Project COMFORT

Overview

Key participant information

Participant code
COMFORT-014
Enrollment date
14 Aug 2025
Clinical site
Institut Pasteur
Enrollment place
Hospital
Enrolled part
A
Status
Completed
Study Population Cohort
Breast cancer
QUESTIONNAIRE
Complete

Study Visits

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

2 visits
DatePartType of visitPlaceStatusComments
14 Aug 2025AScreeningHospitalCompletedScreening visit completed. Eligibility confirmed.
21 Aug 2025A1st VisitHospitalCompletedBaseline visit completed. Sample collection performed at clinical site.

Collections

Blood microsampling and venipuncture collections with associated analyte results

Blood sample collection
21 Aug 2025
A
VenousClinic
Collector
Nurse
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

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

Usability Questionnaire

Participant responses — surveyed on 2025-09-02

Complete
SECTIONQ #QuestionAnswerComments / Free-text
A. Previous Experience with MicrosamplingA1Had you heard about blood microsampling before this study?No—
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 useNot answered—
A. Previous Experience with MicrosamplingA5Previous difficulties experiencedNot answered—
B. Study Information and Visit ExperienceB1Study information was easy to understandDisagree—
B. Study Information and Visit ExperienceB2I felt comfortable asking questions about the studyStrongly agree—
B. Study Information and Visit ExperienceB3Satisfaction with study visit organisationVery satisfied—
B. Study Information and Visit ExperienceB4Convenience of visit schedulingVery satisfied—
B. Study Information and Visit ExperienceB5Study staff treated me respectfullyDisagree—
B. Study Information and Visit ExperienceB6I felt comfortable asking questions during the visitNeutral—
B. Study Information and Visit ExperienceB7Satisfaction with answers receivedDissatisfied—
B. Study Information and Visit ExperienceB8Visit duration was acceptableDisagree—
B. Study Information and Visit ExperienceB9Impact on daily life was acceptableNeutral—
B. Study Information and Visit ExperienceB10I felt comfortable providing feedback on sampling preferencesNot answered—
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)4—
C. Conventional Sampling vs Microsampling ExperienceC3Preferred blood collection method if given a choiceConventional blood samplingEither option works for me.
C. Conventional Sampling vs Microsampling ExperienceC4Why did you choose this preferred method?Microsampling caused noticeably less discomfort and was faster to perform.—
D. Microsampling Device ExperienceD1The device seemed easy to useDisagree—
D. Microsampling Device ExperienceD2The device caused little or no painAgree—
D. Microsampling Device ExperienceD3I could use the device at homeNeutral—
D. Microsampling Device ExperienceD4Confidence that microsampling could replace conventional blood samplingNeutral—
D. Microsampling Device ExperienceD5Problems experienced with the devicePain, Device error—
E. Home / Self-Collection ExperienceE1Did you take part in Part A (home self-collection)?No—
E. Home / Self-Collection ExperienceE2Satisfaction with microsampling equipment and materialsNeutral—
E. Home / Self-Collection ExperienceE3Helpfulness of training materialsVery helpful—
E. Home / Self-Collection ExperienceE4Confidence using microsampling for self-collectionAgree—
E. Home / Self-Collection ExperienceE5Self-collection instructions were clearStrongly disagree—
E. Home / Self-Collection ExperienceE6I was able to complete sample collection without helpStrongly disagree—
E. Home / Self-Collection ExperienceE7I had access to support during self-collectionNeutral—
E. Home / Self-Collection ExperienceE8Time required for collecting and returning samples was acceptableStrongly disagree—
E. Home / Self-Collection ExperienceE9Microsampling fitted into my usual routineDisagree—
E. Home / Self-Collection ExperienceE10I felt safe and confident during self-collectionStrongly agree—
E. Home / Self-Collection ExperienceE11Satisfaction with shipping samples back to the labSatisfied—
F. Training and SupportF1Which support types were helpful?Printed instructionsNurse walked me through the steps.
F. Training and SupportF2Which factors would build your confidence in using microsampling?Trying the device first with a healthcare professional, Tutorial videos—
G. Future PreferencesG1Preferred future blood collection locationAt home—
G. Future PreferencesG2Willingness to use a microsampling device at home for regular health-related blood samplingYesHappy to do it if instructions remain clear.
G. Future PreferencesG3If you answered Maybe or No, please explainNot answered—