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Emmanuel Musisi
ID: UNCST-2020-R004472
 IDENTIFICATION AND EVALUATION OF BIOMARKERS FOR MYCOBACTERIUM TUBERCULOSIS DETECTION AND MONITORING RESPONSE TO ANTI-TUBERCULOSIS THERAPY
REFNo: HS1378ES

(i) To measure the accuracy of TB-MBLA in detecting TB in sputum and non-sputum samples with reference to standard of care tests (Xpert MTB/ RIF/Ultra, sputum microscopy and culture)

(ii) To determine accuracy and utility of TB-MBLA in monitoring TB treatment response and predicting treatment outcomes in comparison with standard of care tests

(iii) To examine the correlation of TB-MBLA-measured sputum bacillary load and host gene markers for monitoring treatment response and outcome

Uganda 2022-05-10 18:22:50 2025-05-10 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Agnes  Nakakawa
ID:
Towards an ICT-driven Community-based Nutrition Education network for increasing awareness and knowledge transfer on Maternal Nutrition (NEMAT)
REFNo: SS1224ES

AIM:
The research aims at increasing community-level awareness on maternal nutrition and adoption of healthy nutrition practices among women of reproductive age, through establishing an ICT-driven community-based nutrition education network for supporting transfer of information/knowledge on maternal nutrition aspects.

SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES
Specifically, this research will:
1) Increase availability and accessibility of maternal nutrition information/knowledge, through developing an ICT platform for disseminating IEC materials on maternal nutrition.
2) Enable timely sharing of information/knowledge on challenges in maternal nutrition and solution/best practices, through supporting interactive dialogue between health and nutrition specialists and women at community level.
3) Enable contextual understanding of maternal nutrition aspects and required interventions, through prompting women to provide feedback on IEC materials and devising control measures for continuous improvement of IEC materials.
4) Ensure existence of an operational multidisciplinary and community-based stakeholder network, through leveraging on the role of community health extension workers to establish the network and continuously monitor its performance.

 Uganda 2022-05-10 17:20:25 2025-05-10 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Samuel Okech George
ID:
Assessing ethical conflicts and moral distress among veterinarians in Uganda.
REFNo: A177ES

1. Establish the awareness of veterinarians in Uganda about ethical dilemmas and moral distress
2. Determine causes, nature and extent of ethical dilemmas and the degree of moral distress they cause.
3. Determine coping mechanisms employed by veterinarians against ethical dilemmas and moral distress.
 Uganda 2022-05-09 19:06:32 2025-05-09 Agricultural Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Angela Gallego Sala Victorina
ID:
TroPeaCC: Tropical Peatlands and the Carbon Cycle
REFNo: NS310ES

Tropical peatlands are the most carbon-dense ecosystems in the world and they store the equivalent of ~10 years of global anthropogenic CO2 emissions. Despite their importance, crucial questions remain about carbon cycling in tropical peatlands and improving understanding is critical as they are at high risk from deforestation and drainage for oil palm cultivation.
TroPeaCC will provide a step-change gain in our understanding of tropical peatland functioning and in projecting their response to climate change.
PI Gallego-Sala will use her unique background that bridges peatland modelling and observations to deliver a novel interdisciplinary approach to tackle four outstanding questions about tropical peatlands:
Q1: What controls the geographical distribution of peatlands in the tropics? TASK1: To assess the tropical peatland extent using a combination of models
Q2: How large is the tropical peatland CO2 sink and what are its main climatic drivers? TASK2: To characterize the drivers of carbon accumulation rates in tropical peatlands using the palaeo-archive.
Q3: How large is the methane flux in tropical peatlands? What are the main controls at the intercontinental scale? TASK3: To determine the main controls on methane fluxes in tropical peatlands, using eddy covariance, chamber-based gas flux measurements, and ground penetrating radar.
Q4: What is the overall carbon balance of tropical peatlands and how will this change in the future? TASK4: To forecast future changes of the extent of tropical peatlands, of their carbon store and of methane emissions, using the results of tasks 1-3 to parameterise and evaluate a global dynamic vegetation model that includes tropical peatlands for the first time.

The interdisciplinary approach will lead to a comprehensive understanding of the role of tropical peatlands in the global carbon cycle, allowing their inclusion in earth system models, and improving their management to optimise provision of ecosystem services including carbon capture and storage.

 Spain 2022-05-09 19:05:30 2025-05-09 Natural Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Geoffrey Kachiko
ID:
Pharmacognostic Analysis, Safety, and Effect of Immuno-Kachiks®, a Ugandan Herbal Product, on Liver Tumours, Macrophages, and Alpha-N-acetylgalactosaminidase in Wistar Rats
REFNo: HS1926ES

1. To identify the phytochemicals in the Immuno-Kachiks® herbal product.
2. To determine the acute and delayed toxicity of the Immuno-Kachiks® herbal product in male Wistar rats.
3. To determine the curative effect of the Immuno-Kachiks® herbal product against liver tumours induced in male Wistar rats.
4. To determine the effect of the Immuno-Kachiks® herbal product on serum alpha-nagalase in male Wistar rats with induced liver tumours.
5. To evaluate the effect of the Immuno-Kachiks® herbal product on the total and differential white blood cell count of male Wistar rats with induced liver tumours.
 Uganda 2022-05-09 14:32:25 2025-05-09 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Mwijuka Julius Julius
ID: UNCST-2020-R014640
 Visual Art Therapy and Artistic Expression of Violence Expressed by Students in Selected Secondary Schools in Bundibugyo District
REFNo: SS825ES

2. To assess the relationship between therapeutic painting and artistic expression of sexual violence expressed by students in selected Secondary Schools in Bundibugyo District. ,1.To assess the relationship between therapeutic drawing and physical Violence expressed by students in selected Secondary Schools in Bundibugyo District.,The purpose of the study is to explore the relationship between Visual art therapy and artistic expression of violence expressed by students in selected Secondary Schools in Bundibugyo District.,
 Uganda 2022-05-09 14:28:39 2025-05-09 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Alexandra Sacco
ID:
Population Health in Endangered Red Colobus Monkeys in Kibale National Park
REFNo: NS336ES

1) Disentangle the impact of various factors on gut microbial community structure of female red colobus monkeys (Piliocolobus tephrosceles) that live in disturbed and old-growth areas across Kibale National Park, Uganda, and (2) characterize the interactions between gut microbes and female sex hormones over the reproductive cycle.
USA 2022-05-06 13:44:47 2025-05-06 Natural Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Andrew Mujugira
ID: UNCST-2019-R000871
 Peer led outreach to engage male partners of pregnant women in Uganda
REFNo: HS2206ES

Aim 1: To assess whether a male peer-delivered, status-neutral outreach to male partners of pregnant women increases the proportion of partners who test compared to the standard of care (invitation letters for fast-track testing and HIVST delivered by the pregnant woman).

