Project COMFORT

Overview

Key participant information

Participant code
COMFORT-042
Enrollment date
10 Nov 2025
Clinical site
Palacký Olomouc
Enrollment place
Hospital
Enrolled part
A
Status
Completed
Study Population Cohort
Elderly
QUESTIONNAIRE
Complete

Study Visits

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

3 visits
DatePartType of visitPlaceStatusComments
10 Nov 2025AScreeningHospitalCompletedScreening visit completed. Eligibility confirmed.
17 Nov 2025A1st VisitHospitalCompletedBaseline visit completed. Sample collection performed at clinical site.
08 Dec 2025A2nd VisitNot applicable (N/A)CompletedAd-hoc follow-up visit.

Collections

Blood microsampling and venipuncture collections with associated analyte results

Blood sample collection
17 Nov 2025
A
CapillaryHome
Collector
Caregiver
Device type
Capitainer B
Analytes
3
Blood sample collection
08 Dec 2025
A
VenousClinic
Collector
Phlebotomist
Device type
—
Analytes
5

Adverse Events

Reported adverse events during the study

DatePartVisitSeverityDevice relatedAction
30 Dec 2025AOtherMildConfirmed

Medical profile

Past medical history and conditions

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Usability Questionnaire

Participant responses — surveyed on 2025-12-24

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 uses3-5—
A. Previous Experience with MicrosamplingA4Ease of previous useEasy—
A. Previous Experience with MicrosamplingA5Previous difficulties experiencedBruising, Pain, Difficulty applying—
B. Study Information and Visit ExperienceB1Study information was easy to understandNeutral—
B. Study Information and Visit ExperienceB2I felt comfortable asking questions about the studyStrongly disagree—
B. Study Information and Visit ExperienceB3Satisfaction with study visit organisationNeutral—
B. Study Information and Visit ExperienceB4Convenience of visit schedulingDissatisfied—
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 receivedSatisfied—
B. Study Information and Visit ExperienceB8Visit duration was acceptableNeutral—
B. Study Information and Visit ExperienceB9Impact on daily life was acceptableAgree—
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)Not answered—
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 choiceConventional blood sampling—
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 useNeutral—
D. Microsampling Device ExperienceD2The device caused little or no painStrongly agree—
D. Microsampling Device ExperienceD3I could use the device at homeStrongly disagree—
D. Microsampling Device ExperienceD4Confidence that microsampling could replace conventional blood samplingStrongly agree—
D. Microsampling Device ExperienceD5Problems experienced with the deviceNoneInsufficient blood collected on first try.
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 materialsNeutral—
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 acceptableAgree—
E. Home / Self-Collection ExperienceE9Microsampling fitted into my usual routineNeutral—
E. Home / Self-Collection ExperienceE10I felt safe and confident during self-collectionNeutral—
E. Home / Self-Collection ExperienceE11Satisfaction with shipping samples back to the labSatisfied—
F. Training and SupportF1Which support types were helpful?Telephone/online support, Other—
F. Training and SupportF2Which factors would build your confidence in using microsampling?Trying the device first with a healthcare professional—
G. Future PreferencesG1Preferred future blood collection locationNo preference—
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—