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Isaac Ssewanyana
ID: UNCST-2020-R014336
 Performance evaluation of an improved point-of-care test (dual target) SAMBA HIV-1 qualitative test for early infant diagnosis of HIV-1 infection in resource-poor healthcare settings
REFNo: HS2219ES

To verify the field performance (sensitivity and specificity) of the improved, dual-target SAMBA II HIV-1 Qual Test against routine Cobas Ampliprep/Taqman HIV-1 Qualitative Test Version 2.0 (DBS)- for early diagnosis of HIV-1 in exposed infants and adults. In addition, discrepant results will be analysed using Cepheid Xpert HIV-1 Qual ,
 Uganda 2022-05-04 11:32:24 2025-05-04 Medical and Health Sciences Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Peter Jackson Durham
ID: UNCST-2022-R010933
 Investigation of Serologic and Pulmonary Mediators of post-Tuberculosis Lung Fibrosis in a Ugandan cohort
REFNo: HS2172ES

Primary objective:
-To analyze the levels of cytokines and SPM’s in the blood and exhaled breath of patients with pulmonary TB at diagnosis, 6 months and one year to determine if there are differences in cytokine and SPM expression among patients who develop PTLI and those who do not.
Secondary objectives
-To identify socio-demographic and clinical risk factors associated with PTLI development and investigate associations of these characteristics with specific PTLI phenotypes.
-To document the quality of life among patients who develop PTLI. ? To develop a biobank of EBC and serum samples from subjects with PTLI and those with resolution of their lung impairment at diagnosis, conclusion of treatment and at one year from diagnosis.
 USA 2022-05-04 11:28:09 2025-05-04 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
JOYCE SHOMI ANDREW
ID:
FACTORS AFFECTING ADHERENCE TO ANTIHYPERTENSIVE MEDICATION AMONG HYPERTENSIVE PATIENTS IN WAKISO PUBLIC HOSPITALS.
REFNo: HS2163ES

I. To determine the level of adherence to antihypertensive medication among hypertensive patient in Wakiso and Kasangati public health facilities.
II. To determine patient related factors affecting adherence to antihypertensive medication in Wakiso and Kasangati public health facilities.
III. To determine clinical related factors affecting adherence to antihypertensive medication in Wakiso and Kasangati public health facilities.
IV. To determine medication related factors affecting adherence to antihypertensive medication in Wakiso and Kasangati public health facilities.

 Tanzania 2022-05-03 14:26:47 2025-05-03 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Hedwig Acham
ID: UNCST-2022-R011459
 Developing a photographic Figure-Rating Scale to reduce malnutrition among infants and young children of mothers with a low level of literacy in Buyende district
REFNo: HS2137ES

1) To develop an innovative photographic figure-rating rating scale, for use at local level to assess nutritional status of children at 9 months
2) To determine accuracy, perception and satisfaction of mothers with use of the tool for predicting the nutritional status of their children.

 Uganda 2022-05-03 13:39:52 2025-05-03 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
MILTON NUWABIMPA RWIITA
ID:
THE QUALITY OF HIGHER EDUCATION AND EMPLOYABILITY OF GRADUATES FROM SELECTED UNIVERSITIES IN SOUTH WESTERN UGANDA
REFNo: SS1275ES

1. To determine the relationship between the quality of curriculum and the employability of graduates from selected Universities in South Western Uganda.
2. To establish the relationship between the quality of students enrolled in the University and the employability of graduates from selected Universities in South Western Uganda.
3. To establish the relationship between the quality of teaching and the employability of graduates from selected Universities in South Western Uganda.

 Uganda 2022-05-03 13:06:09 2025-05-03 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
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