A low-cost home test for prostate cancer detection
Official title: TOPIC 455: A LOW COST, POINT-OF-CARE DETECTION DEVICE FOR PROSTATE SPECIFIC ANTIGEN USING A PAPER-BASED FLOW ASSAY
Funded at Triton Systems, INC. · NIH-11219739 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is creating an easy and affordable at-home test that lets you check your PSA levels with just a finger prick, helping you understand your risk for prostate cancer so you can make better health choices.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Triton Systems, INC. NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Chelmsford, United States) |
| Project start | September 16, 2024 |
| Project end | September 15, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $399,925 |
| NIH project number | 75N91024C00076-0-9999-1 |
| Project ID | NIH-11219739 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are men, particularly those at higher risk for prostate cancer, who are seeking an easy and affordable way to monitor their PSA levels.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who have already been diagnosed with prostate cancer or those who do not have access to the necessary technology for home testing may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on developing an affordable, at-home test kit that uses a paper-based flow assay to detect prostate-specific antigen (PSA) levels. The kit will allow patients to collect a blood sample via a finger stick and will include a risk calculation algorithm to assess the likelihood of prostate cancer. By providing a simple and cost-effective screening option, this test aims to empower patients to make informed decisions about their health and whether to seek further medical evaluation.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could provide patients with an accessible and low-cost method for early detection of prostate cancer, potentially reducing mortality rates.
How similar studies have gone: Other research has shown promise in developing low-cost diagnostic tests for various conditions, indicating that this approach has potential for success.
Where this research is happening
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Triton Systems, INC.
Chelmsford, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Takeda, Takako — Triton Systems, INC.
- Study coordinator: Takeda, Takako
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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.