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Justine  Komunyena Tumusiime
ID: UNCST-2023-R008465
Engaging Young Women in Human-Centered Design for the Integration of HIV Prevention with Family Planning Services in Uganda
REFNo: HS2956ES

1. Understand YW’s perspectives on the pain points and opportunities related to uptake, effective use, and continuation of HIV prevention and contraceptive services.
2. Generate concepts for innovative service models for delivering voluntary contraception and HIV prevention services to YW.
3. Assess feasibility, scalability as perceived as perceived by different stakeholders, and acceptability of these models through use of prototypes and
dialogues with YW, public and private health care providers, and policymakers.

Uganda 2023-07-13 10:22:52 2026-07-13 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Raymond Atwebembere
ID:
Prevalence and Factors Associated with Suicide Behavior Amongst Adolescents Living with HIV in ALow Socio-Economic Setting; Masaka District, Central Uganda
REFNo: SS1874ES

1. To assess the prevalence of Suicide Behavior Amongst Adolescents Living with HIV

2. To assess the factors associated with Suicide Behavior Amongst Adolescents Living with HIV
Uganda 2023-07-13 10:15:57 2026-07-13 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Mayanja Kajumba
ID: UNCST-2022-R009050
The Perspectives of Adolescents with Epilepsy: Development of a Patient-driven Intervention to Impact Health Literacy in Uganda
REFNo: HS2955ES

Aim 3: To understand key methods that the target groups use to learn, and to gather specific ideas that AWE have about effective ways to communicate information about epilepsy. That is: 3A) Identify the commonly used media and/or other epilepsy literacy delivery channels; 3B) Determine the effective ways to deliver information about epilepsy; 3C) Determine the level of accessibility to smartphones or computers, and the feasibility of using an APP or Computer Program to track seizures, and medication usage, and to deliver information about epilepsy.,Aim 2: To determine specific social groupings (e.g., school, family, community) that AWE believe most need education to impact epilepsy literacy. That is: 2A) Identify the patient’s perceived priority areas for epilepsy literacy; and 2B) Determine the patient-prioritized target social groupings for epilepsy health literacy.,Aim 1: To understand the experiences of adolescents with epilepsy (AWE) in relation to community stigma and discrimination and its impact. That is; 1A) Determine the patient history of epilepsy: the onset of seizures, and perceptions; 1B) Determine the immediate and long-term reactions/responses to epilepsy among patients, families, and community members; and 1C) Determine the nature and extent of familial, school, and community-based beliefs and misconceptions about epilepsy,The main objective of this study is to explore the relationship between epilepsy and stigma through the experiences of adolescents, who represent a pertinent target audience and are often agents of change in their communities.,
Uganda 2023-07-13 10:13:23 2026-07-13 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Nixon Niyonzima
ID: UNCST-2020-R014577
A Phase III, Randomized, Open-Label, Multicenter Study Evaluating the Efficacy and Safety of Adjuvant Giredestrant Compared with Physician’s Choice of Adjuvant Endocrine Monotherapy in Patients with Estrogen Receptor-Positive, HER2-Negative Early Breast Cancer (Lidera)
REFNo: HS2193ES

Main Objective

1. To demonstrate superiority of giredestrant over the control treatment.
Specific Objectives

1. To evaluate the efficacy of giredestrant compared with Therapy of Physician's Choice
2. To evaluate the safety of giredestrant compared with Therapy of Physician's Choice
3. To characterize giredestrant Pharmacokinetics
4. To evaluate health status utility scores of participants treated with giredestrant compared with Therapy of Physician's Choice
5. To evaluate the tolerability of giredestrant compared with Therapy of Physician's Choice
6. To identify and/or evaluate biomarkers that are predictive of response to giredestrant (i.e., predictive biomarkers), are early surrogates of efficacy, are associated with progression to a more severe disease state (i.e., prognostic biomarkers), are associated with acquired resistance to giredestrant, are associated with susceptibility to developing adverse events or can lead to improved adverse event monitoring or investigation (i.e., safety biomarkers), can provide evidence of giredestrant activity (i.e., pharmacodynamic biomarkers), or can increase the knowledge and understanding of disease biology and drug safety
Uganda 2023-07-13 10:07:44 2026-07-13 Medical and Health Sciences Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
JOAN KABAYAMBI PROSE
ID:
Exploring Implementation Experiences to Adapt Digitized Payment of Community Health Workers: A Case Study of Benin and Uganda
REFNo: HS2926ES

The general objective of the study is to document the experiences of using DFS, identify good practices for the planning and implementation of gender-sensitive, national and sustainable digital health payment (DHP) of CHWs. ,iii) Design, using the identified good practices, a prototype for effective, gender-sensitive, and sustainable digital payment systems for CHWs in resource-constrained settings such as Benin and Uganda,ii) Assess the level of readiness and requirements for DHP of CHWs based on the experiences of using digital payment systems of community health workers during vaccination campaigns in Benin and Uganda,i) Understand the experiences, challenges, and opportunities of digital health payment systems for community health workers in Sub-Saharan Africa in immunization campaigns taking into account gender aspects ii) Assess the level of readiness and requirements for DHP of CHWs based on the experiences of using digital payment systems of community health workers during vaccination campaigns in Benin and Uganda iii) Design, using the identified good practices, a prototype for effective, gender-sensitive, and sustainable digital payment systems for CHWs in resource-constrained settings such as Benin and Uganda,
Uganda 2023-07-11 11:25:02 2026-07-11 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Eddy Walakira Joshua
ID: UNCST-2022-R009077
Forced Labor Measurement Study: Ugandan Labor Migrants in the Middle East
REFNo: SS1872ES

Overall objective
To provide representative estimates of experiences of forced labor indicators among Ugandan migrant workers in the Middle East based on The International Conference of Labour Statisticians’ (ICLS) Guidelines concerning the measurement of forced labour, 2018.

