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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
Barbara Nayebare Baturaine
ID: UNCST-2025-R021900
AN ASSESSMENT TO UNDERSTAND THE DIFFERENT TARGET AUDIENCE NEEDS (INCLUDING THEIR KNOWLEDGE, ATTITUDES, BELIEFS, AND PRACTICES), AND DEVELOP APPROPRIATE BEHAVIOR CHANGE COMMUNICATION AND MARKETING STRATEGIES
REFNo: SS4464ES

The objective of the survey is to carry out a detailed Knowledge, attitude and Practice survey and design of an evidence-based National FMNR Social Marketing and Behavioral Change Communications Strategy (2023-2028). This document is to be used for communication, marketing and implementation of programs to promote socially beneficial behavior change towards the adoption and scale up of FMNR. This will be informed by primary data collection to inform the development of the strategy.
Uganda 2025-11-04 13:44:41 2028-11-04 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
VICTORIA NAKAGIMU MWAZI
ID: UNCST-2025-R020484
FOOD ENVIRONMENT, DIETARY PATTERNS AND NUTRITIONAL STATUS OF SECONDARY SCHOOL TEACHERS IN KAMPALA CITY
REFNo: HS6358ES

To assess the food environment of secondary school teachers in Kampala City, Uganda.
(ii) To analyse the food consumption patterns of secondary school teachers in Kampala City, Uganda.
(iii) To assess the nutritional status and associated factors of secondary school teachers in Kampala city.
(iv) To explore the perceptions of stakeholders on the food environment, diet and the nutritional status of secondary school teachers in Kampala City.

Uganda 2025-11-04 13:42:47 2028-11-04 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Opportuna Kweka Leo
ID: UNCST-2025-R021025
STRENGTHENING KNOWLEDGE, EVIDENCE USE AND LEADERSHIP IN THE GLOBAL SOUTH ON FORCED DISPLACEMENT: WITH A FOCUS ON EAST AFRICA
REFNo: SS4309ES

Conduct research on forced displacement, namely refugees, internally displaced persons and development/conservation/disaster and climate changed induced displacement). (ii) Build capacity on forced displaced issues through seminars, training of masters, PhD and postdoctoral students doing research on forced displacement. (iii) Work with policy makers to discuss the state of the knowledge, constraining factors and possible angles for inclusion of those marginalized. (iv) Work with NGOs to conduct outreach activities either expanding and upscaling existing outreach activities (originating from refugees or external actors) or start new empowerment programmes on social and legal inclusion. (v) Develop a master’s programme on forced displacement, which will be offered in the Department of Geography at the University of Dar es Salaam
Tanzania 2025-11-04 13:40:10 2028-11-04 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Peter Alinda
ID: UNCST-2025-R020482
PHYSICAL PLANNING AND URBANIZATION IN UGANDA: A CASE OF FORT PORTAL CITY, CENTRAL DIVISION
REFNo: SS4377ES

General Objective (Purpose) of the Study The study is to evaluate the effect of physical planning on urbanization in Fort Portal City, Uganda. Specific Objectives of the Study i.To assess the effect of Urban Design on urbanisation in Fort Portal City. ii.To examine the influence of Enforcement Mechanism on Urbanisation in Fort Portal City. iii.To evaluate the contribution of Monitoring & Evaluation on urbanisation in Fort Portal
Uganda 2025-11-04 13:37:44 2028-11-04 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Stephen Okoboi
ID: UNCST-2019-R001356
Amplifying Community Voices and Lived Experience of the Perceived Impact of Climate Change on Health among Community Health Workers in Namayingo District, Uganda
REFNo: SS4546ES

1.Document CHW experiences of the intersection between climate change and health among individuals, families, and communities.
2.Assess CHW experiences of how climate change affects their role and the health system more broadly.
3.Describe CHW perspectives on community strength and resilience in the face of the climate crisis, including local solutions.
4.Explore CHW recommendations for developing a climate-informed health workforce and climate-resilient health systems and communities.
Uganda 2025-11-04 13:34:31 2028-11-04 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Prosper Behumbiize
ID: UNCST-2025-R019986
Uganda’s Digital Mental Health Leap Harnessing DHIS2 for Data-Driven Insights
REFNo: HS6407ES

