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Emma Wamono
ID: UNCST-2025-R017178
 Impact of anthropogenic stressors on ecosystem health and potential in-stream restoration measures of river Manafwa catchment in eastern Uganda
REFNo: NS993ES

I.Examine the influence of anthropogenic stressors on Physico-chemical water quality parameters in river Manafwa catchment in eastern Uganda. II.Analyse the influence of anthropogenic stressors on the macroinvertebrate assemblages in river Manafwa catchment in eastern Uganda. III.Asses the community perception on how their activities affect aquatic ecosystem health in river Manafwa catchment in eastern Uganda. IV.Establish and asses the performance of selected restoration measures in enhancing river ecosystem health in river Manafwa catchment in eastern Uganda.
Uganda 2025-12-05 18:39:17 2028-12-05 Natural Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Emmanuel  Luyirika BK
ID: UNCST-2025-R021521
 Destigmatizing Breast Cancer: Village Health Teams Using a Video Education Tool
REFNo: SS4394ES

1)Improve knowledge about breast cancer among VHTs 2)Evaluate if community members found this video tool to be an acceptable and helpful way to learn more about breast cancer. 3)Evaluate if VHTs found this video tool to be an acceptable and helpful way to share information about breast cancer.
Uganda 2025-12-05 18:37:27 2028-12-05 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Nelson Sewankambo K
ID: UNCST-2020-R014578
 Evaluation of an Information Management and Communication System for Population-wide Point-of-Care Infant Sickle Cell Disease Screening (SIMCS)- A Cluster Randomized Trial
REFNo: HS6567ES

(ii) To evaluate the impact of the SCD SIMCS on access to screening and care and outcomes of children with SCD,
 Uganda 2025-12-05 18:30:02 2028-12-05 Medical and Health Sciences Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Julius Ssendiwala
ID:
EVALUATION OF HIV INTEGRATION INTO ROUTINE CARE AT HEALTH FACILITIES IN UGANDA: LESSONS LEARNT FROM -THE COVID-19 HIV SERVICE DELIVERY ADAPTATIONS AND THE US PRESIDENT EXECUTIVE ORDERS
REFNo: HS6720ES

1. To document the health system adaptations that occurred during the COVID-19 pandemic, and the recent US President Executive Orders and how are they are being utilized for current HIV integration efforts?
2. To document the various models of HIV integration currently being implemented, and the factors that facilitate or hinder their successful implementation
3. To assess the uptake, feasibility, and acceptability of integrating HIV services into routine healthcare services

 Uganda 2025-12-03 18:46:20 2028-12-03 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Christine  Wiltshire Sekaggya
ID: UNCST-2019-R000578
 VALIDATION OF AN OFFLINE DEEP – LEARNING AI MODEL FOR ESTIMATING FVC AND FEV₁ FROM CHEST X‑RAYS IN A RESOURCE‑LIMITED UGANDAN CLINICAL SETTING.
REFNo: HS6703ES

Primary Objective
To evaluate the accuracy of an offline, deep-learning AI model in estimating forced vital capacity (FVC) and forced expiratory volume in one second (FEV₁) by comparing AI-predicted values against spirometry-measured values.

Secondary Objective
To determine the agreement between AI-derived and spirometry-derived FEV₁/FVC ratios, and assess its utility for identifying airflow obstruction (i.e., FEV₁/FVC < 0.70).
 Uganda 2025-12-01 22:01:17 2028-12-01 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Ombeva  Malande Oliver
ID: UNCST-2024-R004335
 Exploring Factors Influencing COVID-19 Vaccination Uptake: A Qualitative Study in Uganda
REFNo: SS4582ES

To explore the factors and contextual differences that influenced COVID-19 vaccination uptake in Uganda, to compare these with experiences in Burundi and Rwanda, and to identify key predictors and opportunities for regional learning
 Kenya 2025-12-01 21:44:17 2028-12-01 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
STELLA NABIRYE
ID: UNCST-2024-R003637
 Evaluation of outcomes of anticoagulation and factors associated with Time in Therapeutic Range among Rheumatic heart disease patients on vitamin K antagonists attending care at the Uganda Heart institute
REFNo: HS6728ES

General objective
To evaluate the outcomes of anticoagulation and factors associated with time in therapeutic range among Rheumatic heart disease patients on vitamin K antagonist attending care at Uganda Heart Institute

specific objectives
1.To determine the clinical outcomes of anticoagulation among Rheumatic heart disease patients on vitamin K antagonists attending care at Uganda Heart Institute

2.To determine the factors associated with time in therapeutic range among Rheumatic disease patients on vitamin K antagonists attending care at Uganda Heart Institute

3.To explore patients’ attitudes and knowledge on the use of vitamin K antagonists among Rheumatic heart disease patients attending care at Uganda Heart Institute

4.To explore clinicians’ perception of the use of vitamin K antagonists in managing patients with Rheumatic heart disease attending care at Uganda Heart Institute
 Uganda 2025-12-01 21:35:22 2028-12-01 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
ATUHAIRE JUSTUS
ID: UNCST-2024-R004914
 Improving the quality of face sheet completion at Mulago National Referral Hospital
REFNo: HS6627ES

1. To determine the proportion of face sheet that are not complete at Mulago National Referral Hospital. 2. To identify the factors that contribute to failure of doctors to complete face sheet at Mulago National Referral Hospital. 3. To identify the measures that can be put forward towards completion of face sheet at Mulago National Referral Hospital.
Uganda 2025-12-01 21:28:40 2028-12-01 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Mirembe SarahAngella
ID: UNCST-2025-R021000
 Influence of Women's Participation In The Rice Value Chain on Household Dietary Diversity in Eastern Uganda
REFNo: SS4586ES

1. To examine the extent of women’s participation in the rice production, processing, and marketing activities within selected rice-oriented households in Namasagali sub-county, Eastern Uganda. 2. To identify the institutional factors that influence women’s participation as rice value chain actors at the household level. 3. To assess the dietary diversity of rice-oriented households in Namasagali sub-county, Eastern Uganda. 4. To establish a relationship between women’s participation and household dietary diversity.
 Uganda 2025-12-01 21:16:33 2028-12-01 Social Science and Humanities Degree Award
Nambusi Kyegombe Davina Ndibalekera
ID: UNCST-2022-R009559
 Ethics in Action in Low and Middle-Income Settings (EALMIC) Study: Challenges faced by researchers in applying ethical principles in Uganda
REFNo: SS4624ES

This aim of this study is to explore the emotional and psychological challenges faced by health researchers in Uganda working with vulnerable populations and on sensitive topics, in order to inform ethical guidelines and support strategies for enhancing researchers' well-being.
The study will be guided by five main objectives:
1. To explore researchers’ experiences of conducting research with vulnerable populations and on sensitive topics.
2. To explore how researchers’ experiences affect their wellbeing.
3. To identify coping and support mechanisms used by researchers to respond to their experiences.
4. To assess the ethical challenges faced when working with vulnerable populations.
5. To explore researchers’ perceptions of the role of cultural factors, including ubuntu principles, patriarchal gender norms, respect for elders and social hierarchies, on researchers’ experiences.

 Uganda 2025-12-01 21:13:31 2028-12-01 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Atwebembeire John Mushomi
ID: UNCST-2025-R022006
 Evaluation of the ASRH Gatherings for Young Mother Gardeners Program
REFNo: SS4584ES

To assess the short- and medium-term impacts of the ASRH Gatherings and integrated livelihood support on young mothers in Kasese District.1. i. Examine how the program addresses challenges faced by adolescent mothers. 2. ii. Document transformative changes in participants’ lives, including aspirations, health, and livelihoods. 3. iii. Provide evidence-based recommendations for strengthening and scaling the program.
 Uganda 2025-12-01 21:05:46 2028-12-01 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Doreen Nakagaayi
ID: UNCST-2023-R006587
 Rheumatic Heart Disease among Pregnant women in Northern Uganda: Prevalence, Impact on Pregnancy Outcomes and Strategy for Early Identification.
REFNo: HS6717ES

General Objectives
To determine the prevalence of RHD in pregnancy in Northern Uganda, the maternal and fetal outcomes and use this data to develop and validate clinical risk scores that predict presence of RHD in pregnancy and those at increased risk for adverse maternal outcomes.
Specific Objectives
Objective 1
A. To determine the prevalence of RHD among pregnant women in a community setting in Northern Uganda.
B. To design a diagnostic risk score that predicts presence of RHD in early pregnancy in Northern Uganda
Objective 2
A. To determine the maternal, and fetal outcomes of pregnant women with RHD in a community setting in Northern Uganda.

