TOPIC 455: FINGERSTICK BLOOD TEST FOR POINT-OF-CARE DETECTION OF PROSTATE SPECIFIC ANTIGEN

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Abstract

Prostate cancer ranks second in the US and fifth globally for male cancer-related mortality. This project seeks to combat high prostate cancer fatalities by developing an affordable at-home prostate-specific antigen (PSA) test that will enable self-monitoring of PSA levels, facilitating early intervention or surveillance. Leveraging our advanced enhanced lateral flow assay platform, IOS proposes an innovative home PSA test integrating sampling and testing in a single easy-to-use device. The test adopts a >10 ng/mL PSA threshold to reduce false positives and provide binary results for simplified counseling. A smartphone app quantifies test strip data, eliminating the need for an external reader and reducing costs. Phase I will develop a functional prototype, demonstrating self-testing, acceptability, and feasibility. Preliminary clinical validation will compare results from 50 paired whole blood and serum clinical samples to an FDA-approved lab-based assay; 150 additional paired clinical samples with varying PSA levels will assess precision, detection limit, linearity, sensitivity, and specificity. FDA Pre-submission in Phase I will determine regulatory pathways. Phase II includes product maturation, pilot manufacturing, clinical validation, and regulatory approval. This cost-effective home PSA test addresses an unmet need, aligning with the NCI's cancer mortality reduction goal, and empowering men to proactively manage their health.

Key facts

NIH application ID
11219740
Project number
75N91024C00063-0-9999-1
Recipient
INTELLIGENT OPTICAL SYSTEMS, INC.
Principal Investigator
TRONG NGUYEN
Activity code
N43
Funding institute
NIH
Fiscal year
2024
Award amount
$382,537
Award type
Project period
2024-09-16 → 2025-09-15