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Japheth Noel
ID: UNCST-2021-R013959
 Refugee Students in Uganda’s Higher Education System: A Grounded Theory Study on Conditions for Successful Integration
REFNo: SS5259ES

The main objective of the study is to develop a theoretical model for successful integration of refugee students in the Ugandan higher education system that is based on the attributes, perspectives, experiences and strategies(enablers) and constraints(disablers) for their access, participation and success in Ugandan higher education system.
Uganda 2026-06-11 12:12:13 2029-06-11 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Pontiano Kaleebu
ID: UNCST-2021-R013577
 Formative Usability Study Protocol of the Panbio™ Dengue Duo test with Fingerstick Sample Collection
REFNo: HS7731ES

The primary objectives of this usability study are
• To evaluate Health Care Professional users’ Panbio™ Dengue Duo test labelling comprehension and the usability of the supplied components as describe in the IFU in a Point of Care setting. This will be assessed through the user questionnaire and observation sheets.
• To assess which lancet generates the correct volume of blood to enable to user to collect two samples from the same fingerstick.
• To identify the optimal instruction and technique for using the plastic capillary tube to collect the 30 µL from a fingerstick and to understand the impact of fingerstick on the usability of the sample collection tools.

 Uganda 2026-06-11 12:06:13 2029-06-11 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Rhona Mijumbi M
ID: UNCST-2023-R006843
 Learning together to advance Evidence and Equity in Policymaking to achieve the SDGs in Africa (Africa LEEPS)
REFNo: SS5344ES

The overall objective is to strengthen evidence pathways at regional and national levels to ensure timely access to relevant, contextualized evidence, including gender analysis, for policymaking that enhances population wellbeing.,4. To build a culture of sustained evaluation, knowledge exchange, and learning within the LEEPS partnership and the partners within the EARESI. ,3. To design a platform structures and processes to support timely access and use of evidence response at regional level for gender equity and inclusion in policymaking to enhance population wellbeing.,2. To strengthen the sustained capacity of individuals and organisations in applying evidence and gender equity and inclusion in policymaking to enhance population wellbeing,1. To strengthen evidence pathways at a regional policymaking to strengthen timely access to relevant and contextualised evidence, including gender analysis, for informing decisions to enhance population wellbeing,
 Uganda 2026-06-11 12:04:48 2029-06-11 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Pauline Byakika-Kibwika
ID: UNCST-2019-R001206
 Platform Adaptive Randomised Trial for NEw and Repurposed Filovirus treatmentS
REFNo: HS7849ES

To evaluate the impact of potential treatments on mortality in patients with filovirus disease. ,
 Uganda 2026-06-08 21:31:41 2029-06-08 Medical and Health Sciences Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Derrick Abila Bary
ID: UNCST-2020-R014563
 Feasibility, acceptability, and preliminary outcomes of childhood cancer survivor-delivered nurse-facilitated peer support model on anxiety and depression among adolescents newly diagnosed with cancer at Uganda Cancer Institute (UCI), Uganda
REFNo: HS7533ES

1) To co-design with stakeholders the TOGETHER implementation strategies for adolescents newly diagnosed with cancer at UCI, Uganda,To evaluate the feasibility, acceptability, appropriateness, and preliminary outcomes of TOGETHER (a peer-support intervention delivered by childhood cancer survivors and nurse facilitators) on anxiety and depression among adolescents newly diagnosed with cancer at the Uganda Cancer Institute (UCI). 2) To pilot test the TOGETHER implementation strategies among adolescents newly diagnosed with cancer at UCI, Uganda, using a hybrid type II effectiveness implementation trial design. 3) To assess the perceived barriers and facilitators of a childhood cancer survivor (CCS) delivered nurse-facilitated peer support model (TOGETHER) for adolescents newly diagnosed with cancer at UCI, Uganda.
 Uganda 2026-06-08 16:16:30 2029-06-08 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Derrick Abila Bary
ID: UNCST-2020-R014563
 COMPARATIVE STUDY OF THE CERVICAL CANCER SCREENING FOR PREVENTION AND CONTROL PROGRAM: A CASE OF MBARARA MBARARA/CITY VS GULU DISTRICT/CITY
REFNo: HS7800ES

Main Objective
1. To evaluate the effectiveness of cervical cancer screening interventions at intervention sites compared with control sites in Gulu City and Gulu District during the same period.

