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A smarter filter for colostomy bags aims to end ballooning and odour

NCT ID NCT06739174

Symptom relief Sponsor: Salts Healthcare Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jul 23, 2026 · Last updated Jul 24, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests whether colostomy bags with an active chamber filter system cause fewer filter-related problems—like ballooning, pancaking, odour, and faecal leakage—than bags with a standard protective filter. About 27 adults who have had a colostomy for at least six months and regularly experience these issues will try three different bag types in a crossover design. The goal is to see if the new filter design offers a more comfortable and reliable experience.

What this could mean

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Active substance
colostomy bags with an active chamber filter system
What this could lead to
If effective, these bags could reduce common, bothersome complications like ballooning and odour, improving daily life for people with a colostomy.
What could go wrong
This is a small crossover study with 27 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The new filter design might not outperform standard bags for all users.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 27 people

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Started

Nov 2024

Expected to finish

Dec 2026

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Lead sponsor

A company

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Adult aged over 18 years * Colostomy for 6 months or longer * Experiences any filter-related complications, such as ballooning, pancaking, odour, or faecal leakage through the filter, at least once a week (7 days) * Independent in colostomy care * Using a flat, closed colostomy bag * Stoma size (diameter) less than 55 mm * Using a colostomy bag with a hydrocolloid wafer (baseplate) * Able to read and complete the study questionnaire in English Exclusion Criteria: * Uses colostomy irrigation * Bleeding or broken peristomal skin * Receiving or had radiotherapy or chemotherapy in the last 2 months * Pregnant or breastfeeding * Taking part in another clinical study * Currently receiving treatment under the care of a stoma clinical nurse specialist

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Locations

  • Central Skin Sciences Institute (CSSI) Salts Healthcare

    RECRUITING

    Birmingham, England, B7 4AA, United Kingdom

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