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Clara HOZER
ID: UNCST-2022-R010004
 Inter-individual variation in sleep strategies and consequences for fitness and cognition in wild chimpanzees (Pan troglodytes)
REFNo: NS433ES

- To assess whether chimpanzees display inter-individual variation in sleep strategies
- To determine if these strategies are driven by endogenous and social factors
- To explore if these sleep strategies have specific fitness consequences
- To investigate if these sleep strategies are in a trade-off relation with cognitive performance

 France 2022-10-27 7:33:37 2025-10-27 Natural Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Willy Ssengooba
ID: UNCST-2022-R001801
 Feasibility, Usability and Acceptability of stool-based qPCR to diagnose TB in children aged up to 8-years and HIV- positive adults in Mozambique, Eswatini and Uganda: a qualitative study
REFNo: SS1492ES

To identify cultural, socioeconomic and health system barriers and facilitators to the diagnostic tool’s implementation and uptake,To assess healthcare professionals’ perception of usefulness and applicability and related factors,To assess patients’ compliance and satisfaction with the intervention,To assess the participants’ (caretakers and PLWHA)/health professionals’ interpretation of a procedure involving stool collection for TB diagnosis in the light of current information, education communication messages regarding TB transmission,To describe participants’ views on, experiences with, and reactions towards the intervention,To explore participant’s perceptions and attitudes regarding TB in general and diagnosis in particular,To assess the feasibility of stool-based TB diagnostics from the healthcare professionals, patients and caregiver’s perspective in Uganda, Eswatini and Mozambique,
 Uganda 2022-10-27 7:29:40 2025-10-27 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Paul Kiptis Kipyator
ID:
PITYRIASIS ROSEA: PREVALENCE, CLINICAL VARIANTS, AND DERMOSCOPIC FEATURES AMONG PATIENTS ATTENDING THE SKIN CLINIC AT MBARARA REGIONAL REFERRAL HOSPITAL, UGANDA
REFNo: NS435ES

To describe the dermoscopic features of Pityriasis rosea at MRRH Skin clinic.,To describe the clinical variants of Pityriasis rosea at MRRH Skin clinic.,To determine the prevalence of Pityriasis rosea at MRRH Skin clinic.,To determine the prevalence, clinical variants, and dermoscopic features of Pityriasis rosea among patients attending the Skin clinic at MRRH.,
 Kenya 2022-10-27 7:26:09 2025-10-27 Natural Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Allison Ross
ID:
Behavioral Nudges to Encourage Appropriate Antibiotic Use Among Health Professionals in Uganda
REFNo: HS2429ES

Collect immediate post-intervention and follow up data to analyze and assess the short- and medium-term impact of the behavioral intervention. Implement the behavioral intervention developed in Phase II to impact prescribing behaviors. Develop a culturally appropriate behavioral intervention based on findings from Phase I. Gain an improved understanding of the cultural context around prescriptions in Ugandan hospitals to inform intervention development. Additionally, collect baseline data on prescribing behaviors among staff. Increase adherence to national antibiotic prescribing guidelines among hospital-based health care providers in Uganda by implementing a behavioral “nudge” intervention, contributing to the containment of AMR in the country.
 USA 2022-10-27 7:21:19 2025-10-27 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Jordan Lwanga Byekwaso
ID:
Towards an inclusive higher education for non-traditional students in Uganda
REFNo: SS1458ES

4) To develop a model of teaching-learning strategies that Makerere University can use to support learners to succeed in rapidly changing learning and working environments,3) To explain the different opportunities that the enrollment and participation of NTS at Makerere University provide to re-align HE systems and practices for inclusivity,2) To explain the different understandings of the central meaning of NTS’s return for higher education at Makerere University ,1) To establish an understanding of what Makerere University conceptualises as the target and purpose of widening access routes for its admission for undergraduate studies,
 Uganda 2022-10-25 5:14:45 2025-10-25 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Derrick Mimbe Emmanuel
ID:
Evaluate the existing Digital Tools to support COVID-19 response in Uganda
REFNo: SIR140ES

Provide recommendation on performance and use of existing digital tools including ODK, mTrac, and RDS applications to improve results dispatching, contact tracing, and case reporting., Evaluate existing COVID-19 digital tools to understand their core determinants and their operational usability and acceptability among key end-users to improve the COVID-19 response in Uganda.,
 Uganda 2022-10-25 5:13:07 2025-10-25 Engineering and Technology Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Kamya Moses
ID: UNCST-2020-R014203
 Extension of SEARCH SAPPHIRE Dynamic Choice Prevention Study
REFNo: HS2447ES

To compare biomedical prevention coverage achieved using a Dynamic prevention model that includes a patient-centered CAB-LA delivery intervention to biomedical prevention coverage under the standard of care over 48 weeks.

Secondary Objectives: To determine the reach, effectiveness, adoption, implementation and maintenance of a patient-centered CAB-LA program embedded in 3 ongoing trials in the setting of antenatal clinic, outpatient clinic, and community.

Tertiary Objectives: To evaluate change in knowledge, awareness and acceptability/satisfaction at the staff and provider level with CAB-LA before and after provider and staff training and education in CAB-LA with patient-centered delivery model.


 Uganda 2022-10-25 15:31:11 2025-10-25 Medical and Health Sciences Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Terence Odoch
ID: UNCST-2022-R010584
 AN EXPLORATIVE INVESTIGATION TO IDENTIFY ECONOMIC, BEHAVIOURAL, SOCIO-CULTURAL AND GENDER-BASED RISK FACTORS FOR DISEASE SPILLOVER AT BAT-HUMAN INTERFACE IN BUNDIBUGYO, UGANDA
REFNo: HS2472ES

To explore the community behavioural, socio-cultural and gender-based factors that contribute to increased risk of human-bat interaction,To describe local knowledge and beliefs about bat species, risks, and benefits,To explore and document economic, behavioral, socio-cultural and gender-based risk factors that expose and enhance spillover of zoonotic disease pathogens at bat-human interface,To determine the level of bat-human interaction in Bundibugyo district by age and gender,
 Uganda 2022-10-25 14:56:35 2025-10-25 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Angelina Kakooza-Mwesige
ID: UNCST-2020-R014529
 Epilepsy in Uganda: Clinical characterization and co-morbidities, their relation to stigma among adolescents and impact of a community-based engagement program. (AWE Change project) REF: TASO-2022-102
REFNo: HS2421ES

1.TO CLINICALLY CHARACTERIZE EPILEPSY AND ITS IMPACTS AMONG CHILDREN AND ADULT CASES IN UGANDA. 2.DESCRIBE THE MAGNITUDE, DRIVERS, AND IMPACT OF EPILEPSY-RELATED STIGMA ON ADOLESCENTS IN UGANDA. 3.TO CO-CREATE AND EVALUATE THE IMPACT OF A COMMUNITY-BASED ENGAGEMENT PROGRAM TO REDUCE STIGMA ON EPILEPSY AMONG ADOLESCENTS IN UGANDA.
 Uganda 2022-10-25 14:54:28 2025-10-25 Medical and Health Sciences Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
JULIET SSEMATIMBA
ID:
INDIGENOUS SALT MAKING TECHNOLOGY AT KIBIRO SALT GARDENS IN BUNYORO 1894-2015.
REFNo: SS1450ES

The main objective of the study is to investigate and discuss the historical trends of indigenous salt making technology , its persistence and how that shapes the gender relation at kibiro salt gardens.
 Uganda 2022-10-21 17:04:00 2025-10-21 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Jemimah Kyeyune Kiboss
ID: UNCST-2021-R013163
 Prevalence of Metabolic Syndrome and Associated Factors Among Corporate Company Employees in Uganda
REFNo: HS2098ES