Rationale: Innovations are needed to address the challenges associated with reaching male partners of pregnant women with HIV testing and linkage to ART or PrEP depending on their HIV serostatus.
Hypothesis: A male peer delivered, status-neutral approach to male partner engagement may overcome male partners reluctance to be tested for HIV and women’s reluctance to approach their male partners about HIV testing. Approach: We will randomize women 1:1 to the intervention or delayed arm and determine the proportion of male partners who test for HIV within 1 month after the female partner is randomized. The outcome will male partner testing based on male HIV testing in the two arms.

Aim 2: To determine the proportion of male partners who test HIV-negative and have an indication for PrEP who initiate PrEP and the proportion of partners who test HIV-positive who initiate ART compared to the SOC arm.

Rationale: Men who are HIV-negative are a priority for PrEP if they have a known HIV-positive partner or multiple partners, including during late pregnancy and postpartum when men are more likely to have sex with outside partners.
Hypothesis: Trained male peers will be effective in addressing men’s reluctance to link to ART or PrEP and facilitating linkage to care or prevention.
Approach: Men who test for HIV through either arm will be referred for ART (if HIV-positive) or PrEP (if HIV-negative and reports multiple partners or an HIV positive partner) through the trained male peer counselor in the intervention arm or health care provider in the SOC arm. We will evaluate linkage to PrEP or ART among men who test for HIV, by arm.

Aim 3: To qualitatively assess acceptability of peer-delivered, status-neutral outreach to promote HIV testing among male partners of pregnant women.

Rationale: Assessment of acceptability is a key component of evaluating any novel intervention. We will use qualitative methods to investigate acceptability and preferences for HIV testing services among male partners of pregnant women in the cohort.
Hypothesis: A peer delivered, status-neutral approach to male partner engagement will be acceptable to recipients.
Approach: We will conduct individual qualitative interviews with a randomly selected subsample of 20 male partners who received peer-delivered outreach to evaluate intervention acceptability.

Population: 150 pregnant women and ?18 years of age, with male partners of unknown status, will be recruited from ANC programs in Kampala.

Study Site: The Infectious Diseases Institute (IDI) Kasangati and Kitebi Health Center III antenatal care (ANC) clinic in Kampala, Uganda

 Uganda 2022-05-05 11:31:35 2025-05-05 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Betty NAKASIBA LINNET
ID:
Food security and dietary diversity in urban settings of Wakiso District Central Uganda
REFNo: SS1271ES

(iii) Explore the socio-economic and demographic factors that have a bearing on household food security and diet diversity in Urban settings of Wakiso District.,(ii) Determine the dietary diversity of households in Urban settings of Wakiso district.,(i) Assess the household food security situation and related coping strategies in Urban settings of Wakiso District.,The general objective of the study will be to establish the food security situation and dietary diversity in Urban settings of Wakiso District. ,
 Uganda 2022-05-05 11:25:49 2025-05-05 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Iacopo Bianchi
ID:
Clustering at the Business Level: Micro-Firm Markets, Competitive Forces, and Innovation
REFNo: SS1259ES

Get insights into the market structure of clusters of informal micro business and understand the potential to promote growth through product experimentation,
 Italy 2022-05-05 11:24:34 2025-05-05 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
ANTHONY NUWA
ID: UNCST-2022-R011102
 A hybrid effectiveness-implementation study to assess the effectiveness and chemoprevention efficacy of implementing seasonal malaria chemoprevention in five districts in Karamoja region, Uganda
REFNo: HS2212ES

5) To monitor the safety and torelabilty of DP as compared to SPAQ among children 6-59 months in Karamoja when used in SMC,4) To understand the SMC implementation model, determining process, costing and acceptability outcomes for the intervention,3) To investigate the presence and change of SPAQ and DP resistance markers over time as a result of SMC implementation ,2) To determine chemoprevention efficacy of SPAQ and DP when used for SMC in Karamoja region, Uganda, and the extent to which efficacy is impacted by drug resistance and/or drug concentrations. ,1) To determine the effectiveness of SMC with DP and SPAQ in terms of its reduction in incidence of malaria infection among children aged 3–59 months,Phase 2 of this study aims to test the feasibility, effectiveness and chemoprevention efficacy of SMC with SPAQ and DP in Karamoja region in Uganda, where malaria transmission is highly seasonal, and inform malaria policy in Uganda. Accelerated adoption and scale-up of SMC will support efforts to accelerate progress in malaria control in high-burden countries.,
 Uganda 2022-05-05 11:23:22 2025-05-05 Medical and Health Sciences Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Joeri Smits Smits
ID: UNCST-2021-R013841
 Increasing savings among low-income households in Uganda study
REFNo: SS922ES

This randomized field experiment seeks to evaluate the effectiveness of several account features/add-ons in mobilizing savings and helping individuals achieve their savings goals.
 Netherlands 2022-05-05 11:02:58 2025-05-05 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
DANIEL MUHANGUZI
ID:
A Collaborative Knowledge Management Framework for Enhancing Value of Agricultural Information in Smallholder Farming Systems
REFNo: SIR100ES

The main objective of this research is to develop a collaborative information and knowledge management approach that will enable smallholders extract more value from agricultural information.,To evaluate the framework for collaborative information and knowledge management.,To investigate the ability of collaborative knowledge management in enhancing value of agricultural information and adopt it to design a framework that will enhance smallholders capacity to extract value from agricultural information.,To determine the essential elements that are important in enabling smallholders extract more value from agricultural information and formulate a theory based on literature that explains these elements.,To investigate the challenges smallholders face in extracting value from agricultural information. This was done by reviewing existing literature and conducting an exploratory survey among smallholders. ,
 Uganda 2022-05-04 18:38:35 2025-05-04 Engineering and Technology Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
MARY AJIKO MARGARET
ID:
IMPACT OF COVID 19 ON ACCESS TO PAEDIATRIC SURGERY IN TESO SUB-REGION in Uganda: A Mixed methods study
REFNo: HS2205ES

2. Explore factors that are limiting and promoting the timely and safe management of children with surgical conditions in Eastern Uganda during the COVID-19 pandemic,1.1. Compare volume and types of surgical procedures performed in. children in all hospitals and HC IVs in the entire Teso-subregion before and during the Covid-19 pandemic , The overall objective is to assess the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on paediatric surgical activity in Teso subregion in Eastern Uganda,
 Uganda 2022-05-04 14:26:05 2025-05-04 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Isaac Ssewanyana
ID: UNCST-2020-R014336
 Performance evaluation of an improved point-of-care test (dual target) SAMBA HIV-1 qualitative test for early infant diagnosis of HIV-1 infection in resource-poor healthcare settings
REFNo: HS2219ES