The project seeks to address Uganda's mental health data quality, access and utilisation gap by leveraging the DHIS2 platform to digitise the depression and anxiety facility data pipeline, from data generation to analysis and insight generation. Primary objectives The specific objectives are; - Create a harmonised, digitised dataset to enable access of individual granular longitudinal mental health data. - Design and deploy an open-access digital tool and dataset repository to ensure transparency, scalability, and ease of access to analytical outputs. - Engage stakeholders in capacity-strengthening activities. Secondary objectives - Conduct secondary data analysis using open-source Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) models to derive actionable insights from standardised datasets. - Generate policy-relevant outputs, including dashboards, open-source publications, and policy briefs, to inform decision-making at various levels.
Uganda 2025-11-04 13:33:24 2028-11-04 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
HOPE KANSIIME
ID: UNCST-2024-R004499
Designing an optimised framework for effective usage and efficient access of Electronic resources in the consortium of Ugandan university libraries
REFNo: SIR561ES

To establish the acceptability and usability of the developed framework designed to enhance the access and usage of e –resources within the consortium of Uganda university libraries,To design and develop an optimised framework aimed at improving the accessibility and utilization of e-resources within the consortium of Uganda university libraries,To determine the necessary prerequisites for creating an optimized framework that will improve the accessibility and utilization of e-resources in the consortium of Uganda university libraries?,To conduct a cross-sectional study to evaluate how E-resources are utilised, examine access patterns and identify barriers and challenges to their usage within the consortium of Uganda university libraries,To optimise Electronic resource utilisation in Ugandan university consortium by developing an efficient access and usage framework,
Uganda 2025-11-04 13:31:17 2028-11-04 Engineering and Technology Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Edwin Nuwagira
ID: UNCST-2021-R013488
Improving Diagnostic Strategies for Post-Tuberculosis Lung Disease in Ugandan Primary Health Care Settings (IMPULSE-TB)
REFNo: HS6402ES

To test the feasibility and acceptability of the diagnostic algorithm in facilitating timely post-TB lung diseasediagnosis at primary healthcare facilities,To use qualitative methods to identify barriers and facilitators of diagnosis to post-TB lung disease,To develop, test and validate a clinical algorithm for diagnosing post-TB lung disease based on clinical and sociodemographic characteristics,
Uganda 2025-11-04 13:29:51 2028-11-04 Medical and Health Sciences Non-degree Award
Francis Pebalo Pebolo
ID: UNCST-2022-R010630
Incidence, risk factors and clinical outcomes of neonatal sepsis among HIV-exposed infants of mothers on dolutegravir-based antiretroviral therapy in Uganda
REFNo: HS6486ES

Comparing 28-day clinical outcomes of mothers with HIV on DTG-based ART compared with their HIV negative counterparts.,To compare 28-day clinical outcomes among HIV-exposed neonates of mothers on DTG-based ART and HIV-unexposed neonates.,To compare sepsis incidence risk factors among HIV-exposed neonates of mothers on DTG-based ART and HIV-unexposed neonates,To conduct a scoping review to describe the epidemiology of neonatal sepsis of neonates born to mothers with HIV comparing outcomes on DTG- and non-DTG-containing regimens,
Uganda 2025-11-04 13:00:07 2028-11-04 Medical and Health Sciences Degree Award
ERIC WOBUDEYA
ID: UNCST-2019-R001047
Phase I/II Dose Finding, Safety and Tolerability Study of Daily Rifapentine Combined with Isoniazid (1HP) for Tuberculosis Prevention in Children Less Than 13 Years of Age with and without HIV
REFNo: HS6555ES

Primary Objectives
Cohort 1 and Cohort 2
• To determine the weight-band dosing of RPT taken as part of the 1HP regimen by evaluating:
⎯ PK RPT exposures among children with and without HIV
⎯ Safety and tolerability of the 1HP regimen among children with HIV while receiving twice-daily DTG and children without HIV through 28 days of dosing
Cohort 2
• To evaluate the effect of RPT taken as part of the 1HP regimen on the PK of DTG
Secondary Objectives
Cohort 1 and Cohort 2
• To evaluate the effect of covariates including age, weight, sex, ethnicity, nutritional status, and HIV-1 status on the PK of RPT taken as part of the 1HP regimen
• To evaluate the safety of the 1HP regimen through 24 weeks of follow-up
• To evaluate the palatability and acceptability of the 1HP regimen
• To evaluate adherence to the 1HP regimen
Cohort 2
• To evaluate the safety and tolerability of twice-daily DTG through 42 days among children with HIV who are receiving 1HP
• To evaluate virologic control (less than 200 copies/mL) at Day 42 among children taking a DTG-based ARV treatment regimen co-administered with 1HP

Uganda 2025-11-04 12:59:17 2028-11-04 Medical and Health Sciences Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Isaac Ssewanyana
ID: UNCST-2020-R014336
ConfiSign HIV/Syphilis Combo Self-Test: Evaluation of Clinical Performance and Usability in the hands of untrained users.
REFNo: HS6687ES

