Yunia Musasizi Alele
ID: UNCST-2026-R024432
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Strategic Communication in Universities in Uganda
REFNo: SS5401ES
i. How is strategic communication practised in universities in Uganda?
ii. How does stakeholder engagement shape strategic communication in universities?
iii. How does an integrated communication function shape university strategic communication?
iv. How does top management perception shape the strategic communication role in universities?
v. How does meaning construction shape strategic communication in universities?
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Uganda |
2026-07-09 19:20:38 |
2029-07-09 |
Social Science and Humanities |
Non-Clinical Trial |
Degree Award |
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JOSHUA KIPTOO
ID: UNCST-2025-R021984
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Use of Physiologically Based Pharmacokinetic (PBPK) Modelling Approach to Predict Infant Exposure to Bedaquiline, Lamivudine, and Lumefantrine Via Breastmilk
REFNo: HS7748ES
General Objective: To determine infant plasma exposure to Lamivudine, Lumefantrine, and Bedaquiline via breast milk change over the first year of life (0-12 months)
Specific objectives
1. To develop a PBPK model for the prediction of infant plasma exposure to Bedaquiline, Lamivudine, and Lumefantrine via breast milk
2. To determine the variability in infant plasma exposure to Bedaquiline, Lamivudine, and Lumefantrine via breast milk during the first year of life (0-12 months)
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Uganda |
2026-05-28 15:39:46 |
2029-05-28 |
Medical and Health Sciences |
Non-Clinical Trial |
Degree Award |
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Frank Kaharuza Mugisha
ID: UNCST-2025-R022389
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ASSESSING THE CONTRIBUTION OF THE SAFE BIRTH AFRICA (SBA) PROJECT IN UGANDA: AN IMPLEMENTATION RESEARCH STUDY ON HEAT-STABLE CARBETOCIN AND TRANEXAMIC ACID FOR POSTPARTUM HAEMORRHAGE PREVENTION AND TREATMENT
REFNo: HS7496ES
The General objective is to generate evidence on the implementation effectiveness and contribution of the Safe Birth Africa project in improving equitable access to and utilization of HSC and TXA for postpartum haemorrhage prevention and treatment in Busoga region and Kampala, Uganda.
The specific objectives are
1. To assess the implementation fidelity of SBA interventions (HSC and TXA) across different health facility levels in Busoga region and Kampala.
2. To explore the facilitators and barriers to implementation of the SBA interventions across the pilot sites and regions.
3. To understand health worker experience in the use of HSC for prevention and TXA for treatment of PPH.
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Uganda |
2026-05-28 15:11:40 |
2029-05-28 |
Medical and Health Sciences |
Non-Clinical Trial |
Non-degree Award |
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Pius Mukisa Not applicable
ID:
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Lot Quality Assurance Sampling Based Surveillance of Antibiotic Use and Resistance; Stakeholder perspectives, Feasibility and Prediction of Future Resistance Risk.
REFNo: HS7718ES
1. To examine the influence of stakeholder positions, interests, incentives and power on antibiotic use (ABU) surveillance in Uganda using a political economy lens.
2. To examine the influence of stakeholder positions, interests, incentives and power on antibiotic resistance (ABR) surveillance in Uganda using a political economy lens.
3. To evaluate the acceptability, adoption, appropriateness feasibility and sustainability of lot quality assurance sampling (LQAS) based surveillance of antibiotic resistance (ABR) in Uganda
4. To determine the cost of implementing lot quality assurance sampling (LQAS) based surveillance of antibiotic resistance (ABR) at district level in Uganda.
5. To predict the future risk of developing resistance among stored extended spectrum beta lactamase producing Escherichia coli and Klebsiella pneumoniae isolates through exposure to laboratory induced selection pressures.
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Uganda |
2026-06-25 22:43:19 |
2029-06-25 |
Medical and Health Sciences |
Non-Clinical Trial |
Degree Award |
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Juliet Sekandi Nabbuye
ID: UNCST-2026-R024828
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Assessing The Impact of Post-Tuberculosis on Reproductive Health in
Kampala, Uganda
REFNo: HS7745ES
Aim 1 — To assess the impact of a tuberculosis diagnosis on fertility by quantifying and comparing pregnancy incidence rates in women of reproductive age during the pre- and post-TB diagnosis periods.
Hypothesis 1.1: Compared with the pre-TB diagnosis period, the pregnancy incidence rate in the post-TB diagnosis period will be lower (incidence rate ratio [IRR] < 1.0).
Hypothesis 1.2: The pregnancy incidence rate in the immediate post-treatment period will be lower than the pregnancy incidence rate in the later post-treatment period.