To verify the field performance (sensitivity and specificity) of the improved, dual-target SAMBA II HIV-1 Qual Test against routine Cobas Ampliprep/Taqman HIV-1 Qualitative Test Version 2.0 (DBS)- for early diagnosis of HIV-1 in exposed infants and adults. In addition, discrepant results will be analysed using Cepheid Xpert HIV-1 Qual ,
 Uganda 2022-05-04 11:32:24 2025-05-04 Medical and Health Sciences Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Peter Jackson Durham
ID: UNCST-2022-R010933
 Investigation of Serologic and Pulmonary Mediators of post-Tuberculosis Lung Fibrosis in a Ugandan cohort
REFNo: HS2172ES

Primary objective:
-To analyze the levels of cytokines and SPM’s in the blood and exhaled breath of patients with pulmonary TB at diagnosis, 6 months and one year to determine if there are differences in cytokine and SPM expression among patients who develop PTLI and those who do not.
Secondary objectives
-To identify socio-demographic and clinical risk factors associated with PTLI development and investigate associations of these characteristics with specific PTLI phenotypes.
-To document the quality of life among patients who develop PTLI. ? To develop a biobank of EBC and serum samples from subjects with PTLI and those with resolution of their lung impairment at diagnosis, conclusion of treatment and at one year from diagnosis.
 USA 2022-05-04 11:28:09 2025-05-04 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
JOYCE SHOMI ANDREW
ID:
FACTORS AFFECTING ADHERENCE TO ANTIHYPERTENSIVE MEDICATION AMONG HYPERTENSIVE PATIENTS IN WAKISO PUBLIC HOSPITALS.
REFNo: HS2163ES

I. To determine the level of adherence to antihypertensive medication among hypertensive patient in Wakiso and Kasangati public health facilities.
II. To determine patient related factors affecting adherence to antihypertensive medication in Wakiso and Kasangati public health facilities.
III. To determine clinical related factors affecting adherence to antihypertensive medication in Wakiso and Kasangati public health facilities.
IV. To determine medication related factors affecting adherence to antihypertensive medication in Wakiso and Kasangati public health facilities.

 Tanzania 2022-05-03 14:26:47 2025-05-03 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Hedwig Acham
ID: UNCST-2022-R011459
 Developing a photographic Figure-Rating Scale to reduce malnutrition among infants and young children of mothers with a low level of literacy in Buyende district
REFNo: HS2137ES

1) To develop an innovative photographic figure-rating rating scale, for use at local level to assess nutritional status of children at 9 months
2) To determine accuracy, perception and satisfaction of mothers with use of the tool for predicting the nutritional status of their children.

 Uganda 2022-05-03 13:39:52 2025-05-03 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
MILTON NUWABIMPA RWIITA
ID:
THE QUALITY OF HIGHER EDUCATION AND EMPLOYABILITY OF GRADUATES FROM SELECTED UNIVERSITIES IN SOUTH WESTERN UGANDA
REFNo: SS1275ES

1. To determine the relationship between the quality of curriculum and the employability of graduates from selected Universities in South Western Uganda.
2. To establish the relationship between the quality of students enrolled in the University and the employability of graduates from selected Universities in South Western Uganda.
3. To establish the relationship between the quality of teaching and the employability of graduates from selected Universities in South Western Uganda.

 Uganda 2022-05-03 13:06:09 2025-05-03 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Emmanuel Sendaula
ID: UNCST-2020-R014767
 Utility of the interRAI Check-Up Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment (CGA) Tool: Evaluating Check-Up Acceptability in Assessing Frailty and Care Needs of Older Adults with Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) in Kampala District of Uganda
REFNo: HS2229ES

- determine the acceptability and perceptions of using a standardized instrument for assessment and care planning for older persons living with HIV,- identify specific care needs of older adults living with HIV,- estimate the association between HIV status and (i) one primary outcome; activities of daily living, and (ii) two secondary outcomes; health stability and cognitive function in older persons,- characterize the sociodemographic, clinical, neuropsychiatric, and functional characteristics of older persons living with and without HIV,
 Uganda 2022-05-03 13:04:16 2025-05-03 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Moses Mukuru
ID:
A LANDSCAPE ANALYSIS OF THE LOCAL CONTEXT, CHALLENGES, AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR DIGITIZED HEALTH WORKER PAYMENTS IN AFRICA
REFNo: HS2216ES

7. To develop a research and policy reform agenda for digital Payment for health workers during implementation of ng health programs Africa.,6. To explore the influence of gender on digital payment for health workers in Uganda,5. To describe successes and challenges encountered in using health worker digital payments in Africa,4. To describe contextual factors influencing e-payment uptake and use in Africa. ,3. To determine the availability of the technical tools needed to implement digital payments in Africa,2. To describe access to existing digital payment systems and modalities for health workers (formal/informal workers) in Africa. ,1. To map the key stakeholders and programs, their influence, and their role in digital payment for health workers in Africa,The overall objective of this landscape analysis is to synthesize evidence on existing digital payment systems in Africa with a focus on policies/laws, technology, actors/stakeholders, programs, challenges/barriers, enablers, and benefits/impact of digital payment for health workers. ,
 Uganda 2022-05-03 12:57:24 2025-05-03 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Joshua Parker Allen David Franz
ID:
HIV in Epidemiologyland: the politics of transnational research in the age of global health
REFNo: SS1262ES

(1) understand the perspectives of those working in public health research partnerships on research design, implementation, analysis, and findings-dissemination in the context of transnational collaborations; (2) to generate ideas of how research collaborations can be made more equitable; (3) to understand how the social sciences feature in scientific public health research.
UK 2022-05-03 12:54:51 2025-05-03 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
IBRAHIM KASIRYE
ID:
Evaluating the Refugees in East Africa: Boosting Urban Innovations for Livelihoods Development (Re:Build) Program, Uganda
REFNo: SS1243ES

The overall goals of the RCT will be to test the effectiveness of a mentorship program for microentrepreneurs. The RCT will be informed by previous and ongoing activities undertaken by IRC as part of their regular programming. We will (i) measure the economic and psychological impacts of this intervention; (ii) measure whether a “shared fate” structure encourages mentors to invest additional effort in the mentees’ business and/or disclose valuable information or techniques, by giving mentors a stake in the mentees’ business; and (iii) evaluate whether matching between mentors and microenterprise participants across different demographics (Ugandans, refugees, men, women, etc.) confers greater benefits to participants than matching within demographics.
 Uganda 2022-05-03 12:52:39 2025-05-03 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Freda Wolfenden Janet
ID:
Strengthening School Leadership Towards Improving School Resiliency: An Improvement Science Approach
REFNo: SS893ES

General Objective: Contribute to improved quality and equity of the continued learning and well-being of girls and boys in the Global South during the prolonged school closures of the COVID-19 crisis, and future emergencies

Specific Objectives1.Knowledge Generation. Deepen understanding of how an improvement science approach can strengthen instructional school leadership towards school resiliency in a range of Global South contexts.

2.Capacity Building. Build the capacity of school leaders for data-driven decision-making and problem-solving leading to improvement.

