Smartphone lessons boost stoma self-care and quality of life, study finds

NCT ID NCT06385613

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: Ataturk University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tested whether mobile-based education can improve self-care, quality of life, and reduce complications in people with an intestinal stoma. 62 patients received training via their phone before and after surgery. Researchers measured outcomes like stoma care skills, quality of life, and complication severity. The goal was to see if this approach helps patients manage their stoma independently and avoid problems.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: mobile-based stoma care education
What this could lead to: If effective, this mobile education could help people with stomas manage their care better, improve their quality of life, and reduce complications.
What could go wrong: This is a small, completed study with 62 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The intervention is educational, not a medical treatment, so it cannot cure or change the underlying condition.

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INTESTINAL STOMA LEAKAGE INTESTINAL STOMA SITE HEMORRHAGE LIFE STYLE, HEALTHY

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Locations

Ataturk University Faculty of Nursing

Erzurum, Turkey (Türkiye)

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