Aim 2 — To estimate the prevalence of reproductive morbidity and the proportion of pregnancies resulting in adverse pregnancy outcomes among women of reproductive age following a tuberculosis diagnosis.
Aim 3 — To explore women’s knowledge, perceptions, and lived experiences regarding the influence of post-TB sequelae on reproductive health.
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Uganda |
2026-06-19 10:57:18 |
2029-06-19 |
Medical and Health Sciences |
Non-Clinical Trial |
Degree Award |
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Irene Amuron
ID: UNCST-2025-R020857
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Understanding knowledge and perceptions of extreme heat on health in Gulu and Kisoro districts in Uganda
REFNo: HS7502ES
1. To examine how different populations in Gulu and Kisoro districts perceive extreme heat risk and to quantify the proportion of households that consider heat a significant risk
2. To identify who is most at risk from heat risk in Gulu and Kisoro districts and estimate the proportion of households affected by extreme heat.
3. To identify the health impacts of extreme heat risks among the population in Gulu and Kisoro districts.
4. To analyse the early warning and early action strategies that the communities in Gulu and Kisoro can access to and utilise.
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Uganda |
2026-05-21 21:22:57 |
2029-05-21 |
Medical and Health Sciences |
Non-Clinical Trial |
Degree Award |
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Filimin Niyongabo
ID: UNCST-2026-R023390
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From Classrooms To Communities: Educating For Resilience Against Floods And Landslides In Mbale District, Uganda
REFNo: HS7625ES
1. To determine the levels of knowledge among teachers about climate change, floods, and landslides.
2. To explore teachers’ perceptions of the risks and impacts of floods and landslides in their communities.
3. To assess the practices employed by teachers in promoting resilience and preparedness against floods and landslides within their communities.
4. To design and develop educational materials to equip teachers and students with knowledge on floods and landslides resilience.
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Uganda |
2026-06-19 10:50:12 |
2029-06-19 |
Medical and Health Sciences |
Non-Clinical Trial |
Non-degree Award |
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Joackim Ssesanga
ID: UNCST-2026-R023713
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PSYCHOSOCIAL RESILIENCE AND ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE AMONG SCHOOL-GOING ADOLESCENTS LIVING WITH PERINATAL HIV IN CENTRAL UGANDA
REFNo: HS7480ES
1. To identify the specific coping strategies that enable adolescents with perinatal HIV to maintain mental health and resilience in school settings.
2. To evaluate the impact of HIV-related stigma on the educational outcomes (attendance and grades) of adolescents in Central Uganda.
3. To determine the roles played by teachers, parents, and peers in facilitating a supportive environment for perinatally infected students.
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Uganda |
2026-06-29 13:25:20 |
2029-06-29 |
Medical and Health Sciences |
Non-Clinical Trial |
Non-degree Award |
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Lorna Atikoro
ID: UNCST-2024-R002527
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REDUCING THE BURDEN OF METHICILLIN RESISTANT Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) INFECTIONS IN UGANDAN PATIENTS RECEIVING HAEMODIALYSIS
REFNo: HS7485ES
1. To estimate the prevalence of MRSA carriage among patients receiving chronic haemodialysis at Kiruddu National Referral Hospital.
2. To determine the factors associated with MRSA carriage among patients receiving chronic haemodialysis at Kiruddu National Referral Hospital.
3. To determine the success rate of mupirocin ointment in eradicating nasal carriage of MRSA among patients receiving chronic haemodialysis at Kiruddu National Referral Hospital
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Uganda |
2026-05-28 15:23:03 |
2029-05-28 |
Medical and Health Sciences |
Non-Clinical Trial |
Non-degree Award |
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Stephen Balinandi Karabyo
ID: UNCST-2023-R007529
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Bunyavirus Research into Disease, Global Immunity, and Epidemiology (BRIDGE) in Uganda
REFNo: HS7738ES
1. Describe the prevalence and characteristics of long-term sequelae among bunyavirus survivors compared to controls.
2. Describe immune responses in bunyavirus survivors including antibody levels, T-cell responses, and B cell memory compared to controls
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Uganda |
2026-07-06 16:23:55 |
2029-07-06 |
Medical and Health Sciences |
Non-Clinical Trial |
Non-degree Award |
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Drake Musoki
ID: UNCST-2026-R023417
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Assessing Usability and Patient preferences of the Validated Luganda Self-Reporting Questionnaire (SRQ-20) among PLHIV in Uganda.
REFNo: HS7482ES
General Objective
To Assess the Usability and Patient Preferences of the Validated Luganda Self-Reporting Questionnaire (SRQ-20) among PLHIV attending Mildmay Hospital, Uganda.
Specific Objectives
1. To assess Usability of the Luganda SRQ-20 by evaluating the comprehension, ease of use and completion time among PLHIV.