3.Policy and Practice Influence. To inform education policy and practice on strengthening instructional school leadership and building school resiliency using the improvement science approach.
 UK 2022-04-29 2025-04-29 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Irene Mbatidde
ID:
ANTIMICROBIAL USE AND RESISTANCE IN POULTRY PRODUCTION CHAINS IN SOROTI AND WAKISO DISTRICT, AND THE ASSOCIATED OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH RISKS
REFNo: A166ES

General Objective Understanding antimicrobial use patterns, their influence on the development of AMR along the poultry value chains and associated health risk factors among value chain workers in Wakiso and Soroti districts Specific Objectives Describe antimicrobial use patterns under intensive and free-range poultry production systems in Wakiso and Soroti respectively • Explain AMR for selected antibiotics at various points along the poultry production chain in Wakiso and Soroti districts • Develop a risk pathway for poultry associated AMR in Wakiso and Soroti • Quantify residues of (sulphurdiazine, tetracycline, neomycin) in poultry meat
Uganda 2022-04-28 2025-04-28 Agricultural Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Simon Peter Kibira Peter Sebina
ID: UNCST-2019-R000492
 Covid-19 vaccine hesitancy among school teachers: a qualitative exploration of the driving factors
REFNo: SS1242ES

1.To explore the contextual, vaccine-specific, individual and group-specific drivers of Covid-19 vaccine hesitancy among school teachers in Uganda.
2.To explore facilitators of vaccine uptake for Covid-19 among school teachers in Uganda.
3.To describe the product attributes of the ideal Covid-19 vaccine from the perspective of school teachers.
 Uganda 2022-04-27 2025-04-27 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Dennis Muhanguzi
ID: UNCST-2019-R001101
 Evaluation of the Safety , Efficacy and Stability of Sangatraz®-125 & Sangatraz®-250: A Randomised Single-Blinded Positive Controlled Multi-Site Acaricides Field Trial
REFNo: A186ES

General objectives To determine the efficacy, safety and stability of Sangatraz®-125 & Sangatraz®-250(Sanga Vet. Chem. Ltd, Kampala Industrial Park, Namanve ) when applied onto cattle by hand spraying and plunge dipping for tick control. Specific objectives The specific objectives of this acaricide field trial will to to determine; i.efficacy of Sangatraz®-125 & Sangatraz®-250 when applied onto cattle by hand spraying and plunge dipping for tick control. ii.safety of Sangatraz®-125 & Sangatraz®-250 when applied onto cattle by hand spraying and plunge dipping for tick control. iii.Stability of Sangatraz®-125 & Sangatraz®-250 when applied onto cattle by plunge dipping for tick control.
Uganda 2022-04-25 2025-04-25 Agricultural Sciences Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Marie Sabacka
ID:
Microbial diversity of disappearing tropical glaciers in Uganda
REFNo: NS348ES

Study microbial diversity of disappearing glaciers in Uganda
Czech Republic 2022-04-25 2025-04-25 Natural Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Gladys Ayot Florence
ID:
Exploring Experiences of Domestic Violence for Female Teachers in Secondary Schools in Uganda
REFNo: SS1273ES

4. Explore the support mechanism available to female teachers affected by domestic violence.,3. Provide a description of female teachers’ reports on how staff affected by domestic violence negotiates through the challenges of domestic violence in performing their duties.,2. Assess the female teachers’ perspectives about the impact of domestic violence on the administrative roles of teachers.,1. Assess from the female teachers’ perspective how domestic violence affects teachers’ teaching function/roles.,The purpose of this study is to explore the experiences of female teachers affected by domestic violence, describe how domestic violence affects the professional roles of a teacher of secondary schools and to establish how administrators manage the situation for affected staff in schools in northern Uganda.,
 Uganda 2022-04-22 2025-04-22 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Rhoda Wanyenze
ID: UNCST-2021-R013352
 LINKAGES BETWEEN SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS IN UGANDA - A FOCUS ON HEALTH
REFNo: HS2015ES

To understand how stakeholders in Uganda perceive and assess linkages between health and non-health determinants and their impact.,To determine the strength, position, and nature of linkages between health and other SDGs in Uganda using the SDG synergies approach. ,The overall aim of this project is to identify, describe, and classify linkages between SDGs focusing on health at the country level in Uganda.,
 Uganda 2022-04-22 2025-04-22 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Stavia Turyahabwe Stavia
ID: UNCST-2022-R011373
 EXPLORING THE PATHWAYS OF LEPROSY FROM COMMUNITIES TO DIAGNOSIS TO FINE-TUNE INTERVENTIONS IN THE DISTRICTS OF MAYUGE, YUMBE AND KASESE, UGANDA
REFNo: SS1182ES

1. To describe the reasons for delay in seeking health care for leprosy patients diagnosed in three districts of Mayuge, Yumbe and Kasese
2. To describe the knowledge, attitude and practice among members of communities and health care providers in reference to leprosy

Uganda 2022-04-22 2025-04-22 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Francis Kakooza
ID:
Molecular Epidemiology and Antimicrobial Resistance Determinants of Neisseria gonorrhoeae among males with urethritis in Kampala, Uganda
REFNo: HS2191ES

Main Objective
To elucidate the genomic epidemiology and AMR determinants associated with NG strains circulating in Kampala Uganda
Specific Objectives
• To describe the NG AMR Surveillance Programme in Kampala, Uganda and the emerging phenotypic antimicrobial susceptibility data generated using E-test method
• To determine the genomic epidemiology of NG strains circulating in Kampala, Uganda using WGS and compare findings with behavioural, demographic and clinical metadata
• To identify the molecular AMR determinants associated with decreased susceptibility and/or resistance to NG using WGS and correlate with phenotypic AMR data

Uganda 2022-04-22 2025-04-22 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Shana Warren
ID:
Vitamin A Supplementation (VAS) Post Event Coverage Survey (PECS) in Uganda
REFNo: SS1261ES

To conduct a PEC survey for the October-November 2021 round of the ICHD in Uganda,
 USA 2022-04-21 2025-04-21 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Isaac Ssewanyana
ID: UNCST-2020-R014336
 Routine SARS CoV-2 screening using Antigen Rapid diagnostic test to detect and control transmission of infections in markets and trade hubs in Kampala City – A pilot study.
REFNo: HS2197ES

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

Study objectives

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

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

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


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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

To analyze the “potential impacts” of the interventions of these two innovation agencies on their supported SME clients to develop a package for rigorous evaluation.
 Uganda 2022-04-20 2025-04-20 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Rebecca PAHULJE Rose
ID:
Examining the northward shift in the distribution of African fishes in association with climate change
REFNo: NS345ES

To understand how climate is affecting the physiology and distribution of tropical fishes.