III. To determine the lifestyle factors associated with metabolic syndrome among corporate company employees in Kampala.,II. To identify individual factors associated with metabolic syndrome among corporate company employees in Kampala.,I. To assess the prevalence of metabolic syndrome among corporate employees in Kampala.,The main aim of this study will be to evaluate the prevalence of metabolic syndrome and its associated factors among corporate company employees in Kampala, Uganda.,I. To assess the prevalence of metabolic syndrome among corporate employees in Kampala. II. To identify individual factors associated with metabolic syndrome among corporate company employees in Kampala. III. To determine the lifestyle factors associated with metabolic syndrome among corporate company employees in Kampala.,
 Kenya 2022-10-21 17:01:28 2025-10-21 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Patrick Opondo
ID: UNCST-2022-R010446
 A Monitoring and Evaluation of Managing Animal Health and Acaricides for a Better Africa (MAHABA): A landscaping study in Uganda
REFNo: A233ES

Assess protocols selected in controlling ticks and tickborne diseases, Assess acaricide availability to the farmers ,Assess extent of farmer observed acaricide resistance and treatment failures, Determine farm size and management systems of farmers, Determine the number and proportion of farmers using acaricides ,Assess other production constraints among farmers ,Assess the cost controlling of ticks and tick borne diseases among farmers, Assess farmers practices, knowledge, perceptions, attitudes and challenges on use of acaricide products for cattle in the control of Ticks and tickborne diseases in selected districts of Uganda with high burden of ticks and tickborne diseases, Assess the role of gender in ticks and tick borne disease management, Assess opportunities for developing new routes for communication, Determine sources of information on acaricides, ticks and tickborne diseases
 Uganda 2022-10-21 14:11:50 2025-10-21 Agricultural Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Fredrick Kabi
ID:
EVALUATION OF THE SAFETY, EFFICACY AND EFFECTIVENESS OF THE SUBOLESIN BASED ANTI-TICK VACCINE: A RANDOMISED DOUBLE BLINDED MULTI-SITE CONFINED FIELD TRIAL
REFNo: A191ES

OVERALL OBJECTIVE
Evaluation of the Safety, Efficacy and Effectiveness of Subolesin based Anti-tick Vaccine for control of ticks naturally infesting different cattle breeds under confined field conditions in Uganda.

SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES
I. To determine the safety of the injectable Subolesin based Anti-tick vaccine for control of tick infestations under natural confined field conditions.
II. To determine the efficacy of the injectable Subolesin based Anti-tick vaccine for control of tick infestations under natural confined field conditions.
III. To determine the effectiveness of the injectable Subolesin based Anti-tick vaccine for control of tick infestations under natural confined field conditions.

 Uganda 2022-10-21 12:58:12 2025-10-21 Agricultural Sciences Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Eugene Ruzagira
ID: UNCST-2023-R008282
 A Phase Ib trial to evaluate the safety and immunogenicity of R21/Matrix-MTM in African children living with HIV.
REFNo: HS2496ES

Primary objective a) To assess the safety and reactogenicity profile of the malaria vaccine candidate R21/Matrix-MTM in 5-36-month-old African children living with HIV Secondary objectives a) To assess the humoral immunogenicity of R21/Matrix- MTM in 5-36-month-old African children, comparing children living with HIV with HIV negative children b) To assess the impact of vaccination on HIV reservoir c) To assess whether increasing age and nadir CD4 count are associated with immunogenicity of R21/Matrix-MTM in 5-36- month-old African children living with HIV Tertiary objectives a) To assess the immunogenicity profile of R21/Matrix-MTM in 5- 36-month-old African children, comparing children living with HIV with HIV negative children
 Uganda 2022-10-20 18:13:49 2025-10-20 Medical and Health Sciences Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Emmanuel Rukundo NSHAKIRA
ID: UNCST-2021-R012277
 Humanitarian Aid and Refugee Self-reliance
REFNo: SS1470ES

The overall objective of this study is to evaluate the impact of each of the interventions (see protocol) on selected socioeconomic and psychological wellbeing outcomes ,What are the mechanisms through which the interventions affect the primary and secondary outcomes? ,Which intervention is the most cost-effective in helping refugees improve their primary and secondary outcomes?,What is the impact of the interventions on school attandance and performance, aspirations and future orientation and self esteem and remittances (secondary outcomes),What is the impact of each if the interventions on economic prosperity, psychological wellbeing and ability to cope with adversity? (primary outcomes),
 Uganda 2022-10-20 18:11:16 2025-10-20 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Proscovia Namuwenge Mukonzo
ID:
Assessing causes of mortality and loss to follow-up among people living with HIV in Uganda
REFNo: HS2499ES

To examine causes of death contributing to mortality among PLHIV. ,To describe the reasons patients discontinue treatment and no longer remain active in care.,
 Uganda 2022-10-20 18:07:40 2025-10-20 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Robert Kalyesubula
ID:
Human-centered design to adapt and inform an integrated chronic disease management program in Uganda using mobile payment services. (Acronym: IMPEDE CVD)
REFNo: HS2445ES

1)To understand patient and provider perspectives on the potential and acceptability of financing schemes and mHealth interventions aimed at strengthening behavior in relation to ideal drug availability and uptake among NCD patients (Work Package (WP) 1a).
2)To develop together with end-users a prototype for a mobile phone-based solution (including mobile-based nudges) to increase the availability and uptake of NCD drugs (WPs 1b, and 2).
3)To test the prototype, establishing proof of concept, and to assess end-users’ experiences interacting with two versions of the prototype (comparing two saving models), including how users make and evaluate payment management decisions, in preparation for a subsequent study (WP 3).
 Uganda 2022-10-20 18:01:35 2025-10-20 Medical and Health Sciences Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
James Hintson
ID: UNCST-2022-R010009
 Service Delivery and Public Infrastructure in Northern Uganda
REFNo: SS1476ES

The primary objective of the study is to describe and explain increases in service delivery, public infrastructure, and state-society interactions in Northern Uganda over time. The secondary objectives are to document community leaders’ satisfaction with the expansion of service delivery and public infrastructure construction, and to validate a separately collected dataset on public infrastructure throughout sub-Saharan Africa over time, as derived from satellite imagery.
 USA 2022-10-19 10:58:32 2025-10-19 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Lydia Nakiyingi
ID: UNCST-2022-R010102
 Understanding the impact of COVID-19 on women in the global healthcare workforce: a mixed methods study
REFNo: HS2415ES

To describe the impact of COVID-19 on female HCWs in resource-limited settings

To explore and contextualize the impact of COVID-19 on female healthcare workers to inform implementation of interventions to decrease female HCWs’ burden



 Uganda 2022-10-19 10:55:07 2025-10-19 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
MIRIAH KEMIGISHA
ID: UNCST-2022-R009927
 VACCINE WASTAGE: THE MAGNITUDE, CAUSES AND ASSOCIATED FACTORS IN HEALTH FACILITIES OF RUKUNGIRI DISTRICT, SOUTH WESTERN UGANDA.
REFNo: HS2406ES

General Objective To determine the magnitude of vaccine wastage when immunizing infants, its causes and associated factors in health facilities of Rukungiri District, South Western Uganda. Specific Objectives. 1)- To determine the wastage rates of the different vaccines used in immunizing infants in health facilities of Rukungiri District, South Western Uganda. 2)-To identify the common causes of vaccine wastage when immunizing infants in health facilities of Rukungiri District, South Western Uganda. 3)-To explore the factors associated with vaccine wastage when immunizing infants in health facilities of Rukungiri District, South Western Uganda
Uganda 2022-10-19 10:51:20 2025-10-19 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
AGASHA BIRUNGI DOREEN
ID:
PREVALENCE OF ANXIETY AND DEPRESSION AMONG PATIENTS IN PALLIATIVE CARE SETTING DURING COVID-19 PANDEMIC: A MIXED METHODS CROSS SECTIONAL STUDY
REFNo: HS2024ES

