Creating a quick at-home test for prostate cancer detection using fingerstick blood samples
Official title: TOPIC 455: DEVELOPMENT OF A RAPID AT-HOME TEST TO DETECT PROSTATE-SPECIFIC ANTIGEN USING SELF-COLLECTED FINGER STICKBLOOD
Funded at Inbios International, INC. · NIH-11219742 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is working on a quick and easy at-home test that helps African-American men check for high levels of a protein linked to prostate cancer using just a drop of blood from a fingerstick, making it simple to use without any fancy equipment.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
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| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Inbios International, INC. NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Seattle, UNITED STATES) |
| Project start | September 16, 2024 |
| Project end | September 15, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $399,866 |
| NIH project number | 75N91024C00078-0-9999-1 |
| Project ID | NIH-11219742 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are African-American men over the age of 40 who are at risk for prostate cancer.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not at risk for prostate cancer or those under 40 years old may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research aims to develop a rapid at-home test that allows individuals to detect elevated levels of prostate-specific antigen (PSA) using blood samples collected from a simple fingerstick. The test is particularly focused on helping African-American men, who face higher risks of prostate cancer. The process involves optimizing a prototype test kit that provides results without the need for complex instruments, making it accessible for self-testing at home. The research will also include a prospective study to evaluate the test's performance in a home-like setting.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could enable early detection of prostate cancer, potentially improving outcomes for at-risk patients.
How similar studies have gone: Similar approaches in developing at-home diagnostic tests have shown promise, indicating potential for success in this novel application.
Where this research is happening
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Inbios International, INC.
Seattle, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Ratchaudhuri, Syamal — Inbios International, INC.
- Study coordinator: Ratchaudhuri, Syamal
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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.