Specifically;
- To quantify the thermal limits and hypoxia tolerance of tropical fishes and the degree to which these limits are plastic
- To understand and predict how tropical fishes will respond to climate change – either via persistence in situ or changing their distribution by moving to more favourable thermal/oxygen regimes.
 Canada 2022-04-20 2025-04-20 Natural Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
ALBERT KABANDA
ID:
Dry Rifting In the Albertine-Rhino Graben, Uganda (DRIAR)
REFNo: NS342ES

Objectives: A geophysical, geochemical, geological, and geodynamic investigation of the Albertine-Rhino Graben in western and northwestern Uganda to improve our understanding of continental rifting in areas where volcanic activity is minimal.
Uganda 2022-04-19 2025-04-19 Natural Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Susan Nakireka Tumwesigye
ID:
DETERMINANTS OF COVID-19 OUTCOMES IN UGANDA: A MULTICENTRE, MIXED-METHODS STUDY
REFNo: HS2090ES

Broad Objective
To describe the determinants of COVID-19 outcomes in Uganda
Specific Objectives
1.To describe the clinical characteristics and co-morbidities among patients hospitalized with COVID-19.
2.To determine the clinical outcomes (mortality, ICU admissions, length of stay) following hospitalization for COVID-19
3.To describe radiological patterns of COVID-19
4.To describe outcome of COVID-19 patients managed at home.
5.To explore the experience of patients managed with COVID-19 at home.
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 Uganda 2022-04-19 2025-04-19 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Gerald Mboowa
ID:
PATHOGEN DETECTION IN CHILDREN LIVING WITH HIV PRESENTING WITH NON-MALARIAL FEBRILE ILLNESS USING METAGENOMIC SEQUENCING AT BAYLOR-UGANDA
REFNo: HS2140ES

Primary objective: This project aims to utilise Shotgun metagenomic sequencing (sMGS) to comprehensively characterize microbial pathogens in Children Living with HIV Presenting with Non-Malarial Febrile Illness attending Baylor College of Medicine Children's Foundation –HIV treatment clinic
Secondary objectives:
1. To identify and characterize microbial pathogens in Ugandan children and adolescents living with HIV attending Mulago National Referral Hospital, Baylor-Uganda clinic with non-malarial febrile illness (NMFI)

2. To identify and describe the frequency of comorbidities in children with perinatally acquired HIV-infection with NMFI in Uganda
 Uganda 2022-04-19 2025-04-19 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Nahwera Loyce
ID:
EFFECTS OF 12-WEEKS AEROBIC DANCE ON BLOOD PRESSURE, PERCENT BODY FAT AND hs-CRP IN HYPERTENSIVE PATIENTS ATTENDING KYAMBOGO MEDICAL CENTRE, UGANDA
REFNo: HS2202ES

1. To establish the baseline systolic and diastolic blood pressure, percent body fat and hs-CRP levels in stage 1 hypertensive patients attending Kyambogo University Medical Centre in Kampala, Uganda.
2. To determine the effect of a 12-week aerobics dance programme on Systolic Blood Pressure (SBP) levels in stage 1 hypertensive patients attending Kyambogo University Medical Centre in Kampala, Uganda.
3. To determine the effect of a 12-week aerobics dance programme on Diastolic Blood Pressure (DBP) levels in stage 1 hypertensive patients attending Kyambogo University Medical Centre in Kampala, Uganda.
4. To establish the effect of a 12-week aerobics dance programme on percent body fat in stage 1 hypertensive patients attending Kyambogo University Medical Centre in Kampala, Uganda.
5. To determine the effect of a 12-week aerobics dance programme on hs-CRP levels in stage 1 hypertensive patients attending Kyambogo University Medical Centre in Kampala, Uganda.

Uganda 2022-04-19 2025-04-19 Medical and Health Sciences Clinical Trial Degree Award
Frederick GOGARTEN Jan
ID:
Comparing traditional monitoring of Kibale wildlife population abundance and health with molecular based environmental DNA based approaches
REFNo: NS343ES

To test the use of air DNA and fly-derived DNA for describing mammal and parasite communities by using the long-term monitoring efforts across transects in Kibale National Park.
Specifically aim to explore the role of flies in disease ecology in and around groups of primates in Kibale National Park, and their potential role as vectors at the human-wildlife interface, including the exploration of changes in fly density and disease prevalence.
Germany 2022-04-19 2025-04-19 Natural Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
HAMEL Fortin Liana
ID:
Interaction between hypoxia and thermal tolerance in the cyprinid fish (Enteromius neumayeri)
REFNo: NS346ES

To look at the interaction between hypoxia (low oxygen) adaptation and thermal tolerance in tropical African fishes, of particular interest in Kibale National Park.

The project will specifically investigate how local adaptation to hypoxia affects the thermal and hypoxia tolerance of Enteromius neumeyari before and after acclimating fish to elevated water temperature
 Canada 2022-04-19 2025-04-19 Natural Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Matthieu Chemin
ID:
Lawyers for Consumer Protection: Evidence from a Field Experiment in Uganda
REFNo: SS1255ES

3.The UCC would be especially important in this context, as they serve as the telecom regulator for mobile money transactions. Furthermore, the UCC is currently developing plans for the creation of a “communications tribunal”, which is the ideal endpoint for those in the treatment group to have their disputes resolved.,2.This intervention would also be informative to consumer protection agencies simply so that they are made aware of both how prevalent the problem of mobile money fraud is, and how they can most effectively address it.,1.Findings of this intervention would be relevant to policymakers on several levels. First, conclusions from CTDR-U’s platform would be of utmost interest to regulators who are involved with fraud, especially when it relates to mobile money agent fraud such as in Buku and Mazer (2017).,
 Canada 2022-04-14 2025-04-14 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Elisam Magara
ID:
PRESERVATION OF ORAL HISTORY IN THE MINISTRY OF THE WORD: BRIDGING EVANGELICAL GAP IN THE MARKETPLACE AMONG THE BANYANKOLE IN UGANDA
REFNo: SS1248ES

Purpose of the Study
Preserving of oral history restores the identity as one way to claim back the lost identity. As Marcus Garvey asserts, “a people without knowledge of the past history, origin and culture is like a tree without toots”. Therefore, careful effort is needed in assessment of oral history genres that best suits the ministration of the Word in the market place. This study aims at establishing strategies for applying Oral History in the Ministry of the Word in the Marketplace in Uganda.

Specific Objectives
This study shall be able to:
1. Establish the kind of oral history practices among the Banyankole available for the ministry of the Word.
2. Analyze the techniques in the ministration of the Word in the marketplace in Uganda.
3. Develop strategies for applying oral history in the Ministry of the Word for the Kingdom of God.

 Uganda 2022-04-14 2025-04-14 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Sebastian Linnemayr
ID: UNCST-2021-R012696
 Goals for Adherence with Low-cost Incentives (GOALS)
REFNo: HS2207ES

The objective in year 1 is to identify the incentive design most effective for improving adherence.
The objective in year 2 is to maintain adherence improvements at the clinically optimal level of 90 percent and achieve viral suppression.
The objective in year 3 is to measure adherence for 12 months after the intervention ends to assess the impact of the different treatment arms on behavior change once incentives are withdrawn (persistence).