MAIN OBJECTIVE
To assess the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the mental health of patients receiving palliative care for chronic illness at Hospice Africa Uganda with the aim of designing effective interventions to further improve their quality of life

SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES
1. To determine the prevalence of anxiety in palliative care patients during the COVID-19 pandemic
2. To determine the prevalence of depression among palliative care patients during the COVID-19 pandemic
3. To explore palliative care patients’ experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic, with emphasis on their mental health
4. To identify factors associated with anxiety and depression among palliative care patients during the COVID-19 pandemic

 Uganda 2022-10-19 10:50:10 2025-10-19 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Deborah Wockelmann
ID: UNCST-2021-R012679
 Rwandans and Burundians in Uganda: Linguistic practices of differentiation and categorization
REFNo: SS1023ES

The aim of the dissertation project is to examine the life realities of Banyarwanda in Uganda. It deals with language use, language ideologies and language identity in the context of migration and is anchored in sociolinguistics and anthropological linguistics. The main aim of this research is to identify how people of Rwandan descent in Uganda identify themselves culturally, how they maintain their heritage and how they are seen by others in the society.
 Germany 2022-10-19 10:47:38 2025-10-19 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Hanifah Nantale
ID:
Personal values, norms, situational factors and sustainable consumption behaviors of beverage consumers in Central Uganda.
REFNo: SS1451ES

i. To examine the relationship between personal values and sustainable consumption behaviors of beverage consumers in the Greater Kampala Metropolitan Area.
ii. To investigate the relationship between personal values and norms of beverage consumers in the Greater Kampala Metropolitan Area.
iii. To examine the relationship between norms and sustainable consumption behaviors of beverage consumers in the Greater Kampala Metropolitan Area.
iv. To assess the mediating effect of norms on the relationship between personal values and sustainable consumption behaviors of beverage consumers in the Greater Kampala Metropolitan Area.
v. To investigate the moderating effect of situational factors on the relationship between norms and sustainable consumption behaviors of beverage consumers in the Greater Kampala Metropolitan Area.
vi. To assess the moderating effect of situational factors on mediated norms between personal values and sustainable consumption behaviors of beverage consumers in the Greater Kampala Metropolitan Area.
Uganda 2022-10-14 13:55:42 2025-10-14 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
JERRY OGAK JUSTIN
ID: UNCST-2021-R013146
 FACTORS INFLUENCING ACCEPTANCE OF COVID-19 VACCINES AMONG THE WHOLESALE TRADERS IN KAMPALA CAPITAL CITY, UGANDA
REFNo: SS1460ES

To determine the institutional(MOH & Government) factors influencing the acceptance of COVID-19 vaccines among the wholesale traders in Kampala Capital City.,To examine the perceptions influencing acceptance of COVID-19 vaccines among the wholesale traders in Kampala Capital City..,To asssess the factors influencing the acceptance of COVID-19 vaccines among the wholesale traders in Kampala Capital City.,To assess the individual factors influencing acceptance of COVID-19 vaccines among the wholesale traders in Kampala Capital City.,
 Uganda 2022-10-14 13:53:50 2025-10-14 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Flora Hajdu
ID:
Swedish discourses and local effects of carbon forestry in Uganda and Tanzania
REFNo: SS1447ES

The project aims to explore Swedish investments in carbon forestry projects in Uganda and Tanzania and their local social effects. The ultimate goal is to avoid the scaling up of projects that have negative local impacts, and contribute to knowledge about how projects can have positive impacts.
Sweden 2022-10-14 13:46:50 2025-10-14 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Mary Grace  Nakate Nakate
ID:
Lived Experiences of COVID-19 Patients and their Primary Caregivers towards Home Based care in Uganda, Kenya, and Tanzania
REFNo: SS1446ES

1. To examine the practices of COVID-19 home-based care in urban communities in Uganda, Kenya, and Tanzania.
2. To explore the lived experiences of patients with COVID-19 on home-based care in urban communities of Uganda, Kenya, and Tanzania?
3. To explore the lived experiences of caregivers while caring for patients with COVID-19 at home in urban communities of Uganda, Kenya, and Tanzania?

 Uganda 2022-10-14 13:37:45 2025-10-14 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Musiimaami David
ID:
INFORMATION-SEEKING BEHAVIOUR OF ART AND DESIGN STUDENTS IN DIPLOMA-AWARDING INSTITUTIONS IN UGANDA
REFNo: SS1414ES


The general objective of the study is to establish the information-seeking behaviour of Art and Design students in diploma-awarding institutions in Uganda, in order to find better ways by which the students can access relevant information.

Specifically, the study will seek to:
i) Establish the information needs of Art and Design students in diploma-awarding institutions in Uganda.
ii) Examine the sources of information used by Art and Design students in diploma-awarding institutions in Uganda.
iii) Establish the information-seeking strategies used by Art and Design students in diploma-awarding institutions in Uganda.
iv) Examine the challenges Art and Design students in diploma-awarding institutions in Uganda encounter when seeking information.
v) To propose strategies for improving access and use of information by Art and Design students in diploma-awarding institutions in Uganda.

 Uganda 2022-10-14 13:34:41 2025-10-14 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
ODOI PASKARI
ID:
Experiences of School Children Affected by Bilharzia in Hoima District and Adherence to Treatment
REFNo: SS1463ES


General Objective
To examine experiences of illness by school children affected by bilharzia and their adherence to MDA treatment in Hoima district, Uganda.

Specific Objectives
a) To examine the socio-cultural factors that influence adherence to MDA among schoolchildren;
b) To assess the interaction between school children and the providers of treatment during MDA;
c) To document the daily lived experiences of school children that shape adherence to MDA.

 Uganda 2022-10-13 13:13:41 2025-10-13 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Yvonne Mugerwa Kidza Kitego
ID:
Heat-stable Carbetocin for Postpartum Hemorrhage prevention and Tranexamic Acid for PPH treatment in Basic Emergency Obstetric and Newborn Care facilities: Protocol for a pilot study in humanitarian settings in Uganda
REFNo: HS2456ES

The specific objectives of the study are to 1. To explore the feasibility, acceptability, and scalability of introduction of HSC and TXA in PPH prevention and management (as per WHO PPH guidelines) in BEMONC facilities in Humanitarian settings in Uganda. 2. To identify facilitators and barriers to successful introduction of HSC and TXA for PPH prevention and management (as per WHO PPH guidelines) in BeMONC facilities in Humanitarian settings In Uganda. (Including facilitators and barriers to introduction of and adherence to the WHO PPH guidelines in general). 3. To describe the effect (on quality of maternal and newborn health care) of introduction of a package of interventions that includes a) refresher training on PPH prevention and management (as per WHO and MOH guidelines) and b) introduction of HSC and TXA for PPH prevention and management of PPH in BEMONC facilities in Humanitarian settings in Uganda. ,
 Uganda 2022-10-13 13:10:55 2025-10-13 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Lynn Atuyambe Atuyambe
ID: UNCST-2021-R012602
 Integrating rehabilitation into primary health care and mapping of rehabilitation services in Uganda
REFNo: HS2414ES

General objective
In this study, we will investigate the feasibility of integrating rehabilitation into primary health care in Uganda. We will also map current rehabilitation services in Uganda and explore their level of integration with health systems for providing continuous, comprehensive and coordinated rehabilitation services. This will be pivotal in panning for and improving rehabilitation services in Uganda.

Specific objectives
1. To develop consensus among key health and rehabilitation sector stakeholders on integrating physical rehabilitation services into primary health care (PHC) in Uganda.
2. To determine the feasibility and capacity for PHC services in Uganda to undertake physical rehabilitation services as additional roles and tasks.
3. To determine the geographical distribution and coverage of physical rehabilitation services in the selected districts, and their level of integration with health systems for providing continuous, comprehensive and coordinated rehabilitation services.

