Project COMFORT

Overview

Key participant information

Participant code
COMFORT-028
Enrollment date
16 Dec 2025
Clinical site
Palacký Olomouc
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

4 visits
DatePartType of visitPlaceStatusComments
16 Dec 2025AScreeningHospitalCompletedScreening visit completed. Eligibility confirmed.
23 Dec 2025A1st VisitHospitalCompletedBaseline visit completed. Sample collection performed at clinical site.
13 Jan 2026A2nd VisitHealth Primary CareCompletedAd-hoc follow-up visit.
03 Feb 2026A3rd VisitNot applicable (N/A)CompletedAd-hoc follow-up visit.

Collections

Blood microsampling and venipuncture collections with associated analyte results

Blood sample collection
23 Dec 2025
A
VenousClinic
Collector
Phlebotomist
Device type
—
Analytes
5
Blood sample collection
13 Jan 2026
A
VenousClinic
Collector
Participant
Device type
—
Analytes
6
Blood sample collection
03 Feb 2026
A
VenousClinic
Collector
Participant
Device type
—
Analytes
3

Adverse Events

Reported adverse events during the study

DatePartVisitSeverityDevice relatedAction
12 Jan 2026AOtherMildNo

Medical profile

Past medical history and conditions

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Usability Questionnaire

Participant responses — surveyed on 2026-01-16

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 understandNot answered—
B. Study Information and Visit ExperienceB2I felt comfortable asking questions about the studyStrongly disagree—
B. Study Information and Visit ExperienceB3Satisfaction with study visit organisationVery satisfied—
B. Study Information and Visit ExperienceB4Convenience of visit schedulingVery dissatisfied—
B. Study Information and Visit ExperienceB5Study staff treated me respectfullyStrongly disagree—
B. Study Information and Visit ExperienceB6I felt comfortable asking questions during the visitNeutral—
B. Study Information and Visit ExperienceB7Satisfaction with answers receivedNeutral—
B. Study Information and Visit ExperienceB8Visit duration was acceptableStrongly disagree—
B. Study Information and Visit ExperienceB9Impact on daily life was acceptableStrongly disagree—
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)10 (worst pain)—
C. Conventional Sampling vs Microsampling ExperienceC2Pain rating for microsampling device collection (0-10)6—
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?I am used to venous sampling and trust the technique more.—
D. Microsampling Device ExperienceD1The device seemed easy to useDisagree—
D. Microsampling Device ExperienceD2The device caused little or no painNeutral—
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 devicePain, Leakage, None—
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 helpful—
E. Home / Self-Collection ExperienceE4Confidence using microsampling for self-collectionNeutral—
E. Home / Self-Collection ExperienceE5Self-collection instructions were clearStrongly disagree—
E. Home / Self-Collection ExperienceE6I was able to complete sample collection without helpStrongly agree—
E. Home / Self-Collection ExperienceE7I had access to support during self-collectionStrongly disagree—
E. Home / Self-Collection ExperienceE8Time required for collecting and returning samples was acceptableStrongly disagree—
E. Home / Self-Collection ExperienceE9Microsampling fitted into my usual routineNeutral—
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?Telephone/online support, In-person explanation—
F. Training and SupportF2Which factors would build your confidence in using microsampling?Trying the device first with a healthcare professional, Clear printed/visual instructions, Tutorial videos—
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 explainConcerned about correctly handling the sample at home.—