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Nura Izath
ID: UNCST-2022-R009201
Autothermo-a wearable continuous temperature measuring bracelet with a central display screen.
REFNo: HS3034ES

To assess the performance of Autothermo- a wearable continuous temperature measuring bracelet and a central display screen in comparison to the standard thermometer.,To assess the feasibility and acceptability of Autothermo among health workers and parents/caregivers of admitted neonates at Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital(MRRH).,
Uganda 2024-07-22 16:57:35 2027-07-22 Medical and Health Sciences Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
David Aderu
ID: UNCST-2023-R008280
Mainz II Pouch: A viable option for the incurable fistula in Uganda
REFNo: HS3247ES

3. To assess the quality of life of recipients of the Mainz II pouch in clients with fistula deemed incurable at SRRH from 2009 to 2018.,2. To describe sonographic characteristics of the upper urinary tract in recipients of the Mainz II pouch procedure at SRRH from 2009 to 2018.,1. To determine the biochemical profile of patients with fistula deemed incurable who have undergone Mainz II pouch procedure at SRRH from 2009 to 2018.,To evaluate the viability of the Mainz II urinary diversion for women with Fistula deemed incurable in Uganda. ,
Uganda 2024-07-22 16:53:11 2027-07-22 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Aisha Nanyiti
ID: UNCST-2021-R013489
Electric cooking in the energy transition: how much subsidization is needed?
REFNo: SS2896ES

To assess the willingness to pay for modern electronic cooking technology within the grid connected urban and peri-urban areas. To assess the effect of benchmark goods on the willingness to pay for modern electronic cooking technology. To assess the impact of information provision towards the demand for modern electronic cooking technology within the grid connected urban and peri-urban areas.
Uganda 2024-07-22 16:52:07 2027-07-22 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
JOSELYN RWEBEMBERA
ID: UNCST-2021-R013915
Identifying the Essential Elements of Case Managers and Peer Support Groups for Prophylaxis Adherence in Rheumatic Heart Disease” (CAMPS Plus)
REFNo: HS4346ES

Objective 1: Determine the difference in 1-year SAP adherence rates of children newly diagnosed with RHD in Uganda receiving one of two support strategies: case manager only (CM) and case manager plus peer support group (CM + PG).

Objective 2: Explore implementation determinants among case managers, participants, and participant families to inform deployment of program at scale.
Uganda 2024-07-22 16:49:34 2027-07-22 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Ronald Kiguba
ID: UNCST-2019-R000844
Understanding adverse drug reactions to dolutegravir and isoniazid in people living with HIV in Uganda: incidence, risk factors, management and patient reporting
REFNo: HS3364ES

To determine the incidence, characteristics and risk factors of ADRs to DTG/ IPT in PLHIV in Uganda,To identify barriers and facilitators of using the app to report ADRs by PLHIV in Uganda,To determine the rate of ADR-reporting by PLHIV at selected ART-sites in Uganda,To implement the Med Safety app to promote ADR-reporting by PLHIV in Uganda,To identify genetic polymorphisms associated with DTG-induced weight gain and hyperglycaemia, and isoniazid-related hepatotoxicity, using the GWAS approach among PLHIV in Uganda,To investigate the prevention, monitoring, management of ADRs to DTG/ IPT in PLHIV in Uganda,
Uganda 2024-07-22 16:37:17 2027-07-22 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
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