A low-cost test for diagnosing Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C, and HIV infections.
Official title: An Easy-to-Use, Low-Cost Triplex RDT for the Simultaneous Diagnosis of HBV, HCV, AND HIV Infection, Compatible with Field Use in LMICS and At-Home Use in the US
Funded at Big Eye Diagnostics, INC. · NIH-11170172 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is working on a simple test that you can use at home to check for Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C, and HIV, making it easier for people, especially in areas with fewer resources, to get the health care they need.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
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| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Big Eye Diagnostics, INC. NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (San Diego, United States) |
| Project start | August 1, 2024 |
| Project end | July 31, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $299,659 |
| NIH project number | 75N93024C00025-0-9999-1 |
| Project ID | NIH-11170172 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are individuals at risk of or currently living with Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C, or HIV infections.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not at risk for these infections or who have already been diagnosed and are receiving treatment may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on developing an easy-to-use diagnostic test that can simultaneously detect Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C, and HIV infections. The test is designed to be patient-administered, making it suitable for use in low-resource settings and even at home in the United States. By utilizing a lateral flow assay that detects antibodies, the goal is to improve access to essential health services for individuals at risk of these infections. This approach aims to address the barriers to care faced by key populations affected by these diseases.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly enhance early diagnosis and treatment access for patients with Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C, and HIV.
How similar studies have gone: Other research has shown promise in developing multiplexed diagnostic tests for infectious diseases, indicating a potential for success with this approach.
Where this research is happening
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Big Eye Diagnostics, INC.
San Diego, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Biamonte, Marco Antonio — Big Eye Diagnostics, INC.
- Study coordinator: Biamonte, Marco Antonio
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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.