Specific objectives

I. Explore the best way to interpret and operationalize the definitions presented in the guidelines
II. Explore how the ways in which questions are asked affects responses
III.Provide recommendations to improve questionnaire design and ultimately data quality

Uganda 2023-07-11 11:22:59 2026-07-11 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
joseph  mwizerwa
ID:
Promoting Cultural Humility Through a Collaborative Online Transcultural Education and Leadership Development for Nurses in the Global Community
REFNo: HS2856ES

3. Conduct a posttest (endline) survey to evaluate the success of the training intervention in improving the participants’ leadership and collaborative competencies.,2. Design and implement appropriate/customized learning activities/course content informed by the baseline survey results.,1. Carry out a pretest to understand the participants’ baseline collaborative and leadership competencies prior to the intervention.,Develop an assessment process to determine whether students (graduates and/or undergraduates) are achieving the planned global learning and leadership development outcomes.,Design learning activities and course content that will allow students to demonstrate global learning and leadership development outcomes,Initiate a course syllabus or co-curriculum revision process to define global learning and leadership development outcomes for a course or academic program for graduates and undergraduate nursing students.,
Uganda 2023-07-10 17:48:52 2026-07-10 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Clovice Kankya
ID: UNCST-2020-R010154
Taxonomic Assessment of Selected Angiosperm Families in East Africa
REFNo: A318ES

Broad Objective
To provide a comprehensive study on the taxonomic and phylogenetic analysis of the Hydnoraceae, Poaceae, Viburnaceae, Velloziaceae, and Rutaceae species in East Africa.

Specific Objectives
a. To explore the inter-species diversity in Hydnoraceae from East Africa.
b. To produce the first revision of tribe Cynodonteae in the Flora of Central Africa.
c. To assess the taxonomic status of Sambucus L., (Viburnaceae) in East Africa.
d. To understand the taxonomic update and revision of the family Velloziaceae.
e. To provide a taxonomic revision of the genus Zanthoxylum and Vepris in East Africa.

Uganda 2023-07-10 17:24:14 2026-07-10 Agricultural Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Arthur  Mpimbaza
ID: UNCST-2022-R008866
Risk of contracting malaria among hospitalized patients at Jinja regional referral hospital, Uganda: a prospective cohort study.
REFNo: HS2918ES

The objective of this study is to determine the risk of hospitalized patients with non-malarial illnesses contracting malaria during their stay in hospital.
Uganda 2023-07-07 11:07:23 2026-07-07 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Flavia Matovu Kiweewa
ID: UNCST-2021-R013337
A Phase 2/3, Open-Label Study of the Pharmacokinetics, Safety, and Antiviral Activity of the GS-9883/Emtricitabine/Tenofovir Alafenamide (GS9883/F/TAF) Fixed Dose Combination (FDC) in HIV-1 Infected Adolescents and Children.
REFNo: HS2931ES

The primary objective of this study is to confirm the dose of B/F/TAF FDC in HIV-1 infected pediatric participants, to confirm the dose of B/F/TAF TOS in HIV-1 infected pediatric participants and to evaluate the safety and tolerability these medications.
Uganda 2023-07-06 17:23:47 2026-07-06 Medical and Health Sciences Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Mildred Nakanwagi Julian
ID: UNCST-2021-R013459
Relationship of Robusta coffee native diversity with the abiotic and biotic environment
REFNo: A290ES

i. To determine the level of diversity and patterns on the population structure of diverse coffee germplasm in Uganda
ii. To assess the degree of coherence between genetic and morphological variation across and within C. canephora populations in Uganda.
iii. To determine the influence of abiotic factors on adaptive genetic variation in wild C. canephora accessions across ecogeographic zones of Uganda.
iv. To determine the abundance of biotic resilience associated unique alleles among and within C. canephora populations from different natural forests in Uganda.

Uganda 2023-07-06 17:18:28 2026-07-06 Agricultural Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Christopher Daly
ID:
An Assessment of Maternal Recognition of Neonatal Sepsis following Implementation of Standardized Newborn Discharge Education in Western Uganda
REFNo: HS2902ES

The primary objective of this study is to identify whether implementing a newborn discharge education checklist and providing an educational module in the maternity ward setting will lead to improvement in mothers’ ability to identify the danger signs of neonatal illness. Secondary objectives will include identifying maternal barriers to education, identifying maternal opinions on educational needs, and identifying how mothers will seek care in case of neonatal sepsis concerns.
USA 2023-07-06 17:17:42 2026-07-06 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Elizabeth Ayebare Ombeva
ID: UNCST-2020-R003666
EVALUATING THE EFFECT OF A LOW-COST FOETAL HEART RATE MONITOR AND EDUCATIONAL PACKAGE ON MONITORING INTERVALS AND NEWBORN OUTCOMES IN GULU DISTRICT.
REFNo: HS2868ES

1. To assess the effect of a low-cost Foetal Heart Rate Monitoring device (Moyo) on the Foetal Heart Rate monitoring intervals.
2. To assess the effect of a low-cost FHRM device (Moyo) on detection of fetal heart rate abnormalities
3. To evaluate the effect of the intervention package on immediate newborn outcomes
4. To explore health care providers experiences of Foetal Heart Rate Monitoring before and after the intervention.
Uganda 2023-07-06 17:16:36 2026-07-06 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Nicholas Kilimani
ID: UNCST-2022-R010981
Supported childcare and women labor market participation in East Africa: Evidence from Uganda
REFNo: SS1689ES

Determine the impact of supported childcare programs on women labor market participation in Uganda.

Specific Objectives

a) Identify which childcare programs are better suited for workers across the different labour market segments.
b) Determine the extent to which supported childcare influences women labour market outcomes.
c) Identify whether supported childcare provides significant spillovers to other community members besides mothers’ participation in paid work.
d) Identify the sociocultural factors that influence women labour market participation.