 Uganda 2022-10-13 13:08:48 2025-10-13 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Racheal Nangobi
ID:
INSTITUTIONAL AND MANAGEMENT FACTORS INFLUENCING SUSTAINABILITY OF FARMER ORGANIZATIONS IN UGANDA
REFNo: SS1120ES

1. To characterize farmer organizational business models and agricultural institutional frameworks in Uganda.
2. To assess factors influencing organization structures of farmer organizations in Uganda.
3. To assess factors influencing leadership styles being used by farmer organizations in Uganda.
4. To assess the influence of organization structure, leadership, business model and institutional frameworks on sustainability of farmer organizations in Uganda.

 Uganda 2022-10-12 11:30:43 2025-10-12 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Fred Maniragaba
ID:
DETERMINANTS OF OLDER PERSONS’ ACCESS TO SAFE WATER AND HEALTH SERVICES IN THE INFORMAL SETTLEMENTS OF KAMPALA, UGANDA
REFNo: HS2487ES

1. Examine the demographic and socio-economic determinants of access to health services by older persons in informal settlements in Kampala, Uganda;

2. Explore the facilitators and barriers of access to clean water by older persons in informal settlements in Kampala, Uganda.

 Uganda 2022-10-11 12:40:32 2025-10-11 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
George Lyimo Wilfred
ID:
PREVALENCE, ASSOCIATED FACTORS AND COMPLICATIONS OF RECURRENT TONSILLITIS AMONG CHILDREN AGED 6- 13 YEARS IN MBARARA REGIONAL REFERRAL HOSPITAL.
REFNo: HS2450ES

To explore the complications of recurrent tonsillitis in children aged 6- 13 years with recurrent tonsillitis in MRRH.,To explore factors associated with recurrent tonsillitis among children aged 6- 13 years in MRRH.,To determine the prevalence of recurrent tonsillitis among children aged 6-13 years in MRRH.,To determine the prevalence, associated factors and complications of recurrent tonsillitis among children aged 6- 13 years in MRRH,
 Tanzania 2022-10-11 12:32:45 2025-10-11 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
James Muiga Muriithi
ID:
Green Economy Baseline Survey: A Survey on Social Acceptability of Climate Change Reforms in Uganda
REFNo: NS427ES

To study the social acceptability of critical green economy reforms in Uganda.
 Kenya 2022-10-11 12:30:30 2025-10-11 Natural Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Harriet Mayanja-Kizza
ID: UNCST-2021-R013074
 A Survey Assessing Male Reproduction After Treatment with HRZE/HR
REFNo: HS2423ES

To evaluate the paternity status in male participants who have received a HRZE/HR regimen in one of the following TB Alliance clinical trials: STAND or SimpliciTB.
 Uganda 2022-10-11 12:25:30 2025-10-11 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Gracious Ahumuza Martha
ID:
The “Diabetes CarePak” Project: Enabling Increased Access to Safe Administration of Insulin and Self-Care for People Living with Diabetes in Uganda
REFNo: HS2418ES

• Objective 1: To map the health care journey of PLWD and identify the access barriers for commodities needed for safe administration of insulin and self-management of diabetes.
• Objective 2: To determine the learning needs of PLWD and health care workers (HCWs) to inform development of educational material.
• Objective 3: To develop a CarePak prototype, which includes the type and quantity of commodities, as well as the educational materials, to be included in the CarePak.
• Objective 4: To assess the CarePak prototype for desirability, acceptability, usability, feasibility, and impact on clinical outcomes over a three-month period.
Uganda 2022-10-11 12:23:30 2025-10-11 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Denis Bbosa
ID: UNCST-2021-R012847
 RECYCLING OF PLASTIC WASTE INTO ECO-FRIENDLY INTERLOCKING BLOCKS TO ADDRESS THE CHALLENGES OF HOUSES FOR THE POOR PEOPLE AND THE CONSTRUCTION OF UPE/USE SCHOOL CLASSROOMS.
REFNo: SIR148ES

1) To produce Lego-like interlocking blocks as an alternative construction material. 2) To investigate the properties of products produced in terms of compression, hardness/tensile, and water absorption. . 3) To investigate the effect of adding ash to the proposed interlocking blocks. The hypothesis is to find out if the addition of ash to the mixture improves the mechanical properties of the interlocking block. 4) To compare the properties of similar material(s) already on the market with the produced product(s).
Uganda 2022-10-11 12:20:58 2025-10-11 Engineering and Technology Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Jimmy Wanzala Nabende
ID:
DESIGN AND SIMULATION OF AN INTELLIGENT MEDICAL VENTILATOR SYSTEM FOR PATIENT-VENTILATOR SYNCHRONY AND LUNG PROTECTION
REFNo: HS2492ES

Design and simulate an intelligent system for patient ventilator synchrony and lung protection using real-time medical imaging and fuzzy expert system,Build a feed-in ultrasound imaging model to detect severity of acute respiratory distress syndrome using convolutional neural network,Build a patient-response based model for ventilator adjustments in acute respiratory distress syndrome patients using fuzzy neural network,Design and simulate a physician based fuzzy logic system for ventilator adjustments in acute respiratory distress syndrome patients to ensure lung protection,
 Uganda 2022-10-07 13:28:32 2025-10-07 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Ponsiano Ocama
ID: UNCST-2019-R000440
 Chronic infection and hepatocellular cancer: Impact of Schistosoma mansoni, HIV, HBV, and their treatment in sub-Saharan Africa
REFNo: HS2361ES

1. To characterize the impact of medical treatment of Sm on chronic hepatitis B in SSA.
2. To correlate the dynamics of HBV infection during Sm treatment with changes in inflammatory cytokines and HBV-specific immunological responses
3. To compare expression of c-JUN and other oncogenes and HCC-related activation pathways in hepatocytes and periportal inflammatory tissue in HBV patients pre- and post-Sm treatment.

Uganda 2022-10-07 13:20:56 2025-10-07 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Emmanuel Odongo Nespaul
ID: UNCST-2021-R014002
 A Survey on Migration, Intergroup Relations, and Inclusivity”
REFNo: SS1353ES

The objective of this research is, in short, to use a survey
of 3000 adult Ugandans to understand their attitudes on matters of intergroup relations and
identify whether residential location and migration histories are important determinants of the
extent to which individuals are inclusive of those who do not share their own identities
 Uganda 2022-10-07 13:17:11 2025-10-07 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Florence  Nansumbi
ID:
Functional Indicators to assess freshwater ecosystem integrity: Biogeochemical dynamics of carbon, nitrogen and phosphorous cycling and stream metabolism
REFNo: NS402ES

The aim of this study is to evaluate the ecological status of sections of a Ugandan river with different levels of human impact using stream metabolism as a functional indicator.
It intends to investigate the following objectives:
i. To examine the role of catchment land-use and seasons in determining river water quality nutrient and dissolved organic carbon concentrations and the effects it has on water quality
ii. To investigate how stream metabolism responds to nutrient and organic matter loading along land use and seasonal gradients
iii. To assess the environmental parameters controlling stream metabolism in tropical streams and their seasonal variation along land-use gradients
iv. To investigate the relationship between stream processes and biological components of the river and their sensitivity to nutrient and organic matter pollution.

