Project COMFORT

Overview

Key participant information

Participant code
COMFORT-009
Enrollment date
29 Sep 2025
Clinical site
Palacký Olomouc
Enrollment place
Hospital
Enrolled part
B
Status
Completed
Study Population Cohort
Prostate cancer
QUESTIONNAIRE
Incomplete

Study Visits

Details of participatnt visits in Part A and/or Part B

2 visits
DatePartType of visitPlaceStatusComments
29 Sep 2025BScreeningHospitalCompletedScreening visit completed. Eligibility confirmed.
06 Oct 2025B1st VisitNot applicable (N/A)CompletedFollow-up visit completed. Capillary microsampling at home.

Collections

Blood microsampling and venipuncture collections with associated analyte results

Blood sample collection
06 Oct 2025
B
VenousClinic
Collector
Participant
Device type
—
Analytes
6

Adverse Events

Reported adverse events during the study

No adverse events reported

This participant has no adverse events recorded during the study.

Medical profile

Past medical history and conditions

Coming soon

Past medical history, conditions, medications and allergies will appear here once the ETL feed is connected.

Usability Questionnaire

Participant responses — surveyed on 2025-11-20

Incomplete
SECTIONQ #QuestionAnswerComments / Free-text
A. Previous Experience with MicrosamplingA1Had you heard about blood microsampling before this study?Yes—
A. Previous Experience with MicrosamplingA2Name of the microsampling device previously knownNot answered—
A. Previous Experience with MicrosamplingA3Number of previous usesNot answered—
A. Previous Experience with MicrosamplingA4Ease of previous useVery easy—
A. Previous Experience with MicrosamplingA5Previous difficulties experiencedInsufficient sample, Bruising—
B. Study Information and Visit ExperienceB1Study information was easy to understandAgree—
B. Study Information and Visit ExperienceB2I felt comfortable asking questions about the studyNeutral—
B. Study Information and Visit ExperienceB3Satisfaction with study visit organisationVery satisfied—
B. Study Information and Visit ExperienceB4Convenience of visit schedulingSatisfied—
B. Study Information and Visit ExperienceB5Study staff treated me respectfullyStrongly disagree—
B. Study Information and Visit ExperienceB6I felt comfortable asking questions during the visitNot answered—
B. Study Information and Visit ExperienceB7Satisfaction with answers receivedNot answered—
B. Study Information and Visit ExperienceB8Visit duration was acceptableAgree—
B. Study Information and Visit ExperienceB9Impact on daily life was acceptableNot answered—
B. Study Information and Visit ExperienceB10I felt comfortable providing feedback on sampling preferencesDisagree—
C. Conventional Sampling vs Microsampling ExperienceC1Pain rating for conventional venous blood sampling (0-10)0 (no pain)—
C. Conventional Sampling vs Microsampling ExperienceC2Pain rating for microsampling device collection (0-10)10 (worst pain)—
C. Conventional Sampling vs Microsampling ExperienceC3Preferred blood collection method if given a choiceNo preference—
C. Conventional Sampling vs Microsampling ExperienceC4Why did you choose this preferred method?I am used to venous sampling and trust the technique more.—
D. Microsampling Device ExperienceD1The device seemed easy to useAgree—
D. Microsampling Device ExperienceD2The device caused little or no painStrongly disagree—
D. Microsampling Device ExperienceD3I could use the device at homeDisagree—
D. Microsampling Device ExperienceD4Confidence that microsampling could replace conventional blood samplingAgree—
D. Microsampling Device ExperienceD5Problems experienced with the deviceLeakage, Pain—
E. Home / Self-Collection ExperienceE1Did you take part in Part A (home self-collection)?No—
E. Home / Self-Collection ExperienceE2Satisfaction with microsampling equipment and materialsDissatisfied—
E. Home / Self-Collection ExperienceE3Helpfulness of training materialsNot answered—
E. Home / Self-Collection ExperienceE4Confidence using microsampling for self-collectionNeutral—
E. Home / Self-Collection ExperienceE5Self-collection instructions were clearDisagree—
E. Home / Self-Collection ExperienceE6I was able to complete sample collection without helpAgree—
E. Home / Self-Collection ExperienceE7I had access to support during self-collectionNot answered—
E. Home / Self-Collection ExperienceE8Time required for collecting and returning samples was acceptableDisagree—
E. Home / Self-Collection ExperienceE9Microsampling fitted into my usual routineStrongly agree—
E. Home / Self-Collection ExperienceE10I felt safe and confident during self-collectionNot answered—
E. Home / Self-Collection ExperienceE11Satisfaction with shipping samples back to the labVery satisfied—
F. Training and SupportF1Which support types were helpful?Video tutorial—
F. Training and SupportF2Which factors would build your confidence in using microsampling?Online/telephone support, Tutorial videos—
G. Future PreferencesG1Preferred future blood collection locationNo preference—
G. Future PreferencesG2Willingness to use a microsampling device at home for regular health-related blood samplingNo—
G. Future PreferencesG3If you answered Maybe or No, please explainConcerned about correctly handling the sample at home.—