Developing a quick test for monitoring HIV viral load to aid in new cure strategies
Official title: Point-of-care viral load monitoring to support large-scale clinical testing of new HIV cure strategies
Funded at Fluid Discovery INC · NIH-10822970 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is working on a new, easy-to-use test that can quickly and accurately check the amount of HIV in your blood while you're on treatment, helping doctors keep track of your health and spot any changes that might need attention.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Sbir 1 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Fluid Discovery INC NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (San Francisco, UNITED STATES) |
| Project start | April 1, 2024 |
| Project end | March 31, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $268,142 |
| NIH project number | 1R43AI181436-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-10822970 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are individuals living with HIV who are currently on antiretroviral therapy and may be eligible for clinical trials of new cure strategies.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not currently on antiretroviral therapy or those who do not have HIV may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on creating a point-of-care test that can accurately measure HIV viral load in patients undergoing antiretroviral therapy (ART). The goal is to develop a cost-effective and sensitive method that can quickly detect changes in viral load, helping to identify patients who may experience a rebound in the virus after stopping ART. By using a technique called digital loop-mediated isothermal amplification (dLAMP), the test aims to provide precise measurements from raw blood samples, facilitating large-scale clinical trials for new HIV cure strategies. This innovative approach could significantly improve patient monitoring and treatment outcomes.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more effective monitoring of HIV patients and support the development of a potential cure for HIV.
How similar studies have gone: Other research has shown promise in developing point-of-care tests for viral load monitoring, indicating that this approach has potential for success.
Where this research is happening
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Fluid Discovery INC
San Francisco, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Prince, Robin — Fluid Discovery INC
- Study coordinator: Prince, Robin
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.