Uganda 2022-10-06 9:54:38 2025-10-06 Natural Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Joshua Kiptoo
ID:
SAFETY AND EFFECTIVENESS OF A SELECTED HERBAL MEDICINAL PRODUCT AMONG PATIENTS WITH TYPE 2 DIABETES MELLITUS IN MBARARA CITY, SOUTHWESTERN UGANDA.
REFNo: HS2440ES

To determine the cost-effectiveness of the selected HMP among patients with T2DM in Mbarara City.,To determine the safety of the selected HMP among patients with T2DM in Mbarara City.,To determine the effectiveness of a selected HMP among patients with T2DM in Mbarara City.,To identify the commonly used HMPs among T2DM patients in Mbarara City.,To evaluate the safety and effectiveness of a selected HMP among patients with T2DM in Mbarara City.,
 Uganda 2022-10-06 9:53:17 2025-10-06 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Anatoli Muleterwa
ID:
THE ROLE OF POLICING IN COUNTERING URBAN TERRORISM IN KAMPALA METROPOLITAN
REFNo: SS1436ES

General objective
The general objective of the study is to examine the influence of policing in countering urban terrorism in Kampala Metropolitan in order to reduce the incidents of terrorism through improving the working relationship between police and the community.
1.3.2 Specific Objectives
The specific objectives are;
1. To examine the role of police in countering urban terrorism in Kampala Metropolitan
2. To assess the effectiveness of police in identifying and countering urban terrorism in Kampala Metropolitan
3. To explore the role of community in countering urban terrorism in Kampala Metropolitan
4. To examine the relationship between police and community in countering terrorism in Kampala Metropolitan

 Uganda 2022-10-05 15:07:23 2025-10-05 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Winnie  Muyindike R
ID: UNCST-2021-R013558
 HIV-1 subtype-specific drug resistance in patients failing dolutegravir-based first-line, second-line or third-line regimens: multiregional study (DTG resist study)”
REFNo: HS2435ES

Main Objective 1.To determine the patterns and spectrum of InSTI DRMs in adults and adolescents with virologic failure on DTG-based ART by ART regimen and HIV-1 subtype. 2. To identify risk factors for virologic failure, InSTI DRMs, and InSTI drug resistance in adolescents and adults on DTG-based ART, including drug, host and health system factors. Specific Objectives 1a) To identify the prevalence of InSTI DRMs at the time of virologic failure. 1b) To compare the prevalence of InSTI DRMs at the time of virologic failure between HIV-1 subtypes and treatment contexts. 2a) To identify risk factors for Virologic Failure 2b) To identify risk factors for Drug Resistance Mutations. 3. To investigate correlations between novel resistance genotypes and phenotypic DTG resistance across HIV-1 subtypes.
Uganda 2022-10-05 15:04:09 2025-10-05 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Jefferson  Mtongolo Mwaisaka
ID: UNCST-2022-R010784
 An impact evaluation study of the Delivering Resilient Enterprises and Market Systems (DREAMS) project targeting refugees and host communities in Bidi Bidi and Rhino Camps, West Nile Uganda
REFNo: SS1445ES

To determine the cost-effectiveness of DREAMS compared to the status quo,To assess if there's any suggestive evidence that outcomes are substantially different for households that participate in both graduation and MSD programs vs households that only participate in graduation programs,To determine the impact of DREAMS on livelihoods, social cohesion, and perceived wellbeing among vulnerable households in host communities in Uganda’s West Nile refugee settlements,To determine the impact of DREAMS on livelihoods, social cohesion, and perceived wellbeing among vulnerable households in a refugee camp in Uganda’s West Nile refugee settlements,To determine the impact of DREAMS (poverty graduation + indirect MSD + direct market support) on livelihoods, social cohesion, and perceived wellbeing of vulnerable refugee and host community households in Uganda’s West Nile refugee settlements,
 Kenya 2022-10-05 12:26:04 2025-10-05 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Samson Omongot
ID:
Validation of air pollution particulate matter measurements and characterization of the source apportionment using chemical speciation in urban Kampala.
REFNo: NS416ES

ii) To determine sources of pollutants using filter sampler Gravimetric Method in 12 months at Makindye & Kawempe divisions of Kampala district.,Specific objectives for Aim 2 i) To determine chemical composition of pollutants using filter sampler Gravimetric method in 12 months at Makindye & kawempe divisions of Kampala district,Aim 2 General Objective To determine the pollutants’ components in particulate matter (PM) and establish their specific sources using filter sampler gravimetric method in computer-based model Positive Matrix Factorization (PMF),iii) To assess the correlation of PM2.5 measurements between AirQo twin plan tower Monitor and filter sampler Gravimetric method,ii) To determine the correlation of the PM2.5 measurements between the filter sampler Gravimetric method, and the internationally standardized Kampala BAM ,Specific Objectives for Aim 1 i) To determine the correlation of PM2.5 measurements between AirQo twin plan tower monitors and the internationally standardized Kampala BAM ,Aim 1 General Objective To examine the correlation of ambient air pollution PM2.5 measurements between AirQo twin Plan tower Monitor (TPTM), filter sampler Gravimetric method and US Embassy Beta Attenuation Monitor (BAM).,
 Uganda 2022-10-05 12:24:41 2025-10-05 Natural Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Wilfred Arubaku
ID:
Role of Physiotherapy in Ugandan Neurosurgical Transitional Care
REFNo: HS2369ES

3. To examine the knowledge, attitudes and beliefs of medical providers, rehabilitation providers, patients, and caregivers as to the inclusion of rehabilitation services in discharge practice.,2. To describe the experiences of discharge practice from the perspectives of medical providers, rehabilitation providers, patients, and caregivers.,1. To describe the process steps that are happening during discharge practice for medical providers, rehabilitation providers, patients, and caregivers.,This study aims to examine and understand the involvement of current rehabilitation professionals in discharge practices TBI and SCI patients in acute hospital settings. Results from this study will inform the development of care transition interventions that increase patient access and utilization of rehabilitation services to improve quality of life.,
 Uganda 2022-10-05 12:23:17 2025-10-05 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Waiswa Peter
ID: UNCST-2020-R014921
 Reducing neonatal and maternal mortality by rapid detection of sepsis inresource-limited environments
REFNo: HS2439ES

To assess the perception of health workers on the use of the test for detection of neonatal sepsis in their units. To compare mortality rate within groups of neonates and mothers in whom SAA is detected and those in whom SAA was not detected in a resource-limited environment.
To characterise the clinical presentation and outcome of sepsis in all participants and information on treatment and duration.
To determine the detection of SAA following serial tests and treatment for neonates and mothers suspected to have sepsis.
To describe the proportion of neonates and mothers in whom serum amyloid A (SAA) is detected when expected to have neonatal or maternal sepsis versus available biomarkers.
To identify the technical barriers to implementing of the SAA lateral flow test for the detection of neonatal sepsis, and maternal sepsis.
To understand the non-technical barriers to implementing and adopting the SAA lateral flow test for detection of neonatal sepsis and maternal sepsis.
To evaluate and implement a pre-existing technology for the rapid detection of neonatal and maternal sepsis in a resource-limited environment.
 Uganda 2022-10-03 17:37:34 2025-10-03 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Massy Mutumba
ID: UNCST-2022-R011366
 Obuvumu: Improving Health Service Uptake for Survivors of Sexual Violence (SV)
REFNo: HS2364ES

This study seeks to inform the future development of culturally appropriate, feasible, acceptable and effective interventions to increase health service utilization among female survivors of sexual violence. The specific goals of this study are to:
Aim 1: Conduct formative qualitative research to inform a discrete choice experiment (DCE) that will generate systematic information on health service utilization for female survivors of sexual violence (SV) in Uganda;
Aim 2: Using a DCE approach, assess the factors that influence women’s decisions to seek services after experiencing SV among; and
Aim 3: Based on findings from the DCE, apply user-centered design principles to co-design an intervention that addresses barriers and preferences identified in Aims 1 and 2.
 Uganda 2022-10-03 17:35:46 2025-10-03 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Emma Riley-Green
ID:
A VILLAGE-LEVEL POVERTY ALLEVIATION PROGRAM IN UGANDA
REFNo: SS1431ES