Uganda 2023-07-06 17:15:03 2026-07-06 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Bernard Kikaire
ID:
Manifestation of Cardiac & Kidney diseases among Adolescents and Young people living with HIV (MACK study).
REFNo: HS2907ES

General aim:
To assess Prevalence of Cardiac and kidney diseases among Adolescents and Young people living with HIV in Jinja Uganda and Dar Es Salaam Tanzania.
Primary objectives:
1. To determine the prevalence of Cardiac and Kidney diseases among Adolescents and Young people living with HIV attending ART clinics at TASO-Jinja Uganda and Mwananyamala referral Hospital -Dar es Salaam Tanzania
2. To describe the common manifestations of cardiac and kidney diseases among Adolescents and young people living with HIV attending ART clinics at TASO-Jinja Uganda and Mwananyamala referral Hospital -Dar es Salaam Tanzania
Secondary objectives
1. To determine behavioral risk factors associated with cardiovascular and renal diseases among adolescents and yound people living with HIV attending ART clinics at TASO-Jinja Uganda and Mwananyamala referral Hospital -Dar es Salaam Tanzania
2. To describe the effect of COVID-19 on the prevalence of Cardiac and renal diseases among Adolescents and young people living with HIV attending ART clinics at TASO-Jinja Uganda and Mwananyamala referral Hospital -Dar es Salaam Tanzania.

Uganda 2023-07-06 17:13:53 2026-07-06 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Gerald Businge Bright
ID:
Median time to death and factors associated with post-discharge mortality in children under 5 years admitted with severe acute malnutrition at Mulago Hospital: A retrospective cohort study
REFNo: HS2948ES

Describe the commonest events preceding post-discharge mortality in children under 5 years admitted with severe acute malnutrition at Mulago Hospital.,Identify the median time to post-discharge death in children under 5 years admitted with severe acute malnutrition at Mulago hospital.,Identify the factors associated with post-discharge mortality among children aged less than 5 years admitted with severe acute malnutrition at Mulago Hospital.,Identify the factors associated with post-discharge mortality and the median time to death in children under 5 years admitted with severe acute malnutrition at Mulago Hospital, as well as medical events preceding these deaths.,
Uganda 2023-07-06 17:12:42 2026-07-06 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
William Kollie Saygbah
ID:
AMELIORATION OF SOIL ACIDITY FOR SUSTAINABLE CROP PRODUCTION ON FERRASOLS OF CENTRAL UGANDA
REFNo: A272ES

1. To map, sample and evaluate the chemical properties of Ferrasols of Central Uganda.

2. To determine the lime requirements for Ferrasols of Central Uganda.


3. To evaluate the effect of liming and crop performance on Ferrasols of Central Uganda

Liberia 2023-07-06 17:10:38 2026-07-06 Agricultural Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Vincent Odeke -
ID:
Prevalence of and factors associated with inappropriate antibiotic prescription in children under the age of 13 years at primary healthcare facilities in Bukedea district
REFNo: HS2819ES

4. To determine the health facility and prescriber-related factors associated with inappropriate antibiotic prescription in children under the age of 13 years at primary healthcare facilities in Bukedea district,3. To identify the treatment-related factors associated with inappropriate antibiotic prescription in children under the age of 13 years at primary healthcare facilities in Bukedea district,2. To determine the patient-related factors associated with inappropriate antibiotic prescription in children under the age of 13 years at primary healthcare facilities in Bukedea district,1. To assess the prevalence of inappropriate antibiotic prescription in children under the age of 13 years at primary healthcare facilities in Bukedea district,To assess the prevalence of and factors associated with inappropriate antibiotic prescription in children under the age of 13 years at primary healthcare facilities in Bukedea district,
Uganda 2023-07-06 17:09:23 2026-07-06 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Alfred Jatho
ID: UNCST-2021-R011710
Applying Science to Strengthen and Improve Systems for Cachexia Care in Uganda (ASSIST-CC)
REFNo: HS2656ES

: i). Increase awareness and knowledge of cancer cachexia among healthcare professionals and multidisciplinary teams involved in the care of patients with cachexia together with cancer cachexia patients; ii). To improve treatment outcomes of cancer patients with cachexia through the application of ESMO and ASCO guidelines in early diagnosis and provision of physiological and psychological care; iii). To improve patient, caregiver and healthcare professional communication through the application of the Patient-Clinician Communication ASCO Consensus Guideline in order to improve the quality of life of patients with cancer cachexia at Mbarara Regional Cancer Center, Mbarara regional referral hospital, Uganda Cancer Institute, Mulago, and Kawempe National referral hospitals.
Uganda 2023-07-06 17:07:49 2026-07-06 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Monica Swahn H
ID: UNCST-2021-R012004
TOPOWA Cohort Study
REFNo: HS2959ES

Through a prospective cohort of AGYW, determine if SeSTT modifies the pathways between proximal social and environmental stressors and mental health outcomes, through the RDoC constructs of negative valence, sustained threat, and arousal and regulatory systems. We will measure threat reactivity in fear conditioning, ratio of salivary cortisol, dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) and α-amylase, validate drug and alcohol use through urinalysis, sleep quality and environmental stressors (Garmin Vivoactive 3 wearable sensors, 5 daily diaries).,
USA 2023-07-06 17:06:28 2026-07-06 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Wanambwa Joseph
ID: UNCST-2020-R014175
AN INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY-ENABLED MODEL FOR INCREASED VACCINE UPTAKE DURING PANDEMICS: A CASE OF UGANDA
REFNo: SIR233ES

iii. To evaluate the extent to which designed ICT-Enabled model supports increase in vaccine uptake during pandemics in Uganda.,ii. To design an ICT-Enabled model that supports increase in vaccine uptake during pandemics in Uganda ,i. To determine factors and requirements that influence use of information technology to increase vaccine uptake during pandemics in Uganda ,Specific objectives,The main objective of this study is to develop an Information and Communication Technology (ICT)-Enabled Model to support Increase in Vaccine Uptake during Pandemics in Uganda.,
Uganda 2023-07-05 11:52:14 2026-07-05 Engineering and Technology Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Suzan Nakkazi
ID:
A comparative study of Rural and Semi-rural Women’s Communication, Information, and Participation Needs in East Africa
REFNo: SS1833ES

