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Checklist could ease stoma struggles for new patients

NCT ID NCT07289841

Symptom relief Sponsor: Neslihan Özcanarslan Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study tested whether giving patients a special checklist for managing their stoma at discharge helps them adapt better and feel better about their quality of life. 80 adults with a new stoma were split into two groups: one got the checklist plus standard training, the other got standard training alone. Researchers measured adaptation and quality of life to see if the checklist made a difference.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Stoma Management Skills Discharge Checklist
What this could lead to
If this checklist works, it could become a standard tool to help new stoma patients feel more confident and adapt better at home.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed study with only 80 participants. The checklist may not work for everyone, and results may not apply to patients with other health issues.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

80 people

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Started

Dec 2025

Finished

Apr 2026

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

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Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Patients over 18 years old * Patients with a new stoma * Admitted to General Surgery, Gastrointestinal Surgery, or Surgical Oncology departments * Discharged with only a stoma * Without comorbidities * Alive after surgery * Able to independently manage their stoma care Exclusion Criteria: * Visual impairments (e.g., partial blindness, advanced cataracts) * Physical impairments (e.g., tremors, Parkinson's disease, stroke) * Intellectual disabilities

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  • Mersin Şehir Eğitim ve Araştırma Hastanesi

    Mersin, Yenişehir, 33100, Turkey (Türkiye)

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