ZiP Diagnostics requires human samples for research into developing point-of-care (PoC) diagnostic tests for a range of infectious diseases.
About this study
PoC testing allows diagnoses in the clinic, an ambulance, the home, the field or in hospital.
The results of PoC testing allow rapid clinical management of the patient. PoC tests are critically needed in remote settings, especially in low to middle-income countries, where people may need to travel great distances for health care.
For our PoC diagnostic test development, we require the use of human samples such as swabs, blood and urine. Samples collected for this study will have bacteria or viruses added to then use as known positive samples.
Anticipated enrolment close date: 30 April 2022
Who can take part
- Aged 18 years or over
- Able to provide written informed consent
What's involved
Participants will be required to provide the following:
- Self-collected swab samples at home or at the RMH
- Occasionally blood samples collected at the RMH
Types of samples collected include:
- Nasal swabs (not deep nasal)
- Throat swab
- Saliva (spit)
- Urine
- Vaginal swab
- Blood
Study duration
This study will continue for 12 months and you will be contacted about donating samples for the duration of this study.
There will be many weeks in which samples are not required, and some weeks you may be asked to donate samples on more than one day in a given week.
You can choose to donate:
- One sample type but refuse to provide another sample type
- On one day but refuse on another
- On one week but refuse on another
Ethics
All research in Australia involving human participants is reviewed by an independent group called a Human Research Ethics Committee (HREC). The ethical aspects of this research study have been approved by the Royal Melbourne Hospital HREC.
This study is being carried out according to the National Statement on Ethical Conduct in Human Research (2007). This statement protects the interests of people who agree to participate in human research studies.
The Clinical Trials Centre (CTC) is a dedicated, purpose-built space where we conduct clinical trials.
The CTC is located on Level 2 South. When you arrive, if you are unsure where to go, talk to one of our friendly volunteers or the information desk staff.