3D printed button may ease ostomy anxiety before surgery
NCT ID NCT04326335
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study tested whether placing a 3D printed button on the abdomen before surgery helps ostomy patients adjust better. Fifty adults scheduled for a temporary ostomy were split into two groups: one got standard felt-tip marking, the other got the 3D button plus marking. Researchers measured quality of life after surgery using a special questionnaire. The goal was to see if the 3D button reduces anxiety and improves outcomes.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- 3D printed ostomy button
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could give future ostomy patients a better idea of what to expect, potentially reducing anxiety and improving quality of life after surgery.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small pilot study with only 50 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The benefit over simple felt-tip marking may be small or nonexistent.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Centre Hospitalier Departemental Vendee
La Roche-sur-Yon, France
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