2. To explore patient preferences by identifying the desired mode of delivery mode (self vs health-worker administered).
3. To determine the perceived barriers and necessary adaptations to make the SRQ-20 accessible to diverse PLHIV populations (i.e. with disabilities, low literacy levels, urban vs rural).
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Uganda |
2026-06-01 18:18:14 |
2029-06-01 |
Medical and Health Sciences |
Non-Clinical Trial |
Non-degree Award |
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Sharley Aloyo Melissa
ID:
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Understanding Co-Morbidities in Rheumatic Heart Disease: Development and validation of diagnostic tests for Group A Streptococcus and common respiratory viral infections in Uganda.
REFNo: HS7765ES
Primary Objective: To develop and validate a Loop-mediated Isothermal Amplification (LAMP) based point-of-care test for Group A Streptococcus and common viral pathogens with sensitivity ?95% and specificity ?90% for use by low-cadre health care workers in Uganda.
Secondary Objective
1. To design, optimize, and evaluate a LAMP-based molecular point-of-care diagnostic test cassette for Group A Streptococcus (sensitivity of at least 95% and a specificity of ?90%).
2. To modify the developed test into a multiplexed point of care molecular-based diagnostic test targeting Group A streptococcus and common viral pathogens that cause respiratory tract infections (Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV), Influenza and Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2)/COVID-19).
3. To conduct a validation cross-sectional study to compare the diagnostic performance of the newly developed point-of-care test against the throat culture and PCR gold standards.
4. To evaluate the diagnostic performance of a smartphone-based artificial intelligence mobile App in the diagnosis of Group A Streptococcus throat infection
5. To assess the usability and acceptability of the developed point-of-care test and the Mobile App among healthcare workers and participants
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Uganda |
2026-06-29 13:27:53 |
2029-06-29 |
Medical and Health Sciences |
Non-Clinical Trial |
Degree Award |
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Doreen Nakimuli
ID: UNCST-2021-R013668
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Evaluation of the Uzazi Salama Project on Healthy Pregnancies and Climate Resilience among Adolescent Girls and Young Women (AGYW) in Kasese district.
REFNo: SS5254ES
Primary objective:
To generate evidence on the maternal health journey of pregnant AGYW and assess health system readiness to provide quality maternal care and access health system readiness to provide quality maternal care for AGYWs in climate affected settings.
1. To assess health system readiness to provide quality youth friendly maternal health services for adolescence girls and young women in climate affected settings
2. To explore social cultural, economic and gender-related barriers influencing AGYWs access to sexual and reproductive health and maternal health services.
3. To document AGYW experiences using a journey mapping approach.
4. To assess the impact of climate related shocks (floods, landslides, droughts etc.) on access and utilization of maternal health services.
5. To identify health system challenges affecting quality of care and influence access to and utilization of maternal health care services among adolescent girls and young women (AGYWs).
6. To generate evidence to inform co design of climate resilient interventions
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Uganda |
2026-06-25 22:17:28 |
2029-06-25 |
Social Science and Humanities |
Non-Clinical Trial |
Non-degree Award |
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Gertrude Nakigozi
ID: UNCST-2025-R022719
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The Many faces of Trauma and Recovery around the World: Mapping Experiences in Cultural Context (Matrix) Pilot Study
REFNo: HS7621ES
1. Assess the cultural relevance, feasibility and acceptability of the study design and instruments (survey and in-depth interview questionnaire) to inform implementation feasibility in Phase II of the project.
2. Preliminarily explore cross-cultural experiences of traumatic events, including individual psychological and somatic responses to PTEs, their perceived causes, approaches to coping and healing, subjective wellbeing and functioning, and the role of culture, context and identity.
3. Identify cross-cultural conceptualizations and expressions of trauma, including convergences and divergences in traumatic experiences, trauma sequelae, idioms of distress, and cultural scripts, their subjective interpretation and the meaning attributed to these.
4. Investigate culturally-specific healing and coping strategies, including individualistic vs collective approaches.
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Uganda |
2026-05-28 16:43:56 |
2029-05-28 |
Medical and Health Sciences |
Non-Clinical Trial |
Non-degree Award |
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Hannah Kibuuka
ID: UNCST-2020-R014355
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Development of Host Biomarker-Guided Approaches to Mitigate Endemic and Emerging Biothreats
REFNo: HS7512ES
To conduct comprehensive host transcriptomic and proteomic profiling of biospecimens previously collected under IRB approved protocols meeting clinical definitions of the syndromes Pneumonia, Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome, Sepsis and Meningoencephalitis
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Uganda |
2026-06-05 16:30:22 |
2029-06-05 |
Medical and Health Sciences |
Non-Clinical Trial |
Non-degree Award |
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Andrew Katumba
ID:
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Local Validation and Calibration Assessment of the CerviCARE Artificial Intelligence Cervicography Tool Within Routine VIA-Based Cervical Cancer Screening in Uganda: A Mixed-Methods Study with Comparative Patient and Provider Experience Assessment
REFNo: HS7752ES
Primary objective: To compare the diagnostic performance of the CerviCARE AI tool with VIA performed by experienced screening midwives and healthcare workers within routine cervical cancer screening services at the Uganda Cancer Institute and its affiliated satellite site in Mbarara, and to characterise the tool’s agreement, calibration and operational performance within routine service delivery.