Can poverty be alleviated effectively if everyone within a community is eligible for a graduation program, rather than only the poorest? Are the causes of persistent poverty specific to individual households, requiring individualized training and coaching, or are there common elements that can be addressed at the village level within group trainings?,
 UK 2022-10-03 10:45:53 2025-10-03 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Henry Lugobe Mark
ID:
Cardiometabolic characteristics of women in Southwestern Uganda from pre-pregnancy to the postpartum period: a feasibility study
REFNo: HS2452ES

1. To examine the feasibility of recruiting to, conducting and completing a prospective cohort study on cardiometabolic characteristics from before pregnancy to the postpartum period among women in southwestern Uganda
2. To describe the cardiometabolic changes from pre-pregnancy to 3 months postpartum among women in southwestern Uganda
3. To determine the association between pre-pregnancy cardio-metabolic characteristics and hypertensive disorders of pregnancy among women in southwestern Uganda
4. To determine the association between pre-pregnancy cardio-metabolic characteristics and persistent hypertension at 3 months post-partum among women in southwestern Uganda

 Uganda 2022-09-30 14:44:02 2025-09-30 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Fumi Okamoto
ID:
Availability of essential medicines and health supplies for primary care facilities in an eastern district of Uganda
REFNo: HS2390ES

This study objects to the supply of essential medicines in primary health care services in Uganda by investigating the availability of essential medicines in health facilities under local government to define the following. 1. Identify medicines and health supplies with low availability in primary care facilities. 2. Identify the characteristics of facilities with high availability of essential medicines in a district.
Japan 2022-09-30 14:42:10 2025-09-30 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Lydia Asiimwe Kyoma
ID:
Current Practices and Barriers to Prevention of Nosocomial Infections among Severely Acute Malnourished children at Mwana mugimu Nutrition Unit, Mulago National Referral Hospital.
REFNo: HS2308ES

1. To identify currently used prevention measured against nosocomial infections.
2. To find out the barriers that hinder compliance with health guidelines provided against nosocomial infections.
3. To determine what factors predispose SAM children to nosocomial infections.

 Uganda 2022-09-30 14:41:19 2025-09-30 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
James Tumwine Kashugyera
ID: UNCST-2023-R007984
 Bacterial zoonoses as a cause of non-malarial febrile illness in children in Uganda
REFNo: HS2330ES

1.To establish the prevalence of brucellosis, leptospirosis and Q fever in children with non-malarial febrile illness
2.To identify risk factors associated with brucellosis, leptospirosis and Q fever in children with non-malarial febrile illness

Uganda 2022-09-29 13:36:19 2025-09-29 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Jennifer Verdolin
ID:
Testing the Feasibility of Community Driven Course Development: A New Paradigm in Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion
REFNo: NS364ES

Together with local community experts create two university level online courses in the areas of wildlife conservation and ecotourism. The courses, when offered to students outside of Uganda will incorporate profit sharing so that part of the tuition fees go back to the communities that helped develop the courses.

1. Collaborate with Conservation Through Public Health (CTPH) to connect with local community experts to
develop two online university courses in wildlife conservation and ecotourism.

2) Provide guest lectures and workshops to faculty at Kabale University on science communication and online course development

3. Conduct a special podcast series: Voices of Uganda where I invite community members and local experts to share their experience.

4. Develop a strategic plan development to recruit university partners
 USA 2022-09-29 13:34:29 2025-09-29 Natural Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Joseph Wasswa Ziritwawula
ID:
IMPLEMENTATION OF NOISE POLLUTION CONTROL POLICY IN URBAN-UGANDA: ENFORCEMENT AND COMPLIANCE IN KAMPALA
REFNo: SS1221ES

1. To investigate the implementation of noise pollution control policy, in Lugaba City Division, Kampala Capital City.
2. To critically analyze the enforcement of noise control mechanisms, in Lugaba City Division, Kampala Capital City
3. To investigate citizens’ compliance with noise pollution control regulations, in Lugaba City Division, Kampala Capital City.
4. To inquire into citizens’’ perceptions on noise pollution control policy implementation, enforcement and compliance, in Lugaba City Division, Kampala Capital City.

 Uganda 2022-09-29 13:31:58 2025-09-29 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Benedetta Lerva
ID:
Long-term Follow-up Surveys of the MasterCard Foundation Scholars Program
REFNo: SS1456ES

a) To investigate whether the program puts beneficiary students on a sustained human capital accumulation path and what are the
returns to secondary education generated by the program.
b) To investigate whether the program promotes gains in consumption, health,
assets, livestock holdings, and savings
c)Identify areas where the program successfully spurred systems change within partner schools, TVET institutions, employers, and/or the government; and
d)Evaluate the resilience of both Scholars and the educational system within the context of COVID- 19 shocks and identify potential areas where resilience could be further developed or strengthened.
 Italy 2022-09-29 13:29:36 2025-09-29 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Alexandra Schubert Victoria
ID:
Implications of Chronic Pain Relief for Economic Decision-Making among Low-Income Individuals in Uganda
REFNo: SS1462ES

Discern the effect of pain relief on economic preferences (risk, time, and social preferences)

Implications of pain relief for labor supply and earnings. This will be studied to understand poverty-related income dynamics.

Implications of pain-relief for real-effort task game. The study of self-reported labor data will be completed by a small real-effort task game, where participants can earn additional income for sorting beans
 Germany 2022-09-29 13:25:55 2025-09-29 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Francis Kiweewa
ID: UNCST-2020-R014929
 A Global Multi-Center, Randomized, Blinded, Placebo-Controlled Phase 3 Clinical Study to Evaluate the Efficacy, Safety and Immunogenicity of SARS-CoV-2 mRNA Vaccine (LVRNA009) for the Prevention of COVID-19 in Participants Aged 18 Years and Older
REFNo: HS2476ES

The objective of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness, safety, and the ability of the study vaccine to provoke an immune response in your body against COVID-19. This study is necessary because the COVID-19 epidemic poses a significant global health challenge, and a large number of effective vaccines are still needed for the future. A total of approximately 34,000 participants like you from around the world, such as Africa and Asia will participate in this study. The entire study will last approximately 20 months, and your participation will last approximately at least 17 months. (The exact duration of your participation in the study may depend on the specific situation of the study. Please consult your study doctor at that time.)
 Uganda 2022-09-28 14:10:52 2025-09-28 Medical and Health Sciences Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Christine Nalwadda Kayemba
ID: UNCST-2020-R014220
 AN IMPACT EVALUATION OF AN INTEGRATED COMMUNITY-BASED MEDICAL AND PSYCHO-SOCIAL CARE AND GBV SENSITIZATION INTERVENTION FOR SEXUAL VIOLENCE SURVIVORS IN ADJUMANI, UGANDA
REFNo: HS2438ES

5. To evaluate the effectiveness of post-rape medical care and gender transformative GBV approaches integrated into existing community-based services in adolescents, adults, faith and non-faith leaders, CHW/Vs, and women-led organizations in refugee settlements and host population in Adjumani district.,4. To understand the extent to which the provision of community-level care following the event of sexual violence by CHWs in humanitarian settings is feasible. ,3. To assess the safety aspects of community provision of sexual violence care by community health workers (CHWs). ,2. To assess the extent to which community members have access to GBV prevention and care services (community or health centers) to receive medical and psychosocial care if needed.,1. To undertake an assessment of GBV Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices (KAP) of young people and adults in refugee and host communities within Adjumani district.,The general objective is to evaluate an enhanced version of the integrated community-based medical care for SV survivors model that includes gender transformative GBV prevention and response approaches based on the latest clinical guidance and social and behavioral change evidence in refugee settlements and host populations in Adjumani district so as to generate evidence that will inform evidence-based planning, implementation and form a basis for monitoring and evaluation of the program interventions. ,
 Uganda 2022-09-28 14:08:14 2025-09-28 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Saint Kizito Omala
ID: UNCST-2021-R011804
 Improving the employability of University graduates through effective internship programs: The impact of HEST’s internship Approach
REFNo: SS1212ES

(i) To assess the impact of the HEST internship approach on the employability
(e.g. workplace and life-based skills) of university graduates
(ii) To evaluate the level of satisfaction and motivation of university graduates
under the HEST internship placement approach.
(iii) To assess the level of satisfaction of the industry in university graduates’
workplace and life-based skills under the HEST internship approach
Uganda 2022-09-27 16:39:12 2025-09-27 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
FELIX MMATA MULANDA
ID:
EVALUATION OF CORPORATE GOVERNANCE ON ORGANIZATIONAL PERFORMANCE: CASE OF NSSF UGANDA HEADOFFICE
REFNo: SS1187ES

The following are the objectives of the study:
(i) To analyse the effects of transparency on organizational performance of NSSF Uganda.
(ii) To analyse the effects of accountability on organizational performance of NSSF Uganda.
(iii) To analyse the effects of equity on organizational performance of NSSF Uganda.
(iv) To analyse the effects of board composition on organizational performance of NSSF Uganda.

