Project COMFORT

Overview

Key participant information

Participant code
COMFORT-034
Enrollment date
16 Nov 2025
Clinical site
Palacký Olomouc
Enrollment place
Hospital
Enrolled part
A
Status
Completed
Study Population Cohort
Cardiovascular disease
QUESTIONNAIRE
Complete

Study Visits

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

2 visits
DatePartType of visitPlaceStatusComments
16 Nov 2025AScreeningHospitalCompletedScreening visit completed. Eligibility confirmed.
23 Nov 2025A1st VisitHospitalCompletedBaseline visit completed. Sample collection performed at clinical site.

Collections

Blood microsampling and venipuncture collections with associated analyte results

Blood sample collection
23 Nov 2025
A
VenousClinic
Collector
Phlebotomist
Device type
—
Analytes
5

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 2025-12-30

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 known——
A. Previous Experience with MicrosamplingA3Number of previous uses0—
A. Previous Experience with MicrosamplingA4Ease of previous useVery difficult—
A. Previous Experience with MicrosamplingA5Previous difficulties experiencedOtherSlight bruising at puncture site.
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 agree—
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 respectfullyDisagree—
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 agree—
B. Study Information and Visit ExperienceB9Impact on daily life was acceptableStrongly disagree—
B. Study Information and Visit ExperienceB10I felt comfortable providing feedback on sampling preferencesAgree—
C. Conventional Sampling vs Microsampling ExperienceC1Pain rating for conventional venous blood sampling (0-10)8—
C. Conventional Sampling vs Microsampling ExperienceC2Pain rating for microsampling device collection (0-10)0 (no pain)—
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?Both methods felt similar to me; convenience matters more.—
D. Microsampling Device ExperienceD1The device seemed easy to useStrongly agree—
D. Microsampling Device ExperienceD2The device caused little or no painStrongly disagree—
D. Microsampling Device ExperienceD3I could use the device at homeStrongly disagree—
D. Microsampling Device ExperienceD4Confidence that microsampling could replace conventional blood samplingAgree—
D. Microsampling Device ExperienceD5Problems experienced with the deviceNone, Insufficient blood, PainSmall leakage on the cartridge.
E. Home / Self-Collection ExperienceE1Did you take part in Part A (home self-collection)?Not answered—
E. Home / Self-Collection ExperienceE2Satisfaction with microsampling equipment and materialsNeutral—
E. Home / Self-Collection ExperienceE3Helpfulness of training materialsHelpful—
E. Home / Self-Collection ExperienceE4Confidence using microsampling for self-collectionNeutral—
E. Home / Self-Collection ExperienceE5Self-collection instructions were clearAgree—
E. Home / Self-Collection ExperienceE6I was able to complete sample collection without helpDisagree—
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 acceptableAgree—
E. Home / Self-Collection ExperienceE9Microsampling fitted into my usual routineStrongly agree—
E. Home / Self-Collection ExperienceE10I felt safe and confident during self-collectionStrongly agree—
E. Home / Self-Collection ExperienceE11Satisfaction with shipping samples back to the labNeutral—
F. Training and SupportF1Which support types were helpful?Printed instructions—
F. Training and SupportF2Which factors would build your confidence in using microsampling?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 samplingMaybe—
G. Future PreferencesG3If you answered Maybe or No, please explainNeed to see clear evidence the results are reliable.—