Developing point-of-care technologies for HIV/AIDS and emerging infectious diseases.
Clinical Core - The Center for Innovation in Point-of-Care Technologies for HIV/AIDS and Emerging Infectious Diseases at Northwestern University (C-THAN)
This study is working on new, easy-to-use tools that can help people quickly test for and manage HIV/AIDS and other infections at home or in their communities, especially in places where healthcare is limited, and they want to make sure these tools really work for both patients and caregivers.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Northwestern University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Chicago, UNITED STATES) |
| Project ID | NIH-10930123 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on creating innovative point-of-care (POC) and home-based technologies to improve the diagnosis and management of HIV/AIDS and emerging infectious diseases, particularly in low and middle-income countries. The project involves collaboration with various international and community stakeholders to ensure that the technologies are effective and user-friendly in real-world settings. Researchers will validate these technologies by assessing their performance and usability, taking into account the perspectives of both patients and caregivers.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research include individuals living with HIV/AIDS or emerging infectious diseases, particularly in low-resource settings.
Not a fit: Patients who do not have HIV/AIDS or emerging infectious diseases may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more accessible and effective diagnostic tools for patients with HIV/AIDS and other infectious diseases.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown success in developing point-of-care technologies for infectious diseases, indicating a promising approach in this area.
Where this research is happening
Chicago, UNITED STATES
- Northwestern University — Chicago, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Achenbach, Chad J — Northwestern University
- Study coordinator: Achenbach, Chad J
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.