 Kenya 2022-09-27 16:36:42 2025-09-27 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Mary Kyohere
ID: UNCST-2022-R010792
 A Study to explore attitudes and experiences of health workers, pregnant and breastfeeding women and their partners taking part in and consenting to maternal vaccine trials (PREPARE WP6)
REFNo: SS1278ES

Primary objectives 1. To explore pregnant women and breast feeding mother’s attitudes and experiences taking part in maternal vaccine clinical trials. 2. To explore pregnant women and breastfeeding women’s attitudes and experiences of the consent process in maternal vaccine trials. 3. To determine the level of current understanding and experience of healthcare professionals seeking consent for maternal vaccine clinical trials. 4. To explore attitudes of partners/close relatives to pregnant and breast feeding women and other community stakeholders to decision making for involvement in clinical trials. Secondary objectives: 1. To assess the level of current understanding of information in existing clinical trials for pregnant and breastfeeding women, their families and the wider community. 2. To explore the drivers and barriers to involvement in clinical trials for pregnant women and their significant others. 3. To explore who should be involved in decision making for pregnant women to participate in a clinical trial.
 Uganda 2022-09-27 16:25:57 2025-09-27 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Claire Gibson Elizabeth
ID:
Christian leadership in international schools; reflecting on and exploring how headteachers establish, articulate and maintain an ethos that provides a compelling vision of Christian faith.
REFNo: SS1280ES

To understand the various ways highly effective leaders lead. Thinking about specifically leadership of Christian International schools.
 UK 2022-09-27 16:23:44 2025-09-27 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Emmy Okello
ID: UNCST-2020-R009792
 “Active Case Detection and Decentralized Dynamic Registry to Improve the Uptake of Rheumatic Heart Disease Secondary Prevention” ADD-RHD "Part 2B"
REFNo: HS2351ES

Primary Objectives
Objective 1 (Aim 1): To determine the diagnostic performance (sensitivity and specificity) of primary MOH nurses who have completed certification in focused echocardiography acquisition and interpretation by expert trainers to accurately identify patients who are screen positive and screen negative for rheumatic heart disease.
Objective 2 (Aim 2): To determine the diagnostic performance (sensitivity and specificity) of secondary MOH nurses who have completed certification in focused echocardiography acquisition and interpretation by MOH nurse trainers to accurately identify patients who are screen positive and screen negative for rheumatic heart disease.

Secondary Objectives:
• RHD and echocardiography knowledge
• Provider satisfaction with training curriculum
• Time to certification
• Screening volumes
• Longitudinal image quality
• Provider confidence
• Diagnostic performance for other common categories of cardiac diseases: moderate/severe left ventricular dysfunction, moderate/severe pericardial effusion.

 Uganda 2022-09-27 16:22:25 2025-09-27 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Jafesi Pulle
ID: UNCST-2020-R014213
 A User-Centered Automated Two-way Messaging System to Support Prophylaxis Adherence in Rheumatic Heart Disease
REFNo: HS2411ES

1: Employ a user-centered design to develop a message bank and a two-way messaging intervention to support RHD secondary antibiotic prophylaxis in Uganda.

2: Compare patient-reported outcomes between RHD patients who receive standard prophylaxis support (current ACT platform) and those who receive enhanced prophylaxis support (current ACT platform + SMS intervention).

 Uganda 2022-09-27 16:15:50 2025-09-27 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Rita Makabayi-Mugabe
ID:
Evaluation of barriers and facilitators to access to tuberculosis (TB) care in Uganda.
REFNo: HS2441ES

To find out barriers to access to TB care among patients and health workers in Uganda To find out facilitators to access to TB care among patients and health workers in Uganda To document intervention functions to alleviate barriers to and enhance facilitators for access to TB care in Uganda
Uganda 2022-09-23 12:52:32 2025-09-23 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Isaac Ssewanyana
ID: UNCST-2020-R014336
 2019-nCoV Antigen Test (Later Flow Method) Diagnostic sensitivity and diagnostic specificity. "Clinical Performance Study Plan - CPSP nr. WON-CPH 22-038"
REFNo: HS2419ES

• Establish the diagnostic sensitivity and diagnostic specificity of the Wondfo 2019-nCoV Antigen Test (Lateral Flow Method) in a self-testing environment when performed by laymen and to provide data to demonstrate the product is safe and effective for its intended use. • To assess the usability of the self-test for its intended use by laymen, the laymen will be observed by healthcare professionals. These observations will be captured using a questionnaire-based survey.
Uganda 2022-09-23 12:49:47 2025-09-23 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Catriona  Waitt John
ID: UNCST-2019-R001068
 An Evaluation of the HIV Self-Testing 10X investment in Uganda
REFNo: HS2397ES

1. To determine (i) impact of HIVST within priority populations and (ii) demonstrate the demographics of those taking up testing and (iii) identify target populations not being reached
2. Identify the gaps in the HIV prevention and care cascades from distribution of HIVST kits to confirmatory testing, linkage to care and provision of ART or preventative services
3. Determine the health provider costs of different HIVST distribution models, and which models or combination of models are cost-effective for policy makers in Nigeria and Uganda to implement.

 UK 2022-09-23 12:46:13 2025-09-23 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
George Mudanga Mukone
ID: UNCST-2022-R003997
 Mapping the Geographical Distribution and Risk factors of Podoconiosis in Uganda
REFNo: HS2442ES

I. To investigate the spatial distribution of podoconiosis and Tungiasis in Uganda,
II. To quantify the population at risk of podoconiosis Uganda
III. To establish the association between Podoconiosis and tungiasis as co-morbidities in Uganda

 Uganda 2022-09-23 12:44:23 2025-09-23 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Susan Babirye
ID: UNCST-2021-R013201
 Analysis of the impact of COVID-19 on employment, economic status, and HIV risk and vulnerability among women living in urban informal settlements in two cities in Uganda: a participatory action research
REFNo: HS2458ES

1. To evaluate the impact of COVID-19 on employment (paid and unpaid work) and socio-economic status of women living in urban informal settlements in Kampala and Mbale city.

2. To determine how the changes in employment and economic status have influenced risk and vulnerability to HIV among women living in urban informal settlements in Kampala and Mbale city.

3. To explore the strategies implemented by women living in urban informal settlements in Kampala and Mbale city to cope with COVID-19-related work stress that expose them to HIV risk and vulnerability.

4. To examine the difference between existing COVID-19 recovery interventions in Uganda and the current socioeconomic and health needs of women living in urban informal settlements in Kampala and Mbale city as regards to safeguarding from HIV risk and vulnerability.

5. To convene key stakeholders to deliberate on the findings of study questions 1, 2, 3 and 4 in order to collectively identify and co-design gender transformative solutions to improve the socioeconomic well-being and reduce HIV risk and vulnerability among women living in urban informal settlements and living with HIV.