Specific Objectives
1. To determine the number and proportion of precancerous lesions detected among women screened for cervical cancer in the intervention sites and compare these with the control sites.
2. To compare screen-positive treatment rates in the intervention and control sites before and after the intervention.
3. To assess the investments (costs) made to facilitate cervical cancer screening in the intervention sites compared with the control sites.
4. To compare the level of cervical cancer knowledge, awareness, and practices between the women in the communities in the intervention and control sites.
5. To explore stakeholder perspectives on the implementation, acceptability, barriers, facilitators, and sustainability of cervical cancer screening service delivery in the intervention and control sites.
 Uganda 2026-06-08 16:04:57 2029-06-08 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Eve  Namisango
ID: UNCST-2021-R014038
 Piloting the use of sub-Saharan Africa spirituality guidelines and standards to support the integration of spirituality care into routine palliative care services at Kitovu Mobile hospice
REFNo: SS5371ES

2) To build a core team of palliative care and community health workers trained in generalist spiritual care ,1) To co-design a strategy for integrating spiritual care into routine palliative care services at Kitovu Mobile,To undertake a demonstration project on how to integrate spiritual care into routine palliative care leveraging evidence-based recommendations and standards alongside appropriate measures for assessment, management/support and measuring outcomes,
 Uganda 2026-06-05 16:41:18 2029-06-05 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Hannah Kibuuka
ID: UNCST-2020-R014355
 Development of Host Biomarker-Guided Approaches to Mitigate Endemic and Emerging Biothreats
REFNo: HS7512ES

To conduct comprehensive host transcriptomic and proteomic profiling of biospecimens previously collected under IRB approved protocols meeting clinical definitions of the syndromes Pneumonia, Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome, Sepsis and Meningoencephalitis
 Uganda 2026-06-05 16:30:22 2029-06-05 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Andrew Katumba
ID:
Local Validation and Calibration Assessment of the CerviCARE Artificial Intelligence Cervicography Tool Within Routine VIA-Based Cervical Cancer Screening in Uganda: A Mixed-Methods Study with Comparative Patient and Provider Experience Assessment
REFNo: HS7752ES

Primary objective: To compare the diagnostic performance of the CerviCARE AI tool with VIA performed by experienced screening midwives and healthcare workers within routine cervical cancer screening services at the Uganda Cancer Institute and its affiliated satellite site in Mbarara, and to characterise the tool’s agreement, calibration and operational performance within routine service delivery. Secondary objectives 1. To assess the quality-assurance performance of CerviCARE using colposcopy-directed biopsy and histopathological confirmation among a targeted subset of approximately 180 participants with abnormal, suspicious, borderline or discordant screening findings within the 1,500-woman validation cohort. 2. To assess and compare patient and healthcare provider experiences of routine VIA-based cervical cancer screening delivered with and without CerviCARE support, including understanding of results, communication, acceptability, trust, dignity, workflow, provider confidence and perceived usefulness within routine service delivery. 3. To quantify inter-observer variability in VIA interpretation among study providers and to assess how CerviCARE outputs align with consensus VIA and histology in discordant cases.
 Uganda 2026-06-05 16:26:45 2029-06-05 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Joweria Nambooze
ID: UNCST-2019-R001118
 Efficacy of a High-Calorie High-Protein Supplement on Weight for Age and Mid Upper Arm Circumference of Children with Special Needs in Uganda
REFNo: HS7734ES

Assess caregiver knowledge, attitudes and practices regarding the preparation, use and perceived benefits of the supplement,Assess the effect of the supplement on weight for age and mid upper arm circumference among children with CP,To analyze the nutrient composition of the 1-week pureed food menu provided at the orphanage using the MyDietAnalysis program to determine its adequacy in meeting the nutritional requirements of the children.,Develop an energy-protein dense supplement to improve nutritional status of children with Celebral Palsy and other disabilities.,To test the efficacy of a sustainable high-calorie, high-protein supplement in therapeutic care of malnourished Ugandan children with disabilities. ,
 Uganda 2026-06-05 16:24:12 2029-06-05 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
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