Uganda 2025-12-01 20:59:51 2028-12-01 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Peter Cromwell Okello
ID: UNCST-2025-R021939
 Rethinking the Potential of Formal Education in Buttressing the Peace–Economic Development Nexus among Karamojong Pastoralists in Moroto District, Uganda.
REFNo: SS4615ES

The study aims to critically examine the interconnections between formal education, peacebuilding, and economic development among the Karamojong pastoralist communities in Moroto District, Northeastern Uganda. Specifically, it seeks to understand how formal education can be strategically leveraged to promote social cohesion, gender equity, and sustainable livelihoods, while interrogating the socio-cultural, political, and economic dynamics that influence its implementation and outcomes.
Anchored in Pierre Bourdieu’s Theory of Practice, the study explores how education operates as both a field of social reproduction and a potential catalyst for transformation within a historically marginalised pastoralist society.
Research Objectives:
To realise the overarching aims of the study, the following research objectives have been framed:
1. To explore how Karamojong pastoralists experience and perceive access to formal education across different levels (primary, secondary, tertiary, and vocational), focusing on the social, cultural, economic, and geographical factors that shape participation and exclusion.
2. To examine the extent to which formal education, in its current form and cultural relevance, contributes to conflict mitigation, peacebuilding, social cohesion, and economic resilience among Karamojong pastoralists.
3. To analyse how the socio-cultural, political, and economic characteristics of the Karamojong people influence the formulation and implementation of educational policies and strategies within their region.
4. To investigate how formal education shapes gender relations, power dynamics, and opportunities for both women and men in the Karamojong community, particularly in relation to peacebuilding and economic development.
5. To co-develop culturally relevant educational strategies and curriculum innovations that integrate indigenous knowledge and support peacebuilding, gender equity, and sustainable development in pastoralist contexts.
6. To formulate evidence-based policy recommendations that align educational policies and practices with the socio-cultural realities, aspirations, and economic needs of the Karamojong pastoralist communities.
 Uganda 2025-12-01 20:53:21 2028-12-01 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Doreen Nakimuli
ID: UNCST-2021-R013668
 Assessing Willingness to Pay (WTP) for Family Planning Products in Uganda: Insights into consumer demand and affordability
REFNo: HS6749ES

Study Aim:
The overall aim of this study is to assess and understand the factors influencing willingness to pay for the different FP products in the Ugandan Market and barriers to WTP for the contraceptive’s products from all key stakeholders in the current market. Development of the study aims was guided by a series of consultative meetings with key stakeholders including program implementers and review of the recent literature on WTP studies. The study generates evidence to fill key gaps identified from the previous studies conducted on WTP focusing on the underlying factors to client WTP for FP products and services.
1.4 Specific Objectives:
1. To assess the current willingness to pay for Family Planning products among different population segments in Uganda.
2. To identify socio economic and demographic factors influencing willingness to pay for contraceptives
3. To integrate findings from previous WTP studies to provide a comprehensive -analysis and holistic understanding of pricing dynamics.
4. To identify key factors influencing pricing decisions, including cost-to-delivery and market affordability.

 Uganda 2025-12-01 20:44:08 2028-12-01 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Sarah Akampurira
ID: UNCST-2025-R019367
 Stakeholder Engagement, Entrepreneurship Education, and Entrepreneurial Intention among Business Graduates of Chartered Universities in Southwestern Uganda
REFNo: SS4425ES

1. To determine the relationship between stakeholder engagement and entrepreneurial intention among university business graduates. 2. To assess the relationship between stakeholder engagement and entrepreneurship education among university business graduates. 3. To evaluate the relationship between entrepreneurship education and the entrepreneurial intention of university business graduates. 4. To analyse the mediating role of entrepreneurship education on the relationship between stakeholder engagement and entrepreneurial intention among university business graduates.
Uganda 2025-12-01 20:37:44 2028-12-01 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Bruce Kirenga J
ID: UNCST-2019-R001460
 Assessment of Nasal Microbiome, Inflammatory Markers, and Infectious Agents among individuals with Biomass Fuel COPD in Uganda ACRONYM: ASCENT–NASAL Study
REFNo: HS6748ES

Aim 1: Characterize the nasal microbiome composition among individuals with and without COPD who
have different levels of air pollution exposure.

Aim 2: Assess nasal inflammatory marker differences among individuals with and without COPD who
are exposed to different levels of air pollution.

Aim 3: Determine the prevalence of viral and bacterial respiratory pathogens among individuals with
and without COPD and their association with PM2.5 exposure.
 Uganda 2025-12-01 14:33:20 2028-12-01 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Bruce Kirenga J
ID: UNCST-2019-R001460
 Safety, preliminary efficacy, and Pharmacokinetics of Herbal/Natural/ Traditional therapeutic products for the management of Diabetes Mellitus in Uganda.
REFNo: HS6530ES

Main Objective
1. To evaluate the safety, effectiveness and pharmacokinetics of 3 selected NDA- notified herbal/natural/traditional therapeutic products in Uganda, designated IMP1, IMP2, and IMP3.
2. To explore the experiences of innovators, researchers, implementers, and participants involved in this study on the innovation and scientific evaluation of natural therapeutics in Uganda.

Specific Objectives
1. To determine the efficacy of selected NDA-notified herbal/natural/traditional therapeutic products (IMP1, IMP2 and IMP3) used in the treatment of diabetes mellitus in adult patients in Uganda
2. 2. To assess the effect of the selected NDA-notified herbal/natural/traditional therapeutic products (IMP1, IMP2 and IMP3) on specific cardio-metabolic characteristics of adult patients with DM in Uganda.
3. To assess clinical and laboratory adverse events associated with selected NDA- notified herbal/natural/traditional therapeutic products, specifically IMP1, IMP2 and IMP3 in adult patients with DM in Uganda.
4. To investigate the pharmacokinetic profile(s) of NDA-notified herbal/natural/traditional therapeutic products (IMP1, IMP2 and IMP3) used in the management of DM.
5. To explore the experiences of innovators, researchers, implementers, and participants involved in this study on the innovation and scientific evaluation of herbal/natural/traditional therapeutics in Uganda.e the pharmacokinetic profile(s) of NDA-notified herbal/natural/traditional therapeutic products (IMP1, IMP2 and IMP3) used in the management of DM.

