Developing quick tests for Hepatitis C infection.
Official title: Rapid, Point-of-Care Diagnostics for Hepatitis C Virus
Funded at Baebies, INC. · NIH-10683045 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is working on a quick and easy test for doctors to use right away to find out if someone has Hepatitis C, helping patients get the treatment they need faster.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Baebies, INC. NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Durham, United States) |
| Project start | August 12, 2022 |
| Project end | August 12, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2022 |
| Award (this year) | $1,499,998 |
| NIH project number | 75N93021C00048-P00003-9999-1 |
| Project ID | NIH-10683045 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are individuals who are at risk for Hepatitis C infection or those who are experiencing symptoms related to the virus.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who have already been diagnosed and are receiving treatment for Hepatitis C may not benefit directly from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on creating a rapid diagnostic test that can be used at the point of care to detect Hepatitis C virus (HCV) infections. The goal is to enable healthcare providers to quickly diagnose patients, which can lead to timely treatment and management of the disease. The approach involves innovative technology to ensure that the tests are accurate, easy to use, and accessible in various healthcare settings. By streamlining the diagnostic process, this research aims to improve patient outcomes and reduce the burden of Hepatitis C.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could provide patients with faster and more accessible testing for Hepatitis C, leading to earlier diagnosis and treatment.
How similar studies have gone: Other research has shown success in developing point-of-care diagnostics for various infections, indicating a promising potential for this approach in Hepatitis C.
Where this research is happening
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Baebies, INC.
Durham, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Ungewitter, Erica — Baebies, INC.
- Study coordinator: Ungewitter, Erica
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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.