A rapid test for early detection of HIV-1 infection
Official title: AmpFLI: Rapid Nucleic Acid Test for HIV-1
Funded at Luna Labs USA, LLC · NIH-11172340 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is working on a simple and affordable home test that lets people check for early signs of HIV-1 infection or monitor their HIV status, making it easier for anyone to get quick results without needing to go to a lab.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Luna Labs USA, LLC NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Charlottesville, United States) |
| Project start | August 1, 2024 |
| Project end | July 31, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $300,000 |
| NIH project number | 75N93024C00041-0-9999-1 |
| Project ID | NIH-11172340 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research include individuals at risk of HIV infection, such as those taking pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP), and people living with HIV who need to monitor their viral load.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not at risk of HIV infection and those who are not living with HIV may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research aims to create a low-cost, rapid diagnostic test that allows individuals to self-test for HIV-1 infection during the early stages of infection or when there is a loss of viral suppression in those already living with HIV. The test is designed for easy use at home or in other locations, enabling untrained individuals to collect samples, perform the test, and read results without needing to send samples to a laboratory. This approach focuses on high sensitivity and quick results, which are crucial for timely intervention and management of HIV.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could provide individuals with a reliable method to detect HIV-1 infection early, leading to timely treatment and better health outcomes.
How similar studies have gone: Other research has shown success in developing rapid diagnostic tests for various infections, indicating a promising potential for this novel approach to HIV testing.
Where this research is happening
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Luna Labs USA, LLC
Charlottesville, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Senpan, Angana — Luna Labs USA, LLC
- Study coordinator: Senpan, Angana
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.