Improving home-based HIV viral load testing technologies
RADx HIV Viral Load Supplement 2.0
['FUNDING_OTHER'] · NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY · NIH-11082722
This study is looking for ways to improve home testing for HIV viral loads by asking people living with HIV and their healthcare providers what they want in a testing method, so they can create easier and better tools for managing the condition.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_OTHER'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (Chicago, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-11082722 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This research aims to enhance the monitoring of HIV viral loads by developing better home-based or point-of-care diagnostic technologies. The project involves conducting market research and a quantitative analysis to understand patient and healthcare provider preferences for various HIV viral load testing methods. Participants will engage in an internet-based survey where they evaluate hypothetical test options based on attributes like detection limits and sample collection methods. The findings will help guide the development of more effective and user-friendly diagnostic tools for HIV management.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research include individuals living with HIV who are interested in home-based testing options.
Not a fit: Patients who are not living with HIV or those who do not require viral load monitoring may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more accessible and efficient HIV viral load testing, improving patient care and health outcomes.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown promise in developing point-of-care diagnostics for various conditions, indicating potential success for similar approaches in HIV testing.
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.
Conditions: Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome Virus, Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome Virus, Emerging Communicable Diseases, Emerging Infectious Diseases