Uganda 2025-12-01 14:19:22 2028-12-01 Medical and Health Sciences Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Joseph Matovu Wasswa
ID: UNCST-2025-R021145
 Understanding Power, Institutions, and Policy Dynamics: A Political Economy Analysis of Youth Employment in Uganda
REFNo: SS4607ES

Research Questions The political economy analysis aims to answer two overarching research questions: I. How can current policies and regulatory frameworks be activated and enhanced to provide dignified and fulfilling work opportunities for youth in Uganda? II. What industrial and trade policies and/or plans will enable Uganda to leverage its demographic transition, the 4th industrial revolution, and the evolving digital economy to create adequate opportunities for dignified and fulfilling work for Ugandan youth? Purpose and Objectives The main purpose of this study is to examine how political, institutional, and economic structures interact to shape youth employment outcomes in Uganda. Specifically, the research seeks to: • Map the formal and informal policy, regulatory, and institutional frameworks governing youth employment. • Analyse the interests, incentives, and power dynamics of key actors who influence or obstruct youth employment reforms. • Understand the lived experiences, perceptions, and aspirations of young people in relation to work, inclusion, and voice. • Identify enablers and constraints to the implementation of effective and inclusive employment strategies. • Generate context-sensitive, actionable recommendations for policy and institutional reform.
Uganda 2025-11-26 14:32:03 2028-11-26 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Sarah Wilker
ID: UNCST-2025-R019791
 One size fits all? Towards individual prediction of treatment success for posttraumatic stress disorder in post-conflict settings (TRAUMA-FIT)
REFNo: HS6712ES

Main Objective 1. to identify individual predictors of treatment response to two different treatments in survivors with PTSD in a post-conflict setting Specific Objectives 1. Investigate whether NET is, on average, more effective than PM+ for the treatment of PTSD 2. Identify predictors of optimal response in the two conditions, and thereby identify predictors of treatment success in a trauma-focused versus present-focused treatment 3. Investigate the explanatory role of socio-ecological factors in PTSD treatment response
 Germany 2025-11-26 14:28:24 2028-11-26 Medical and Health Sciences Clinical Trial Degree Award
Pamela Atim
ID: UNCST-2020-R014964
 Effects of biomass fuel usage on indoor air quality and associated respiratory health of women and children in Northern Uganda
REFNo: HS6606ES

1.To analyse the trends of biomass fuel usage in Uganda from 2001 to 2022. 2.To determine the factors associated with respiratory symptoms among women and children in rural and urban areas of Northern Uganda. 3.To quantify the levels of personal exposure of women to air particles (PM2.5, PM10) in the different micro-environments. 4.To explore the perspectives of the community and stakeholders regarding the impacts of cooking fuels.
Uganda 2025-11-26 14:26:18 2028-11-26 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Muzaale tonny
ID: UNCST-2023-R005970
 THE CONTRIBUTION OF ALTERNATIVE ASSESSMENT APPROACHES IN ENHANCING THE ASSOCIATION BETWEEN TEACHING AND LEARNING: THE CASE OF SELECTED PUBLIC UNIVERSITIES IN CENTRAL UGANDA. -
REFNo: SS4469ES

i. To establish the relationship between lecture-based instruction and learning in Public Universities in Central Uganda
ii. To establish the relationship between student centered learning and learning in Public Universities in Central Uganda
iii. To establish the relationship between technology based instruction and learning in Public Universities in Central Uganda
iv. To assess the extent to which alternative assessment moderates the association between dynamics of teaching and learning in selected higher institutions of learning
v. To assess the extent to which effective assessment policy implementation moderates the association between teaching and learning in selected higher institutions of learning

Uganda 2025-11-26 14:24:34 2028-11-26 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Denis Gobo
ID: UNCST-2025-R018025
 Factors Influencing Adoption of Renewable Energy Interventions: A case of Refugees and Host Communities in Terego District Northern Uganda
REFNo: SS4489ES

1) To determine attitudes towards renewable energy interventions among refugees and the host communities in Terego District. 2) To examine the relevance of renewable energy interventions to refugees and the host communities in Terego District. 3) To determine the effectiveness of renewable energy interventions to refugees and the host communities in Terego District.
Uganda 2025-11-26 14:21:52 2028-11-26 Social Science and Humanities Degree Award
PAUL OPIO
ID: UNCST-2025-R019548
 EFFECT OF SPORTS PARTICIPATION ON RETENTION AND ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT OF PRIMARY SCHOOL GOING CHILDREN IN KARAMOJA REGION OF UGANDA
REFNo: NS1008ES

To investigate the effect of Sports Participation on retention of Primary School children in Karamoja Region of Uganda.
To examine the effect of Sports Participation on literacy and numeracy of Primary School children in Karamoja Region of Uganda.
To explore the relationship between Sports participation and completion rates of Primary School children in Karamoja Region of Uganda.
To assess the effect of Sports Participation on regular school attendance of Primary School children in Karamoja Region of Uganda.
 Uganda 2025-11-26 14:02:49 2028-11-26 Natural Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Julius Tabi Izza
ID: UNCST-2022-R009052
 A Theological Reappraisal of Bride Wealth: The Practice of Oku Jeza among Lugbara Christians in the Diocese of Ma'di-West Nile
REFNo: SS4590ES

The study will seek to analyze the challenges of oku jeza, a practice among Lugbara Christian community in the Diocese of Ma’di-West Nile on church marriage and frame theological approach to revisit the practice while maintaining its intended role.
Uganda 2025-11-21 15:07:50 2028-11-21 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Zaina Nabirye Lubwama
ID: UNCST-2025-R022146
 The Persistance of Indian Built Heritage in Busoga, Eastern Uganda, 1903-2023.
REFNo: SS4509ES

1. To examine the evolution of Indian-built heritage in Busoga from 1903 to 1962.
2. To analyze how and why Indian-built heritage adapted and maintained its vitality from 1962 to 1979.
3. To examine the changes and continuities of Indian built heritage in Busoga from 1979 to 2023.

 Uganda 2025-11-21 14:58:05 2028-11-21 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Sofia Fernandez
ID: UNCST-2025-R019676
 Investigating the lack of male involvement in community based agricultural education programs in Kamuli, Uganda
REFNo: SS4581ES

1. Examine the man's perception of their role in family nutrition and agriculture.
2. Identify the social and cultural barriers to involvement for men.
3. Collect ideas for solutions that could increase male participation.
 USA 2025-11-21 14:52:50 2028-11-21 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Isaac Ahimbisibwe
ID: UNCST-2025-R018434
 Co-ethnic Peers in Higher Education. Surname-ethnicity connection and validation exercise
REFNo: SS4575ES

1. This project will evaluate the effectiveness of using surname-based machine learning models in predicting identity with a focus on ethnic peer effects.

2. Also, we will evaluate how High-ability and co-ethnic peer networks may shape career opportunities and national identity and pride
 Uganda 2025-11-21 14:50:09 2028-11-21 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Micheal Ivan Lyazi Micheal Ivan
ID: UNCST-2025-R021640
 An Assessment of Gender Integration in Equity Accelerator Fund (EAF) Implementation in Uganda
REFNo: SS4547ES

1. 1. To describe the specific gender-related barriers to immunization access among Uganda’s zero-dose population archetypes. 2. 2. To assess the implementation of EAF gender integration strategies. 3. 3. To identify gaps in the implementation of EAF gender integration strategies. 4. 4. To explorer how gender integration influences the number of ZD/ under immunized cases across the different population architypes in the study Geographies.
 Uganda 2025-11-21 14:44:56 2028-11-21 Social Science and Humanities Non-degree Award
MALLON TUSUUBIRA
ID: UNCST-2025-R021850
 SURVEY ON PARATUBERCULOSIS IN SLAUGHTERED GOATS AT KAMPALA CITY ABATTIOR
REFNo: A654ES

General objective
To establish the prevalence of Mycobacterium avium subsp. paratuberculosis infection in goats
Specific Objectives
i. To determine the prevalence of the gross and microscopic lesions associated with paratuberculosis in the ileocecal junction and associated lymph nodes of goats slaughtered at Kampala city abattoir
ii. To establish the prevalence of Mycobacterium avium sub species paratuberculosis in suspected cases using polymerase chain reaction (PCR)

 Uganda 2025-11-21 14:36:09 2028-11-21 Agricultural Sciences Clinical Trial Degree Award
Martin Origa Jobson Ariel
ID: UNCST-2022-R010809
 Validation of cervical cancer screening methods in Uganda: The National Cancer Management and Capacity building Project in Uganda (CANCAP UG) experience.
REFNo: HS6635ES

To assess multiple screening methods: VIA, PAP smear, HPV, and colposcopy, plus or minus biopsy.,To evaluate the indicators of screening accuracy (sensitivity, specificity, positive predictive value, negative predictive value) of Visual Inspection with Acetic acid (VIA) test by comparing with the gold standard of disease status confirmed via histological results.,
 Uganda 2025-11-21 14:33:45 2028-11-21 Medical and Health Sciences Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Etheldreda Nakimuli-Mpungu
ID: UNCST-2020-R014808
 Secondary Data Analyses of the Predictors of Depression Treatment Outcomes and Mechanisms of Group Support Psychotherapy in the SEEK-GSP Trial and Translating Findings Through an Upgraded Online Training
REFNo: HS6789ES

Objective 1: Identify predictors of early treatment non-response to depression therapy among people living with HIV (PLWH). Objective 2: Identify psychological and behavioral mechanisms mediating the effect of Group Support Psychotherapy on depression outcomes. Objective 3: Strengthen and upgrade the existing SEEKGSP Academy digital training portal to enhance mental health support for people living with HIV (PLWH).
 Uganda 2025-11-21 14:31:49 2028-11-21 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
KASIMU SENDAWULA
ID: UNCST-2025-R019643
 Industrial Symbiosis and Scalability of Smallholder Farms in Uganda
REFNo: SS4430ES

To explore the perception of the smallholder farmers regarding the concept of scalability in Uganda

To identify the industrial symbiotic practices being undertaken by smallholder farmers in Uganda.

