Colostomy irrigation: does it improve quality of life?
NCT ID NCT02861443
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This completed study from France surveyed over 1100 adults with a colostomy to see how many use colonic irrigation and whether it improves their quality of life. Researchers also looked at why some people don't use it or stop, and how they practice it. The goal is to better understand the real-world benefits and challenges of this self-care technique.
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 study could help doctors and patients make better decisions about using colonic irrigation to improve daily life after a colostomy.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It cannot prove that irrigation causes better quality of life, only that there may be a link.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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CHU de Nîmes
Nîmes, Gard, 30029, France
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