Improving oversight of HIV clinical trials in Uganda.
Official title: Strengthening Research Compliance and Integrity (RCI) Office capacity for rigorous oversight of HIV clinical trials at the Makerere University-Johns Hopkins University Research Collaboration.
Funded at Mu-Jhu Care · NIH-11175589 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about helping the team at Makerere University-Johns Hopkins University Research Collaboration get better training so they can effectively oversee HIV clinical trials in Uganda, making sure everything runs smoothly and safely for everyone involved.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Mu-Jhu Care NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Kampala, Uganda) |
| Project start | May 19, 2025 |
| Project end | February 29, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $100,987 |
| NIH project number | 1G11TW013062-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-11175589 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for participation or benefit from this research include children and adolescents aged 0-21 living with or at risk for HIV in Uganda.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not involved in clinical trials or those outside the age range of 0-21 may not receive direct benefits from this research.
What this research studies
This research aims to enhance the capacity of the Research Compliance and Integrity (RCI) Office at the Makerere University-Johns Hopkins University Research Collaboration. It focuses on providing advanced training for staff involved in the oversight of HIV clinical trials, ensuring they are equipped with the necessary skills and knowledge to manage compliance effectively. By learning from established practices in the U.S., the RCI team will be better prepared to navigate the evolving regulatory landscape and improve the integrity of clinical trials conducted in Uganda.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more rigorous oversight of HIV clinical trials, ultimately improving the safety and efficacy of treatments for patients.
How similar studies have gone: While this approach to strengthening compliance oversight is essential, it is relatively novel in the context of HIV clinical trials in Uganda, with limited prior studies directly addressing this specific need.
Where this research is happening
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Mu-Jhu Care
Kampala, Uganda Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Mwaka, Erisa Sabakaki — Mu-Jhu Care
- Study coordinator: Mwaka, Erisa Sabakaki
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page.