To investigate the influence of industrial symbiosis on scalability of smallholder farmers in Uganda.

Uganda 2025-11-21 14:20:24 2028-11-21 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Gladness Mtango E
ID: UNCST-2025-R017177
 The Nurses’ Perception of Their Immediate Supervisors’ Servant Leadership Behaviors and Their Sense of Work Effectiveness in Selected Ugandan Public Hospitals
REFNo: SS4419ES

•To explore the relationship between nurses’ perception of servant Leadership and their perceived access to work information such as willingness to share information.,•To determine the relationship between nurses’ perception of Servant Leadership and their perceived access to work resources such as needed equipment and materials.,•To explore the relationship between nurses’ perception of Servant Leadership and their perceived access to work opportunities such as challenging work and opportunities to learn new skills.,To explore if there are differences in job outcomes due to differences in the sizes of hospitals or the tenure of the nurse employee.,To survey and explore the perception of the nurses in the selected public hospitals in Uganda to determine if there is a relationship between their immediate supervisor’s servant leadership behavior and their job outcomes,
 USA 2025-11-21 14:16:50 2028-11-21 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
BANGIRANA SEPHAS
ID: UNCST-2025-R020094
 USAGE OF PATIENT RECORDS MANAGEMENT SYSTEM, PSYCHOSOCIAL WORK ENVIRONMENT, WORK TEAM STABILITY, HEALTH CENTRE CHARACTERISTICS, AND QUALITY OF HEALTH CARE IN HEALTH CENTRE IVS IN SOUTH WESTERN UGANDA
REFNo: SS4395ES

General Objective
The aim of the study is to examine the relationship between usage of patient records management system, psychosocial work environment, work team stability, and the quality of health care in HC IVs in South Western Uganda, with health centre characteristics as a moderating variable.
Specific Objectives
i. To establish the relationship between usage of patient records management system usage and the quality of health care among the HC IVs in South-Western Uganda.
ii. To examine the relationship between psychosocial work environment and the quality of health care at HC IVs in South-Western Uganda.
iii. To assess the relationship between work team stability and the quality of health care HC IV in South-Western Uganda.
iv. To examine the combined effect of patient records management, psychosocial work environment, and team stability on the quality of health care at HC IVs in South-Western Uganda.
v. To assess the moderating effect of health centre characteristics in the relationship between psychosocial work environment and quality of health care in HC IVs in South Western Uganda.
 Uganda 2025-11-21 14:13:43 2028-11-21 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Jackson Mukonzo
ID: UNCST-2021-R013916
 Safety of COVIDEX™ Therapy in adults: in Uganda: A randomized controlled open- label phase 1 clinical trial.
REFNo: HS6540ES

Overall aim
To validate the safety of COVIDEX™ therapy in adult Ugandans.

Specific objectives
Primary objective
To evaluate and document adverse events associated with COVIDEX™ among adults
in Uganda.

Secondary objective:
To determine the plasma concentration of berberine in adults receiving COVIDEX™ at
three different dose levels.
Uganda 2025-11-21 14:11:01 2028-11-21 Medical and Health Sciences Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
William Worodria Ofuti
ID: UNCST-2022-R010915
 Candidate Clinical Correlate as Prognostic Outcome for TB (C3PO) Study
REFNo: HS6545ES

Our specific aims are: 1. To evaluate end-of-treatment (EOT) biomarkers as predictors of recurrent TB 2. To evaluate novel cough and activity biomarkers as predictors of post-TB lung health
 Uganda 2025-11-21 13:53:39 2028-11-21 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Doreen Rubatsimbira Katangaza
ID: UNCST-2024-R004595
 Social economic determinants of energy poverty at household level in Uganda
REFNo: SS4062ES

To what extend do socioeconomic factors determine energy poverty?
What are the energy poverty hotspots in Uganda?
What are the socioeconomic conditions of the most vulnerable households to energy poverty?
 Uganda 2025-11-21 13:49:30 2028-11-21 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
DANIEL ELAMU
ID: UNCST-2025-R020928
 PREVALENCE OF MALARIA AND HIV IN UGANDAN CHILDREN WITH TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY; AN EARLY OUTCOME STUDY.
REFNo: HS6781ES

Primary objective: To determine the prevalence of malaria (by RDT and PCR) and HIV among children presenting with traumatic brain injury at Mulago National Referral Hospital in 8 months.
Secondary Objective: To assess the impact of malaria parasitemia and/or HIV co-infection on short-term functional recovery, measured by Health-Related Quality of Life (HRQoL) at one-month post-discharge.
Uganda 2025-11-21 13:47:46 2028-11-21 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Eugene Ruzagira
ID: UNCST-2023-R008282
 A Phase 3, Randomized, Active-Controlled, Double-Blind Clinical Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of MK-8527 Oral Once-Monthly as HIV-1 Preexposure Prophylaxis in Women
REFNo: HS6565ES

To evaluate the efficacy of MK-8527 qm compared to FTC/TDF qd for the prevention of HIV-1 infection as assessed by the incidence rate per year of adjudicated HIV-1 infections To evaluate the safety and tolerability of MK-8527 qm compared to FTC/TDF qd.
 Uganda 2025-11-21 11:18:30 2028-11-21 Medical and Health Sciences Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Francis Ssebiryo
ID: UNCST-2019-R001250
 Mid-Term Evaluation for the Stand Up for Sexual and Reproductive Health Rights Project
REFNo: SS4574ES

To establish a midline value for key performance indicators outlined in the project’s Performance Measurement Framework(PMF), allowing for a direct comparison with the baseline data. To assess progress toward the Outcome Indicators. To establish a midline value for tracking progress against these outcome indicators, as detailed in the project’s Performance Measurement Framework (PMF). To provide recommendations for strategic project improvements
 Uganda 2025-11-19 8:42:04 2028-11-19 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Eddy Walakira Joshua
ID: UNCST-2022-R009077
 MULTI-COUNTRY OPERATIONAL RESEARCH ON NEW AND EVOLVING FORMS OF VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN AND GIRLS LIVING WITH HIV IN UGANDA, KENYA AND TANZANIA
REFNo: SS4545ES

Aim
To conduct a multi-country operational research that examines how new and evolving forms of violence against WLHIV affect their participation in leadership and collective organising within feminist movements in Uganda, Kenya, and Tanzania.