USA 2022-04-14 2025-04-14 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Benon Zebosi
ID:
Factors associated with functional capacity and nutritional status among community dwelling elderly aged 65 to 85 in Lugazi municipality, Buikwe district
REFNo: SS1031ES

1. To assess the nutritional status of the elderly persons aged 65 to 85 in Lugazi municipality, Buikwe district.
2. To assess the functional capacity of the elderly persons aged 65 to 85 in Lugazi municipality, Buikwe district.
3. To investigate the association between functional capacity and nutritional status of the elderly persons aged 65 to 85 in Lugazi municipality, Buikwe district.

 Uganda 2022-04-13 2025-04-13 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Ruth Namazzi
ID: UNCST-2020-R014305
 Alternative Dosing And Prevention of Transfusions (ADAPT): A prospective study to reduce transfusion requirements for children with sickle cell anemia using pharmacokinetics-based hydroxyurea dosing
REFNo: HS2093ES

Primary Objective • To compare the rates of blood transfusions overall and by specific indications in children with sickle cell anaemia (SCA), prior to and during hydroxyurea treatment Secondary Objectives • To determine clinical and laboratory factors associated with reduction in blood transfusions for children with SCA on hydroxyurea treatment
• To assess the feasibility and safety of a pharmacokinetic (PK)-based hydroxyurea dose within the predicted treatment range for Uganda
• To quantify rates of SCA-related complications (including stroke, sepsis, and pain) in participants receiving PK-guided hydroxyurea dosing and within the overall cohort on hydroxyurea treatment

 Uganda 2022-04-13 2025-04-13 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Douglas Bulafu
ID: UNCST-2021-R011774
 Adherence to Malaria Treatment Guidelines among Health Care Workers in Private Health Facilities in Kampala’s informal Settlements, Uganda
REFNo: HS2161ES

To explore barriers and facilitators towards malarial treatment guidelines among HCWs in private health facilities,To assess the factors associated with adherence to malaria treatment guidelines among HCWs in private health facilities,To establish the level of adherence to malaria treatment guidelines among HCWs in private health facilities,To assess adherence to malaria treatment guidelines and associated factors among HCWs in private health facilities in Kampala's informal settlements, Uganda,
 Uganda 2022-04-13 2025-04-13 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Rachel Nankanja Babirye
ID:
FIGO/AOGU Advocacy for the Prevention of Maternal Mortality and Morbidity in Uganda (APMM) due to unsafe abortion –end evaluation of a three years’ multi-country capacity building project
REFNo: SS1249ES

1. To document the results and achievements achieved by FIGO and the member societies
2. To analyse the contribution of the project in strengthening the societies and the results achieved
3. To assess the project implementation by FIGO and the member societies, including lessons learned.
4. To extract lessons learned – “understanding enabling and hindering factors in advocacy for CAC, including safe abortion within the context of the law”

 Uganda 2022-04-13 2025-04-13 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
ANNETTEE NAKIMULI OLIVIA
ID: UNCST-2022-R011194
 Enhancing prediction of adverse pregnancy outcomes in Africa through partnerships and innovation
REFNo: HS2195ES

4. Calibrate the intersection between socio-epidemiological, clinical and laboratory parameters of the GOS using artificial intelligence.,3. To generate a resource of data and biological samples to facilitate hypothesis driven and discovery based approaches to identifying novel predictors and/or mechanisms of pre-eclampsia and the other GOS. ,2. To determine the positive predictive value of screening using biomarkers (soluble Flt-1 and placental growth factor) and serial ultrasound for the different adverse pregnancy outcomes in (1) above.,1. To determine the exposures (epidemiological, social, demographic, clinical, laboratory) linked to the different outcomes - pre-eclampsia, stillbirth, preterm birth and fetal growth restriction.,To enhance prediction of adverse pregnancy outcomes in Africa through partnerships and innovation,
 Uganda 2022-04-13 2025-04-13 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Jörg Wiegratz
ID:
Changing the game: The dynamics of the commercialisation of football in Eastern Africa
REFNo: SS1246ES

This project is a comparative study of the ongoing and intensifying dynamics of commercialisation of football in East Africa. The aim is to empirically investigate and map the major drivers, characteristics and repercussions (also in terms of development of football, i.e. professionalism, performance, club management, fan experience, popularity etc.) of the commercialisation in two countries: Kenya and Uganda. It aims to capture stakeholders’ experiences, insights and views concerning commercialisation of football. The overall question is: what changes are triggered by the commercialisation of local football? I will talk to various stakeholders and gain some insights into developments at different clubs and commercial developments in Kampala/the country. These case studies will allow me to explore the dynamics of introducing cutting-edge commercial models in sports leagues on a continent that has had – compared to other regions – relatively low levels of commercialisation until recently. This will enable a better understanding of commercialisation-in-practice – and respective similarities and differences across the two sites - in a key football region in the Global South. The findings will inform relevant public/policy debates in the two countries, the region generally and beyond (e.g. at global level) regarding various aspects of the commercialisation of soccer. The study will contribute to the relatively nascent literature on commercialization in Africa generally. It will also draw lessons regarding commercialisation processes and issues that might be applicable to other countries in Africa and beyond.
 Germany 2022-04-12 2025-04-12 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Julius Magala
ID:
Using Data to Catalyze Energy Investments
REFNo: SIR98ES

Main Objective: The overarching goal is to provide improved data on demand for productive energy use across Uganda to inform future actions/investments by the Ugandan Government as well as other stakeholders.
Specific Further Objectives: Our methods will capture data related to agricultural conditions and practices, complemented by spatial analysis. Respondent interviews will focus primarily on cropping and irrigation seasonality. These will be used in combination with numerous field observations (taken without interviews). Finally, the outputs of the CWP effort will emphasize statistical analysis and machine learning in order to make geospatial predictions, identifying areas where a combination of factors establish a higher probability for presence of and success in irrigation.

Uganda 2022-04-12 2025-04-12 Engineering and Technology Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Shelley Jones
ID:
COVID-19 as an urgent call for commitment to women's resilience and empowerment: A participatory action research project with vulnerable women in Uganda
REFNo: SS1207ES

The objectives of this project are to work with women in Uganda to develop and pilot a contextually- and culturally-responsive Resiliency and Empowerment Framework (REF) that will foster a community of support that encourages women to self-inventory their skills, knowledge, abilities, and experiences as well as identify and access resources they require to exercise empowerment and work collectively to transform their societies. The REF will be adaptable for women living in diverse contexts throughout the world. As part of REF, participants will create and implement their own, personal multi-stage Resiliency and Empowerment Plans (REPs) that will reflect their own aspirations. These REPs may represent individualistic or collaborative trajectories.
Canada 2022-04-12 2025-04-12 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Robert Ssekitoleko
ID: UNCST-2019-R001716
 Impacts of Covid-19 on Provision of Essential Healthcare Services and on Community Networks in Uganda
REFNo: HS2181ES

General Objective
To evaluate the Impact of COVID-19 on provision of essential Healthcare services and on the community networks in Uganda
Specific objectives
1. To determine the Impact of COVID-19 on essential health service delivery in Regional Referral Hospitals in Uganda.
2. To evaluate the actual local activities and collaboration of key stakeholders involved in CES in response to COVID-19 pandemic Uganda.


