Creating a quick and easy test for early HIV detection
Development of a Disposal Point-of-Care HIV Nucleic Acid Test
This study is working on a quick and affordable home test that lets people check for HIV-1 infection early on, so those at risk, including those taking preventive medication, can easily find out their status without needing to go to a lab.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Gate Scientific, INC. NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Milpitas, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11172339 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on developing a low-cost, rapid diagnostic test that allows individuals to self-test for HIV-1 infection during the critical early stages of infection or when there is a risk of viral rebound in those already living with HIV. The test is designed for use at home, enabling untrained individuals to collect their own samples, perform the test, and read the results without needing to send samples to a lab. This approach aims to empower individuals at risk of HIV infection, including those on pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP), to detect infections as early as possible.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research include individuals at risk of HIV infection, such as those taking PrEP, and people living with HIV who need to monitor their viral load.
Not a fit: Patients who are not at risk of HIV infection and those who are not living with HIV may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could provide patients with a convenient and timely method to detect HIV infections, leading to earlier treatment and better health outcomes.
How similar studies have performed: Similar research has shown promise in developing rapid diagnostic tests for other conditions, indicating potential success for this novel approach in HIV testing.
Where this research is happening
Milpitas, United States
- Gate Scientific, INC. — Milpitas, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Scaboo, Kris — Gate Scientific, INC.
- Study coordinator: Scaboo, Kris
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 below.