Specific objectives
1.To assess the lived experiences of WLHIV regarding new and evolving forms of violence, and their impact on participation, leadership, and collective organising within feminist movements in Uganda, Kenya, and Tanzania.
2.To examine the experiences of WLHIV who seek or do not seek assistance after experiencing violence, including their access to shelters and support services, and how these factors influence movement-building participation and their advocacy.
3.To analyse, by root cause, how existing barriers hinder WLHIV from receiving assistance and participating meaningfully in coalition-building, advocacy spaces, and feminist leadership.
4.To generate feminist, practice-based evidence and approaches to strengthen inclusive coalitions, leadership pathways, and evidence-informed advocacy under the THRIVE Project at regional levels.
 Uganda 2025-11-19 16:37:11 2028-11-19 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Mary Kaakyo
ID: UNCST-2025-R019146
 Impact of Differentiated Service Delivery (DSD) Approaches on Viral Suppression and Retention in Care among Adolescents Aged 10-19 Living with HIV in Masaka Region, Uganda
REFNo: HS6682ES

1.Determine the impact of the DSD approaches on viral suppression and retention in care among adolescents aged 10-19 living with HIV in the Masaka region. 2.Explore mechanisms and pathways through which DSD approaches have impacted (or not) viral suppression and retention in care among adolescents aged 10-19 years living with HIV in the Masaka region and the contextual factors that influence these pathways. 3.Estimate the incremental cost-effectiveness of DSD approaches on viral suppression and retention in care among adolescents aged 10-19 years living with HIV in Masaka region.
 Uganda 2025-11-13 17:13:46 2028-11-13 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
JULIET ANENA
ID: UNCST-2025-R022055
 Monitoring the Diversity and Metabolic Shift of Gut Microbes during Fermented Cassava Feeding in an in Vitro Human Colonic Model
REFNo: A667ES

i. To assess the microbial population dynamics during anaerobic fermentation of cassava tubers
ii. To analyse the physicochemical properties and nutrient bioavailability of anaerobically fermented cassava flour
iii. To evaluate the effect of fermented cassava on gut microbial population, diversity, and microbial metabolites

 Uganda 2025-11-13 17:10:56 2028-11-13 Agricultural Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Aisha Nanyiti
ID: UNCST-2021-R013489
 Exploring the option for co-existence of Mabira Forest and the booming economic activity
REFNo: SS4462ES

The main objective is to examine how informational programs can promote co-existence in forest management practices by evaluating their impact on forest community attitudes and conservation behaviors. Precisely.Specific objectives
1. Assess the influence of targeted awareness interventions on forest community members' knowledge of the benefits of optimal forest cover by measuring changes in awareness levels over a 12-month period.
2. Determine the impact of conservation information on the willingness of forest community members to engage in sustainable forest biomass care, quantified by changes in self-reported willingness and observed conservation actions within six months of intervention.
3. Evaluate the behavioral changes in conservation practices among the forest community, specifically tracking actions like reduced logging and increased forest maintenance over 18 months, to establish a direct link between informational programs and sustainable forest stewardship.

 Uganda 2025-11-13 17:08:30 2028-11-13 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Karlo Ojok
ID: UNCST-2025-R019912
 Maize Commodity Chain and Livelihood Outcomes among Smallholder Farmers in Northern Uganda
REFNo: SS4628ES

(i) To explore the nature of smallholder involvement in the maize commodity chain in northern Uganda.
(ii) To assess the institutional factors affecting farmers’ participation in the maize commodity chain in northern Uganda.
(iii) To explore ways of enhancing livelihood outcomes for smallholders in the maize commodity chain.
(iv) To establish the effects of participation in the maize commodity chain on livelihood outcomes of farming households in northern Uganda.

Uganda 2025-11-13 16:57:57 2028-11-13 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Losira Nasirumbi
ID: UNCST-2021-R013084
 Farmer Perceptions and Preferences for Perennial Sorghum in the Drylands of Eastern Uganda
REFNo: A659ES

General objective: To generate knowledge for the promotion of the adoption of perennial sorghum varieties. Specific Objectives: 1. Identify the agronomic traits most valued by smallholder farmers in perennial sorghum varieties, such as yield, drought resistance, maturity period, and ease of harvesting, to guide the development of locally adapted perennial sorghum lines. 2. Analyze the socio-cultural perceptions and attitudes of smallholder farmers toward perennial sorghum, and to examine how gender dynamics, household decision-making, and youth involvement influence the adoption of perennial sorghum cropping systems. 3. Assess the key barriers and opportunities for the adoption of perennial sorghum among smallholder farmers, including factors such as access to seeds, labor requirements, market access, and the availability of agricultural support services. 4. Investigate the economic dynamics influencing the adoption of perennial sorghum, including market access, price trends, income generation, and the potential for value-added products, to determine the economic viability of perennial sorghum systems for smallholder farmers. 5. Evaluate the role of agricultural extension services, public and private institutions, and other stakeholders in supporting smallholder farmers in the adoption and management of perennial sorghum, with a focus on the effectiveness of training and access to resources.
 Uganda 2025-11-13 16:54:58 2028-11-13 Agricultural Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Andrew Kanyike Marvin
ID: UNCST-2020-R014554
 Assessing the Burden, Prehospital care pathways, and Management of Trauma Patients in Eastern Uganda: A cross-sectional study.
REFNo: HS6754ES

4. To evaluate how pain is assessed and managed in trauma patients at Jinja Regional Referral Hospital and Iganga General Hospital in Eastern Uganda.,3. To determine the prehospital care pathways and referral patterns followed by trauma patients presenting to Jinja Regional Referral Hospital and Iganga General Hospital in Eastern Uganda.,2. To determine the most common injury patterns and mechanisms of injury of trauma patients presenting to Jinja Regional Referral Hospital and Iganga General Hospital in Eastern Uganda.,1. To determine the sociodemographic and clinical characteristics of trauma patients presenting to Jinja Regional Referral Hospital and Iganga General Hospital in Eastern Uganda.,To characterise the presentation, prehospital care pathways, and in-hospital pain assessment and management of trauma patients at Jinja Regional Referral Hospital and Iganga General Hospital in Eastern Uganda.,
 Uganda 2025-11-13 16:53:10 2028-11-13 Medical and Health Sciences Non-degree Award
Paul Okeny
ID: UNCST-2021-R012931
 PADER Study - Polyp and Adenoma DEtection Rate and colonoscopy yield in Uganda – a retrospective cross-sectional Study.
REFNo: HS6256ES

To identify factors associated with ADR, including age, sex, colonoscopy indication, and bowel preparation quality.,To describe the overall colonoscopy yield, including detection of Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and colorectal cancer (CRC) among patients undergoing colonoscopy at Mulago National Referral Hospital and St. Mary’s Hospital Lacor.,To determine the polyp detection rate (PDR) and adenoma detection rate (ADR) among patients undergoing colonoscopy at two large hospitals in Uganda.,
 Uganda 2025-11-13 16:51:31 2028-11-13 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Kirsten Nielsen Milo Tromborg
ID: UNCST-2025-R019351
 Vital waste: A case study of informal waste management, urban infrastructure, and future-making in Gulu
REFNo: SS4342ES

The aim of the proposed research is to create new empirical insights into municipal and citizen-led waste management in Africa using ethnographic research methods. The proposed project also intends to break new theoretical ground by putting the empirical findings into conversation with existing literature on waste, infrastructure, and urbanity.
Denmark 2025-11-13 16:50:31 2028-11-13 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Catherine Abaasa N
ID:
ASSESSING RIFT VALLEY FEVER PREVENTION AND CONTROL PREPAREDNESS AND REPORTING DYNAMICS: A CASE OF KASHARI COUNTY MBARARA, UGANDA
REFNo: NS797ES

This study aims at assessing the preparedness level of Kashari County to effectively respond to a potential Rift Valley Fever (RVF) outbreak and to identify and analyze the barriers and facilitators influencing the reporting of RVF signals among various stakeholders in Kashari County, Mbarara district ,I. To assess the preparedness level of Kashari County to effectively respond to a potential Rift Valley Fever (RVF) outbreak. II. To identify and analyze the barriers and facilitators influencing the reporting of RVF signals among various stakeholders within Kashari County,
 Uganda 2025-11-13 16:48:09 2028-11-13 Natural Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Kazunari Ushida
ID:
Conservation science of African Grey Parrot
REFNo: NS744ES

African Grey Parrot is endangered bird species. Their physiological and genetic characteristics must be known for the better conservation. As Chubu University and UWEC start the joint conservation project for African Grey Parrot with the finance from Japanese goverment (Japan International Cooperation Agency, JICA). We focus on the role of zoo in the ex-situ African Grey Parrot conservation in which development of the nutrition science, the breeding science, the behavior science, and the veterinary science toward this particular species are essential for the future success of ex-situ conservation.
Japan 2025-11-13 16:46:55 2028-11-13 Natural Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Ali Waiswa
ID: UNCST-2025-R020882
 ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE AND DEEP LEARNING BASED IRIDOLOGY FOR DETECTION OF COLORECTAL CANCER
REFNo: HS6756ES

To determine the sensitivity of AI and deep learning based iridology for detection of colorectal cancer in Uganda over a period of one year.
To determine the specificity of AI and deep learning based iridology for detection of colorectal cancer in Uganda over a period of one year.

