Project COMFORT

Overview

Key participant information

Participant code
COMFORT-044
Enrollment date
07 Aug 2025
Clinical site
Sant Joan de Déu
Enrollment place
Hospital
Enrolled part
B
Status
Completed
Study Population Cohort
Pediatrics
QUESTIONNAIRE
Complete

Study Visits

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

4 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.
04 Sep 2025B2nd VisitHealth Primary CareCompletedAd-hoc follow-up visit.
25 Sep 2025B3rd VisitNot applicable (N/A)CompletedAd-hoc follow-up visit.

Collections

Blood microsampling and venipuncture collections with associated analyte results

Blood sample collection
14 Aug 2025
B
CapillaryClinic
Collector
Caregiver
Device type
Hemaspot SE
Analytes
3
Blood sample collection
04 Sep 2025
B
VenousClinic
Collector
Phlebotomist
Device type
—
Analytes
5
Blood sample collection
25 Sep 2025
B
CapillaryClinic
Collector
Nurse
Device type
Tasso+
Analytes
4

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 2025-09-13

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 uses6-10—
A. Previous Experience with MicrosamplingA4Ease of previous useNeutral—
A. Previous Experience with MicrosamplingA5Previous difficulties experiencedInsufficient sample—
B. Study Information and Visit ExperienceB1Study information was easy to understandNeutral—
B. Study Information and Visit ExperienceB2I felt comfortable asking questions about the studyDisagree—
B. Study Information and Visit ExperienceB3Satisfaction with study visit organisationDissatisfied—
B. Study Information and Visit ExperienceB4Convenience of visit schedulingVery satisfied—
B. Study Information and Visit ExperienceB5Study staff treated me respectfullyAgree—
B. Study Information and Visit ExperienceB6I felt comfortable asking questions during the visitDisagree—
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 acceptableStrongly disagree—
B. Study Information and Visit ExperienceB10I felt comfortable providing feedback on sampling preferencesStrongly disagree—
C. Conventional Sampling vs Microsampling ExperienceC1Pain rating for conventional venous blood sampling (0-10)3—
C. Conventional Sampling vs Microsampling ExperienceC2Pain rating for microsampling device collection (0-10)5—
C. Conventional Sampling vs Microsampling ExperienceC3Preferred blood collection method if given a choiceMicrosamplingUsed to venous draws, more comfortable.
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 useDisagree—
D. Microsampling Device ExperienceD2The device caused little or no painAgree—
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 devicePain—
E. Home / Self-Collection ExperienceE1Did you take part in Part A (home self-collection)?Yes—
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 clearAgree—
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 acceptableDisagree—
E. Home / Self-Collection ExperienceE9Microsampling fitted into my usual routineAgree—
E. Home / Self-Collection ExperienceE10I felt safe and confident during self-collectionDisagree—
E. Home / Self-Collection ExperienceE11Satisfaction with shipping samples back to the labDissatisfied—
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?Tutorial videos, Clear printed/visual instructions, 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 samplingYes—
G. Future PreferencesG3If you answered Maybe or No, please explainNot answered—