over a three-year period, and to estimate median LLIN survival.
2. To characterize the chemical and entomological attributes of PermaNet 3.0 and PermaNet Dual nets over a period of three years after the mass distribution campaign.
3. To provide insight into the community acceptance of PermaNet Dual relative to PermaNet 3.0, and describe social and behavioural aspects related to net use and net care.
4. To assess the impact of net use and net care practices on the functional survival and insecticidal activity of the LLINs across the districts and across time.

Uganda 2025-04-02 8:50:02 2028-04-02 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Stephen Asiimwe
ID: UNCST-2019-R000059
Uganda Lung Health Study
REFNo: HS5678ES

To identify individuals at highest risk for COPD early in the disease course and intervention targets for preventing disease progression among young adults.
Uganda 2025-04-02 8:46:08 2028-04-02 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Henry Mugerwa
ID: UNCST-2019-R000420
A phase III, Multicenter, Randomized, Placebo Controlled, Double-blind Study to Assess Efficacy and Safety of Crizanlizumab (5 mg/kg) versus placebo, with or without Hydroxyurea/Hydroxycarbamide Therapy, in Adolescent and Adult Sickle Cell Disease Patients with Frequent Vaso-Occlusive Crises
REFNo: HS5274ES

Primary Objective: To compare the efficacy of 5 mg/kg of crizanlizumab versus placebo, with or without hydroxyurea/hydroxycarbamide, on the annualized rate of VOCs* that are HCPmanaged (including VOCs leading to
management at a health care facility or those managed via remote consultation) over the planned 52-week treatment period in SCD
patients aged 12 years and older with a history of frequent VOCs (4-12 events in 12 months prior to the screening visit).

Secondary Objective: Key secondary objective:

To compare the efficacy of 5 mg/kg of
crizanlizumab versus placebo, with or without
hydroxyurea/hydroxycarbamide, on the
annualized rate of all VOCs including VOCs that are HCP-managed (including VOCs leading to
management at a health care facility or those managed via remote consultation) and VOCs that are self-managed without recommendations from HCP during the event over the planned 52-week treatment period in SCD patients aged 12 years and older with a history of frequent VOCs (4-12 events in the 12 months prior to the screening visit).

To evaluate the annualized rate of VOCs by type of management between treatment arms over the planned 52-week treatment period:
VOCs that are HCP-managed at a health
care facility
• VOCs that are HCP-managed via remote
consultation
• VOCs that are self-managed without
recommendations from HCP during the
event
• VOCs that are HCP-managed via remote
consultation or self-managed without
recommendations from HCP during the
event

• To evaluate the time to first VOC that is HCPmanaged (including VOCs leading to
management at a health care facility or those managed via remote consultation) between treatment arms over the planned 52-week treatment period.

To evaluate the proportion of participants free from VOCs that are HCP-managed (including VOCs leading to management at a health care facility or those managed via remote consultation) between treatment arms over the planned 52-week treatment period.

To evaluate the duration of VOCs that are HCP-managed (including VOCs leading to management at a health care facility or those managed via remote consultation) between treatment arms over the planned 52-week treatment period.

To evaluate the safety and immunogenicity of crizanlizumab 5 mg/kg over the 2-year study
period.

To explore the efficacy of crizanlizumab 5 mg/kg over the 2-year study period.

To explore the proportion of VOCs that are selfmanaged without recommendations from HCP during the event, versus VOCs that are HCP-managed (including VOCs leading to
management at a health care facility or those managed via remote consultation) between treatment arms over the planned treatment period of 52 weeks.

To explore the proportion of VOCs that are HCP-managed via remote consultation versus VOCs that are HCP-managed at a healthcare facility between treatment arms over the planned 52-week treatment period.

To explore the incidence rates of all VOCs,
VOCs that are HCP-managed at a healthcare
facility, VOCs that are HCP-managed via remote consultation, VOCs that are HCP-managed,VOCs that are self-managed without
recommendations from HCP during the event,
VOCs that are HCP-managed via remote
consultation or self-managed without
recommendations from HCP during the event, by treatment arm.

To explore quality of life in each treatment arm (ASCQ-Me Short Forms: emotional impact, sleep impact, and joint stiffness).

To explore healthcare facility resource utilization (inpatient hospital admission, emergency room visit, urgent care/clinic visit, infusion center visit)between treatment arms over
the planned 52-week treatment period.

To explore the pharmacokinetics (PK) profile of crizanlizumab at 5 mg/kg.

To explore the pharmacodynamics (PD) (Pselectin inhibition) of crizanlizumab at 5 mg/kg.