 Uganda 2025-11-13 16:40:17 2028-11-13 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
HAKIIMU KAWALYA
ID: UNCST-2025-R020311
 Sickle Cell Modifier Genes Across Diverse Human Populations
REFNo: HS6710ES

1) To profile the most common fetal hemoglobin associated sickle cell disease modifier genes 2) To determine population specific gene expression patterns of fetal hemoglobin associated sickle cell disease modifier genes 3) To characterize inter-population Allele Frequencies of fetal hemoglobin associated sickle cell disease modifier gene variants 4) To analyze selection signals in fetal hemoglobin associated sickle cell modifier genes using human whole genome sequencing data
 Uganda 2025-11-13 15:27:46 2028-11-13 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Isaac Ssewanyana
ID: UNCST-2020-R014336
 Partial Analytical and Clinical Performance Study focusing on Specimen Type Equivalence, Diagnostic Sensitivity and Specificity, and Usability Evaluation of ConfiSign HCV Pro.
REFNo: HS6742ES

3. Qualification of usability for professional use of ConfiSign HCV Pro through a label comprehension study and a results interpretation study which are to be completed by at least 3 laboratory professionals and at least 4 lay providers/healthcare workers.,2. Establish part of the clinical performance (diagnostic sensitivity and specificity) of ConfiSign HCV Pro using capillary whole blood samples.,1. Demonstrate the specimen type equivalence between capillary whole blood, venous whole blood, serum and plasma samples while using ConfiSign HCV Pro.,The general objective of this study is the partial evaluation of both clinical and analytical performance as well as qualification of usability for professional use of the ConfiSign HCV Pro according to parts of WHO TSS-16 (Part 1 - section 1.2.1, Part 2a - sections 2a.1.1 to 2a.1.3, Part 3a - sections 3a.1.1 to 3a.1.2) and CS (Annex I - Part I and Part II and Annex V - Table 2). For further details, see section 7.4.,
 Uganda 2025-11-07 5:14:01 2028-11-07 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Caroline Gotsche Isabelle
ID: UNCST-2025-R021504
 Antenatal syphilis testing in central Uganda - Exploring provider-level factors affecting maternal syphilis testing coverage
REFNo: HS6671ES

1. Mapping the current body of literature of syphilis testing in ANC services.This will allow us to obtain an overview on the current state of syphilis testing among pregnant women in ANC services in Uganda. 2. Understanding impeding and facilitating factors of syphilis testing in ANC services. Investigating providers` (Health Care Workers (HCW), midwives, nurses and physicians) knowledge of syphilis, and their experiences, perceptions, ideas and interest in syphilis testing will be essential to gain deeper understanding of these factors. Additionally, providers’ interest and ideas on engaging partners in antenatal syphilis testing will be explored to address the issue of re-infection in pregnant women. To gain an overview of a pregnant woman’s journey through the clinic, paying particular attention to how syphilis screening fits into antenatal care clinic observations will be conducted. 3. Exploring syphilis self-testing as a novel syphilis testing strategy in ANC services.
Investigating policy makers`, providers’ and pregnant women’s understanding and interest in the use of syphilis self-testing will be investigated. Whether the use of secondary distribution of self-test kits to partners of pregnant women to enhance partner engagement may be an acceptable approach among pregnant women will be also examined.
Germany 2025-11-07 5:12:16 2028-11-07 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Nazarius Tumwesigye Mbona
ID: UNCST-2019-R000664
 Promoting education and child well-being through the Education for Protection and Well-being model in Sironko and Budaka districts, Uganda: A cluster non-randomised controlled trial (EPW – Study)
REFNo: HS6277ES

4.1 General Objective
The purpose of this study is to assess the effectiveness of the EPW Program on children, caregivers, and teachers.
4.2 Specific Objectives
1. To assess the effectiveness of the EPW program by comparing intervention and control schools in terms of Student social-emotional learning (SEL) practices, Caregiver-child relationships and positive parenting practices and Teachers’ positive classroom management practices
2. To assess the prevalence of secondary outcomes for each participant group
3. To determine implementation factors (e.g., attendance, fidelity) that influence program effectiveness.
4. To establish the level of satisfaction, barriers and facilitators to participation in the program up to endline in intervention group.
 Uganda 2025-11-07 5:10:34 2028-11-07 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Caroline Agabiirwe Noel
ID: UNCST-2025-R020394
 Development and effectiveness of the Better Health media campaign on maternal and child health-seeking behaviours in Uganda.
REFNo: HS6737ES

1. To explore the knowledge, attitudes, and practices among the target audiences related to ANC, PNC, malaria vaccine and diarrhoea management in children. 2. Assess the acceptability of the campaign among the target audience, exploring attitudes of the target audience towards the campaign and mechanisms of campaign impact. 3. Run a controlled quantitative evaluation study to assess the impact of the campaign on knowledge, beliefs, intentions and behaviours related to ANC, PNC and malaria vaccine. 4. To complement the quantitative study with controlled time series analysis of routine DHIS2 data, to examine shifts in trends in treatment seeking, ANC uptake, PNC uptake, and malaria vaccine uptake that may be attributable to the campaign.
 Uganda 2025-11-07 5:08:21 2028-11-07 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
VICTORIA NYAITEERA
ID: UNCST-2021-R011699
 Knowledge, attitudes, practices, and moderators of Competency Based Medical Education: A needs assessment and faculty development in CBME delivery at Mbarara University of Science and Technology
REFNo: HS4973ES

5. To suggest appropriate adjustments to curricula implementation process for fidelity improvement.,4. To determine the moderators (facilitators and barriers) of competency based medical training in post graduate programs,3. To train the faculty involved in postgraduate medical training on CBME implementation.,2. To identify MUST FOM faculty development/training needs for successful CBME implementation.,1. To assess the knowledge attitudes and practices of faculty towards competency-based training in medical post graduate programs at MUST,To improve the fidelity of competency based medical training curricula for postgraduates at MUST by training the faculty in CBME delivery and making faculty training in CBME a MUST institutional priority.,
 Uganda 2025-11-07 5:06:17 2028-11-07 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Elizabeth Igaga Namugaya
ID: UNCST-2022-R011354
 Advancing Health and Leadership: A Wellbeing Toolkit for Women in Anesthesia and Surgery in Uganda
REFNo: HS6633ES

General Objective To determine the state of wellbeing among the women in the Anesthesia and Surgical Specialties in Uganda Specific Objectives To understand how women in the Anesthesia and Surgical Specialties in Uganda define wellbeing. To determine the state of well-being among women in the Anesthesia and Surgical Specialties in Uganda.
 Uganda 2025-11-07 5:05:10 2028-11-07 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
NANCY MITAKI Bonareri
ID: UNCST-2024-R003431
 Biochemical Studies and Anti-diabetic mechanism of Cucurbita maxima Duchesne (Pumpkin) fruit extracts in diabetic Rats
REFNo: NS970ES

