A tiny drop of blood might be enough: study tests fingerstick accuracy
NCT ID NCT06046651
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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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Participants
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About 10,000 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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Aug 2023
- Expected to finish
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Aug 2033
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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A company
The lead sponsor is a pharmaceutical, biotech, or medical-device company.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
Who is studied
Healthy members of the community aged 18 years and over
- Ages
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18 years and older
- Sex
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Anyone
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Copied word for word from the study's registry entry, so the wording is the study team's rather than ours.
Inclusion Criteria: * Any gender, in good general health * Must be 18 years old or older, inclusive at enrollment * Must be willing to provide capillary blood samples via a fingerstick and venous blood samples, including self-collection and collection by a licensed healthcare professional * Must be able to read, understand, and willingly sign an Informed Consent Form (ICF) and complete a brief health questionnaire * Must be able to read, speak and understand English * Must be available to attend one study visit at Investigator's laboratory or a third-party laboratory designated by the Investigator or collect samples at home, at the discretion of the Investigator. Exclusion Criteria: * Individuals who are unable to provide a blood sample due to any illness * Individuals participating in another research study, that the Investigator feels may compromise study outcomes * Individuals having an acute or chronic disease or medical condition, including pregnancy, which could excessively increase study risk in the opinion of the Investigator or compromise study outcomes * Individuals who are unlikely to be available for the duration of the study
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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How to take part
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The places running it
1 site. The list below names each one and where it is.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Roman Health Ventures Study Site
RECRUITINGSan Francisco, California, 94107, United States
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