To explore biomarkers [p-selectin (free and
total)] and CRP].

To explore exposure-response relationship.
Uganda 2025-04-02 8:43:56 2028-04-02 Medical and Health Sciences Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Taremwa Danison Danison
ID: UNCST-2024-R002981
AN OPTIMIZED ENSEMBLE DEEP LEARNING MODEL FOR MAIZE YIELD PREDICTION
REFNo: SIR375ES

General Objective of the Study

The general objective of the study will be to develop an optimized ensemble deep learning model to improve the accuracy of maize yield prediction, thereby enhancing decision-making by stakeholders in the agriculture sector.
Specific Objectives of the Study

i. To investigate the challenges of the current yield forecasting models and remote sensing technologies that will be used to generate variables for predicting maize yields using remote sensing data.
ii. To design and develop an optimized CNN-LSTM model using Bayesian approaches for the prediction of maize yields in Uganda.
iii. To evaluate the performance of the developed model for maize yield estimation.

Uganda 2025-04-02 8:32:18 2028-04-02 Engineering and Technology Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Moses Sembatya Nixon
ID: UNCST-2024-R015771
Baseline Study of Norms and Behavioral Drivers of Child Marriage and Female Genital Mutilation in Uganda
REFNo: SS3765ES

This study aims to provide crucial insights into the prevalence, drivers, and consequences of child marriage (CM) and female genital mutilation (FGM) in Uganda through a comprehensive baseline study. By assessing social norms, knowledge, attitudes, and practices related to CM and FGM, the study seeks to inform targeted interventions and policy decisions.
Uganda 2025-04-02 10:33:36 2028-04-02 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Rogers Ssebunya
ID: UNCST-2025-R016712
Supporting Health System Readiness and Quality for Scaled Delivery of Self-Injectable Contraception: The Delivering Innovation in Self-Care (DISC) 2.0 Study Version 1.1
REFNo: HS5767ES

1. To describe health facility readiness to provide voluntary DMPA-SC SI within the existing contraceptive method mix in DISC-supported facilities in Uganda.
2. To describe quality of contraceptive counseling and client experiences among clients receiving injectables at DISC-supported facilities in Uganda.
3. To understand clients’ self-efficacy and confidence around DMPA self-injection immediately post-training and at 4-months follow-up in Uganda.
4. To improve understanding of DMPA-SC ‘take home’ units, including dispensation practices, provider and client preferences, storage, and usage, and disposal at initiation and 4-months follow-up.
Uganda 2025-04-02 10:31:32 2028-04-02 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Susan  Nabadda
ID: UNCST-2020-R014331
Field Performance Evaluation of the Genbody ConfiSign HIV Self-Test in Uganda
REFNo: HS5760ES

To evaluate the field diagnostic performance and operational characteristics; usability, acceptability, and feasibility of the Genbody ConfiSign HIV ST in Uganda.

Specific objectives
a) To determine the field diagnostic accuracy (sensitivity, specificity, positive predictive value, and negative predictive value) of the Genbody ConfiSign HIV Self Test compared with the Wondflo HIV Self test (Guangzhou, China).

b)To evaluate the operational characteristics; feasibility, acceptability, and usability of the Genbody ConfiSign HIV ST in selected health facilities.

Uganda 2025-04-02 10:25:15 2028-04-02 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Robert Odendi Gideon
ID: UNCST-2024-R002130
MENTAL HEALTH CHALLENGES, ADVERSE CHILDHOOD EXPERIENCES AND INTERPERSONAL PSYCHOTHERAPY AMONG ADOLESCENTS AT KAMPIRINGISA NATIONAL REHABILITATION CENTER, CENTRAL UGANDA
REFNo: HS5763ES

1. To determine the prevalence of mental health challenges (Depression, PTSD, and alcohol substance use disorders) and adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) among adolescents at Kampiringisa National Rehabilitation Centre (KNRC).
2. To examine the relationship between ACEs and mental health challenges, with social support as a mediator among adolescents at KNRC.
3. To explore the experiences and perceptions of adolescents regarding the effectiveness of existing counseling practices in reducing depressive symptoms among adolescents at KNRC.
4. To identify the socio-cultural factors, institutional policies, and individual characteristics that influence the feasibility, acceptability, and effectiveness of Group Interpersonal Therapy (Group IPT) in reducing depressive symptoms at KNRC.
5. To evaluate adolescents' experiences and perceptions of the feasibility, acceptability, and effectiveness of Group IPT compared to the existing counseling practices at KNRC.