6. Determine the stability, structure’s function, and behavior of the bioactive compounds from the most active fraction of C. maxima and the target proteins,5. Predict interactions between active compounds (ligands) and diabetic target proteins such as Fibroblast growth factor 21 (FGF21), alpha-amylase and alpha-glucosidase.,4. Identify the bioactive components in the most active fraction of C. maxima fruits.,3. Determine the effects of fractions of C. maxima fruit on oxidative stress markers (Superoxide dismutase, Catalase, Glutathione peroxidase, and malondialdehyde) in diabetic rats.,2. Evaluate the effects of fractions of C. maxima fruit on liver biomarkers (Aspartate transaminase, Alanine transaminase, Alkaline phosphatase) and kidney biomarkers (Urea and Creatinine) , and histology of the liver and kidneys in diabetic rats.,1. Determine the effects of fractions of C. maxima fruit on levels of blood glucose, insulin, and activities of serum amylase and histology of pancreatic cells in diabetic rats.,To investigate the biochemical effects and antidiabetic mechanism of Cucurbita maxima Duchesne fruit extracts in diabetic rats.,
 Kenya 2025-11-07 5:02:42 2028-11-07 Natural Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Beatrice Arwenyo
ID: UNCST-2025-R018319
 Nutrient enriched biochar Fertilizer innovation from agricultural feedstock for climate smart farming. VERSION 2.0
REFNo: NS1046ES

The overall objective of the research is to produce Nutrient enriched biochar fertilizer from agricultural waste as an alternative to synthetic fertilizer. Specifically, the study intends to: i) Characterize agricultural waste for their potential use as feedstock ii) Develop Nutrient enriched biochar Fertilizer from selected agricultural waste iii) Validate the efficacy of the Nutrient enriched biochar fertilizer in pilot plots
Uganda 2025-11-07 5:01:35 2028-11-07 Natural Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Gertrude Nakigozi
ID: UNCST-2025-R022719
 Pregnancy to Protection: Enhancing Vaccine Confidence for Lifelong Family Health
REFNo: HS6734ES

1. Identify factors that influence vaccine confidence among pregnant women and mothers to enhance immunization uptake at the family level, creating a positive ripple effect across the lifespan. 2. Identify opportunities for and barriers to expanding maternal vaccination coverage through evidence-based community focused approaches. For objective two we will utilize qualitative methods to understand key stakeholder level perspectives on overcoming barriers related to the 3c’s and the acceptability, feasibility, and appropriateness (implementation outcomes, operationalized as defined by proctor et al. (60)) of mass education and vaccination campaigns that reach pregnant women outside of ANC facilities to expand vaccine access and catalyze uptake within the family unit. We will also explore how other routine immunization delivery across the lifespan can be similarly optimized. Key informant participants will be identified through existing relationships with the MOH (in the case of policy level stakeholders) and community leaders (in the case of traditional birth attendants and village health team members).
 0 2025-11-07 5:00:01 2028-11-07 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Muzaale tonny
ID: UNCST-2023-R005970
 Linking Educational Resources to Competence-Based Curriculum Implementation in Uganda’s Lower Secondary Education: The Role of Instructional Adaptability.
REFNo: SS4467ES

iii. To establish the extent to which instructional expertise in secondary schools mediates the relationship between infrastructural resources availability and competence-based curriculum implementation in lower secondary schools in Uganda ,ii. To establish the extent to which school change educational receptivity mediates the relationship between human resources quality, availability, and competence-based curriculum implementation in lower secondary schools in Uganda ,i. What is the relationship between educational resources and competence-based curriculum implementation in lower secondary schools in Uganda?,
 Uganda 2025-11-07 4:57:22 2028-11-07 Social Science and Humanities Degree Award
Claire Biribawa
ID: UNCST-2023-R008347
 Advancing the QUALity and EFFectiveness of alcohol and drug treatment services in Uganda (AQUALEFF - Study) through measurement of Patient reported outcomes
REFNo: HS6699ES

To assess the implementation of routine patient-reported outcome measurement and evaluate patient reported outcomes and experiences among individuals receiving treatment services for substance use disorders in Uganda
Uganda 2025-11-07 4:50:35 2028-11-07 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Joweria Nambooze
ID: UNCST-2019-R001118
 The potential of egg powder supplementation, combined with Behaviour Change Communication, to enhance nutrition outcomes during complementary feeding in stunting-endemic areas of Kamwenge District
REFNo: HS6296ES

To develop a Theory of Change for the egg powder initiative, outlining the pathways through which the intervention is expected to improve nutrition outcomes for children 6-17 months in stunting-endemic areas in Kamwenge district.,To project trends in nutrition outcomes with prolonged egg powder supplementation among children 6-17 months in stunting-endemic areas in Kamwenge district.,Determine the change in caregiver nutrition knowledge, attitudes, and practices related to feeding of children 6-17 months receiving egg powder supplementation and social behaviour change communication in stunting-endemic areas in Kamwenge district.,Assess the change in nutrition outcomes of children 6-17 months receiving egg powder supplementation and social behaviour change communication in stunting-endemic areas in Kamwenge district,To assess the potential of egg powder supplementation combined with social behaviour change communication to improve nutrition outcomes during complementary feeding in stunting-endemic areas in Kamwenge district. ,
 Uganda 2025-11-07 4:48:44 2028-11-07 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Tina Aciro
ID: UNCST-2024-R004401
 A historical analysis of the Uganda Refugee Model: Policies and practices (1940-2025)
REFNo: SS4457ES

This study seeks to analyse the historical orientation of the Uganda Refugee Model in global refugee policies and practices, with Adjumani Distict as a microcosm of the national model (1940-2025). It examines the national refugee framework’s convergence with and divergence from international frameworks such as the 1951 Refugee Convention and its 1967 Protocol, UNHCR policies, the 1969 OAU’s Convention Governing the Specific Aspects of Refugee Problems in Africa, , and other country’s policies thus, generating insights into the interplay between national innovation and international refugee governance.1. To trace the historical trajectories of refugee settlement in Adjumani District, highlighting the broader framework of Uganda’s refugee governance. 2. To examine the historical underpinnings of the Uganda Refugee Model as policies and practices.3. To analyse the place of the Uganda Refugee Model in global refugee policies and practices (1940-2025).
 Uganda 2025-11-07 4:45:34 2028-11-07 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Noah Kiwanuka
ID: UNCST-2021-R010125
 ASSESSING THE MYCOBACTERIUM TUBERCULOSIS CARRIAGE STATE
REFNo: HS6616ES

Aim 1: Assess Mtb asymptomatic incipient and subclinical disease, carriage rates and aerosol expulsion from household contacts of active cases in a TB-endemic setting.

Aim 2: Perform WGS on isolates from Mtb active cases and asymptomatic household contacts and compare with the regional/national case database.

Uganda 2025-11-07 4:42:07 2028-11-07 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Francis Kintu
ID: UNCST-2025-R016989
 The Use of Evidence in Budgetary Decision-making by Legislators: Analysis of Uganda Parliament
REFNo: SS4485ES

To examine legislators' access to evidence for budgetary decision-making.
To evaluate legislators' use of evidence in budgetary decision-making.
To assess how institutional factors affect legislators' access to and use of evidence.
To explore how MP's human agency affects access to and use of evidence.
 Uganda 2025-11-04 18:33:31 2028-11-04 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Emmanuel Sendaula
ID: UNCST-2020-R014767
 Feasibility and acceptability of the interRAI self-reported carer needs (SCaN) assessment in central Uganda: A pilot study
REFNo: HS6589ES

The primary purpose of this project is to pilot the interRAI SCaN assessment with informal caregivers of older adults in central Uganda. This work will address five main research objectives (with specific deliverables) in three sequential study phases. Phase 1: (1) Explore the current practices and strategies to assess informal caregiver needs in central Uganda,(2) Document the implementation barriers and facilitators to adopting the interRAI SCaN assessment at study partner sites. Phase 2: (3) Implement the SCaN assessment with two community health organizations in central Uganda, (4) Use the SCaN assessment data to explore the demographic, physical, and mental health and service needs of informal caregivers of older adults in central Uganda. Phase 3: (5) Assess the acceptability of the SCaN assessment with healthcare workers and informal caregivers.
Uganda 2025-11-04 18:32:11 2028-11-04 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
atuhe aaronemike
ID: UNCST-2025-R018492
 A User Behavior Segmentation Framework for Work From Home Environment Among Universities in Uganda.
REFNo: SIR576ES

Major Objective
To develop a user behavioral micro-segmentation framework for work from home environments among university staff in Uganda.
. Specific Objectives
1.To analyse existing cybersecurity vulnerabilities and user behavioral patterns in current Work From Home setting in order to gather requirements for a more user-centric framework.
2.To design a user behaviour segmentation frame work that aligns with the unique needs of remote work environments in Ugandan universities
3.To evaluate the proposed framework using expert reviews.