To recommend what supports young women in their participation and to show how their voices can be amplified.,To examine how young women assess their own influence and possibilities to shape public discourse and to lobby for their own interests and needs,To identify the possible barriers (societal, cultural, religious, gender, personal) that may hinder young women’s participation in public discourse or decision-making.,To understand young women’s participation in public discourses and decision-making (including where they feel free/safe to speak and where not),To distinguish and explain the challenges young women face in terms of media literacy,To identify young women’s barriers/ challenges to the access to and usage of media, including media literacy,To identify young women’s information (including topic) needs/ interest as well as their preferred media and/ or media content,To understand the sources of information (besides classical media) and identify the type and frequency of media usage among young women,The primary objective of the study is to identify the communication, information and participation needs of young women in rural and semi-rural areas. Subsequently, the study results will be used to form the basis of DW Akademie’s project design for the innovation process / idea competition.,
Uganda 2023-07-05 11:51:02 2026-07-05 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Simon Opolot Peter
ID: UNCST-2023-R007481
Land Tenure Systems and Agricultural Productivity in Ngora District, Uganda
REFNo: SS1809ES

The specific objectives of the study are to:
i. Examine the effects of customary, freehold, and leasehold land tenure systems on agricultural productivity in Ngora district.
ii. Determine which land tenure system or systems; customary, freehold, and leasehold; has the most impact on agricultural productivity in Ngora district.
iii. Investigate how the customary, freehold, and leasehold land tenure systems in Ngora district can be reformed to increase agricultural productivity.
iv. Identify initiatives that can be integrated with land tenure systems; customary, freehold, and leasehold; to increase agricultural productivity in Ngora district.

Uganda 2023-07-05 11:48:59 2026-07-05 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Thomas McHale
ID: UNCST-2022-R008812
Optimizing the Dose of Flucytosine for Cryptococcal Meningitis
REFNo: HS2940ES

Determine if 50 mg/kg/day of 5-FC has a similar mortality benefit compared to 100 mg/kg/day,Reduce the cost and supply burden of treating an individual with cryptococcal meningitis,Determine if 50 mg/kg/day of 5-FC is a safer dosage compared to 100 mg/kg/day of 5-FC,Determine if 50 mg/kg/day of 5-FC is has a similar rate of cryptococcal clearance from CSF compared to 100 mg/kg/day,Determine the optimal dose of 5-FC for for management of induction phase of therapy for cryptococcal meningitis,
USA 2023-07-05 11:41:24 2026-07-05 Medical and Health Sciences Clinical Trial Degree Award
FREDDIE SSENGOOBA Peter
ID: UNCST-2021-R011834
Mapping the ecosystem for health financing decision-making and prioritization for Refugee Health Policy Community in Uganda.
REFNo: SS1855ES

To perform a critical appraisal of the resource allocation process for refugee health at National (Implementing partners, and subnational level (implementing Partners, district health officers). ,To explore how inter-organizational relationships are structured at each level to support decision making processes for financing refugee health. ,To map out the key players involved in the decision-making process for financing refugee health in Uganda. ,To identify priority setting and resource allocation practices for refugee health.,To map the decision-making process for the financing of refugee health in Uganda.,
Uganda 2023-07-05 11:40:14 2026-07-05 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Ninsiima Lesley Rose
ID:
Prevalence and factors associated with hypertension among Type 2 Diabetic patients attending private hospitals in Kampala District, Uganda
REFNo: HS2828ES

To explore the facility-based barriers of hypertension management among patients with T2D in private health facilities in Kampala. ,To determine the factors associated with hypertension among patients with type 2 diabetes in private facilities in Kampala. ,To assess the prevalence of hypertension among patients with type 2 diabetes in private facilities in Kampala. ,To determine the prevalence of hypertension and factors associated with hypertension among T2D patients in private hospitals in Kampala district. ,
Uganda 2023-07-05 11:38:01 2026-07-05 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Abel Wilson Walekhwa Wilson
ID: UNCST-2021-R011571
PILOTING THE FEASIBILITY OF COMMUNITY-BASED LIVESTOCK ABORTIONS REPORTING FOR IMPROVED SURVEILLANCE OF RIFT VALLEY FEVER DISEASE IN ISINGIRO DISTRICT, UGANDA
REFNo: A264ES

1. To design and pilot a community-based early warning surveillance system for potential RVF in Isingiro district in Uganda based on self-reported cases of livestock abortions from farmers to demonstrate feasibility. 2. To measure stakeholders’ attitudes and awareness of RVF and willingness to participate in a community-based early warning surveillance system and potential RVF vaccination programme. 3. To design and pilot a training module for increasing the index of suspicion for Rift Valley Fever disease among clinical and non-clinical health workers in the high-risk district of Isingiro, Southwestern Uganda.
Uganda 2023-07-05 11:36:35 2026-07-05 Agricultural Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Achilles Katamba
ID: UNCST-2019-R000540
RE-IMAGINING TB CARE: TRANSFORMING WHEN, WHERE, AND HOW SERVICES ARE ACCESSED AND DELIVERED IN TB AFFECTED COUNTRIES
REFNo: HS2975ES

3. To identify and prioritize product innovations to roll-out that will provide decentralized, integrated and people centered TB Services ,2. To identify & prioritize opportunity areas to provide decentralized, integrated and people centered TB Services ,1. To assess people’s unmet needs & preferences to provide decentralized, integrated and people-centered TB services.,The study aims at increasing and improving the provision of decentralized (where people live, work, etc.), integrated (for TB and across communicable and non-communicable diseases), and people-centered (considering people’s preferences and circumstances, including their mental and financial well-being) TB services in Uganda. ,
Uganda 2023-07-05 11:34:43 2026-07-05 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Klein Harmonie
ID:
Social dynamics across communities of Wild Eastern Chimpanzees (Pan t. schweinfurthii) in Uganda
REFNo: NS539ES

