A tiny drop of blood might be enough: study tests fingerstick accuracy

NCT ID NCT06046651

Recruiting now Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Roman Health Ventures Inc. Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Aug 13, 2026 · Last updated Aug 14, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study collects blood samples from 10,000 healthy adults using both a fingerstick and a traditional needle draw from the arm. The goal is to compare lab results from the two methods and see how well fingerstick samples hold up after a few days of storage. The findings could help make blood testing easier and more accessible for conditions like metabolic disorders, hair loss, and sexual dysfunction.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

What this could lead to: If successful, this could improve the accuracy and convenience of blood testing, potentially enabling reliable fingerstick tests for a range of health conditions.
What could go wrong: This is an observational study focused on lab methods, not a treatment. Results may not directly change clinical practice, and sample storage or collection variations could affect outcomes.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

alopecia metabolic disease physiological sexual disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

GENERAL; METABOLIC DISORDER HAIR LOSS PATHOLOGY SEXUAL DYSFUNCTION

Contacts and locations

Locations

Roman Health Ventures Study Site
RECRUITING

San Francisco, California, 94107, United States

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