 Uganda 2022-04-07 2025-04-07 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Haruna Muwonge
ID: UNCST-2019-R000128
 A Randomized, Double-Blinded, Placebo-Controlled, Phase III, Clinical Trial of SARS-CoV-2 Vaccine, Inactivated (Vero Cell) in Adults Aged 18 Years and Above
REFNo: HS2185ES

Safety: To evaluate adverse events from the first dose and the booster dose to Day 28 after the whole-course immunization and serious adverse events from the first dose and the booster dose to at least 12 months after the whole-course immunization,Efficacy: To evaluate the efficacy of the SARS-CoV-2 Vaccine, Inactivated (Vero Cell) for symptomatic and laboratory-confirmed (RT-PCR method) COVID-19 cases caused by different SARS-CoV-2 variants,Immunogenicity: To evaluate the immune persistence of the investigational vaccine,Immunogenicity: To demonstrate the consistency of 3 lots of investigational vaccine in terms of GMT 14 days after the whole-course immunization,Immunogenicity: To evaluate the levels of neutralizing antibody and IgG antibody against SARS-CoV-2 14 days after the whole-course and after the booster immunization,Efficacy: To evaluate the efficacy of the SARS?CoV?2 Vaccine, Inactivated (Vero Cell) against symptomatic and laboratory-confirmed (RT?PCR method) severe COVID-19 disease,Efficacy: To evaluate the efficacy of the SARS?CoV?2 Vaccine, Inactivated (Vero Cell) after at least one dose, 2 doses, and after the booster dose of immunization,To evaluate the efficacy, safety and immunogenicity of the SARS?CoV?2 Vaccine, Inactivated (Vero Cell) in adults aged 18 years and above after a 2-dose schedule, and after booster vaccination,
 Uganda 2022-04-07 2025-04-07 Medical and Health Sciences Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Aloysius Ssennyonjo Ssennyonjo
ID: UNCST-2021-R013504
 Evaluating the Impact of the Health Sub-District Strategy on Maternal and Neonatal Health Outcomes in Uganda (2000-2020)
REFNo: HS2169ES

4.To examine lessons learnt, opportunities and recommendations for optimizing the impact of HSD strategy on and health system performance (MNH) in Uganda,3.To explore the mechanisms through which the HSD strategy (and its adaptions) impacted maternal and neonatal health (MNH) outcomes,2.To determine the impact of the HSD strategy on MNH outcomes in Uganda over time and across geographical settings. a)To describe the trends in key health system performance indicators (focusing on MNH) over the same time frame. b) To determine the associations between the HSD strategy and health system performance (MNH outcomes) ,1. To explore how the HSD strategy evolved from 2000 to 2020 and why? a) To describe the critical timelines of the evolution of the HSD strategy. b)To analyze the processes, mechanisms and dynamics that explain the evolutionary process of the HSD strategy,To analyse the impact and underlying mechanisms of the health sub-district strategy on maternal and neonatal health (MNH) outcomes in Uganda from 2000 to 2020. ,
 Uganda 2022-04-07 2025-04-07 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Musa Sekikubo
ID: UNCST-2021-R014010
 REDUCTION OF MATERNAL AND PERINATAL MORTALITY DUE TO PRE-ECLAMPSIA & ECLAMPSIA
REFNo: HS1473ES

OBJECTIVES

1. To conduct a needs assessment on the management of mothers with pre-eclampsia in select Health centre IIIs, IVs, District Hospitals, Regional Referral Hospitals and National Referral Hospitals in greater Kampala and other regions of the country in the calendar year 2020.
2. To analyse data generated in objective 1with a purpose of getting scalable interventional framework on reduction of maternal and perinatal motility and severe morbidity due to pre-eclampsia and eclampsia
3. To address preventable maternal and perinatal mortality and severe morbidity due to pre-eclampsia and other HDP through implementing the pre-eclampsia interventional framework for a period of one year.
4. Propose key recommendations to the Ministry of Health on identified system challenges that are hindering the accelerated reduction of maternal and newborn morbidity and mortality due to pre-eclampsia

 Uganda 2022-04-07 2025-04-07 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Jessica Kakesa
ID:
Barriers and opportunities to safe abortion in humanitarian settings in Bidibidi Settlement, Uganda
REFNo: HS2130ES

The aim of this study is to describe the abortion experiences of women and girls living in humanitarian contexts, and to generate a representative estimate of the abortion incidence, rate, and ratio.
Democratic Republic of Congo 2022-04-07 2025-04-07 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Herbert  Ainamani ELVIS
ID:
Exploring parenting styles and children’s task accomplishments during mother-child interactions in southwestern Uganda
REFNo: HS2060ES

1. To assess different parenting styles employed by mothers living in both rural and urban settings of Southwestern Uganda.
2. To examine the association between multivariate factors and parenting styles among the mothers living in Southwestern Uganda.
3. To examine the association between parenting styles and accomplishment of different tasks by the children in Southwestern Uganda.

 2022-04-07 2025-04-07 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Joseph Ngonzi
ID: UNCST-2019-R001579
 Smart Discharges for Mom & Baby: A cohort study to develop prognostic algorithms for post-discharge readmission and mortality among mother-infant dyads..
REFNo: HS2174ES

To identify gaps and opportunities during in-hospital, discharge, and post-discharge care to inform the future development of an evidence-and risk-based bundle of interventions to improve postnatal care (PNC) for dyads.,To inform the development of an integrated maternal and newborn risk-based post-discharge care program.,To develop and internally validate clinical risk prediction models for identifying dyads at high-risk of death or hospital readmission in the 6 week post-delivery post-discharge period.,
 Uganda 2022-04-07 2025-04-07 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Annet Nakaganda
ID:
Vaginal stenosis in patients treated with Radiotherapy for cancer of the cervix in Uganda
REFNo: HS2150ES

To assess the incidence, risk factors and clinical manifestation(s), of radiation-induced vaginal stenosis in patients with cancer of the cervix at Uganda Cancer Institute.
 Uganda 2022-04-07 2025-04-07 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Ronald Arineitwe Kibonire Arineitwe Kibonire
ID:
Strategies to enhance indigenous men’s support for utilisation of long-acting reversible contraceptives amongst rural women in Uganda
REFNo: HS2152ES

The objective of this study is to:

•Explore and describe the perceptions of rural indigenous Ugandan men regarding the use of LARCs.