The project aim is to shed new light on the degree of sociality and cooperation underlying social living in wild chimpanzees. In doing so, I hope to gain a better understanding of chimpanzee behaviour and of the evolutionary trajectory of ape and human sociality
France 2023-07-05 10:39:47 2026-07-05 Natural Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Bigirwa Dan Mwangye
ID:
POST TRAUMATIC STRESS DISORDER, APPETITIVE AGGRESSION AND THE ROLE OF NARRATIVE EXPOSURE THERAPY INTERVENTION AMONG SOLDIERS RETIRING FROM THE ARMY IN UGANDA
REFNo: HS2949ES

1. To determine the prevalence of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) among Ugandan soldiers retiring from active service.
2. To establish the prevalence of appetitive aggression among Ugandan soldiers retiring from active service.
3. To establish the factors associated with PTSD among Ugandan soldiers retiring from active service.
4. To find out the factors associated with appetitive aggression among Ugandan soldiers retiring from active service.
5. To assess the relationship between post-traumatic stress disorder and appetitive aggression among Ugandan soldiers retiring from active service.
6 To determine the effectiveness of Narrative exposure therapy in the management of PTSD among Ugandan soldiers retiring from active service.
1.5 Hypotheses
1. There is no PTSD among Ugandan soldiers retiring from active service.
2. There is no appetitive aggression among Ugandan soldiers retiring from active service.
3. There is no a relationship between post-traumatic stress disorder and appetitive aggression among Ugandan soldiers retiring from active service.
4. Narrative Exposure Therapy is not helpful in the treatment of PTSD among Ugandan soldiers retiring from active service.

Uganda 2023-07-03 13:44:31 2026-07-03 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Christopher Isabirye MARTIN SUNDAY
ID:
EXPLORING COLLABORATIVE LEARNING PRACTICES IN HEALTH TUTOR EDUCATION IN UGANDA; A CASE STUDY OF HEALTH TUTORS COLLEGE MULAGO
REFNo: SS1828ES

3. To establish the collaborative practices taken up in assessment of learning at Health Tutor’s College - Mulago in Uganda.,2. To analyse the collaborative learning practices taken up during lesson delivery at Health Tutor’s College - Mulago in Uganda.,1. To examine the collaborative learning practices taken up during lesson preparation at Health Tutor’s College - Mulago in Uganda.,
Uganda 2023-07-03 13:42:24 2026-07-03 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Joseph Kato
ID:
Implementation fidelity to Facility based Active TB Case Finding and its potential moderating factors in selected Health Facilities in Fort Portal City- Western Uganda
REFNo: HS2894ES

To explore the potential moderators to implementation fidelity of facility based Active TB Case finding among health care workers in selected health facilities in Fort Portal city. To determine the potential moderators to implementation fidelity of facility based Active TB Case finding among health care workers in selected health facilities in Fort Portal city ,To determine the level of implementation fidelity to facility based active TB Case Finding among health workers in selected health facilities in Fort Portal ,To determine the level of implementation fidelity to Facility based Active TB Case Finding among health workers and its potential moderating factors in selected Health facilities in Fort Portal City- Western Uganda,
Uganda 2023-07-03 13:40:28 2026-07-03 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Ronald Mbiine Mbiine
ID:
KELOIDS IN UGANDA: PREVALENCE, CLINICOPATHOLOGICAL CHARACTERISTICS, PATIENT ATTITUDES AND THE ROLE OF ADIPOSE DERIVED STROMAL VASCULAR FRACTION IN THERE MANAGEMENT
REFNo: HS2937ES

To determine the cellular yield, viability and immunophenotypic characteristics of the adipose derived stromal vascular fraction,To describe the existing published evidence on the use of adipose derived stromal vascular fraction on scar treatment.,To determine the knowledge, attitudes and practices of patients in regard to keloids,To describe the clinical-pathological characteristics of keloids among patients in Uganda,To determine the prevalence of keloids among university students in Uganda.,To determine the prevalence, clinical-pathological characteristics, patient knowledge, attitudes, practices as well as the efficacy and cellular characterization of adipose derived stromal vascular fraction in keloid treatment.,
Uganda 2023-07-03 13:38:15 2026-07-03 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
wilberforce Turyahikayo
ID:
Antecedents of Organisational Effectiveness of Public Universities in Uganda
REFNo: SS1694ES

To assess whether leadership styles are antecedents of organisational effectiveness of public universities in Uganda.

To examine whether organisational culture is an antecedent of organisational effectiveness of public universities in Uganda.

To examine whether leadership styles are antcendents organisational communication in public Universities.

To analyse whether organisational communication is an antecedent of organisational effectiveness in public universities in Uganda.

To examine the moderating effect of organisational culture on the relatiohship between leadership styles and organisational effectiveness of public universities in Uganda.

To assess the mediating effect of organisational communication on the relationship between leadership styles and organisational effectiveness of public universities in Uganda.