Secondary objectives
1. To assess the quality-assurance performance of CerviCARE using colposcopy-directed biopsy and histopathological confirmation among a targeted subset of approximately 180 participants with abnormal, suspicious, borderline or discordant screening findings within the 1,500-woman validation cohort.
2. To assess and compare patient and healthcare provider experiences of routine VIA-based cervical cancer screening delivered with and without CerviCARE support, including understanding of results, communication, acceptability, trust, dignity, workflow, provider confidence and perceived usefulness within routine service delivery.
3. To quantify inter-observer variability in VIA interpretation among study providers and to assess how CerviCARE outputs align with consensus VIA and histology in discordant cases.
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Uganda |
2026-06-05 16:26:45 |
2029-06-05 |
Medical and Health Sciences |
Non-Clinical Trial |
Non-degree Award |
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Nixon Niyonzima
ID: UNCST-2020-R014577
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Clinical Effectiveness of Point-of-Care Breast Cancer Diagnostics in Ugandan Community Health Centers
REFNo: HS7522ES
To evaluate effectiveness of POC diagnostic evaluation administered by trained sonographers and cytopathologists, vs. standard care,To compare the sensitivity and specificity of the diagnostic kit to standard of care at the UCI,Development of an Automated FNA targeting System,
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Uganda |
2026-05-14 13:33:40 |
2029-05-14 |
Medical and Health Sciences |
Non-Clinical Trial |
Non-degree Award |
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Jean Okecho Mbabazi
ID: UNCST-2026-R023651
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EFFECT OF EMPLOYEE SUPPORT PROGRAMS ON EMPLOYEE ENGAGEMENT AT MARSH INSURANCE BROKERS LIMITED
REFNo: SS5475ES
i) To explore employees� experiences with financial literacy programs and how these experiences relate to employee engagement at Marsh Uganda.
ii) To examine employees� experiences with mental health support initiatives and how these programs influence engagement at Marsh Uganda.
iii) To investigate employees� perceptions of career development programs and their role in fostering engagement at Marsh Uganda.
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Uganda |
2026-06-23 16:34:53 |
2029-06-23 |
Social Science and Humanities |
Non-Clinical Trial |
Degree Award |
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Nimanya Stella Alice
ID: UNCST-2022-R009589
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INTUSSUSCEPTION MONITORING IN UGANDA AFTER INTRODUCTION OF ROTASIIL VACCINE: SELF CONTROLLED CASE SERIES
REFNo: HS7519ES
1.To assess for the safety of Rotasiil vaccine under routine public health use among infants in Uganda
2.To assess for any potential association between the oral rotavirus vaccine (Rotasiil) and the development of intussusception in infants at Mulago National Referral Hospital during the study period.
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Uganda |
2026-06-19 10:45:07 |
2029-06-19 |
Medical and Health Sciences |
Non-Clinical Trial |
Non-degree Award |
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Namulema Edith
ID:
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Exploring the feasibility and safety of using the ‘LeVe Neonatal CPAP System’ to assist neonates with signs of respiratory distress at Mengo Hospital
REFNo: HS7747ES
1) Feasibility Objective - To determine the proportion of neonates in whom the LeVe CPAP device can be successfully initiated and maintained for the entire study duration.
2) Safety Objective - To determine the incidence of CPAP-related adverse events occurring within the first 7 days of CPAP therapy.
3) Respiratory Effectiveness Objective - To assess the early respiratory response to CPAP within 2 hours of initiation and for the entire study duration using SpO?, FiO? measures and the Silverman-Andersen respiratory distress score.
4) Prematurity-Related Outcome Objective - To determine the incidence of survival to discharge, bronchopulmonary dysplasia, and retinopathy of prematurity.
5) To explore healthcare workers' perceptions and experiences regarding CPAP training adequacy, their confidence in using neonatal CPAP, and their views on how CPAP implementation influences neonatal respiratory outcomes within their clinical setting
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Uganda |
2026-05-28 16:35:26 |
2029-05-28 |
Medical and Health Sciences |
Clinical Trial |
Non-degree Award |
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