•Understand the belief systems that rural indigenous Ugandan men have regarding the use of LARCs

•Develop strategies to enhance indigenous Ugandan men’s support for utilisation of LARCs amongst rural women in Uganda

 Uganda 2022-04-07 2025-04-07 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Susan  Nabadda
ID: UNCST-2020-R014331
 A Study to Improve Understanding of Viral Load Suppression in Children Living with HIV in Uganda.
REFNo: HS2188ES

To establish factors associated with viral load suppression in children 0-14 years using the LIMS.,To determine the extent to which viral load suppression rates differ by demographic characteristics (age group, ART regimen, duration on ART, and region) using Laboratory Management Information System (LIMS) data.,To determine the trends in paediatric (0-14years) viral load suppression rates from 2016 to 2020.,To determine the proportion of children aged 0-14 years living with HIV that underwent a viral load test in 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019 and 2020 and are virally suppressed.,
 Uganda 2022-04-07 2025-04-07 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Hellen Nabayiga
ID: UNCST-2022-R011299
 modelling the antibiotic supply chain. A case of Uganda
REFNo: SS1240ES

To develop an understanding of appropriate antibiotic availability in Uganda public health facilities
 Uganda 2022-04-07 2025-04-07 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Emmy Okello
ID: UNCST-2020-R009792
 Investigating the Relationship of Low-HDL as a Risk Factor for Development of Rheumatic Heart Disease
REFNo: HS2085ES

General Objective;
The objective of this project is to explore the relationship between Rheumatic Heart Disease (RHD) and high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-c) levels in a high risk pediatric population in Uganda.

Specific Objectives;
1)To evaluate whether or not low HDL-c is associated with the diagnosis of RHD.

2)To evaluate whether a lower HDL-c level is associated with more severe RHD.

 Uganda 2022-04-04 2025-04-04 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Frank Kutensa
ID:
Health care workers\' and mothers\' perspectives on the experiences and challenges with maternal health care services in rural areas of Uganda during the COVID-19 pandemic. A qualitative study.
REFNo: HS2134ES

1. To explore the mothers’ experiences and challenges with utilization of maternal health care services during COVID-19.

2. To explore health care providers’ perspectives and challenges regarding the delivery and mothers’ use of maternal health care services during COVID-19
 Uganda 2022-04-04 2025-04-04 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
twinamasiko nelson
ID: UNCST-2021-R013346
 MULTIDRUG RESISTANT BACTERIA CONTAMINATION OF CLINICAL ATTIRE OF MEDICAL DOCTORS IN MULAGO NATIONAL REFERRAL HOSPITAL.
REFNo: HS2177ES

Primary objective
1. To determine the prevalence of pathogenic bacteria on clinical attires of medical doctors in Mulago National referral hospital.
Secondary Objectives
1. To determine the prevalence of multidrug resistant bacteria on clinical attires of medical doctors in Mulago National referral hospital.
2. To determine the level of knowledge and attitudes on IPC among medical doctors in Mulago National referral hospital.
3. To determine the level of practice of IPC measures among medical doctors in Mulago National referral hospital.

 Uganda 2022-04-04 2025-04-04 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Damian Kajunguri
ID:
Assessing the effectiveness of alternative science education teaching methods during and after COVID-19 lockdown in Kigezi region, Western Uganda
REFNo: SS928ES

The main objective of the research is to determine how the different learning approaches impacted science education during and after COVID-19 induced lockdown. The specific objectives are to: i) Establish the type and extent of coverage of the science-based learning that took place during and after lockdown. ii) Determine how practical aspects were handled in the alternative learning processes that were provided during and after lockdown. iii) Ascertain the uniformity of syllabus coverage of science subjects before-during- and after lockdown. iv) Assess students’ responses towards the various science-based learning processes during and after lockdown in respect of gender, age groups and school status.
 Uganda 2022-04-02 2025-04-02 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Andrew Michael Mutyaba
ID:
The Politics of Uganda's Refugee Policy
REFNo: SS1066ES

To investigate the political economy of the relationship between Uganda's refugee policy and its political system
To understand the needs, incentives and logics behind Uganda's liberal refugee policy
To examine how liberal Uganda's refugee policy is, compared with her neighbours Rwanda, Tanzania and Kenya
To explore the constraints that politic imposes upon the implementation of Uganda's refugee policy in the context of decentralisation
 Uganda 2022-04-02 2025-04-02 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Miriam Nakalembe
ID: UNCST-2021-R014040
 Simplified Treatment for Eclampsia Prevention using Magnesium sulfate: A phase III, randomized, open label, active controlled, multicountry, multicentre, non-inferiority trial of simplified magnesium sulfate regimen for eclampsia prophylaxis (The STEP-Mag Trial).
REFNo: HS2076ES

The primary objective of this trial is to evaluate non-inferiority of magnesium sulfate 10g IM administered 12 hourly x 2 doses compared with a standard IV (Zuspan) or IM (Pritchard) magnesium sulfate regimen1 in the prevention of maternal eclamptic seizure.

The secondary objective of this trial is to evaluate superiority of magnesium sulfate 10g IM administered 12 hourly x 2 doses compared with a standard IV (Zuspan) or IM (Pritchard) magnesium sulfate regimen in the proportion of women experiencing adverse events indicative of magnesium toxicity.
 Uganda 2022-04-02 2025-04-02 Medical and Health Sciences Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Patrick OJOK
ID:
Exploratory study on the implementation Status of inclusive education policies in Uganda
REFNo: SS1202ES

4. Identify and document best practices and lessons that can be up-scaled to improve the implementation of inclusive education in Uganda and at the sub-regional level (EAC). ,3. Explore the perceptions of education stakeholders in Uganda towards inclusive education and the appropriate model for implementing inclusive education.,2. Explore the facilitators and barriers to implementing inclusive education policies in Uganda.,1. Determine the implementation status of existing inclusive education policies in Uganda.,The purpose of the proposed study is to ascertain the implementation status of inclusive education policies in Uganda, explore the factors that influence their implementation and document best practices and lessons to reinvigorate inclusive education at a sub-regional level.,
 Uganda 2022-04-02 2025-04-02 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Lydia Nakiyingi
ID:
Exploring immune mechanisms among persons with MTB infection or TB disease, compared to no MTB infection in an endemic setting
REFNo: HS2125ES

General objective:
•To understand the immune mechanisms that underlie TB infection and TB disease compared to those with neither state in an MTB endemic setting using samples collected from individuals with either latent or active TB infection and those without-MTB infection for comparison.
Specific objectives:
• To define the immunological mechanism(s) in MTB using samples from individuals with latent infection, active TB or no MTB infection.
•To identify correlates of immune protection against TB infection and disease in adults in high TB endemic settings; an important pre-requisite in responses to newer TB vaccines
•To compare genetic sequences between adults with active TB, latent TB and no MTB infection in order to delineate genetic mechanisms of protection or disease

 Uganda 2022-04-02 2025-04-02 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
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