Untrained users will either take part in the label comprehension study and results interpretation study (part A) or in the observed untrained user study (part B). Untrained users enrolled for the label comprehension and results interpretation study (part A), shall not participate in the observed user study (part B) and vice versa.,The primary and overall objective of this study is to evaluate the performance and the usability of the ConfiSign HIV/Syphilis Combo Self-Test in the hands of untrained users from a low prevalence HIV region (< 5%) who have no, or limited experience in self-testing. ,
Uganda 2025-10-29 16:22:26 2028-10-29 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Specioza Namakula
ID: UNCST-2025-R021710
EMPOWERING MOBILITY: Assessing the Impact of Buffalo Bicycles on Refugee and host Communities in Uganda. A case study of Bidi Bidi, Rhino Camp and Palabek refugee settlements
REFNo: SS4566ES

I. To generate data that will support Learning and evidence-based decision making.
II. To provide systematic and objective information for bicycle usage in refugee communities.
III. Generating information that is required to inform advocacy and further bicycle provision for vulnerable communities.
IV. To determine the effectiveness, efficiency and relevance of bicycles in improving accessibility to essential services like education, health and economic empowerment.
Uganda 2025-10-29 16:20:00 2028-10-29 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Victor Musiime
ID: UNCST-2021-R013794
Enhancing Novel Research for Inflammation and Cognitive Health among Adolescents and Young Adults Living with Perinatally Acquired HIV and Adversity (ENRICH+)
REFNo: HS6607ES

Specific Aim 1: Investigate differences in ID and NCI in demographically matched, virally suppressed PHIV and HHIV, as well as HUU AYA (15-25 years old) in Uganda while controlling for chronic adversities. Hypothesis 1 (H1): Both ID and NCI will be respectively higher in PHIV vs. HHIV vs. HUU AYA. H2: Within the two HIV groups, those with delayed ART initiation and lower nadir CD4 cell count at ART initiation will have higher ID and worse NCI.

Specific Aim 2: Investigate the relationship between ID and NCI in AYA within all three groups (PHIV, HHIV and HUU) controlling for chronic adversities. H3: There will be a positive association between ID and NCI in each group. H4: In a subset of PHIV and HUU AYA with prior repeated measures of ID, worsening trajectories of ID in PHIV across 6 years will be associated with worse NCI.

Specific Aim 3: Investigate the effects of co-occurring adversities (i.e., profiles) on the relationships between HIV, ID, and NCI. H5: Adversity profiles will be more severe respectively in PHIV vs. HHIV vs. HUU. H6: The strength of association between medical and psychosocial (e.g., stigma, mental health) adversities, ID and NCI will be strongest in PHIV vs. HHIV vs. HUU, respectively.


Uganda 2025-10-29 16:07:10 2028-10-29 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Henry Mugerwa
ID: UNCST-2019-R000420
A5402 An Open-Label, Randomized Controlled Trial of Pramipexole versus Escitalopram to Treat Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) and Comorbid MDD with Mild Neurocognitive Disorder (MND) in Persons with HIV
REFNo: HS6604ES

1.2 Primary Objectives

1.2.1 To compare pramipexole to escitalopram in the treatment of MDD (and comorbid MDD with MND) based on the Beck Depression Inventory-II (BDI-II/BDI-2) total score [Beck 1996] from baseline to week 24.

1.2.2 To evaluate the safety of pramipexole and escitalopram in PWH having MDD (and comorbid MDD with MND) from baseline to week 24.

1.3 Secondary Objectives

1.3.1 To compare pramipexole to escitalopram in the treatment of MDD using MDD caseness, neurocognitive outcomes, and functional status from baseline to week 24.

1.3.2 To compare the depression, neurocognitive, and functional status outcomes in PWH with MDD alone and with comorbid MDD with MND treated with pramipexole versus escitalopram from baseline to week 24.

1.3.3 To compare the impact of pramipexole and escitalopram on all outcomes above by female versus male sex (assigned at birth) from baseline to week 24.

1.3.4 To determine the impact of pramipexole compared to escitalopram on the measure of HIV-1 RNA viral load in the peripheral blood.

1.4 Exploratory Objectives

1.4.1 To characterize associations between escitalopram trough concentrations and treatment efficacy (BDI-II/BDI-2 total score) as well as participant adverse events (adverse event frequency, severity, and discontinuation rates).

1.4.2 To characterize associations between escitalopram trough concentrations and genetic polymorphisms that affect metabolizing enzymes of escitalopram (known metabolizing enzymes include CYP2C19, CYP2D6, and CYP3A4).

