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Flavia Matovu Kiweewa
ID: UNCST-2021-R013337
 A Phase 2/3, Open-Label Study of the Pharmacokinetics, Safety, and Antiviral Activity of the GS-9883/Emtricitabine/Tenofovir Alafenamide (GS9883/F/TAF) Fixed Dose Combination (FDC) in HIV-1 Infected Adolescents and Children.
REFNo: HS2931ES

The primary objective of this study is to confirm the dose of B/F/TAF FDC in HIV-1 infected pediatric participants, to confirm the dose of B/F/TAF TOS in HIV-1 infected pediatric participants and to evaluate the safety and tolerability these medications.
Uganda 2023-07-06 17:23:47 2026-07-06 Medical and Health Sciences Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Mildred Nakanwagi Julian
ID: UNCST-2021-R013459
 Relationship of Robusta coffee native diversity with the abiotic and biotic environment
REFNo: A290ES

i. To determine the level of diversity and patterns on the population structure of diverse coffee germplasm in Uganda
ii. To assess the degree of coherence between genetic and morphological variation across and within C. canephora populations in Uganda.
iii. To determine the influence of abiotic factors on adaptive genetic variation in wild C. canephora accessions across ecogeographic zones of Uganda.
iv. To determine the abundance of biotic resilience associated unique alleles among and within C. canephora populations from different natural forests in Uganda.

 Uganda 2023-07-06 17:18:28 2026-07-06 Agricultural Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Christopher Daly
ID:
An Assessment of Maternal Recognition of Neonatal Sepsis following Implementation of Standardized Newborn Discharge Education in Western Uganda
REFNo: HS2902ES

The primary objective of this study is to identify whether implementing a newborn discharge education checklist and providing an educational module in the maternity ward setting will lead to improvement in mothers’ ability to identify the danger signs of neonatal illness. Secondary objectives will include identifying maternal barriers to education, identifying maternal opinions on educational needs, and identifying how mothers will seek care in case of neonatal sepsis concerns.
USA 2023-07-06 17:17:42 2026-07-06 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Elizabeth Ayebare Ombeva
ID: UNCST-2020-R003666
 EVALUATING THE EFFECT OF A LOW-COST FOETAL HEART RATE MONITOR AND EDUCATIONAL PACKAGE ON MONITORING INTERVALS AND NEWBORN OUTCOMES IN GULU DISTRICT.
REFNo: HS2868ES

1. To assess the effect of a low-cost Foetal Heart Rate Monitoring device (Moyo) on the Foetal Heart Rate monitoring intervals.
2. To assess the effect of a low-cost FHRM device (Moyo) on detection of fetal heart rate abnormalities
3. To evaluate the effect of the intervention package on immediate newborn outcomes
4. To explore health care providers experiences of Foetal Heart Rate Monitoring before and after the intervention.
Uganda 2023-07-06 17:16:36 2026-07-06 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Nicholas Kilimani
ID: UNCST-2022-R010981
 Supported childcare and women labor market participation in East Africa: Evidence from Uganda
REFNo: SS1689ES

Determine the impact of supported childcare programs on women labor market participation in Uganda.

Specific Objectives

a) Identify which childcare programs are better suited for workers across the different labour market segments.
b) Determine the extent to which supported childcare influences women labour market outcomes.
c) Identify whether supported childcare provides significant spillovers to other community members besides mothers’ participation in paid work.
d) Identify the sociocultural factors that influence women labour market participation.

 Uganda 2023-07-06 17:15:03 2026-07-06 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
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