Uganda 2023-07-03 13:36:57 2026-07-03 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
PATRICK OTIM
ID:
Factors associated with dysglycemia and the development of kidney dysfunction among people living with HIV on DTG based regimen in Mbarara city.
REFNo: HS2787ES

Determine factors associated with dysglycemia and the development of kidney dysfunction among people living with HIV on dolutegravir-based regimen in Mbarara city.
Uganda 2023-07-03 13:34:53 2026-07-03 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Daniella Akellot
ID:
EVALUATION OF THE EFFECTIVENESS OF CLORPACTIN IN COMPARISON WITH OTHER WOUND DRESSING AGENTS USED AT SIGN SUPPORTED HOSPITALS IN UGANDA
REFNo: HS2769ES

To determine the effectiveness of Clorpactin in wound dressing at Kumi Orthopaedic Center and St. Mary’s hospital, Lacor.,
Uganda 2023-07-03 13:32:54 2026-07-03 Medical and Health Sciences Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Emmanuel Rukundo NSHAKIRA
ID: UNCST-2021-R012277
Enabling Entrepreneurs: An Impact Evaluation of Stanbic Business Incubator Enterprise Development Programme in Uganda
REFNo: SS1704ES

c) Assess the effect of training plus operations mentoring on firm outcomes ,b) Assess the effect of training plus strategy mentoring on firm outcomes ,a) Assess the impact of training entrepreneurs on firm productivity, growth, and profitability ,e) Assess the effects of the treatments on business aspirations,d) Assess the effects of each of the three interventions on entrepreneurs’ mental and psychological wellbeing,f) Evaluate the propensity of supporting other businesses through second-order mentoring and business advice (mentees providing mentorship to other entrepreneurs in their network),
Uganda 2023-07-03 13:30:35 2026-07-03 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
MPUUJA MUTEBI TOM
ID:
INFLUENCE OF PEDAGOGICAL KNOWLEDGE, ATTITUDES, PRACTICES ON TEACHING OF QUALITY PHYSICAL EDUCATION: A SURVEY OF LOWER SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN UGANDA.
REFNo: SS1637ES

To establish the moderating effect of school environment on the relationship between KAPs and the teaching of Quality Physical Education. in lower secondary schools. ,To identify the pedagogical practices used by PE teachers when teaching PE in lower secondary schools.,To establish the influence of PE teachers’ attitudes on teaching of PE in lower secondary schools.,To establish the influence of pedagogical knowledge on the teaching of QPE in lower secondary schools.,To explore the status of teaching PE in lower secondary schools in Uganda.,To investigation the influence of PE teachers’ pedagogical KAPs on the teaching of Quality Physical Education (QPE) in lower secondary schools in Uganda.,To explore the status of teaching PE in lower secondary schools in Uganda, in order to establish the influence of pedagogical KAPs on the teaching of PE.,
Uganda 2023-07-03 13:28:43 2026-07-03 Social Science and Humanities Degree Award
Robens Mutatina
ID: UNCST-2021-R013633
A mHealth-Based Framework to Support ART Adherence and Retention in Care Among Adolescent Girls and Young Mothers Living with HIV/AIDS in Mbarara District RefNO: MUST-2022-577
REFNo: HS2694ES

The main objective of this study is to improve ART adherence and retention in care among adolescent girls and young mothers-AGYM (aged 15 to 24 years) living with HIV/AIDS using a mobile health framework. To analyse the existing mHealth interventions for ART adherence and retention in care among AGYM in order to identify their strengths and weaknesses. To develop a mHealth framework for supporting ART adherence and retention in care among AGYM living with HIV/AIDS To explore the initial acceptability, feasibility and preliminary impact of using the developed mHealth intervention on AGYW's knowledge and practices regarding ART adherence and retention in care
Uganda 2023-07-03 13:26:08 2026-07-03 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Wamala Denis
ID:
PREVALENCE AND FACTORS ASSOCIATED WITH MENTAL ILLNESS AMONG ADOLESCENTS AND YOUNG ADULTS LIVING WITH HIV ATTENDING INFECTIOUS DISEASE INSTITUTE
REFNo: HS2575ES

To determine the prevalence and factors associated with mental illness among Adolescents and Young adults attending Infectious Disease Institute, Uganda.
Uganda 2023-07-03 11:27:44 2026-07-03 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Edith Mbabazi-Kabachelor
ID: UNCST-2020-R011661
Sustainable MRI System for Uganda
REFNo: HS2739ES

A comparison of Low Field MRI with conventional CT diagnostics,1.3) To test whether low-field, sustainable MRI devices can be useful in infection predictive diagnostics.,1.2) To test whether low-field, sustainable MRI devices can be useful in brain volumetric analysis.,1.1) To test whether low-field, sustainable MRI devices can be useful in structural analysis for diagnostics and treatment management.
Uganda 2023-07-03 11:26:53 2026-07-03 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
David Sengendo
ID:
Transformational School Leadership and Academic Performance of Secondary schools in Uganda
REFNo: SS563ES

iii) To examine the influence of transformational leadership attributes on academic performance of public Secondary schools in Uganda. ,ii) To examine the Influence of transformational leadership attributes on academic performance of private schools in Uganda. ,i) To investigate the extent to which transformational leadership traits of head teachers influence academic performance of secondary schools in Uganda.,
Uganda 2023-06-30 19:11:13 2026-06-30 Social Science and Humanities Degree Award
Jane  Kabami
ID: UNCST-2021-R012588
Community-based, peer-delivered PrEP for female sex workers in rural Uganda: The Peers for PrEP (P4P) Study
REFNo: HS2884ES

Phase A Primary Objective: To develop and refine a community-based, peer-delivered PrEP intervention for women engaged in sex work in rural Uganda
Uganda 2023-06-30 13:00:31 2026-06-30 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Godfrey Mugyenyi Rwambuka
ID: UNCST-2023-R008285
WHO Labour care guide introduction, implementation and use as an effective decision-making tool to monitor labor among obstetric care providers in publicly funded health facilities in Mbarara district and Mbarara City, Southwestern Uganda
REFNo: HS2864ES