1.4.3 To explore associations between cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) concentrations of escitalopram and BDI-II/BDI-2 total score.

1.4.4 To evaluate adverse events potentially related to drug interactions between antiretroviral therapy (ART) and escitalopram and pramipexole, respectively.

1.5 Substudy Objective

1.5.1 CSF Substudy

To compare the impact of pramipexole and escitalopram on biomarker outcomes in a CSF substudy of participants with MDD alone.

Uganda 2025-10-29 16:04:25 2028-10-29 Medical and Health Sciences Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Abel  Kakuru
ID: UNCST-2022-R009193
Dihydroartemisinin-piperaquine plus sulfadoxine-pyrimethamine versus sulfadoxine-pyrimethamine alone for the prevention of febrile illnesses in children with sickle cell anemia: a double-blind randomized controlled trial
REFNo: HS6294ES

1.
To compare the incidence of all-cause febrile illness among children with sickle cell anemia randomized to receive monthly SP vs. monthly DP+SP.
2.
To compare the incidence of adverse events among children with sickle cell anemia randomised to receive monthly SP vs. monthly DP+SP.
3.
To compare the prevalence of markers of antimalarial resistance, including those associated with SP and DP resistance, among parasitemic children with sickle cell anemia randomized to receive monthly SP vs. monthly DP+SP.
Uganda 2025-10-29 15:55:44 2028-10-29 Medical and Health Sciences Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Jane  Kabami
ID: UNCST-2021-R012588
Peerled Dynamic Choice HIV Prevention for Women. The Peer-led DCP Study
REFNo: HS6556ES

To refine and pilot test a Peer-led Dynamic Choice HIV Prevention intervention for women at elevated HIV risk in southwestern Uganda
Uganda 2025-10-29 12:53:43 2028-10-29 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Hannah Tusabe Not Applicable
ID: UNCST-2025-R022045
EXPLORING THE IMPLEMENTATION OF EARLY GRADE READING METHODOLOGY IN UGANDA PRIMARY SCHOOLS
REFNo: SS4540ES

1.3.1 Main Objective

To explore the implementation of Early-Grade Reading Methodology in primary schools in Uganda.

1.3.2 Specific Objectives

To establish the current practices of Early-Grade Reading methodologies by teachers in primary schools in Uganda.

To identify the challenges teachers face in implementing Early-Grade Reading methodologies in their classrooms.

To determine strategies that can be adopted to improve the implementation of Early-Grade Reading methodologies in Ugandan primary schools.
Uganda 2025-10-29 12:51:10 2028-10-29 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
richard kasirye
ID: UNCST-2025-R018157
Instructional Technologies for Teacher Education at Busitema University: Application of Skills to Practice
REFNo: SS4450ES

The study aims to answer: How do Busitema University’s teacher education alumni apply ICT knowledge and skills in the secondary schools where they teach? What are their experiences in using ICT in their classrooms? How can the university improve the teacher education program to better prepare graduates for technology-enhanced teaching?
Uganda 2025-10-29 12:48:06 2028-10-29 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
ALEX KAYONGO
ID: UNCST-2019-R001641
Clonotyping Airway T-cells to Uncover Microbiome-Specific Inflammotypes in HIV-Associated COPD
REFNo: HS6625ES

Study Aim:
To investigate the airway microbiome-specific inflammotypes in COPD among HIV-infected individuals in a rural Uganda.

Specific objectives
1.To determine, in vitro, the CD4+T-cell clonotypic library specific to airway bacterial species associated with COPD among HIV-infected individuals in rural Uganda.

2.To determine, ex vivo, the microbiome-specific clonotypic landscape of BAL-derived CD4+T cells from a cohort of individuals stratified by HIV and COPD in rural Uganda.

3.To validate airway microbiome-specific inflammotypes among individuals with COPD transitioning from stable disease to exacerbation and back to stable disease.

Uganda 2025-10-29 12:47:04 2028-10-29 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
AGNESS NATABA
ID: UNCST-2024-R002018
Reclaiming Rights:Bunyoro Kitara Kingdom Women and their Quest for Reparative Justice from British Colonialism
REFNo: SS4501ES

1. To examine how historical injustices faced by women in the Bunyoro Kitara Kingdom during British colonial rule affected their cultural setting. 2. To evaluate existing reparative justice efforts for women in the Bunyoro Kitara Kingdom. 3. To assess how gender-responsiveness the existing reparative efforts are in fostering inclusive justice, healing, and environmental justice for women in the Bunyoro Kitara Kingdom.
Uganda 2025-10-29 12:44:59 2028-10-29 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
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