Project COMFORT

Overview

Key participant information

Participant code
COMFORT-027
Enrollment date
07 Aug 2025
Clinical site
Málaga Biomedicine
Enrollment place
Hospital
Enrolled part
B
Status
Completed
Study Population Cohort
Prostate cancer
QUESTIONNAIRE
Complete

Study Visits

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

2 visits
DatePartType of visitPlaceStatusComments
07 Aug 2025BScreeningHospitalCompletedScreening visit completed. Eligibility confirmed.
14 Aug 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
14 Aug 2025
B
CapillaryClinic
Collector
Phlebotomist
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 2025-09-28

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 knownCapitainer B—
A. Previous Experience with MicrosamplingA3Number of previous uses3-5—
A. Previous Experience with MicrosamplingA4Ease of previous useEasy—
A. Previous Experience with MicrosamplingA5Previous difficulties experiencedNot answered—
B. Study Information and Visit ExperienceB1Study information was easy to understandStrongly agree—
B. Study Information and Visit ExperienceB2I felt comfortable asking questions about the studyStrongly disagree—
B. Study Information and Visit ExperienceB3Satisfaction with study visit organisationVery dissatisfied—
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 visitStrongly agree—
B. Study Information and Visit ExperienceB7Satisfaction with answers receivedVery satisfied—
B. Study Information and Visit ExperienceB8Visit duration was acceptableStrongly disagree—
B. Study Information and Visit ExperienceB9Impact on daily life was acceptableDisagree—
B. Study Information and Visit ExperienceB10I felt comfortable providing feedback on sampling preferencesNeutral—
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)8—
C. Conventional Sampling vs Microsampling ExperienceC3Preferred blood collection method if given a choiceMicrosampling—
C. Conventional Sampling vs Microsampling ExperienceC4Why did you choose this preferred method?Both methods felt similar to me; convenience matters more.—
D. Microsampling Device ExperienceD1The device seemed easy to useStrongly disagree—
D. Microsampling Device ExperienceD2The device caused little or no painDisagree—
D. Microsampling Device ExperienceD3I could use the device at homeAgree—
D. Microsampling Device ExperienceD4Confidence that microsampling could replace conventional blood samplingStrongly disagree—
D. Microsampling Device ExperienceD5Problems experienced with the deviceInsufficient blood, Leakage—
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 satisfied—
E. Home / Self-Collection ExperienceE3Helpfulness of training materialsVery unhelpful—
E. Home / Self-Collection ExperienceE4Confidence using microsampling for self-collectionStrongly disagree—
E. Home / Self-Collection ExperienceE5Self-collection instructions were clearStrongly disagree—
E. Home / Self-Collection ExperienceE6I was able to complete sample collection without helpNeutral—
E. Home / Self-Collection ExperienceE7I had access to support during self-collectionDisagree—
E. Home / Self-Collection ExperienceE8Time required for collecting and returning samples was acceptableStrongly disagree—
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 labNot answered—
F. Training and SupportF1Which support types were helpful?OtherVideo tutorial answered most of my doubts.
F. Training and SupportF2Which factors would build your confidence in using microsampling?Online/telephone support, Tutorial videos, Doctor recommendation—
G. Future PreferencesG1Preferred future blood collection locationNo preference—
G. Future PreferencesG2Willingness to use a microsampling device at home for regular health-related blood samplingYesWould prefer if I had ongoing support.
G. Future PreferencesG3If you answered Maybe or No, please explainNot answered—