4. To evaluate the diagnostic accuracy of the new WHO LCG versus the partogram in detecting prolonged labour and reducing rates of obstructed labour among women delivering in Mbarara district and Mbarara City,3. To assess effectiveness and other implementation outcomes of the new LCG using Proctor implementation outcome framework among HCPs delivering women across Mbarara District and Mbarara City,To refine the new WHO LCG and develop a suitable implementation strategy to effectively integrate LCG into routine maternity care of a low-income setting,1. To Explore potential facilitators and barriers to health care providers’ sustained engagement in labour monitoring in Mbarara city, south western Uganda ,To evaluate the introduction, implementation and use of the new WHO Labour Care guide as a key decision-making tool to optimally monitor labour progress in publicly funded health facilities in Mbarara district and Mbarara city, Southwestern Uganda.,
Uganda 2023-06-30 12:57:46 2026-06-30 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Marion Nanyanzi
ID:
LEARNING METHODS, ACTION KNOWLEDGE, CREATIVITY BEHAVIOUR AND ENTREPRENEURIAL EFFECTIVENESS OF WOMEN OWNED AGRI-BUSINESSES IN UGANDA
REFNo: SS1781ES

1. To examine the relationship between learning methods and entrepreneurial effectiveness of women owned agri-businesses in Uganda.
2. To assess the relationship between learning methods and creativity behavior of women entrepreneurs in Agri-business in Uganda.
3. To investigate the relationship between creativity behavior and entrepreneurial effectiveness of women entrepreneurs in Agri-business.
4. To examine the relationship between action knowledge and creativity behavior of women entrepreneurs in agri- business in Uganda.
5. To examine the mediation effect of creativity behavior in the relationship between learning methods and entrepreneurial effectiveness of women entrepreneurs in agri- business.
6. To examine the moderating effect of spouse support on the relationship between creativity behavior and entrepreneurial effectiveness of women entrepreneurs in Agri-business.
7. To explore the success of agri-businesses owned by women entrepreneurs in Uganda.
8. To explore the learning methods used in training women entrepreneurs in agri- business.

Uganda 2023-06-30 12:56:04 2026-06-30 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Catriona  Waitt John
ID: UNCST-2019-R001068
PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT AND PARTICIPATORY RESEARCH TO DETERMINE PREFERRED LANGUAGE RELATING TO RESEARCH PARTICIPANTS AND PARTICIPATION
REFNo: HS2890ES

2. To produce a glossary of the preferred terms (or phrases) in several local languages to describe research participants and community members in urban and rural settings, across , 1. To determine a consensus on the preferred terminologies in which to communicate about our research studies involving pregnant and lactating mothers in Uganda. ,
UK 2023-06-30 12:54:21 2026-06-30 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Iacopo Bianchi
ID:
Different Return for the Same Agricultural Hired Labor: Evidence from Uganda
REFNo: SS1732ES

Design and test an intervention aimed at (i) sensitizing male workers, and (ii) assisting female farmers in recruiting male labor based on the findings of the previous experiments. Try to isolate one mechanism behind the (expected) differential results of the willingness-to-pay exercise: transaction costs to find and hire casual workers. Investigate if male and female managers are equally willing to pay to hire male and female workers (demand-side barrier). Examine if male casual laborers demand a wage premium in order to work for female plot managers (supply-side barrier).
Italy 2023-06-30 12:53:01 2026-06-30 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Freddy Kitutu Eric
ID: UNCST-2020-R014751
COVID19 pandemic and malaria services: a case study of Uganda
REFNo: HS2790ES

3. To determine the effect of the COVID19 pandemic on provision of malaria health services at the community level in Uganda,2. To assess the effect of the COVID19 pandemic on malaria diagnostic practices at health facility and community level,1. To evaluate the effect of the COVID19 pandemic on availability of malaria health commodities at national and health facility level,
Uganda 2023-06-30 12:51:03 2026-06-30 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Harmson Kiteze Opira Kiteze
ID: UNCST-2023-R008461
HEALTH SYSTEM DETERMINANTS AND FP/RH DATA UTILIZATION AMONG WISH2ACTION SUPPORTED HEALTH FACILITIES IN UGANDA.
REFNo: SS1696ES

Main Objective
1. This study seeks to examine heath system and data utilisation for monitoring and decision making among WISH2ACTION supported heath facilities in Uganda

Specific Objectives
1. To assess the technical, behavioural, and organizational factors affecting FP/RH data use for monitoring and decision-making in WISH-supported public health facilities
2. i. What technical, behavioral and organizational factors affect FP/RH data use in the WISH supported public health facilities?
Uganda 2023-06-30 12:49:13 2026-06-30 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Emma Thurau G
ID: UNCST-2023-R007945
Balancing nutrients and toxins in Black and White colobus monkey(Colobus guereza) diet
REFNo: NS521ES

1. Determine if black and white colobus monkeys use sensory information to select their foods. 2. Determine how plant secondary metabolites (toxins) and nutrients impact black and white food selection and tree visitation rates.
USA 2023-06-30 12:47:56 2026-06-30 Natural Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Josephine Najjuma Nambi
ID: UNCST-2021-R013717
Effect of InterProfessional Simulation-based learning on communication skills of multi-disciplinary student teams at two African medical schools (IPSUM STUDY)
REFNo: SS1858ES

To measure the impact of inter-profession medical simulation-based learning on inter-professional collaborative communication and practice skills among undergraduate medical and nursing students.
Uganda 2023-06-30 12:46:53 2026-06-30 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Samuel kirimunda
ID: UNCST-2021-R012738
ANCESTRY DNA UGANDA GENETIC GENEALOGY STUDY
REFNo: HS2761ES

a) Enhance the AncestryDNA current genome reference panel database, with saliva samples from a Ugandan population, for the purpose of increasing its utility and accuracy;
b) Enhance the AncestryDNA data and sample repository for current and future product and service development;
c) Enhance population genetic data and sample repository for research in Uganda;
d) To strengthen DNA sequencing and sample repository at the Uganda National Health Laboratory Services


Uganda 2023-06-30 12:43:24 2026-06-30 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
John Lower Whitney
ID:
Strategies and mechanisms of collective inter-group aggression and in-group defense among wild eastern chimpanzees (Pan troglodytes schweinfurthii) in Kibale National Park, Uganda
REFNo: NS496ES

