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Clinical trials and research at Makerere University College of Health Sciences
As of November 12, 2026, Find a Trial lists 26 NIH-funded research projects at this institution, with $7.0 million in listed awards. Every study is explained in plain English. Data from ClinicalTrials.gov and NIH RePORTER, updated November 12, 2026.
- 26NIH research projects
NIH-funded research (26)
Early-stage science funded by the US National Institutes of Health. Most of these projects don't enroll patients, but they show what is being worked on.
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Pathogen spread between wildlife and people in rural Uganda
This grant looks at how virus strains move between wildlife and people in rural western Uganda to help predict and prevent outbreaks.
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MakDARTA: Building data science capacity to improve health in Africa
A multi-year program trains Ugandan data scientists to turn health data into better decisions for HIV, TB, malaria, and other diseases.
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Self-management Intervention to Reduce Epilepsy Burden in Ugandans with Epilepsy
A program helps people with epilepsy in Uganda manage their condition daily to improve quality of life and reduce stigma.
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Reducing epilepsy stigma and improving care for adolescents and families in Uganda (AWE Change)
This project works with people living with epilepsy in Uganda—especially adolescents—to understand related health problems and reduce stigma using community engagement and clinic-based support.
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Smartphone-mounted microscope for faster malaria diagnosis in Uganda
This project will use a low-cost 3D-printed adapter and smartphone-based AI to quickly detect malaria from blood smears for patients in Uganda.
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Improving daily life for Ugandans living with epilepsy
This project is developing a self-management program to help people with epilepsy in Uganda better manage their condition and improve their quality of life.
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Improving sickle cell care, research, and training in Uganda
This program is expanding newborn screening, clinic care, and provider training to help children and adults with sickle cell disease across Uganda.
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Understanding tuberculosis transmission and treatment in households in Kampala.
This study is looking at how tuberculosis spreads in homes in Kampala, Uganda, especially among people who might not have any symptoms, to find ways to better diagnose and treat the disease, particularly for those also living with HIV.
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Creating a system to improve sickle cell disease screening for infants in Uganda.
This study is testing a new smartphone app that helps doctors in Uganda screen babies for sickle cell disease more easily and effectively, making sure all children get the care they need, no matter where they live.
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Understanding how kidney issues affect the brain in children with severe malaria
This study is looking at how kidney problems can affect the brain in young children with severe malaria, and it aims to find ways to help improve their health and recovery.
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Improving oral health research for HIV patients in Uganda.
This study is looking to improve dental care for adults living with HIV in Uganda by understanding how HIV affects oral health, so we can help people get the treatment they need.
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Improving research on Sickle Cell Disease and related health issues in Uganda.
This study is all about helping kids in Uganda who have Sickle Cell Disease by training a team of researchers to learn more about how it affects their health and finding better ways to support them.
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Improving prevention and management of rheumatic heart disease in Uganda
This study is creating a training program in Uganda to help local researchers learn how to better prevent, spot, and manage rheumatic heart disease, so they can tackle the unique challenges of this condition in their communities.
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Using mobile technology to improve malaria diagnosis in Uganda
This study is working on a new, easy-to-use smartphone tool that helps quickly diagnose malaria in Uganda, making it simpler for people in the field to get accurate results without needing a lot of trained lab technicians.
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Understanding epilepsy and its effects on adolescents in Uganda
This study is looking at how epilepsy affects teenagers in Uganda, including other health issues they might have and the stigma they face, with the goal of finding ways to improve their care and support through community involvement.
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Improving self-management for people with epilepsy in Uganda
This study is all about helping people with epilepsy in Uganda live better lives by giving them support and tools to manage their condition, so they can feel less isolated and more in control of their health.
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Training health professionals in data science to improve health interventions in Uganda
This study is creating a training program for health professionals at Makerere University to help them learn data science skills, so they can improve health care and make better health policies in Uganda.
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Improving research administration at Makerere University in Uganda
This study is all about helping Makerere University get better at managing and supporting important health research, especially for diseases that affect many people in Uganda, by training staff in money management and other skills so they can handle more research funding effectively.
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Understanding how lung bacteria affect inflammation in COPD for people with HIV
This study is looking at how the bacteria in the lungs and inflammation are connected in people with COPD who also have HIV, to see how HIV might affect lung health over time, and it involves patients providing samples to help us learn more about this relationship.
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Improving HIV care and prevention for older adults in Uganda
This study is looking at how older adults in Uganda who are living with HIV can face extra health challenges and stigma, and it aims to create helpful programs to improve their health and reduce stigma while also training new researchers to continue this important work.
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Training and mentorship to improve brain health in Uganda.
This study is all about helping improve brain health in Uganda by training and supporting teachers and researchers so they can tackle local brain health issues and make a difference in health policies, offering them chances to learn more through fellowships and courses.
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Promoting HIV prevention among high-risk men in Uganda through self-testing and counseling
This study is looking to help men who are partners of female sex workers in Uganda by giving them easy access to HIV self-testing kits and PrEP starter packs, along with some friendly advice, to encourage them to know their HIV status and stay safe.
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Understanding how lung bacteria affect inflammation in COPD for people with HIV
This study is looking at how the germs in the lungs might affect inflammation in people with COPD who are living with HIV, and it wants to hear from folks in rural Uganda about their thoughts and worries about a lung procedure called bronchoscopy, so we can make sure everyone feels comfortable and informed if they choo
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Exploring how lung bacteria affect inflammation in COPD for people with HIV
This study is looking at how the bacteria in the lungs might affect inflammation in people with both HIV and COPD, and it hopes to find new ways to help manage lung problems for those living with these conditions.
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Improving HIV care and prevention in Uganda through behavioral and social science research.
This study is all about finding better ways to help people living with HIV in Uganda by understanding their challenges and training local scientists to create effective solutions that fit their needs.
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Training bioethics scholars in Sub-Saharan Africa
This study is all about helping future researchers in Uganda learn how to handle important ethical questions in health research, so they can make sure that studies are done fairly and responsibly in their communities.
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