 Uganda 2022-09-23 12:39:21 2025-09-23 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Eddy Walakira Joshua
ID: UNCST-2022-R009077
 Costs and benefits of ethical recruitment to Overseas Private Recruitment Agencies in Uganda
REFNo: SS1410ES

The objective of this case study is to use a market-based lens to assess the business case for the IRIS CBP in the Ugandan context.
Uganda 2022-09-23 12:32:59 2025-09-23 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Joseph  OPUL
ID:
Contribution of Education to Resilience of Refugee Learners, A Case Study of Primary Schools in Nakivale Settlement, Isingiro District, Western Uganda
REFNo: SS1448ES

i.To assess the contribution of the curriculum to resilience of refugee learners; A case study of primary schools in Nakivale refugee’s settlement, Isingiro District, Western Uganda.
ii.To examine the role of teachers in resilience of refugee learners; A case study of primary schools in Nakivale refugee’s settlement, Isingiro District, Western Uganda.
iii.To examine the role of school leadership in resilience of refugee learners; A Case study of Primary schools in Nakivale refugee’s settlement, Isingiro District, Western Uganda.
 Uganda 2022-09-23 12:15:46 2025-09-23 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Rose Nakasi
ID: UNCST-2022-R010805
 Building AI Based Models for Diagnosis of Malaria
REFNo: SIR131ES

General Objective
To develop machine learning diagnostic systems from thick and thin blood smear image datasets for automated diagnosis of malaria in Uganda.
Specific Objectives
To achieve this, the project will have the following specific objectives;
1. To collect, curate and generate an open and labeled standardized malaria image dataset of thick and thin blood smear images from Uganda.
2. Develop machine learning models for automated detection of malaria in thick and thin blood smear images.
3. To build mobile and web-based applications for automated diagnosis of malaria.
4. To validate the developed ML models with expert ground truth annotations for malaria diagnosis.
 Uganda 2022-09-23 12:14:44 2025-09-23 Engineering and Technology Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Shamilah Namusisi
ID:
Improving Household and Community Practices to reduce human contact with bats in Bundibugyo District
REFNo: SS1406ES

To determine the effectiveness of the “Living Safely with Bats” model developed by the USAID-PREDICT project at a community level. ,Improve community knowledge of, and increase uptake of safety practices through a multi-pronged social and behavior change (SBC) strategy.,Engage local women, women groups and school clubs in testing out plants that repel bats due to their scent, including as mint and rosemary.,Identify locally available and affordable materials to keep bats out of homes and community buildings. ,The overall goal of this intervention is to reduce the risk of exposure from pathogens arising as a result of human contact with bats by deterring bats from entering houses and buildings, as well as improving household and community safety practices once the bats have already entered or roosted.,
 Uganda 2022-09-23 11:53:17 2025-09-23 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
BRENDA KHARONO
ID:
Stage of Maternal and Perinatal Death Surveillance and Response (MPDSR) implemented in Regional Referral Hospitals in Uganda-A mixed Methods Study
REFNo: HS2425ES

2. Enablers and Factors to MPDSR Implementation across the above RRHs,1. To describe the level of implementation of MPDSR in regional referral hospitals in Uganda,The purpose of this study is to describe the level of implementation of MPDSR in regional referral hospitals in Uganda. ,
 Uganda 2022-09-21 21:36:30 2025-09-21 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Nikita Bedov
ID:
Evolution and Behavioural Ecology of Natural Predator Interactions Between Mongooses and Snakes
REFNo: NS398ES

The overall objective is to analyse interactions between mongooses and snakes using model presentations. I want to understand how anti-snake behaviour varies across mongoose species and between groups with different compositions (by age, dominance, experience and sociality). Furthermore, I will examine ecological effects on mongoose-snake interactions by a comparison across geographic areas in Africa with different ecosystems and different guilds and combinations of snake and mongoose species.
By carrying out model presentations to the banded mongooses in Uganda, I aim to achieve the following:
1. To characterise banded mongoose foraging and hunting behaviour on snakes by observing how individuals interact with models of different snake species and models of other prey items, recording their physical behaviour and vocalisations.
2. To investigate whether different stimuli of the snake models, specifically movement of the model or the addition of natural snake scent, cause differences in behaviour mongooses exhibit towards them.
3. To investigate whether response to snakes varies under different group and environmental factors, such as in different group sizes and compositions, at varying distance from den or cover, or when pups are present.
4. To examine if mongooses have individual-level patterns or ‘defensive personalities’ by relating behavioural observations with life-history data from the long-term records about the same mongoose individuals collected by the Banded Mongoose Project.
 Spain 2022-09-21 21:34:08 2025-09-21 Natural Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Byamah Mutamba Brian
ID: UNCST-2022-R011124
 Strengthening Care in collaborAtion with People with lived Experience of psychosis in Uganda (SCAPE-U
REFNo: HS2327ES

General objective
To assess the impact of SCAPE-U on individual, family members’ and health system outcomes, and evaluate trial procedures to determine the optimal design for a future fully-powered cluster randomised controlled trial (RCT).
Specific objectives
1. To assess the feasibility and acceptability of SCAPE-U from the perspective of people with lived experience of psychosis, their family members and primary and community care providers.
2. To demonstrate proof-of-concept for the benefit of SCAPE-U for service users (i.e., patients with psychosis receiving primary care services) and their families, including changes in psychosis symptoms, quality of life, frequency of hospitalization and the potential impacts on family members.
3. To determine changes in health systems outcomes in terms of primary care provider knowledge, attitudes, competency in psychosis diagnosis and management, as well as accuracy of diagnosis and fidelity to treatment guidelines in actual care settings.
4. To evaluate trial procedures, including costing, recruitment and retention, and data collection protocols, to determine the optimal design for a future fully-powered cluster RCT

 Uganda 2022-09-21 21:32:50 2025-09-21 Medical and Health Sciences Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Jagoda Byszko Magdalena
ID:
"Understanding origins of social brain and communication in wild primates"
REFNo: NS335ES

Determining the complexity and diversity of chimpanzee gestural and voice communication repertoire. Identifying communication differences depending on social and environmental factors. Identifying patterns of social structures and the factors that influence them. Determining whether and to what extent gestural communication contributes to the creation and maintenance of complex social systems.
 Poland 2022-09-21 21:27:15 2025-09-21 Natural Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Henry Ssenyondo
ID:
Maternal Antibody in Milk After Group B Streptococcus Vaccination in Uganda: MAMA study
REFNo: HS1986ES

General Objective • To determine the concentration of antibody transferred in breastmilk following vaccination with Group B Streptococcal vaccine Specific Objectives • To determine the anti-GBS (anti-Alp1N, Alp2N, AlpCN and RibN) Immunoglobulin A (IgA) concentrations in the colostrum of women following vaccination with a GBS-containing vaccine or placebo in pregnancy.
• To determine the total IgA and Immunoglobulin G (IgG) concentrations in the colostrum and breastmilk of women at less than 48 hours, 28 (+/-4 days) and 56 (+/- 6 days) days after delivery following vaccination with a GBS-containing vaccine or placebo in pregnancy.
• To determine the anti-GBS (antiAlp1N, Alp2N, AlpCN and RibN) IgA concentrations in the breastmilk of women at 28 (+/-4 days) and 56 (+/- 6 days) days after delivery following vaccination with a GBS-containing vaccine in pregnancy.
• To determine the anti-GBS (antiAlp1N, Alp2N, AlpCN and RibN) IgG concentrations in the colostrum and breastmilk of women at less than 48 hours, 28 (+/-4 days) and 56 (+/- 6 days) days after delivery following vaccination with a GBS-containing vaccine in pregnancy.
 Uganda 2022-09-21 21:13:49 2025-09-21 Medical and Health Sciences Clinical Trial Degree Award
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