Uganda 2025-04-02 10:00:01 2028-04-02 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
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
Prudence Beinamaryo
ID: UNCST-2023-R007239
Developing a robust interdisciplinary-informed WASH framework for the prevention and elimination of the wicked public-health problem of schistosomiasis (WickedSchisto)
REFNo: HS5707ES

I. What are the true health, economic and societal impacts of schistosomiasis?
a) Characterise what quality of life means to individuals living in Schistosoma endemic areas in Cameroon and Uganda, and how this is affected by infections, WASH access, environmental, spatial, social and other determinants.
b) Measure the diverse impact of schistosomiasis on individual’s and household’s quality of life.
c) Quantify the economic costs associated with schistosomiasis to individuals and society.
d) Develop and validate a field-suitable morbidity marker for mapping and monitoring disease resolution.
II. What are the most cost-effective combinations of WASH and MDA interventions?
a) Test the hypothesis that MDA refusal, due to fear of side effects, is linked with latrine access.
b) Characterise relative contributions of existing WASH on reducing reinfection post MDA: risk to self.
c) Quantify environmental force-of-infection and the impact of ‘risk to self’ and ‘risk to
Uganda 2025-03-25 11:11:44 2028-03-25 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Riley Derby Nicholas
ID: UNCST-2025-R017680
Impacts of early social life on social and physical development in mountain gorillas
REFNo: NS946ES

Study social and physical change in immature mountain gorillas in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, in collaboration with Bwindi Gorilla Project, through combining behavioral, hormonal, and non-invasive growth measures
USA 2025-03-25 11:02:11 2028-03-25 Natural Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Erika Sininärhi
ID: UNCST-2025-R017295
Physiological correlates of variation in personality traits in the banded mongoose Mungos mungo
REFNo: NS942ES

1) To determine the relationship between social rank, prenatal androgen exposure, and personality. 2) To investigate whether individual differences in facial thermal patterns are connected to personality, behaviour and stress reactivity.
Finland 2025-03-25 11:01:27 2028-03-25 Natural Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
David Hayman T. S.
ID: UNCST-2023-R006403
One Health, multiple factors: an interdisciplinary investigation of emerging infectious disease
REFNo: NS924ES

Infectious diseases significantly impact global health, affecting both humans and animals. Zoonotic diseases, which are transmitted between animals and humans, pose particular risks in regions with high human-wildlife interaction. One such region is Uganda, specifically around Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (BINP), where communities live in close proximity to domestic and wild animals.

The objectives of this research are to:

Identify and quantify zoonotic pathogens in fecal samples from various animal species.

Assess pathogen prevalence across different species.

Analyze microbial community structures and antimicrobial resistance genes.
New Zealand 2025-03-25 11:00:19 2028-03-25 Natural Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Joan Mutyoba Nankya
ID: UNCST-2021-R010992
Using patient journey mapping approach to understand and improve post-abortion care within routine health care services
REFNo: HS4137ES


General objective

The general objective of this study is to use a journey mapping approach to understand client experiences as they navigate abortion services, and gaps in services, in order to improve PAC service delivery, client experiences and outcomes within the health care system.
Specific objectives

The specific objectives of the journey mapping approach include:

1. To document client experiences at different stages of post-abortion care-seeking.
2. To understand the current service provision processes for clients seeking post-abortion care services and identify gaps and unmet needs in these services.
3. To evaluate comprehensiveness of care and identify interventions to improve care.
4. To compare patient experiences with established standards of care

The specific objectives of the survey include:
1. To characterize the type and range of contraceptive and abortion-care services available for women who seek care at health facilities.
2. To determine whether women, including young women, receive comprehensive counseling on choices related to manual vacuum aspiration (MVA), medical abortion (MA) and contraception and which factors are related to receipt of such counselling.
3. To determine whether family planning and abortion services are provided with respect and compassion.

Uganda 2025-03-25 10:56:04 2028-03-25 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Karen Bailey M.
ID: UNCST-2024-R003544
Understanding invisible socio-environmental systems through pesticides across human-wildlife interactions
REFNo: SS3710ES

To model simulations of the interactions within the SES, illustrating the feedback mechanisms between pesticide use, environmental changes, and human-wildlife well-being,To quantify pesticide exposure and associated health outcomes in humans and wildlife, with a focus on spatial and temporal trends,To assess socio-economic and environmental factors influencing farmers\' decisions regarding pesticide use,To investigate the socio-environmental drivers and molecular-level impacts of pesticide use in a tropical forest-agricultural mosaic and develop strategies that balance agricultural productivity with biodiversity conservation among communities around the Kibale National Park ,
USA 2025-03-25 10:53:06 2028-03-25 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
View Sort By:

"A prosperous Science and Technology Led Ugandan Society."