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Sylivia Namwano
ID: UNCST-2023-R008071
A pragmatic early detection and warning model for reduction of landslide effects for communities at risk
REFNo: SIR243ES

To evaluate the efficiency, reliability, effectiveness and usability of the designed pragmatic early detection and warning model for reduction of landslide effects for communities at risk,To establish ideal characteristic of an effective and efficient landslide early detection and warning systems for communities at risk,To design a pragmatic early detection and warning model for reduction of landslide effects for communities at risk,
Uganda 2023-08-10 15:22:18 2026-08-10 Engineering and Technology Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Brian Mikka
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Prevalence and factors associated with low-level viremia in HIV patients on NNRTIs substituted to dolutegravir-based regimen at Kitebi health center
REFNo: NS627ES

To determine the factors associated with LLV among PLHIV who were substituted to DTG-based regimens at Kitebi health centre.,To determine the prevalence of LLV among PLHIV substituted to DTG-based regimen at Kitebi health centre.,To determine the prevalence and factors associated with low-level viremia among patients substituted from NNRTIs to dolutegravir- based first-line regimen at Kitebi health centre.,
Uganda 2023-08-10 15:19:55 2026-08-10 Natural Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Ruth Namazzi
ID: UNCST-2020-R014305
Full Assessment of Clinical Transfusion Support (FACTS): An assessment of hematologic diseases among blood transfusion recipients and donated units at a pediatric regional referral hospital in Uganda
REFNo: HS2908ES

To determine the prevalence of SCA among children requiring blood transfusions at the children’s ward of the Jinja Regional Referral Hospital (JRRH) • To determine the prevalence of malaria parasitemia among children requiring blood transfusions at the children’s ward of the Jinja Regional Referral Hospital • To determine the prevalence of malaria parasitemia among donated, transfused blood units • To determine the incidence of iron deficiency among transfusion recipients donated, transfused blood units • To determine the RBC RhCE and Kell antigen profile on donated units and transfusion recipients
Uganda 2023-08-10 13:53:54 2026-08-10 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Henry Mugerwa
ID: UNCST-2019-R000420
PLATINUM: A multi-part, multi-center PLATform study to assess the efficacy, safety, tolerability and pharmacokinetics of anti-malarial agents administered as monotherapy at multiple dose levels and/or combination therapy IN patients with Uncomplicated Plasmodium falciparum Malaria
REFNo: HS2748ES

Main Objectives:
1. Part A: To assess the parasite clearance time (PCT) of oral doses of an anti- malarial agent administered as monotherapy in patients with uncomplicated P. falciparum malaria
2. Part B: To assess the effect on adjusted 28-day cure rate of an anti-malarial agent administered orally as combination therapy versus the standard of care (SoC) in patients with uncomplicated P. falciparum malaria

Secondary Objectives
1. Part A: To assess the effect on adjusted 28-day cure rate of an anti-malarial agent administered orally as monotherapy in patients with uncomplicated P. falciparum malaria
2. Part B: To assess the parasite clearance time (PCT) of oral combinations of anti-malarial agents versus SoC in patients with uncomplicated P. falciparum malaria
3. To characterize PK of each anti-malarial agent administered orally as monotherapy [Part A] and/or as combination therapy [Part B] in patients with uncomplicated P. falciparum malaria
4. To assess the safety and tolerability of each anti-malarial agent administered orally as monotherapy [Part A] and/or as combination therapy versus SoC [Part B] in patients with uncomplicated P. falciparum malaria
Uganda 2023-08-10 13:49:44 2026-08-10 Medical and Health Sciences Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
ANITA MUHAIRWE
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CORPORATE GOVERNANCE ROLES AND EMPLOYEE SATISFACTION IN HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS: A CASE OF SELECTED PRIVATE UNIVERSITIES IN UGANDA
REFNo: NS618ES

iii. To assess the effect of corporate governance roles on employee satisfaction in selected private universities in Uganda ,ii. To analyze the contribution of work environment to employee satisfaction in selected private universities in Uganda.,i. To assess the relationship of corporate governance roles and work environment in selected private universities in Uganda. ,
Uganda 2023-08-08 15:05:06 2026-08-08 Natural Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
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