The objectives of this doctoral dissertation project are to better elucidate the group-level, individual, and physiological mechanisms exhibited by wild eastern chimpanzees to achieve a risky form of collective action, namely participation and contribution in lethal aggression between territorially distinct chimpanzee communities. I will study the Kanyawara community of wild eastern chimpanzees to answer these questions of interest.
USA 2023-06-27 19:31:41 2026-06-27 Natural Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
MANDELA NELSON
ID:
University-community engagement opportunities to address climate change in African context: a comparative case study of Ndejje and Makerere universities
REFNo: SS1731ES

To explore opportunities that might be able to support policy making and enhance the third mission programs towards climate change issues and sustainability at the case universities.,To identify major constraints in the university-community collaborations in the efforts to address climate change at the case universities.,To investigate how the case universities develop and coordinate community engagement programs on climate change action and sustainability.,To establish community engagement activities that can be implemented by the case universities on climate change and sustainability,
Uganda 2023-06-27 19:30:16 2026-06-27 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Carolyne Akello Agwau
ID: UNCST-2021-R013375
MOSAIC Retrospective Analysis and Staff Feasibility Assessment of novel PrEP indicators for monitoring and evaluation
REFNo: HS2797ES

Demonstrate how person-years of PrEP dispensed can be used to estimate program impact and coverage,Understand perceptions of health facility staff regarding the ease and utility of reporting the novel indicators ,Explore variability in data availability and feasibility of indicator calculation by country ,• Describe the quality and consistency of existing program data required to calculate novel PrEP M&E indicators, ,The primary objective of this activity is to assess the feasibility of calculating three new proposed indicators (PrEP Dispensed, PrEP Visits, and Person-Years of PrEP Dispensed) for use in monitoring and evaluating PrEP programming.,
Uganda 2023-06-27 19:25:01 2026-06-27 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Joseph  Matovu KB
ID: UNCST-2020-R014654
REPEAT SURVEY AND IMPACT EVALUATION OF THE GLOBAL FUND-SUPPORTED ADOLESCENT GIRLS AND YOUNG WOMEN PROJECT
REFNo: HS2943ES

To explore the barriers to and facilitators of implementation of AGYW interventions in intervention districts/schools ,To determine the prevalence of HIV, and syphilis among adolescent girls and young women in the intervention and non-intervention districts/schools,To determine the HIV, sexual and reproductive health and gender-based violence status among in- and out-of-school AGYW in intervention and non-intervention districts/schools ,Determine the extent to which the implementation of AGYW interventions were impacted by COVID-19 and how the impact of COVID-19 could have affected the attainment of desired outcomes.,To conduct a critical appraisal of AGYW interventions from the point of view of the project beneficiaries, their caretakers and community.,Determine if there is a temporal relationship between exposure to the intervention and the observed outcomes over time ,To establish if AGYW interventions, implemented by sub-recipients, have yielded value for money,To establish risk-taking behaviors and the sero-prevalence of HIV and syphilis among the AGYW surveyed,Document the implementation processes and achievements made during the implementation of AGYW interventions and determine if, when, and why modifications in the intervention design were necessary,Conduct a comparative assessment/trend analysis of selected behavioral and biomarker indicators in intervention and non-intervention districts/schools since 2018 ,To evaluate the implementation of these programs to establish if they are creating the change needed to contain new HIV infections among AGYW,
Uganda 2023-06-27 19:22:28 2026-06-27 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Femke Bannink Mbazzi Bannink
ID: UNCST-2023-R008308
DIsabled Youth Investigates (DIY)
REFNo: SS1706ES

1) Develop and implement youth led African disability research 2) Create opportunities for disabled youth employment in research 3) Encourage and facilitate youth led knowledge sharing and awareness raising.
Netherlands 2023-06-27 19:16:41 2026-06-27 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
AMUTUHAIRE SSEMASAAZI JUDITH
ID:
RENAL DYSFUNCTION AMONG OLDER ADULTS WITH AND WITHOUT HIV AT THE INFECTIOUS DISEASES CLINIC-MULAGO, KAMPALA, UGANDA
REFNo: HS2913ES

To assess the factors associated with renal dysfunction among older adults aged ≥60 years with and without HIV in Kampala Uganda,To compare the proportions of renal dysfunction among older adults aged ≥60 years with and without HIV in Kampala, Uganda.,To compare the proportions of renal dysfunction and associated factors among older adults aged≥ 60 years with and without HIV in Kampala, Uganda.,
Uganda 2023-06-27 10:49:44 2026-06-27 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
PERUTH AINEMBABAZI
ID:
Readiness of health facilities in the urban areas of Uganda to provide geriatric-friendly care services: A cross-sectional study of health facilities in Kampala district. Re
REFNo: HS2881ES

To compare readiness of health facilities by health facility level, ownership and location,To assess the readiness of health facilities for the provision of geriatric-friendly services in selected health facilities in Kampala, Uganda. ,To determine the readiness of health facilities for the provision of geriatric-friendly healthcare services in Kampala, Uganda ,
Uganda 2023-06-27 10:48:27 2026-06-27 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Kamya Moses
ID: UNCST-2020-R014203
The Outreach and Prevention at Alcohol venues in East Africa study-OPAL-East Africa study
REFNo: HS2781ES

Aim 1: Compare the effectiveness of two mobilization strategies to increase uptake of biomedical HIV prevention among adults at drinking venues.
Aim 2: Determine the efficacy of the Healthy Living Intervention (HLI) to reduce heavy alcohol use vs. standard care (control) on retention in biomedical HIV prevention in a randomized trial among adults with heavy alcohol use
Aim 3: Determine the cost-effectiveness of interventions that increase biomedical HIV prevention uptake (Aim 1) and retention (Aim 2) among adults at high-risk for HIV who attend drinking venues

Uganda 2023-06-27 10:46:57 2026-06-27 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
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