Learning to care: new program aims to empower urostomy patients
NCT ID NCT07370324
First seen Jun 27, 2026 ยท Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether a structured educational program can help urostomy patients improve their self-care skills and overall life satisfaction. The program includes both theory and hands-on practice, such as changing pouches and self-catheterization. Researchers will measure changes in knowledge, self-care ability, and quality of life in 60 participants.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- stoma educational program
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this program could become a standard way to help urostomy patients feel more confident and satisfied with their daily care.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage study with only 60 participants. The results may not apply to all patients, and the program may not lead to lasting improvements.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Phase
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Not a phased trial
Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.
- Participants
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About 60 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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Dec 2025
- Expected to finish
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Mar 2026
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
- Ages
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20 to 60 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.
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Inclusion Criteria: * can communicate verbally * accepted to engage in the study Exclusion Criteria: * psychiatric patients * patient with chronic diseases that interfere with their self-care activities as
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Faculty of Nursing
Al Mansurah, 35516, Egypt
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