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Gabriel Iguma
ID: UNCST-2024-R003801
The Role of Sustainable Livelihoods in Enhancing Sexual and Reproductive Health Resilience to Climate Change Among Young People in Mayuge and Jinja Districts.-MAKSHSREC-2024-721
REFNo: SS3158ES

To investigate the role of sustainable livelihoods in enhancing the resilience of sexual and reproductive health (SRH) to climate change in Mayuge and Jinja districts.To assess the impact of sustainable livelihood practices on the availability and accessibility of SRH services in the context of climate change.To explore the relationship between improved livelihoods and SRH outcomes among young people in climate-affected areas.To identify and document community-based strategies that leverage sustainable livelihoods to mitigate the adverse effects of climate change on SRH.
Uganda 2024-10-23 17:20:45 2027-10-23 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Deo Wabwire Ogema
ID: UNCST-2021-R013932
Tuberculosis Case Finding at the Completion of the Ubuntu Clinical Trial: A Sub-study to CoVPN 3008 (Ubuntu). Protocol version 1.0, 16 May 2024
REFNo: HS4828ES

Primary Objective 1: Identify participants with previously undiagnosed tuberculosis (TB) disease, including subclinical TB.

Primary Objective 2: Identify demographic and other participant characteristics that are associated with the diagnosis of TB, including subclinical TB.

Primary Objective 3: Investigate peripheral blood biomarkers associated with diagnosis of TB, including subclinical TB.

Primary Objective 4: Follow participants with confirmed TB for six months and identify those that remain microbiologically positive for TB.


Uganda 2024-10-23 17:19:34 2027-10-23 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Dennis Mwesigwa N/A
ID: UNCST-2024-R003797
Integrating Sexual Reproductve Health into Climate Justice Movements: Perspectives from Young People with Disabilities in Jinja District.
REFNo: SS3203ES

To understand the integration of sexual and reproductive health (SRH) into climate justice movements from the perspectives of young people with disabilities in Jinja District. To explore the experiences and perceptions of young people with disabilities regarding the inclusion of SRH issues in climate justice movements.To document case studies of the successful integration of SRH into climate justice movements led by or involving young people with disabilities.To explore the role of community-based organisations in supporting the integration of SRH and climate justice for young people with disabilities.
Uganda 2024-10-23 17:17:23 2027-10-23 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Zabibu Afazali
ID: UNCST-2024-R004457
An Assessment of Midterm Access: Beneficiary Perspectives of Makerere University Retirement Benefits Scheme (MURBS)
REFNo: SS3045ES

3. To examine MURBS members\' perspectives on the management of midterm access and pension funds.,2. Analyze the experiences and usage behavior pertaining to midterm access.,1. To investigate the factors influencing mid-term access and the underlying motivations.,To evaluate midterm access to pension funds by uncovering motivations, analyzing experiences and assessing management perspectives,
Uganda 2024-10-23 17:14:33 2027-10-23 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Peter Elyanu James
ID: UNCST-2021-R013210
CoVPN 3008- “UBUNTU TB SUB STUDY"; Tuberculosis case finding at the completion of the Ubuntu clinical trial
REFNo: HS4778ES

Overall objective: To identify individuals with undiagnosed TB, including subclinical TB, so they can be linked to care; and investigate blood biomarkers associated with TB diagnosis, particularly in populations living with HIV and other co-morbidities.

Primary Objectives:
• Identify participants with previously undiagnosed tuberculosis (TB) disease, including subclinical TB.
• Identify demographic and other participant characteristics that are associated with the diagnosis of TB, including subclinical TB.
• Investigate peripheral blood biomarkers associated with diagnosis of TB, including subclinical TB.
• Follow participants with confirmed TB for six months and identify those that remain microbiologically positive for TB.
Exploratory objectives
• Evaluate the tongue swabs as a diagnostic tool for TB.
• Determine the clinical relevance of trace results from Xpert MTB/RIF Ultra in TB diagnosis/management.
• Investigate the potential of an artificial intelligence-powered CAD system for TB diagnosis using chest radiographs.
• Assess associations of TB treatment with clinical outcomes and TB disease status.
• Evaluate the effect of TB treatment on TB-associated peripheral blood biomarkers measured after at the six-month follow-up time point.
• Undertake analyses aimed at improving our understanding of different TB screening or diagnostic strategies, and analyses at enhancing our understanding of TB immunology and pathophysiology, in the context of clinical and subclinical TB.


Uganda 2024-10-23 17:13:10 2027-10-23 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
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