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Anacret Byamukama
ID: UNCST-2023-R007193
Prevalence and correlates of pulmonary hypertension among people with HIV in Uganda
REFNo: HS7889ES

Aim 1: To characterize the prevalence and clinical correlates of pulmonary hypertension among people with HIV compared to those without HIV in Uganda. Aim 2: To evaluate the relationship between biomarkers of inflammation and endothelial dysfunction by HIV serostatus and assess whether these biomarkers correlate with pHTN in Uganda.
Uganda 2026-07-14 10:26:03 2029-07-14 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
SAMUEL JJUNJU
ID: UNCST-2023-R006269
Pneumocystis Pneumonia Among Adults with Advanced HIV Disease Diagnosed with Pulmonary Syndrome In South Western Uganda. A Prospective Observational Cohort Study
REFNo: HS7796ES

I.To determine the prevalence of Pneumocystis pneumonia among adults with advanced HIV disease presenting with pulmonary syndrome at Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital. II.To evaluate the diagnostic performance of serum ?-D-glucan and oropharyngeal PCR for detection of Pneumocystis jirovecii among adults with advanced HIV disease presenting with pulmonary syndrome at Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital. III.To determine the in-hospital outcomes among adults with AHD presenting with pulmonary syndrome at Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital. IV.To determine the 30-day post hospital discharge mortality among adults with AHD presenting with pulmonary syndrome at Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital. V.To determine the baseline predictors of mortality among adults with AHD presenting with pulmonary syndrome at Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital.
Uganda 2026-07-14 10:21:26 2029-07-14 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Passy Claire Wood
ID: UNCST-2025-R023226
Social Protection Programming and Refugee Girls' Transition to Secondary Education in Uganda: Barriers and Opportunities.
REFNo: SS5423ES

1.To understand the day-to-day experiences of refugee girls during the transition from Primary school to secondary school. 2.To examine what household and community support is available to these refugee girls and how they experience its adequacy during the transition from primary to secondary school. 3.To analyse the perceptions of these refugee girls on their family’s use of cash transfers in supporting their school needs. 4.To explore what forms of support these refugee girls consider necessary for successful and safe transitions from primary to secondary school.
Uganda 2026-07-14 10:16:18 2029-07-14 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Marianna Agaba Nyangire
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Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorder prevention among manufacturing workers in Kampala Industrial Park and Business Park, Namanve-Uganda: prevalence, safe practices, and the effect of participatory toolbox talks
REFNo: HS7589ES

Overall aim
To assess the prevalence and factors associated with Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders (WRMSDs), identify participatory toolbox talk components, and evaluate their effectiveness among manufacturing workers in Kampala Industrial and Business Park, Namanve-Uganda.
4.2.2 Sub-studies
1. To estimate the prevalence of Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders (WRMSDs) and determine their associated factors among manufacturing workers within Kampala Industrial and Business Park, Namanve-Uganda.
2. To explore factors influencing safety practices related to WRMSDs of manufacturing workers within Kampala Industrial and Business Park, Namanve, Uganda.
3. To identify contextually appropriate components and delivery strategies for participatory toolbox talks that prevent WRMSDs among manufacturing workers in Kampala Industrial and Business Park, Namanve-Uganda.
4. To evaluate the effect of participatory toolbox talks on the occurrence of WRMSDs among manufacturing workers in Kampala Industrial and Business Park, Namanve-Uganda.

Uganda 2026-07-14 10:12:12 2029-07-14 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Johnes Obungoloch
ID: UNCST-2024-R005331
Evaluation of the Functionality of the Lab-Built Halbach Array MRI System at Mbarara University of Science and Technology
REFNo: HS8105ES

The overall aim of this study is to benchmark the image quality of the open-source low-field MRI system constructed at the MRI-Uganda lab of MUST1 with the identical system constructed at the LUMC.

specific Objectives

i.To acquire T1 and T2 weighted limb and brain images of adult volunteers using the low-field MRI system at the MUST lab, and the 1.5T MRI at Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital.

ii.To evaluate signal-to-noise ratio (SNR), contrast to noise ratio (CNR), image resolution, and accuracy of the anatomical structures shown.
Uganda 2026-07-14 10:01:45 2029-07-14 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
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