Uganda 2025-11-04 18:29:55 2028-11-04 Engineering and Technology Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Asaph Katarangi Kaburura
ID: UNCST-2024-R004200
 TALENT MANAGEMENT PRACTICES, ORGANIZATIONAL CULTURE, EMPLOYEE ENGAGEMENT AND PERFORMANCE OF MINISTRIES, DEPARTMENTS AND AGENCIES IN UGANDA
REFNo: SS4399ES

To examine the relationship between talent management practices and performance of MDAs in Uganda.

To examine the relationship between organisational culture and performance of MDAs in Uganda.

To establish the relationship between employee engagement and performance of MDAs in Uganda.
To examine the relationship between Talent management practices and employee engagement within MDAs in Uganda.

To establish the relationship between organizational culture and employee engagement within MDAs in Uganda.

To establish the mediating effect of employee engagement in the relationship between talent management practices and performance of MDAs in Uganda

To establish the mediating effect of employee engagement in the relationship between organizational culture and performance of MDAs in Uganda.

 Uganda 2025-11-04 18:26:49 2028-11-04 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Akakikunda Teddy
ID: UNCST-2025-R019592
 Contract Management and Procurement Performance of Rukiga District Local Government - Uganda.
REFNo: SS4437ES

i. To explore the effect of contract planning on procurement performance in Rukiga district local government ii. To investigate the effect of contract execution on procurement performance in Rukiga district local government. iii. To assess the effect of contract monitoring on procurement performance in Rukiga district local government. iv. To establish the moderating effect of government policy on the relationship between contract management and procurement performance of Rukiga District local government.
Uganda 2025-11-04 18:25:35 2028-11-04 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Flavia Namagembe
ID: UNCST-2025-R018059
 Implementing a Digital Antenatal Care Registry for Health Workers in Primary Health Facilities in Mukono District, Uganda: Determinants, Strategies, and Outcomes Using an Implementation Research Approach
REFNo: HS6694ES

1. To assess individual-level data management practices at ANC clinics in primary healthcare, and determine requirements for implementing a point-of-care digital ANC registry. This objective has sub-objectives as follows 2.To apply co-design as an implementation strategy for developing and deploying a point-of-care digital ANC registry, and to evaluate its role in facilitating adoption and routine use in lower-level primary healthcare facilities 3. To evaluate the implementation outcomes and impact of a digital registry for ANC on time efficiency
Uganda 2025-11-04 18:23:25 2028-11-04 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Emiel De Meyer
ID: UNCST-2025-R017555
 Wild plant use among traditional agro-pastoralist Karamojong communities in Karamoja, northeast Uganda
REFNo: NS1041ES

Overarching objective 1. To get insight into the capacity of Karimojong communities to utilize their plant knowledge to adapt to climate change effects. Specific Objectives 1. To document wild plant use for food and medicine among Karimojong communities in northeast Uganda and the impact of social and environmental factors on this wild plant use. 2. To explore how traditional plant knowledge facilitates adaptations to environmental changes, and the cultural drivers that guide adaptation mechanisms to these changes.
 Belgium 2025-11-04 18:19:40 2028-11-04 Natural Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Mary Acila Goretti
ID: UNCST-2025-R020322
 COMPARATIVE PERFORMANCE OF THE SMALL EAST AFRICAN ZEBU AND ITS CROSSES WITH TYROLEAN GREY CATTLE IN ASWA RANCH AND LUSENKE STOCK FARM OF UGANDA
REFNo: A653ES

1. To determine morphological traits and structural indices of the Small East African Zebu and its crosses with Tyrolean Grey cattle under on station conditions in Aswa Ranch and Lusenke Stock farm.
2. To determine milk production and growth performance of the Small East African Zebu and its crosses with Tyrolean Grey cattle under on station conditions in Aswa Ranch and Lusenke Stock farm.
3. To determine reproductive performance of the Small East African Zebu and its crosses with Tyrolean Grey cattle under on station conditions in Aswa Ranch and Lusenke Stock farm.

 Uganda 2025-11-04 17:55:57 2028-11-04 Agricultural Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Alex Bashaija Sande
ID: UNCST-2024-R002629
 Influence of social norms on child marriage in Busolwe Town Council, Butaleja District
REFNo: SS3758ES

1) To find out the influence of social norms on child marriage in Busolwe Town Council, Butaleja District.
2) To identify the social norms that contribute to child marriage in Busolwe Town Council.
3) To establish the reference groups that reinforce social norms related to child marriage in Busolwe Town Council.
4) To examine the social sanctions and their effect on sustaining the practice of child marriage in Busolwe Town Council.

 Uganda 2025-11-04 17:23:42 2028-11-04 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Zerubabeeli Naturinda
ID: UNCST-2025-R019082
 Farmers’ knowledge and incentives for using tree species on Robusta coffee farms in Uganda
REFNo: A619ES

To contribute to enhancing climate-resilient and sustainable Robusta coffee production systems by generating evidence on farmers' knowledge of tree species use and the key factors influencing their integration on Robusta coffee farms within the Lake Victoria Crescent and Western Savannah Grasslands agroecological zones of Uganda. Specifically, the study will; (i) assess farmers’ knowledge and knowledge processes about tree species integration on Robusta coffee farms, (ii) determine the drivers for farmers’ decisions to integrate tree species on Robusta coffee farms, and (iii) determine the contribution of integrating tree species on Robusta coffee farms in adapting to climate variability.
Uganda 2025-11-04 16:42:56 2028-11-04 Agricultural Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Barbara Kunihira Evelyn
ID: UNCST-2025-R019727
 Study on Usability and Acceptability Evaluation of Compact Prefilled Auto disable Devices (CPAD) for Injectable Contraceptives Delivery in Uganda.
REFNo: HS6685ES

This study aims to assess the user and programmatic acceptability of the Easyject™ and BFS CPAD devices in Uganda, with a focus on their potential to improve access to injectable contraceptives. The specific objectives include: 1. To understand if these devices are acceptable and appropriate for delivery of contraceptives (both self-delivery and provider use). 2. To understand user perspectives regarding device usability, safety, and overall satisfaction. 3. Understand retraining requirements (time, materials, methods). Device-Specific Objectives 1. Easyject™: Assess usability improvements in the updated design, particularly around needle shield removal and injection force. 2. BFS CPAD: Collect first-time user feedback on the usability and acceptability of the design.
Uganda 2025-11-04 16:40:38 2028-11-04 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Edgar Twine
ID: UNCST-2025-R018607
 Consumer valuation of a novel healthy food product in Uganda: Evidence from experimental auctions.
REFNo: A664ES

To examine the effect of information and sensory testing on consumer valuation of ORYLUX 6 rice variety in Uganda To compare consumer valuation of a novel and healthy food product across three countries and regions, namely, Uganda in East Africa, Cameroon in Central Africa and Cote d’Ivoire in West Africa.
 Uganda 2025-11-04 16:39:25 2028-11-04 Agricultural Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
simpson kamugisha
ID: UNCST-2024-R003681
 Understanding the post-accident experience of Boda boda drivers: Case study Mbarara City, Uganda
REFNo: SS4365ES

To explore can the support needed by boda boda drivers who have experienced accidents in Uganda,To examine the post-accident experiences of boda boda drivers in Uganda,
 Uganda 2025-11-04 14:15:13 2028-11-04 Social Science and Humanities Degree Award
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