Project COMFORT

Overview

Key participant information

Participant code
COMFORT-013
Enrollment date
17 Nov 2025
Clinical site
Vall d’Hebron
Enrollment place
Hospital
Enrolled part
B
Status
Completed
Study Population Cohort
Colorectal cancer
QUESTIONNAIRE
Complete

Study Visits

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

4 visits
DatePartType of visitPlaceStatusComments
17 Nov 2025BScreeningHospitalCompletedScreening visit completed. Eligibility confirmed.
24 Nov 2025B1st VisitNot applicable (N/A)CompletedFollow-up visit completed. Capillary microsampling at home.
15 Dec 2025B2nd VisitHealth Primary CareCompletedAd-hoc follow-up visit.
05 Jan 2026B3rd VisitHospitalCompletedAd-hoc follow-up visit.

Collections

Blood microsampling and venipuncture collections with associated analyte results

Blood sample collection
24 Nov 2025
B
CapillaryHome
Collector
Participant
Device type
Tasso mini
Analytes
7
Blood sample collection
15 Dec 2025
B
CapillaryClinic
Collector
Caregiver
Device type
Tasso+
Analytes
6
Blood sample collection
05 Jan 2026
B
CapillaryHome
Collector
Participant
Device type
Capitainer B
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 2026-01-06

Complete
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 useDifficult—
A. Previous Experience with MicrosamplingA5Previous difficulties experiencedDifficulty applying, Bruising—
B. Study Information and Visit ExperienceB1Study information was easy to understandStrongly disagree—
B. Study Information and Visit ExperienceB2I felt comfortable asking questions about the studyAgree—
B. Study Information and Visit ExperienceB3Satisfaction with study visit organisationDissatisfied—
B. Study Information and Visit ExperienceB4Convenience of visit schedulingNeutral—
B. Study Information and Visit ExperienceB5Study staff treated me respectfullyStrongly agree—
B. Study Information and Visit ExperienceB6I felt comfortable asking questions during the visitStrongly agree—
B. Study Information and Visit ExperienceB7Satisfaction with answers receivedSatisfied—
B. Study Information and Visit ExperienceB8Visit duration was acceptableStrongly agree—
B. Study Information and Visit ExperienceB9Impact on daily life was acceptableNeutral—
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)7—
C. Conventional Sampling vs Microsampling ExperienceC2Pain rating for microsampling device collection (0-10)5—
C. Conventional Sampling vs Microsampling ExperienceC3Preferred blood collection method if given a choiceConventional blood sampling—
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 useStrongly agree—
D. Microsampling Device ExperienceD2The device caused little or no painAgree—
D. Microsampling Device ExperienceD3I could use the device at homeDisagree—
D. Microsampling Device ExperienceD4Confidence that microsampling could replace conventional blood samplingStrongly agree—
D. Microsampling Device ExperienceD5Problems experienced with the deviceNone, OtherNo issues noted.
E. Home / Self-Collection ExperienceE1Did you take part in Part A (home self-collection)?Yes—
E. Home / Self-Collection ExperienceE2Satisfaction with microsampling equipment and materialsVery dissatisfied—
E. Home / Self-Collection ExperienceE3Helpfulness of training materialsVery unhelpful—
E. Home / Self-Collection ExperienceE4Confidence using microsampling for self-collectionNeutral—
E. Home / Self-Collection ExperienceE5Self-collection instructions were clearStrongly agree—
E. Home / Self-Collection ExperienceE6I was able to complete sample collection without helpNeutral—
E. Home / Self-Collection ExperienceE7I had access to support during self-collectionAgree—
E. Home / Self-Collection ExperienceE8Time required for collecting and returning samples was acceptableNot answered—
E. Home / Self-Collection ExperienceE9Microsampling fitted into my usual routineStrongly disagree—
E. Home / Self-Collection ExperienceE10I felt safe and confident during self-collectionDisagree—
E. Home / Self-Collection ExperienceE11Satisfaction with shipping samples back to the labVery satisfied—
F. Training and SupportF1Which support types were helpful?Video tutorial, Other, In-person explanation—
F. Training and SupportF2Which factors would build your confidence in using microsampling?Doctor recommendation, Online/telephone support—
G. Future PreferencesG1Preferred future blood collection locationAt the clinic—
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 explainNeed to see clear evidence the results are reliable.—